History VideoGame / Kingdom

* SiegeEngines: Once you've upgraded your kingdom to a certain stage, you can build catapults, builder-manned war machines that launch heavy stones that can crush several Greed at once. Unfortunately they're purely for defence, rather than for destroying the Greed portals. Just beware that the stones are left on the ground afterwards, and sometimes the Greed's own version of a siege weapon, the Greed Breeder, will pick them up and [[ReturnToSender throw them back]], with similarly devastating effects on your army if it hits a dense mob of archers.

* DownerEnding: Considering that it's an EndlessGame, it doesn't matter how strong your kingdom's walls are or how many Greeds your soldiers kill. [[ZergRush They'll simply keep coming in larger and larger numbers until they overwhelm your defenses and take your crown]]. It isn't a question of ''if'' it'll happen, it's a question of '''''when'''''.

* TheHermit: Several different types can potentially be found; each specializes in a different kind of upgrade for your towers.
* KnightInShiningArmor: Upgrading to the final castle allows you to recruit Knights, which can lead archers in charges to destroy portals.

* SiegeEngines: Catapults are one of the earlier variants available to your kingdom, but if you find the right person, you can also build ballistae. Naturally, they're used for home defense rather than sieges in this game. The Greedling Breeder also serves as this. Doubly so if it comes across where your catapulted stones land.

* {{Teleportation}}: Possible through the use of [[spoiler:conquered and rebuilt portals]].

%%* CoolCrown: Make certain you protect yours.

** The same system applies to your followers. The single coin you pay to recruit them serves as their main hit point; the equipment you buy them affords them a second shot. In ''New Lands'', Knights can carry up to five coins to serve as extra HP.

* {{Minimalism}}: The game manages to feel epic, despite being played with only three buttons (move left, move right, throw coins), and having no text outside of the tutorial and win/loss screens. The only interface elements are your coin pouch and building costs, which are hidden unless necessary.

* DownerEnding: Considering that it's an EndlessGame, it doesn't matter how well you do. It doesn't matter how strong your walls are or how many Greeds your soldiers kill. [[ZergRush They'll simply keep coming in larger and larger numbers until they overwhelm your defenses and take your crown]]. It isn't a question of ''if'' it'll happen, it's a question of '''''when'''''.

* DownerEnding: Considering that it's an EndlessGame, it doesn't matter how well you do. It doesn't matter how strong your walls are or how many Greeds your soldiers kill. [[ZergRush They'll simply keep coming in larger and larger numbers until they overwhelm your defenses and take your crown]]. It isn't a question of ''if' it'll happen, it's a question of '''''when'''''.

* ShoutOut: The helmets and masks some of the Greed wear include eighties pop culture references, such as [[Franchise/RoboCop Robocop's helmet]], [[Franchise/{{Predator}} Predator's mask]], [[Franchise/GIJoe Cobra Commander's helmet]] or [[Franchise/MastersOfTheUniverse a yellow skull mask with a purple trim]].

* CrapsackWorld: From what little is seen of humanity, it's clear that this game's world is ''not'' a nice place. If you aren't living in total poverty and squalor on the fringe of civilization, then you're living under the constant threat of [[TheSwarm a literally endless horde of monsters]] that exist only to loot and pillage everything that's not nailed down, which attack your struggling kingdom every single night and ''absolutely will not stop'', '''ever''', until they steal your ruler's crown. And it doesn't matter how strong your walls are or how many the soldiers kill; [[ZergRush they'll just keep coming in greater and greater numbers]] and ''will'' eventually overwhelm your defenses. It's not a question of ''if'', it's a question of '''''when'''''.

* ShoutOut: The helmets and masks some of the Greed wear include eighties pop culture references, such as [[Franchise/RoboCop Robocop's helmet]], [[Franchise/{{Predator}} Predator's mask]] or [[Franchise/MastersOfTheUniverse a yellow skull mask with a purple trim]].

* ShoutOut: The helmets and masks some of the Greed wear include eighties pop culture references, such as [[Franchise/RoboCop Robocop's helmet]], [[Franchise/{{Predator}} Predator's mask]] or [[Franchise/MastersOfTheUniverse a yellow skull with a purple trim]].

* ShoutOut: The helmets and masks some of the Greed wear include eighties pop culture references, such as [[Franchise/RoboCop Robocop's helmet]] or [[Franchise/MastersOfTheUniverse a yellow skull with a purple trim]].

In May 2019, Raw Fury acquired the series from Noio. A new game titled ''Kingdom Eighties'', developed by Fury Studios and set in the 1980s, was announced in May 2022.

