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Knights and Merchants: The Shattered Kingdom
Knights and Merchants: The Shattered KingdomLead your kingdom’s defense in a realistic medieval RTS.
XIII Century: Blood of Europe
XIII Century: Blood of EuropeLead Prince Dovmont's forces in brutal medieval RTS battles.
Overview
Description

Set in a historically inspired 1200 A.D. world, you play as a Palace Guard captain tasked with defending the last royal province of a shattered kingdom. The game emphasizes authentic medieval economics, logistics, and warfare without fantasy elements. Your mission is to rebuild, manage resources, and reconquer the scattered principalities, ultimately protecting the king’s capital from invading armies.

Set in 1266 AD, XIII Century: Blood of Europe puts you in the shoes of Prince Dovmont defending Pskov against the Teutonic Order and Livonian knights. Experience historically grounded combat with authentic units, terrain, and tactics from the Middle Ages. Lead your troops through single‑player campaigns and intense multiplayer skirmishes, where every decision can turn the tide of battle and shape the fate of Northern Rus'.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
City Builders & Management
Real-Time Strategy
Best for
Fans of historical real-time strategy
Historical RTS fans and strategy gamers
Specifications
General
msrp
$39.99
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release date
1998-09-18
2010-01-28
Specifications
developer
Joymania Entertainment
Unicorn Games Studio
publisher
Interactive Magic, Linux Game Publishing, TopWare Interactive
Excalibur Publishing
age rating
ESRB E
ESRB T, PEGI 16
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
70/100
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Authentic medieval setting without fantasy tropes
  • Deep resource and logistics management
  • Both single‑player and multiplayer modes
  • Supports Linux and Windows platforms
  • Deep historical authenticity
  • Robust single‑player campaign
  • Engaging multiplayer modes
  • Rich unit customization
Cons
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Steep learning curve for new RTS players
  • Limited AI difficulty options
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • Limited graphical polish compared to modern titles
  • No official mod support
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