I highly recommend trying out the Steam demo for the strategy game 9 Kings. While the term ‘strategy’ may be used loosely here, the game offers a unique experience centered around launching rocks at adversaries. The core premise of hurling rocks at enemies is simple yet engaging, making it a solid foundation for a video game.
In the game, you begin with a 9 square grid surrounding a castle and expand it by selecting cards each turn. These cards can represent buildings, such as a cemetery that summons imps to fight on your behalf, or troops that automatically engage in battle. Your role is crucial in aiming and dropping rocks on your enemies, eliciting comical squeaks of defeat.
While the demo showcases the rock-throwing aspect prominently, there are emerging strategies and combinations to explore. For instance, I discovered synergies by investing in mercenary units early on, allowing me to amass wealth and reinforcements for future turns. The game offers diverse choices in expanding your territory, with positional advantages for specific buildings.
According to Steam, the game promises players the opportunity to build the most powerful kingdom through a variety of elements like buildings, troops, spells, and strategic positioning. The goal is to create a kingdom that can withstand unique events and outlast others.
As I look forward to the full game’s release in April, one question lingers: where do the rocks come from? While they seemingly originate from your castle, the method of launching them remains a mystery. Speculations range from a giant slingshot to a mystical rock battery, awaiting clarification in the upcoming release.
