Legends of Eisenwald

Set in the lands of old Germany, the game puts you in charge of a small feudal force struggling to survive amid political rivalries. Its medieval world centers on human ambitions, faith, and superstition, with supernatural elements woven into the story.

Travel across maps, visit settlements and other locations, and pursue quests through exploration and conversations. You can gather rumors, trade, recruit fighters, and make decisions as the non-linear story unfolds.

Combat takes place in turn-based tactical battles where positioning and each fighter's role matter. Equip soldiers individually, develop their abilities as they gain levels, and manage your force across an eight-chapter campaign, with two additional scenarios also available. Choices can lead to different endings.

Players who enjoy the game often praise its somber medieval atmosphere and story, along with tactical battles and the ability to equip and develop individual soldiers. Some also like exploring for quests and details about the world. Other reviewers find quest objectives hard to decipher, combat repetitive, or the interface and presentation dated, and several dislike losing troops or resources at points in the campaign.