King's Bounty: Crossworlds (2010; Russian title «King's Bounty: Перекрёстки миров») is a standalone expansion to Armored Princess by Katauri Interactive and 1C[1][1].
Release
- Announced on 24 May 2010[1][1]; released on 17 September 2010[1][1][1].
- In English-language markets it was sold in three editions: Crossworlds, which needs Armored Princess installed; the Game of the Year Edition, which contains Armored Princess and all the new content; and the Platinum Edition, which adds The Legend as well[1]. The Russian announcement said the add-on would not need the original game[1].
Content
- Orcs on the March («Поход орков»), an expansion of the Armored Princess campaign[1][1]; the orcs are led by a power-hungry female leader[1].
- Champion of the Arena («Чемпион арены»), a mini-campaign of boss battles in a gladiatorial tournament[1][1].
- Defender of the Crown («Защитник короны»), a mini-campaign of battles in tactical arenas with a random selection of enemies and allies[1][1].
- A full world editor for Armored Princess[1][1].
- 1C's announcement promised 70 new items, 8 item sets, 13 new spells and 50 new abilities and skills[1]; Russian press gave different pre-release counts[1].
Reception
Metacritic: 78 from 13 critic reviews[1]. The series continued with Warriors of the North (2012). Store links: where to buy the King's Bounty games.