$29.99Voor De Kroon Lead the army, swing the sword
Command medieval formations from above, then step into the mud and fight the battle yourself in 13th-century Holland.
Is Voor De Kroon worth it?
Voor De Kroon is worth it if…
- you want to both command a medieval army and fight in its front rank
- you care that helmets, mail and plate actually match the era they come from
- you like games you can reshape: custom factions, castles, maps and whole campaigns
- you enjoy a conquest campaign where peace and war are both open decisions each turn
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Fight the battle from two places at once
Every battle runs on two cameras. From the RTS view you maneuver your formations, time a cavalry charge and hold a line that is starting to bend. Then you drop into third person, draw your sword and fight in the mud while the battle decides itself around you.
The fighting is heavy and physical. A lance on horseback shatters after a single thrust but does enormous damage; on foot you trade quick sword-and-shield blows. Wounds are graphic: men lose limbs, kills land in slow motion, and the wounded crawl away from the melee. When you fall, the battle often falls with you, which makes every charge a real decision. If you need to see the whole field, turn into a bird and fly over it.
Build your own Middle Ages
The Warforge editor ships inside the game, ready the moment you launch it.
The castle creator alone can eat an evening: place walls, towers and details piece by piece, whether you are designing a siege-proof fortress or something that just looks impressive. You can also customize your leader and kit out your troops, weapon by weapon and stat by stat. And you can forge your own swords, though for now the options there are limited.
What should you know before playing?
How accurate is the equipment?
The arms and armor are drawn from contemporary sources: helmets, mail and plate, weapons and equipment are modeled after manuscript and effigy references from the periods they represent. The same care shows elsewhere, with seasons, day and night cycles and weather over the battlefield. If historical grounding is what pulls you to medieval games, this is the game's spine.
Can you play it solo?
Yes, it is a singleplayer game. The campaign plays out against computer-controlled lords, and tournaments give you something to do between wars: foot melee with rounds and different weapons, plus jousting where your score depends on the timing of your charge. Winning raises your standing and opens more diplomatic options.
Is it finished?
It is in Early Access and it shows. Several parts are still simple: unit control comes down to a handful of keys, settlement management is limited, and some balance choices, cavalry in particular, favor the horsemen heavily. The upside is that updates arrive fast and often, and the game already runs smoothly with strong atmosphere and sound. Come for the battles and the building tools, and expect the rest to keep growing.
