Reviews - Monster Kingdom Expansion
FranktheMonkey: Monster Kingdom Review - Score: 5/5
”Majesty2 is a 'must buy' for strategy fans and Monster Kingdom is a brilliant place to start."
Brash Games: Monster Kingdom Review - Score: 9/10
”I'm very happy with Majesty 2: Monster Kingdom. It feels like the original game is back together with the humour, clever game engine and playability."
Girl Gamer UK: Monster Kingdom Review - Score: 8/10
”Monster Kingdom is the best expansion and is highly recommended to fans and newcomers alike."
Christcenteredgamer: Monster Kingdom Review - Score: 76%
”Monster Kingdom is a nice expansion, and at $15, it's reasonably priced."
Gamerfill: Monster Kingdom Review - Score: 7.5/10
”Having another kingdom to play as other then the humans really adds a lot more fun factor and replay value then you'd think- because after a while, human heroes start to become boring and you fancy a fresh set of heroes, and what can be better then undeads, goblins, rat-men and vampire tax collectors? Well, zombie-pirate-ninja-monkeys, but besides that, I think it's quite a good substitute!"
Deafgamers:: Monster Kingdom Review - Score: C
"Majesty 2: Monster Kingdom is much more enjoyable however and has revitalised my interest in Majesty 2."
Brutal Gamer: Monster Kingdom Review - Score: 6/10
"“Kingdom building in M2 is truly an enjoyable endeavor (giant tarantulas and all) and the presentation hits so many great notes that it’s a shame they tried something new with the controls.”
Reviews - Battle of Ardania Expansion
Xsherix.Blogspot: Battle of Ardania Review - Score n/a
”Numerous hours of entertainment for under $20 – what isn’t to like?"
ChristCenteredGamer- Score 82%
”Majesty 2: Battles of Ardania is a nice expansion, and at $15, it's hard not to recommend, especially if you like a challenge.”
BoomtownX - Score: 8/10
“It's more of the same kooky goodness that shows a light hearted game can still have tactics and game play that works and a lifespan longer than a peasant in a field full of werewolves.”
Gamingbolt – Score: 8/10
”Ultimately, how good is Battles of Ardania? It’s good enough for you to make the purchase”
PCGZine Issue 49 – Score: 8/10
“Battles of Ardania is more of the high quality strategy experience which fans have grown to love over the past 12 months…”
Gamers Daily News: – Score: 7/10
“A nice addition to the original, worth it if you enjoyed the first game…"
Deaf Gamers – Score: C
“If you've played Majesty 2 and its first expansion, Majesty 2: Kingmaker and essentially want more of the same, albeit with a more punishing difficulty level, then Battles of Ardania should prove ot be a worthwhile purchase.."
Girl Gamer UK - Score: 6.5/10
"...the end result is an enjoyable and unique experience."
Strategy Informer - Score: 6/10
"There's just enough new content to satisfy those who are fond of the series..."
Resoultion Magazine - Score: 5/10
"It doesn't try to take itself too seriously."
Reviews - Kingmaker Expansion
Vgblogger - Score: Buy it!
"...the game is every bit as polished, stable, lighthearted and just plain fun as the original"
HookedGamers - Score: 8/10
"If finishing Majesty 2 has not quite quenched your thirst, then I can wholeheartedly recommend this purchase. Now, I need to get back to the game for my second try at the final mission"
Wedotech - Score: 8/10
"Personally I loved every second of Kingmaker and would have happily forked out for it had I not been sent it for review. All I will say to 1C Company and Paradox is “more please”."
Boomtown.net - Score: 7/10
“As a grizzled and scarred veteran of the original this expansion pack offered a satisfying challenge to get my teeth into. Anyone who enjoyed the game will enjoy the expansion.”
GirlgamerUK - Score: 7/10
"So, is this expansion a worthwhile investment?. For the big fans, yes it is"
Gamedot.co.uk - Score: 7/10
"Overall this game is actually quite fun to play..."
Strategyinformer - Score: 65%
"Majesty 2: Kingmaker will appeal to two types of people; those who enjoyed the original so much that they cuddle the game box while they sleep, and masochists. If you breezed through the final missions of Majesty 2 and still feel unsatisfied, or you walk around with bulldog clips attached to your nipples, then this expansion is perfect for you."
Gamespot - Score: 6/10
"Kingmaker will be up your alley only if you found yourself begging for more after finishing Majesty 2 last year."
Sheri's World - Score: n/a
"Overall, I enjoyed this expansion to the Majesty 2 game. It is fun and allows you to make your own missions which is entertaining and can occupy a lot of time right there!
Reviews - Majesty 2
Dreamstation - Score: 9.5/10
”Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim is really shaping up to be a gem. If you enjoy RTS games and also enjoy RPG elements being mixed in you will most likely love this title. If you are a fan of the first there is no doubt in my mind you will adore the second. ”
VG Tribune - Score: 95/100
"Essentially, Majesty 2 is great. I hope all RTS fans give Majesty 2 a try. I wholeheartedly recommend that RTS fans invest their hard earned coin in this title."
