To release additions to additions to popular games is a good Russian tradition, the main keeper of which is certainly a company “1C-SoftKlab” and her flagship series “In the rear of the enemy” And King’s Bounty. The latter, with a subtitle “Legend of the Knight”, As you know, I went out in 2008, and since then we have not seen a full-fledged second part, but we received many additions and extensions. The authors of the original have long been engaged in other things, and now they attract yesterday’s students, fans who once produced free amateur modifications to the development of new games in the series. This is how the addition to “King’s Bounty: Warrior of the North” – “Ice and Flame”.
Nothing to do with the works George Martin (George Martin) It does not have, and it is difficult to call it an addition – it is rather an expansion of the “original” “Warrior of the North”, a year and a half ago. There, recall, we played for harsh Vikings, saved the northern lands from the invasion of the undead, called on the battlefield of beautiful companions-valcies and read special prayers before each battle-Vista. Many fans, of course, murmured, they say how much you can garbage the same game, but still there were a lot of innovations and a large full-fledged campaign with your world, legends and traditions.
Sniffers with ears
Extension “Ice and Flame” built on the principle of amateur modification “Red Sands” For “King’s Bounty: Crossroads of Worlds” – Fortunately the authors are the same. There is a new storyline, new objects, “units”, opportunities and editing in balance sheet. The script offers an old friend of Olaf to visit new locations-the island of Ice Gardens, a Cave of Secrets, Morshanskaya Speaks, where he will have to settle a conflict between local elves and ancient screigs.
It is interesting that the elves got to the island not of their own free will and were forced to adapt to harsh winter conditions. So in the game a new funny faction appeared – snow elves from the Snowwater clan, who learned to use the cold to their benefit. Accordingly, the units familiar to the witty “units” have gained new thematic abilities: there are, for example, fairies-snags that freeze enemies in attack;The wizards (former druids), who are crippling enemies with a snowstorm, and the allies are treated;and snow birds managing to beat opponents at the same time ice and flame.
However, not only the elves received new abilities and skills – this affected all without exception. So, the gnomes now literally get drunk at the beginning of each fight (the passive effect of “hops” is triggered), which, among other things, affects the chance of hitting the enemy (towards its decrease, naturally). Demons can now be healed, picking up a rage during the battle of energy. And undead accumulates special necroenerium – this ultimately allows us to resurrect both himself and allies. In addition, as in “Red Sands”, Absolutely all “units” learned to “pump” right in battle, receiving new levels.
Start first!
The problem is that all this can be evaluated only if you start a campaign again “Warrior of the North”. Already at the starting location there will be a new quest character telling about ice gardens, but you can get there very soon. At first, you will have to pretty much “pump” and re -fulfill many familiar tasks: the only way you will be able to break into new locations through the elven lands that are teeming with very strong opponents. And conservation from the original “Warrior of the North”, Naturally, they do not work.
Of course, the most ardent fans King’s Bounty It will be interesting to walk again along the familiar northern paths to evaluate a new balance, new items, equipment sets and warriors (some of them are already available at the start). Besides “Ice and Flame” He throws a certain challenge. If at first, thanks to the system of development of fighters, it is easier to play than before, then the problems begin: enemies in new locations give a light, and now they are allowed to fly on their own pegas only after you find all Valkyrie.
However, everyone else is hardly repetition of the passed. Rather, they will ask the question: why you need to pay for this expansion, if approximately the same quality and purpose “Red Sands” They distributed free of charge?
However, ask such questions (as well as ask when it comes out King’s Bounty 2) It is already useless. It’s time to put up: today the popular series exists within the framework that the publisher has determined for it. The main word here is “exists” (even if in https://aryavysyamagazine.com/magazine/ such a half -toned state). And yet it is better than nothing.
Pros: new plot branch;a lot of interesting and funny amendments in the balance sheet;new “units” and skills.
Cons: will have to start a campaign again;In new locations, departures often occur.