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Kingdom Under Fire: A War of Heroes pc Game Reviews
Kingdom Under Fire:  A War of Heroes
Critic Score
Metascore: 59 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
9.3 out of 10
based on 22 reviews
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KUF places players in the classic struggle between good and evil to control power, magic, and the land of Bersiah. Players build and control over 70 units and their resources -- gold, iron, and mana -- in order to increase combat strategy options, magical abilities, and the availability of weapons. [Gathering of Developers]

PUBLISHER: Gathering of Developers
DEVELOPER: Phantagram
GENRE(S): Real-Time Strategy
PLAYERS: 8
ESRB RATING: T (Teen)
RELEASE DATE: January 15, 2001

What The Critics Said

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90
All Game Guide
Just the right mix of graphics, sound and strategy to make for an entertaining evening of orc-bashing.
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84
ActionTrip
If we disregard the disgusting Curian, the gay knight who should be the main hero in this game (a really repulsive creature and his voice-over just goes to prove it), the rest of the heroes are really cool.
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83
TotalGames.net
Ultimately, while Kingdom Under Fire might be considered a Korean homage to Blizzard, there’s plenty here to enjoy in its own right.
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75
GameSpy
Keep an eye on the patches for Kingdom Under Fire, once the major AI and multiplayer issues are resolved, it will be worth a second look.
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72
IGN
I could criticize KUF for an overall lack of spirit, but beyond this nebulous quality, there are some real concrete problems with the game. First and foremost, the game is too hard.
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70
Happy Puppy
Great graphics and storyline can't quite make up for its lackluster AI and tedious gameplay.
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70
GameZone
At first look, it seemed to be a tired plot revisited. However, the more times it was played, the easier it was to get into the game, and to even enjoy it.
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70
PC Gamer
Great for RTS newbies or serious "WarCraft" fans, but gaming vets will feel major deja vu. [May 2001, p.39]
66
Da Gameboyz
Fans of the RPG genre who are looking for elements of "Diablo," "Darkstone," or "Nox" will probably have a good chuckle and move on.
60
Game Over Online
No better than the sum of its parts. The real-time strategy mode recycles ideas from Warcraft II and the role-playing levels do the same, only with Diablo. The potential for success is certainly present, but a number of issues arise throughout the game, among them a lack of a save game feature.
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60
FiringSquad
Although fun for a few levels, the problems in this game quickly build up to the point where they bury any fun you might have been having with a mountain of frustration.
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60
EuroGamer
The poor AI and lack of an in-game save option makes the single player campaigns frustrating and unrewarding, and the role-playing elements don't quite work as well as they perhaps should.
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55
Armchair Empire
If you’re looking for something new though, don’t expect it here.
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55
GameSpot
Die-hard real-time strategy fans may find something to like in Kingdom Under Fire, but everyone else might as well keep waiting for Blizzard's next big hit.
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50
Daily Radar
A thin game that is sometimes fun, but mostly routine, and with less depth and imagination than the great games it is copying.
50
Game Revolution
If the taste of orcs and humans battling on a 2D plain while gathering gold and other resources hasn't become stale to your senses, then by all means dive into this feast of rehashed mediocrity. I'm looking for something with a little more kick.
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50
GamePower
It doesn't come close to the strategy, personality, and gameplay balance of Warcraft or the addictive depth of Diablo. Instead it's an amateurish copy.
40
Computer Games Magazine
It shamelessly copies two Blizzard classics, "WarCraft II" and "Diablo." The problem is that it doesn't copy from either classic particularly well, and the result is a flat, lifeless experience that quickly becomes more of a chore than a pleasure.
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40
Yahoo! Games
Not to say it's a bad game, but each of the elements - RTS and Action/RPG - are only shadows of the best of breed in their genre.
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40
Electric Playground
With a boring story and uninspired game play, there is hardly reason to recommend this game, especially with the market filled with RTSes and RPGs that stand head and shoulders above KUF.
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40
CNET Gamecenter
If you could save the game anywhere you wanted during the RTS and RPG modes, it'd be easy to put aside its lack of originality and recommend it as a reasonably entertaining game, something to tide gamers over while they wait for the next really big RTS or RPG.
30
Adrenaline Vault
Since the entire title is built around the concept of gradual character development through combat, the lack of a save option instantly nullifies any and all value that the innovation might have brought.
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What Our Users Said

Vote Now! The average user rating for this game is 9.3 (out of 10) based on 8 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Alec B. gave it a10:
this game had the best graphics compared with other games in its time.i can only give it a ten becauseof when it came out.compare to games now it might not be the best,but its still very good.

Frank B. gave it a10:
Its an awesome game, although some people say its built around characters, well no its not. its built around evenly, and the graphics are good, same with sound. The save is good how it is, cuse how on the first KUF you can save after or on the map thats how a good strategy game should be. KUF doesn't come close to coping the so called "Warcraft II"' and 'Diablo." In WC2 and diablo u do not control a company of units, and in those game u dont choose your jobs for your soldiers.The plains are 3d not 2d, sorry to bust your bubble...Plus it does not have a lack of AI, if you want to talk about a lack of AI, try Starcraft.

Gergely T. gave it a 9:
Its one of the best games I've ever played. It's really difficult - that makes it more interesting. Also, its storyline is great.

Mark R. gave it a 9:
Yes, the in game save is still not ready (soon we're told), but despite this I loved this game. Good graphics and great game play...

Tony L. gave it a 9:
Pretty cool, I love the dificulty of the game.

Julio B. gave it a 9:
I love this game and its difficulty its my challenge. And the patches are making this game better. Soon it will be amazing with the in game save and lots of more features.

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