Girl Gamers UK - Score: 9/10
"This is a great game, that should be played by anyone who likes this genre. Without the faults listed above, this would be a perfect game."
Game Debate - Score: 9/10
"Majesty 2 doesn't do things a whole lot differently to the original, but the additions it makes are welcome ones and the game itself is fantastically fun."
Game Industry News - Score: 90%
Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim is a great title in its own right, and can be enjoyed by players of all skill levels and from the hardcore to the casual gamer. Crown yourself and pick this one up.
GameOn - Score: 9/10
"Despite a couple of minor complaints, if it wasn't for the sudden increase in difficulty mid way through the campaign, I would seriously struggle to put this game down. That and those incessant rats!"
Female Gamers - Score: 9/10
“The result is a fantastic game that will keep players entertained for hours on end.”
Examiner - Score: 9/10
Highly recommended: ”...Majesty 2 is well worth price of admission. The extra layer of economic strategy and town management – which gives the game an almost puzzle-like element -- makes for a compelling time suck of a game.”
IncGamers - Score: 8.8/10
”Lots of fun, remains true to the original and has some great new features. ”
GamingHeaven - Score: 87%
"If you are a fantasy fan and love strategy games however then this really is something you need to check out."
zConnect - Score: 86%
”Majesty 2, overall, is a great game; a worthy sequel of the first Majesty and a good entry point for new players who don’t want to hunt down a copy of the 2000 original. With charming visuals, strategic gameplay and an empowering soundtrack, Majesty 2 is definitely recommended to fans of the strategy and RPG genres. ”
NowGamer - Score: 8.6 out of 10
"The fact Majesty 2 is bursting with charm and oodles of fine detail makes it a rewarding and memorable fantasy simulation.
Gamer Limit - Score: 8.5/10
"Majesty 2 succeeds in delivering a new kind of RTS experience."
GamersRoute - Score: 8.5/10
"With a good storyline, witty presentation, visual details and audio that successfully creates a middle age fantasy world atmosphere, you won’t be disappointed by Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom."
BiteMyReview - Score: 8.5/10
"If you’re one of those people that like to take old games you haven’t played in years, install them, update drivers, live with awful resolutions and failed expectations, then Majesty 2 is the game for you — except without all that trouble. Plus, it’s prettier. I like shiney."
Game Vortex - Score: 83%
Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim offers a different take on the RTS genre. You're still building an empire, running up tech trees and fighting enemies, but everything is hands-off.
Cheat Code Central - Score: 4.1/5
"Majesty 2 brings some fresh updates and spruces up the overall gameplay to make up for almost an entire decade of technological advances in between the games."
Digitally Downloaded - Score: 4/50
”“Majesty 2 appeals to those who like real time strategies, and to those who like sarcastic and witty humour; those who enjoy fantasy and want to participate in a land with ogres, dragons, demons and dwarves. Beware, it certainly has an addictive quality that can make hours pass in the blink of an eye.”
Voodoo Extreme (IGN) - Score: 8/10
”You know you're enjoying a game when you wake up wanting to play it. ”
Strategy Informer - Score: 8/10
”For those of you looking for something different, Majesty 2 is definitely one to try out. The humour is light, if sometimes cheesy, and the gameplay is certainly intriguing. ”
Holy Ramen Empire - Score: 8/10
"Overall, Majesty 2 is a great remake of a great game. The repetitive missions are a bit bland at times, and with no real significant upgrades to the guilds and their heroes, old players already know what to expect when it comes to playing the game."
GamerCorner - Score: 8/10
"Want my recommendation? Go and get this game. Now."
Boomtown UK - Score: 8/10
“For me Majesty 2 is a refreshing strategy experience. The comical voiceover work and the unusual mechanics make it great fun to play.”
Games32 - Score: 80 out of 100
"Perhaps Majesty 2 is not going to change the way people see strategy games, but at least it has this original approach, delivered by a challenging and yet delightful product that is bound to make a good impression."
TrueGameHeadz - Score: 4/5
”This is definitely a worthy sequel to one of the most underrated games and worth checking out. ”
BrightHub - Score: 4/5
"It's a good new game, it's interesting, and it's pretty cool. There's not really anything else like it."
GameShark - Score: B+
"The immersive fantasy environment, easy controls and some funny narrative make each inevitable defeat hurt a little less."
News10 Sacramento/GameGuys - Score: B+
"Overall, Majesty 2 is a game that anybody liking either the fantasy genre or RTS games should check out. "
Diehard Gamefan - Score: Good Game!
