Kingdom Elemental Tactics 1.56

Kingdom Elemental Tactics 1.56 is considered as a thrilling strategy game which features an almost unlimited number of possible tactics by pitting combination of your upgradeable heroes and their unique abilities against hordes of unique enemies like Giant Rat Mobs.

Everyone loves giant rat mobs with their secret furry pockets full of gold and armor. Seriously no giant rat mobs, but thARR be Pirates. Giant War Pigs. A crypt full of living dead who are just begging to be killed again.

Kingdom Elemental is not the next big thing in strategy games and will most likely remain unfamiliar even to the dedicated fans of this genre. Fortunately this title has enough value hidden beneath the unpolished surface, to make sure that those lucky enough to try it won't regret a second of the time spent playing it.

First and foremost, Kingdom Elemental is the living proof that good games are the result of a brilliant idea and dedication, rather then aggressive marketing and unswerving financing.

The most important asset of this title is not the campaign, which is rather short and lacks a persuasive narration, but the solid gameplay that makes each mission exciting. Instead of trying to come up with a brand new story, or import elements from more famous franchises, Kingdom Elemental has a very different approach.

Basically, the narrator makes fun of most strategy/rpg games' method of promoting the product, by hiding the lack of creativity behind a fancy story, trying to project an epic aura over an otherwise worn out narrative.

While these comments inserted between stages may be regarded as mildly amusing by some players, or downright tasteless by others, at least they achieve their goal and divert the attention from the virtually inexistent storyline.

The tutorial on the other hand is a worthy addition that I strongly recommend, if not for its instructive value, than at least for the exhilarating comments. It takes just a couple of minutes, and it's a fun and effective way to pick up the basics, before plunging into the intense fights.

In theory this is a very straightforward game, that is comprised of two main phases for each mission and controls that should be easy to pick up, even by those less accustomed with strategy games.

You are given a certain amount of gold before each scenario, allowing you to purchase a couple of units unlocked in previous missions, with the sole goal of fending off waves of incoming enemies. The second phase consists of the actual fight, that pits your small army against increasingly aggressive foes, you are supposed to annihilate using special abilities. 

Enhancements:

• Skirmish mode for unlimited game-play
  
• Destiny mode with endless waves of enemies, how long you can last
  
• Over twenty built-in challenge levels for even more action; and other improvements