Kingdom Under Fire 2 Hero Edition - PC (Steam)

Kingdom Under Fire 2 – The perfect Blend of MMO and RTS
While there are many impressive battles, the game is suffering from lots of bugs and poor optimization.
Ten years ago, Kingdom Under Fire 2 was first confirmed to release by the Korean developer “Blueside.” You would be amazed to know, at that time, the game has gone through many regional soft releases that seemed the game was running in early access with micro-transactions. However, with the help of the publisher, known as Gameforge, Kingdom Under Fire 2 has been revised for a western market. This time, the developer introduces Buy-to-play model and lets you experience the large-scale Massively Multiplayer Online progression system the game provided, while there are several impressive fierce battles. Despite outstanding gaming experience, the game is suffering from various bugs that cause weak localization and optimization.

Massively Multiplayer Online Meets Real-time Strategy
Undoubtedly, Kingdom Under Fire 2 has a winning formula, and with this game, you will get the traditional Korean MMO-style gameplay and improved mechanics, including Flashy Battle, Open World Quests, Unique Character Classes, and unbelievable Combos to master. Outside the core gameplay, the questing section, you can recruit troops and command them in vicious battlefield against other players to conquer the world, similar to other RTS games.
The perfect blend of RTS, Action, and MMO genres is offering outstanding gameplay and lets you reveal your skills to impress your friends. While playing the game, you can taste the flavors of all genres offered by this Korean game.

Introduction of MMO Genre in KUF2
Like other MMOs, you should make your focus on gaining levels and earning XP points. There are five unique playable heroes available, and you can choose one of them to start completing the thrilling missions while struggling to unravel the unforgettable storyline. The introduction of crafting system lets you craft gear and train up your powerful army to defeat opposing forces.

Introduction of RTS Genre in KUF2
Similar to other RTS games, the strategy goes matter, and it is the key to success. To win the game, you need to master all tactics and win victories. Your epic unit is standing behind you like a strong wall and always ready to defend you against evil forces. The game allows you to control a colossal of war machines and try to conquer the battlefields of Bersia in epic encounters.

Familiar Progression Systems
If you’ve played any Korean games, then you will be familiar with the progression systems of this game. During the game, you will make fractions of materials from quite challenging missions and can use to unlock upgrades and commanding troops. Each kind of army needs a set of different stuff, and you will have to upgrade the abilities of each force individually, as well as tiers.

Unique Abilities and Gears
Your selected character has unique abilities that will appear throughout first 20 levels, and you can spend points to upgrade the personality of your avatar. Throughout the game, gear will be dropped from missions and quests that you can obtain and equip to boost your power for progression and to build your armies.

Final Verdict
With the introduction of MMORTS genre and Progression systems, the game offers quite an addictive gaming experience. There’s no predatory micro-transaction model, and it is delivering real grind system for those players who love it. Despite having all cool stuff, there’re many bugs and cons too. It is offering confusing gameplay with lazy localization, and there’s a lack of diversity and femlale representation system that is poor. With lots of bugs and weak system.

Reviewer: Michael