Field of Glory: Kingdoms

Released

Release Date: June 4, 2024

Strategy, Turn-based, The Middle Ages, Historical, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, PBeM, Internet, LAN

Turn-based strategy game that takes us on a journey to the Middle Ages and lets us lead a chosen faction towards a bright (or quite the opposite) future. Field of Glory: Kingdoms allows you to play solo or in multiplayer via PBEM.

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Technical aspects

Field of Glory: Kingdoms is a large-scale turn-based strategy (aka grand strategy). It is a part of a series launched in 2009, which in turn is based on the board game Field of Glory. The project was developed by AGEod studio, specializing in this genre, and it was published by Slitherine.

Plot

Field of Glory: Kingdoms takes us on a journey to the Middle Ages. The action begins in 1054, just after The Great Schism, the break of Christianity into Eastern and Western Churches. The title allows us to become the leader of a chosen country in Europe, Africa or Middle East and direct its fate over two centuries.

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Game mechanics

Field of Glory: Kingdoms starts with the choice of the faction we want to lead. There are 375 of them in the game and they are differentiated both in terms of development and religion (there are 14 religions and heresies) and cultural features (90 of them are implemented here). Then there's nothing left for us but to take on our shoulders everything that's related to the functioning of our state. Control over vassals and subjects (from peasants to nobles, who can make trouble) is possible through special offices, the construction of impressive buildings (which extensive list contains 600 items) is done by issuing edicts, in turn, to defend your domain we must recruit the most powerful army (made up of knights, spearmen or even crossbowmen).

Once your country starts to prosper, you may want to think about succession to avoid fighting over the throne for future generations. It is worth remembering, however, that even if we make sure that the succession is final, it will not always allow us to avoid civil war after the death of the ruler. An important element of the game is also relations with other countries. As religion plays a huge role in the medieval world, we have to decide whether we will be tolerant of non-believers or, on the contrary, we will decide to declare religious wars or even take part in crusades or jihad.

Integration with Field of Glory II: Medieval is an interesting feature. It allows you to export battles to this game and play them within it. The results of the battles can then be imported to face their consequences.

Game modes

Field of Glory: Kingdoms offers both single and multiplayer game modes in the PBEM system.

Technical aspects

Field of Glory: Kingdoms features a simple graphics, composed mainly of a political map of the medieval world and the interface. The game is full of eye-catching accents straight from the medieval painting.

Platforms:

PC Windows

Developer: AGEod

Publisher: Slitherine / Matrix Games

Age restrictions: none

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Game Series

5GAMES

Field of Glory Game Series

Features

System Requirements

System Requirements for Field of Glory: Kingdoms Video Game:

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Dual Core 2.0 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 760 or better, 7 GB HDD, Windows 10/11.

Expansions

List of Game Expansions for Video Game:

Field of Glory: Kingdoms - Rajas and Tribes

Expansion

May 15, 2025

Strategy

An expansion for the turn-based grand strategy set during the Middle Ages. Field of Glory: Kingdoms - Rajas and Tribes greatly expands the map and introduces special mechanics related to tribal and nomadic civilizations. There are new scenarios, including the one about the reign of Alexander Nevsky.

9.5

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Field of Glory: Kingdoms - Rajas and Tribes

Ratings

Game Ratings for Field of Glory: Kingdoms Video Game.

83%

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All Reviews: Very Positive (311)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

Depth and Complexity: The game offers a rich blend of grand strategy and military operations, providing a deep and engaging experience for players who enjoy intricate mechanics.
Unique Nation Mechanics: Each playable nation has distinct advantages and disadvantages, leading to varied gameplay experiences.
Building and Resource Management: The building and goods systems are well-developed, allowing players to have significant control over their regions without overwhelming micromanagement.
Dynamic Authority System: The new authority mechanic is seen as a more natural and engaging way to manage kingdoms compared to the previous decadence system.
Integration with Field of Glory II: Medieval: The ability to export battles to Field of Glory II: Medieval adds a tactical layer that many players appreciate.
Good AI and Replayability: The AI presents a challenging opponent, and the game offers high replayability with numerous factions to explore.

The main cons of the game

Slow Turn Processing: Many users report long waiting times between turns, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay.
AI Behavior: Some players find the AI's army management and decision-making frustrating, as it can lead to unrealistic or aggressive behaviors.
Micromanagement: While some enjoy the depth, others feel that managing larger nations can lead to a tedious micromanagement experience.
User Interface Issues: The UI is often criticized for being cumbersome and not user-friendly, with small icons and poorly designed navigation.
Bugs and Technical Issues: Several players have reported bugs that affect gameplay, such as issues with certain mechanics not functioning as intended.

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

More Character Interaction: Players express a desire for deeper interactions with governors and generals, enhancing the role-playing aspect of the game.
Enhanced Diplomacy: Some users wish for more complex diplomatic relations, particularly with the Papacy and other factions.
Improved Tutorial and Documentation: While the manual is praised, many feel that the tutorial is inadequate, making it difficult for new players to grasp the game mechanics.
More Variety in Units and Events: Some players desire a greater variety of units and events, particularly related to science and technology, to enhance gameplay depth.
Dynamic Gameplay Elements: A few users noted the desire for more dynamic elements in gameplay, such as the rotating cycle of power or events that could significantly alter the game's direction.

Summary

Overall, while Field of Glory: Kingdoms has received praise for its complexity and strategic depth, it also faces criticism for slow gameplay, UI issues, and a steep learning curve for new players.

Summary generated on: October 30, 2025

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