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9 Kings

9 Kings

PC
Early Access

Release Date: May 23, 2025 Early Access

Singleplayer

A minimalistic roguelike strategy game, created by Hooded Horse studio. In 9 Kings we can build our own kingdom on a small grid and then defend it against the invaders. Our army fights on its own. We can it by throwing boulders at enemies or drawing random cards from the deck.

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9 Kings is a minimalistic turn-based roguelike strategy game, where the gameplay is based on drawing random cards from a deck. This game is a prequel to 3 Kings. It was created by Sad Socket, an independent studio from Brazil, also known for Knights of Fresco.

Gameplay

We start the adventure in the dark fantasy world with a grid of nine squares around the castle. During each turn we fill the fields by choosing one of the three randomly drawn cards. They include not only new buildings, but also units, objects, improvements, and actions. For example, a card can strengthen fields at the expense of destroying the neighboring ones, or cause the soldier defending the kingdom to explode after death and thus inflict damage on the invaders.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows

Developer: Sad Socket

Publisher: Hooded Horse

Age restrictions: 12+

Similar Games:

Commander Quest

Kingdom's Deck

Stacklands

Features

System Requirements

System Requirements for 9 Kings Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-750 / AMD Phenom II X4 965, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GT 630 / Radeon HD 6670, 500 MB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-3570 / AMD FX-8300, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 650 / Radeon HD 7750, 500 MB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.

Ratings

Game Ratings for 9 Kings Video Game.

93%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (5,251)

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Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Engaging Gameplay: Players find the game to be fun, addictive, and easy to learn, with a solid core gameplay loop that offers a mix of strategy and roguelike elements.
  • Variety of Builds: The game allows for a wide range of builds and synergies between different kings and cards, leading to unique playthroughs.
  • Active Development: s appreciate the developers' commitment to regular updates and improvements, indicating a positive outlook for the game's future.
  • Visual Appeal: The art style and design are praised, with many players enjoying the pixel art and overall aesthetic of the game.
  • Replayability: The game offers a high level of replayability, with many players enjoying multiple runs and discovering new strategies.

The main cons of the game

  • Frequent Crashes: Many s report that the game crashes often, especially during high-level play, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • Performance Issues: Players have noted that performance becomes poor at higher levels due to the scaling of units and the number of elements on screen.
  • Limited Content: Some s feel that the game lacks depth and content, particularly in of card variety and unique mechanics for each king.
  • Difficulty Spikes: The game features abrupt difficulty spikes that can make it frustrating, especially when certain builds become unviable at higher levels.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to s

  • More Cards and Kings: s are looking for additional cards and kings to enhance gameplay variety and depth, with suggestions for unlocking cards through specific achievements or conditions.
  • Improved Progression Mechanics: Many players want better systems for leveling up and unlocking new content, as the current progression feels slow and limiting.
  • Enhanced Information Display: Players have requested better visibility and information during battles, such as health bars and damage indicators for troops.
  • Multiplayer : Some s have expressed interest in multiplayer features to enhance the game's social aspect.
  • Quality of Life Improvements: Suggestions include allowing players to choose starting factions, make adjustments to the prophecy mechanic, and improve overall interface elements for better gameplay experience.

Summary

  • Overall, while "9 Kings" has a strong foundation and many positive attributes, it faces challenges related to stability, content depth, and player progression that the developers may need to address to fully realize its potential.

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