Kingdom Two Crowns

About Kingdom Two Crowns

Kingdom Two Crowns dropped on December 11, 2018, from developer Noio and publisher Raw Fury. This title brings side-scrolling strategy to a minimalist pixel art world where you play as a monarch riding a steed. It arrived on nearly every major platform including PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS. The game blends arcade action with deep simulation elements as you recruit subjects and fortify your walls against the Greed. You can tackle this alone or bring a friend along for local and online co-op sessions. It feels like a refined sequel that stands on its own while respecting what came before.

Gameplay

You start each night by gathering coins to hire archers, masons, and guards while building walls to stop the Greed from stealing your currency during the day. The core loop involves riding back and forth across the screen to recruit NPCs who then work for you automatically. You can discover hidden secrets, new mounts like the beetle steed or mythic Kirin, and expand into themed lands such as the gothic Dead Lands or feudal Japan Shogun zones. Multiplayer lets a second player drop in anytime to help defend against waves of enemies. Controls remain simple with movement and interaction mapped to standard inputs, creating a tight flow where every decision about coin spending matters for survival.

What Players Think

Critics and players alike have responded well, with Metacritic giving it an 85 out of 100 and OpenCritic rating it 78 out of 100 based on strong reviews. About 76 percent of critics recommend this title to their audience. SwitchRPG called it a shining independent sequel that works perfectly on the console, while GameSpace praised its accessibility for anyone wanting to pick up a strategy game quickly. The community data shows an average completion rate where only 21.8 percent of players unlock achievements across the 46 available. The rarest challenge "Never Gives Up" sits at just 0.60 percent unlock rate, proving how tough the endgame can get. Players often spend significant time mastering the economy and defense systems before finishing a run.

PlayPile's Take

This is a solid choice if you like strategy games that do not require massive time commitments per session. The price drops as low as $3.32 on GameBillet, making it an easy buy even if you are unsure. The achievement system offers real challenges for completionists who want to track down every secret and mount. You will find yourself replaying levels to optimize your kingdom layout or trying different monarchs with special traits. It works best for people who enjoy watching their economy grow while fighting off constant threats. Skip this if you need complex combat mechanics or deep narrative storytelling since the focus stays on building and defending.

Storyline

In the brand-new campaign mode, monarchs must now work to build a kingdom that stands over time until finding a way to defeat the Greed for good. Explore the environments to discover new mounts and secrets hidden in the deep. But you don’t have to rule alone! Introducing a cooperative play experience that is totally unique to Kingdom Two Crowns, monarchs can now choose between a classic solo experience or seek the assistance of a friend, working together locally or online, dropping in or out at will. In addition to the traditional medieval setting, Kingdom Two Crowns also includes: Dead Lands: Enter the dark lands of Kingdom. Play as unique monarchs, including the Shardbinder Miriam, with powerful traits from the gothic horror action-RPG Bloodstained. Ride the gigantic beetle steed to lay out traps, the eerie undead mount that summons barriers impeding the progress of the Greed, and from Bloodstained the mythic demon horse “Gaming” with its powerful charge attack. Building your Kingdom has never been spookier! Shogun: Journey to lands inspired by the architecture and culture of feudal Japan. Play as the mighty Shogun or Onna-bugeisha, enlist the support of the ninja, lead your soldiers to battle atop the mythological Kirin, and form new strategies as you brave the Greed hiding in the thick bamboo forests. We will continue to keep the feeling of exploration, discovery, and strategy alive in Kingdom Two Crowns in post-release updates with more themed settings, each with unique styles that marvel the eye while changing how you rule the lands. A challenge awaits all who seek it here, whether you are a first-time ruler or a long-time fan. So be brave, great monarchs, for in the end Two Crowns shall reign stronger than one!