”If you long for the days when Dungeon Keeper played havoc with your free time, then Majesty 2 should be right up your alley. It’s both fun and has that parody humor so often seen in this genre such as in Evil Genius. ”
Fidgit - Score: Digg
”The best thing these new developers have done is capture the genius of the original game. Imitation isn't just the sincerest form of flattery, but it's also a damn fine way to make a sequel. ”
Hooked Gamers - Score: 7.8/10
"If you are looking for something that you can play at a leisurely pace that doesn't wreck your nerves or your brain, then Majesty 2 is sure to please."
ComputerGames.ro - Score: 78 out of 100
"We don’t have a masterpiece on our hands, but neither a soap-opera, and while many titles will terribly annoy a gamer in his lifetime, I can honestly say here was not the case."
Game Banshee - Score: 7.6/10
"Overall, Majesty 2 has some pluses and minuses. The engine is solid and bug free, the game provides 20-30 hours of gameplay (which isn’t bad considering its $30 price tag), and the game mechanics are still unique."
Drop Dead Comedians Score: B
"”It's vibrant, colourful, and generally never boring to look at”"
Deaf Gamer - Score: 7,5/10
The wait for a sequel to Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim has been a long one and fans of that game will certainly be pleased to get their hands on this sequel.
IGN - Score: 7.5/10
"If you’re a fantasy fan or a strategy fan that’s looking for a challenge, you should check out Majesty 2."
GameZone - Score: 7.5/10
"Majesty 2 is a fun strategy game that can be challenging at times, and is one that real-time strategy fans will be sure to appreciate."
Hbhud: Majesty 2 Review - Score: 7.5/10
“I think this is a must buy for big fans of strategy and city builder games.”
Manapool - Score: 7.2/10
"Overall though I enjoyed Majesty 2 a great deal. Despite its somewhat repetitive nature, it’s charming and fun and even after playing 25 hours or so of campaign, I’m still looking forward to starting on the expansions – which has to be a good sign!"
PopMatters - Score: 7/10
"Through the game mechanics themselves, Majesty 2 suggests that maybe we should consider myths about heroes and monsters a little more pragmatically. Our heroes may be more motivated by booty than we might like to admit."
Resolution Magazine - Score: 6 out of 10
"It might be fundamentally flawed, but Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim is a whimsical, enjoyable and fresh ride for genre veterans."
Invision Community - Score: n.a.
"The game feels great and really sets itself apart from other sims."
The Reticule - Score: n.a.
"Majesty 2 is not going to revolutionise the genre by any means; but it’s certainly an accessible, entertaining and well produced experience, worthy of consideration if you’re looking for a no-nonsense RTS to pass a few weeks."
Troll in the Corner - Score: n.a.
”The game play is solid and enjoyable – it kept me glued to my computer for a number of multi-hour sessions. The unique method for controlling your heroes through monetary rewards is fun and rather than get in teh way of game play, helps define it. That’s how you can tell a successful implementation by the way. ”
Icrontic - Score: n.a.
”If you are a RTS player looking for a more casual offering, or someone looking to get into RTS games with more lighthearted example of the genre, this game would be a perfect fit for you. ”
Gamedot - Score: n.a.
”There’s a lot of fun to be had with this title and the humour and light hearted feel is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. ”
Big Download - Score: n.a
"Majesty 2 is an ambitious re-imagining of the original, and at the end, it really does work."
CrispyGamer - Score: n.a.
"Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim's fidelity to the first game will be more than enough for that aging cohort that fondly remembers the original."
Giant Bomb - Score: n.a.
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Reviews - From the rest of the World
Majesty 2 Collection
Diskshop - Score: n/a
"In Finnish"
Diskshop (alternative) - Score: n/a
"In Finnish"
Desconsolados - Score: n/a
"In Spanish"
Monster Kingdom
PC Dome - Score: 7/10
"In Hungarian"
Kingmaker
Warphammer - Score: 6.5/10
"In Spanish"
Majesty 2
PelitPlaneetta - Score: 86%
"FINLAND Unusual idea, nicely silly."
4Players - Score: 83%
"Majetsy 2 covinces first of all with its fresh concept which keeps you playing. The fights are exciting because monsters behave aggressively and heroes act intelligently most of the time."
GameCaptain.de - Score: 83%
"Majesty 2 is a nice game. Refreshing with its unique gameplay, the twist of self-irony and the easy and intuitive handling."
DemoNews - Score: 83%
A refreshing and exciting real-time game experience!
Gameona - Score: 82%
It may look old-fashioned on screenshots and in trailers, but during personal hands-on, it’s fascinating and extra-ordinary.
FZ - Score: 4/5
"Säkert köp! Paradox och 1C levererar. Det är en fantasieggande upplevelse som följs av gemytlig stämning där du inte riktigt vet vad som händer – men det spelar ingen roll för du har roligt! Högoktanigt speltempo följs upp av skarpa humorinfall med en fjättrande känsla av att du trivs."
GameSource.it - Score 8/10
Italy
Svenska Dagbladet - Score: 80%
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