Kingdom Under Fire (Xbox)

[IntvGene]

Well, I couldn't find a thread on this game, so here it is.

I just picked this game up on the cheap, and I quite enjoy it so far. I totally missed it when it was released last October. First of all, at least turn down the crappy guitar riff-filled music, and be ready for some bad voice acting. After that, you should expect an enjoyable strategy-action game.

I like it becauase I think this is how RTS games should be on the consoles. Screw the mouse or the pointer because it doesn't work. Admittedly, some of the controls on this game aren't perfect, but it's heading in the right direction. It takes the good parts of RTS, like real strategy and adds the fun of button mashing and combos. Furthermore, there are even some RPG elements to the game.

I haven't finished it yet, but I like the action, I like how you feel like you are really in the thick of the battle and that it isn't just smashing buttons all the time. The graphics are decent, and there is quite a nice range of units and upgrades for your heroes and units to satisfy anyone.

Best of all, it looks like Microsoft has them doing a sequel:
Gamespot Link (http://www.gamespot.com/xbox/strategy/kingdomunderfireheroes/preview_6126011.html)

Anyone else enjoy this game, or looking forward to the sequel?

[squidblatt]

I'd call it one of the best games on the system if it weren't for the music and writing. Five seconds of dialog, and you'll want to slap every character who speaks. In the beginning, why does the woman think the people in the derigible are looking at her in the first place? And if she doesn't like it, why doesn't she wear a less slutty outfit? And the music! I guess 80's hair metal equates to bad-assness in Korea as well as Japan.

Gameplay is still fun. I'll definitely pick up the sequel, but not right away since the price fell pretty quickly on the first one. My full-price charitible contribution went to Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath this year.

[Xantan the Foul]

I'd enjoy the game alot more if it wasn't so glitchy. I actually bought my Xbox for this and Fable (which I beat).

I'll give KUF another change sometime.

[VACRMH]

I'd enjoy the game alot more if it wasn't so glitchy.

Glitchy? How so?

[Xantan the Foul]

On the second level... I couldn't get my troops to do anything. I later found out that can happen if you skip the opening cinematic (which I did after the first time).

Also I think that it has the same problem as Thief where the controller won't stop vibrating once it's started.

[IntvGene]

Well, I haven't experienced any bugs yet (crosses fingers). Let me stress that the game isn't perfect. But, for the price that it is going for in most stores, it's well worth it. It's quite challenging also, but you can do the missions several different ways-there's not just one single strategy that works.

[dj898]

there's Korean voice track - this being developed by Korean company - and their voice talent is far better than dodgy US one... :p Missus pointed it out for me...