Medieval History
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Is Henry of Skalitz Real? The Truth About KCD’s Hero
This article discusses the historical accuracy of Henry of Skalitz, the protagonist of Kingdom Come: Deliverance. While Henry himself is a fictional character, the game is set in 1403 Bohemia and features several real historical figures and events, aiming for a grounded medieval experience.
Survive the Middle Ages as a city-state in a hybrid real-time strategy game
Reverie World Studios and indie.io have released City States: Medieval on Steam, a hybrid real-time strategy game where players manage a medieval city-state. The game focuses on trade, diplomacy, and warfare, allowing players to experience life in cities like Genoa, Granada, and Novgorod during the 12th century. It features detailed city management, heroic leaders, and tactical combat mechanics.
Polish Indie’s Medieval Manuscript Game Ditches AI for Hand-Drawn Art
Yaza Games has launched Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts, a cozy medieval manuscript sandbox game that emphasizes hand-drawn art over AI-generated content. The game allows players to act as medieval scribes, crafting illuminated manuscripts with over 2000 unique art pieces. This approach contrasts with the industry's trend towards AI, highlighting a commitment to traditional craftsmanship and historical authenticity.
Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts Lets You Become a Medieval Artist
Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts, an art simulation game developed by Yaza Games and published by Mythwright, is now available on PC. The game allows players to create illuminated manuscript-style art in both a story mode with commissions and a sandbox mode with full creative freedom. It is priced at $14.99 with a 20% launch discount.
1348 Ex Voto review - Kingdom Come: Deliverance in medieval Italy
1348 Ex Voto is an action-adventure game set in 14th century Italy that struggles to live up to its potential, offering a beautiful but hollow world. The combat system is repetitive and frustrating, and the game suffers from performance issues on PC, making it an inferior experience compared to Kingdom Come: Deliverance.