!!''Kingdom: New Lands'' also contains examples of:

!!''Kingdom: Two Crowns'' also includes examples of:

!!''Kingdom Eighties'' also includes examples of:

!!''Kingdom: Two Crowns'' also includes examples of:

* BladeOnAStick: Spearmen carry polearms, and can use them to reach past your walls to attack the Greed directly. What's more, they can use their weapons to snag fish right out of the water for coins, and can do so all year round, even in winter. However, they can only jab through the walls so many times before their spears break, requiring replacement.

Produced by Creator/RawFury, ''[[https://www.kingdomthegame.com/ Kingdom]]'' is a side-scrolling strategy game with heavy focus on [[ResourcesManagementGameplay managing your resources]].

The third installment of the series, ''Kingdom: Two Crowns'', expands the campaign mode even further, with new upgrades, a new biome based upon Feudal Japan, and a cooperative mode where two players can work together to protect the same kingdom.

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!!This StrategyGame contains examples of:

* AWinnerIsYou: When you win the game (or level, in the sequels) the message "the crown is safe" appears over the screen, and that's it.

* CoolCrown: Make certain you protect yours.
* CrapsackWorld: From what little is seen of humanity, it's clear that this game's world is ''not'' a nice place. If you aren't living in total poverty and squalor on the fringe of civilization, then you're living under the constant threat of [[TheSwarm a literally endless horde of monsters]] that exist only to loot and pillage everything that's not nailed down, which attack your struggling kingdom every single night and ''absolutely will not stop'', '''EVER''', until they steal your ruler's crown. And it doesn't matter how strong your walls are or how many the soldiers kill; [[ZergRush they'll just keep coming in greater and greater numbers]] and ''will'' eventually overwhelm your defenses. It's not a question of ''if'', it's a question of '''''when'''''.

* LifeMeter: Your coin purse effectively doubles as this; if you're hit by the Greed or anything else, you drop gold. If you don't have any gold, you run the risk of losing your crown...

* OneHitPointWonder: Your monarch without their crown, and your followers without their equipment.

* TheSiege: Almost every night. White full moons will be pretty light, but blood moons hold nothing back.
* SlowMotionDrop: If the crown is knocked off your ruler's head, the camera tracks its arc while it flies through the air. If you're quick, you might be able to [[DesperateObjectCatch retrieve it]] before any of the monsters can reach it...

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* CrutchCharacter: For a single coin, the Merchant can be sent out to his trading post, bringing back a considerable amount of money every day. However, may not spawn on island 3 and will not spawn on island 4 and 5, and expanding your kingdom will often force you to chop down trees on either side of his shack, which eliminates it from the map.

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* OurGryphonsAreDifferent: One appears as a [[HorseOfADifferentColor potential mount]]. While unable to fly the rider around, their giant wings can help ward off the Greed by knocking them back and temporarily stunning them.

Produced by Raw Fury Games, ''[[https://www.kingdomthegame.com/ Kingdom]]'' is a side-scrolling strategy game with heavy focus on [[ResourcesManagementGameplay managing your resources]].

* BadMoonRising: When the Blood Moon rises, you'd better be ready...

* ColorCodedCharacters: Your Monarch's dress/cape matches the main color of your kingdom's heraldry. Beggars wear drab shades of brown until you give them a coin, outfitting them in a random pale color. Hunters, Builders and Farmers wear bolder colors; Knights wear colors based off of your heraldry, and the archers who join them wear the same shades to show their alleigance.

* BribingYourWayToVictory: If your kingdom is well-developed and you're making more money than you can possibly spend or even carry, then throwing some of that disposable income at the lesser Greed can help mitigate the severity of their attack, allowing your archers to single out the Giants and Flyers.

* {{Crossover}} A 2020 update brought unique monarchs in the form of the cast of ''VideoGame/BloodstainedRitualOfTheNight'', with their own gameplay perks to boot.

* CrapsackWorld: From what little is seen of humanity, it's clear that this game's world is ''not'' a nice place. If you aren't living in total poverty on the fringe of civilization, then you're living under the constant threat of [[TheSwarm a literally endless horde of monsters]] that exist only to loot and pillage everything that's not nailed down, which attack your struggling kingdom every single night and ''absolutely will not stop'', '''EVER''', until they steal your ruler's crown. And it doesn't matter how strong your walls are or how many the soldiers kill; [[ZergRush they'll just keep coming in greater and greater numbers]] and ''will'' eventually overwhelm your defenses. It's not a question of ''if'', it's a question of '''''when'''''.