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Game #290
Hall of Belated Fame Inductee  Defender of The Crown    View all Top Dogs in this genre
Strategy   Multi-genre strategy

Rating: 8.71 (614 votes)

Defender of The Crown box cover

Defender of The Crown screenshot
Defender of The Crown is unquestionably Cinemaware's best game, and one of the best Amiga games ever released (although the PC version offers no less gameplay, it pales in comparison to the vibrant graphics and amazing soundtrack of the Amiga version). What makes this game a classic is the masterful blend of action, adventure, and strategy game elements.

The basic object is to take over all of medieval Britain by capturing the home castle of each rival leader. You do this with a campaign army made up of soldiers, knights, and catapults. Besides fighting other armies and taking over their castles, you can also conduct raids and participate in jousts, which can be played either for fame or for land. In a raid, you can raid a rival's castle for gold, or if the chance arrives, rescue a Saxon maiden who will become your wife.

If there is any criticism that can be levelled against this excellent game, it is that the action elements are sometimes too difficult -- jousting experienced opponents can be a chore, as can the side-scrolling sword fights that take place during the raid or maiden rescue. Aside from this minor complaint, Defender of the Crown is one of the most atmospheric and truly cinematic games you'll likely find. As with all other Cinemaware games, beautifully drawn intermissions and cutscenes are included. Two thumbs up!

Reviewed by: Underdogs
Designer: Kellyn Beck
Developer: Cinemaware
Publisher: Cinemaware
Year: 1988
Software Copyright: Cinemaware
Theme: Historical
Multiplayer:  
None that we know of
System Requirements: DOS
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If you like this game, try: Centurion: Defender of Rome, Lords of The Realm, Joan of Arc: The Siege & The Sword

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