Play as Gaius Julius Mento, a fallen Roman tribune whose undead Ninth Legion has arrived in Avalon. As he seeks to gather the legion and establish a Roman colony, the campaign pits the force against the island’s tribes, monsters, and knights. Lead a squad of up to six heroes through turn-based tactical missions. Position units around cover, traps, flanking routes, and overwatch, then use their distinct skills and ultimate abilities to win battles. Between missions, develop Nova Roma by building facilities and managing scarce resources. Level heroes, unlock skill trees, and find or craft equipment; choices also shape Mento’s path toward restoring his humanity or embracing demonic power.
Command an undead Roman legion in Avalon, leading a fixed hero squad through turn-based battles and rebuilding Nova Roma.
Dive into a unique blend of turn-based tactics and character-centric RPGs. Lead the skilled Roman tribune Gaius Julius Mento as he navigates through the dark fantasy realm of Avalon.
Developed by NeocoreGames · Published by NeocoreGames
Player Review Breakdown
Players Praise Most
Tactical Combat
Undead Roman Setting
Streamlined Hero Upkeep
Hero Skill Builds
Common Player Critiques
Short Campaign
Reused Maps and Enemies
Weak Story and Dialogue
Limited Hero Variety
73%
positive of 847 player reviews
Play as Gaius Julius Mento, a fallen Roman tribune whose undead Ninth Legion has arrived in Avalon. As he seeks to gather the legion and establish a Roman colony, the campaign pits the force against the island’s tribes, monsters, and knights.
Lead a squad of up to six heroes through turn-based tactical missions. Position units around cover, traps, flanking routes, and overwatch, then use their distinct skills and ultimate abilities to win battles.
Between missions, develop Nova Roma by building facilities and managing scarce resources. Level heroes, unlock skill trees, and find or craft equipment; choices also shape Mento’s path toward restoring his humanity or embracing demonic power.
Players who enjoy the game often point to its turn-based combat, the undead Roman premise, and the dark fantasy setting. Some also appreciate the streamlined hero upkeep and the chance to develop skills and equipment. Others find the campaign short, familiar compared with King Arthur: Knight’s Tale, or let down by its story and reduced character variety.
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"This title is going to be great if you enjoyed Knight’s Tale, which a lot of people did, or you want a Roman themed campaign!” - Mortismal Gaming
King Arthur: Legion IX is a turn-based, character-centric tactical RPG in the King Arthur: Knight's Tale universe - a dark fantasy version of the Arthurian myth. King Arthur: Legion IX welcomes new players to the mythical land of Avalon with an all-new story and heroes, also offering tough challenges to returning veterans.
A new threat looms over Avalon as the long-lost, infamous Ninth Legion of Rome has set foot on the mythical island. Their commander, the fallen hero, Gaius Julius Mento was granted a demonic legion by their dead emperor, Septimus Sulla to find a way out of Tartarus. But when they accidentally arrive to the magical realm of the Lady of the Lake, Gaius Julius Mento decides to subjugate the island and establish Eternal Rome there. First, however, he must gather his lost legion…
Play through a Roman-themed campaign as Gaius Julius Mento, a tribune of the undead Ninth Legion, as he discovers Avalon. Battle the monsters of nightmares, challenge the Pict tribes, the monstrous Fomorians and the cunning Sídhe. Experience the might of the Old Faith and Christianity and face the knights of Sir Mordred's Round Table through 15 handcrafted missions.
Find, rebuild and protect the remains of the only Roman colony in Avalon and choose your path to victory. By the end of the campaign, you'll have to choose: do you want to become a powerful demon, or will you reject the might of Emperor Sulla and restore your humanity?
A Role-playing Tactical Adventure
Experience a unique hybrid between turn-based tactical games and traditional, character-centric RPGs. Manage and control a party of 5-6 heroes to explore and conquer the land of Avalon. Engage in deep tactical combat, tough moral choices, hero management, and the rebuilding of Nova Roma.
Prove your Worth as a Tactician
Every little move and every decision matters. Use covers, traps, flanking and an in-depth overwatch and opportunity system and turn the entire battlefield to your advantage like a master tactician. Sometimes meticulous planning, sometimes charging simply to combat will be the key to victory. The only difference between a successful or a failed quest may depend on the composition of your party only!
Heroes Straight from the Abyss
Legion IX introduces six unique heroes who have risen from the Abyss to conquer the mythical land of Avalon. Level up, gain skill points and unlock unique skill trees. Loot, equip and craft hundreds of artefacts and create the deadliest fighting force that has ever set foot on Avalon.
Wide variety of Abilities
Use unique skills, Ultimate Skills and World Abilities to overcome the toughest challenges during your quests in Avalon. Take risks and explore various tactical options as heroes don't face permanent death at the end of the missions. Test your skills in different difficulty modes, from laid-back storytelling to brutal, unforgiving battles.
Not Built in a Day
Build up and expand the city of Nova Roma. Make sure that your stronghold has the right facilities for your heroes that prepare them for different quests. But beware! Resources are scarce and you have to manage Nova Roma thoughtfully to keep it afloat.
Regain your Humanity
Your decisions have far-reaching consequences, influencing both gameplay and narrative. Through your actions, Gaius will either restore his humanity, or forever be transformed into a demon.
