Pathfinder: Kingmaker

Pathfinder: Kingmaker is an isometric role-playing game based on the tabletop system. In addition to battles, the hero gets to manage his own state, and this is a separate part of the game. The adventure is built on hiking, exploration and conversation, and the rules are detailed: classes, spells, combat tactics. Then politics begins: construction, taxes, decrees and relations with neighbors. Mistakes in management result in chaos, not just a message on the screen. There are several difficulty modes, including very demanding ones. Separately, it is worth saying about government: construction, taxes, decrees and relations with neighbors decide no less than victories in battle. In addition to battles, there is research, diplomacy and work with a squad, where each companion has his own interests. The rules are detailed, so a beginner should start on soft difficulty. Modes allow you to customize the length of the game and rest requirements. The design is neat and the interface is detailed, although at first it takes time to master and carefully read the tips. The companions do not agree with each other, so some decisions are made in favor of someone else's position. Some tasks affect relationships within the squad, so the dialogues should be read carefully. There are a lot of rules, so it’s better to start getting acquainted with it on soft difficulty. In addition to combat, there is exploration and diplomacy, and decisions affect the fate of the kingdom. The decoration is neat, the music is appropriate. For those who like long role-playing stories with controls, the publication provides all the material at once.