Software:Tiger Knight
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| Developer(s) | NetDragon |
| Publisher(s) | NetDragon |
| Composer(s) | Hitoshi Sakimoto |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 3 |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 4 |
| Release | Windows, OS X
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| Genre(s) | Real-time tactics, action role-playing |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
Tiger Knight is free-to-play massively multiplayer online game developed and published by NetDragon. The game mixes real-time tactics and action role-playing elements in large-scale warfare sourced primarily from the Three Kingdoms period of ancient China. Each player leads an army, and while the focus is on player versus player (PvP) gameplay, the game also features a player versus environment (PvE) mode. Battles take place between hundreds of player-controlled units. The game focuses primarily on unmounted combat at lower levels, and mounted combat at higher levels, with simultaneous focus on the communication, strategy, tactics as well individual performance.[1][2]
It was released for Microsoft Windows and OS X in October 2016.[1] A PlayStation 4 version is also in development.[3] The game was developed to be compatible with virtual reality (VR) platforms.[4]
Gameplay
Each player makes a customized character, and learn to master parrying, attacking, and shielding in four directions.[5] Weapons and armor have different protection attributes (cloth, iron, leather) and damage types (chop, crush, pierce), bringing the different restraint relations. Adjutants (well-known Chinese generals) have different capacities, special formations, skills and different levels of loyalty.[6]
Currently, there are three main factions, all based on the Three Kingdoms of the ancient China - Shu, Wei, Wu and you can also choose the Roman Empire. The Kushan Empire, and the Parthian Empire among others are under development.[1] Each faction has a specific soldier class with unique features. Players choose which class which also subsequently contains a type of soldier the person can utilize during battle.
Development
The game uses the optimized Unreal Engine 3, as well as the PhysX physical engine and HairWorks hair dying skills and advanced action motion capture skills so that every element of Tiger Knight restores the true history. The game restores numerous famous battlefields during the era of the Three Kingdoms, and each piece of weapon and armor is made according to antiques.[7] The game's soundtrack was written by Hitoshi Sakimoto.[8]
Reception
The game received generally positive reviews. Critics praised the combat system, various modes and music, while noted poorly optimized graphic quality, English translations, and latency issues which could be fixed in the future patches.[5] It was considered similar to games such as Mount and Blade, Chivalry and Dynasty Warriors.[9]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Alessio Palumbo (26 October 2016). "MMO Tactical Combat Game Tiger Knight: Empire War Is Out Now on Steam Early Access". WCCF PTE LTD. http://wccftech.com/mmo-tactical-combat-game-tiger-knight-empire-war-now-steam-early-access/. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
- ↑ Custer, C. (22 November 2013). "Tiger Knight trailer: realistic ancient Chinese warfare? Sign me up!". https://www.techinasia.com/tiger-knight-trailer-realistic-ancient-chinese-warfare-sign-me-up. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ↑ Sal Romano. PlayStation ‘China Hero Project’ titles announced, gematsu.com, March 33, 2017.
- ↑ "This is How YOU Break the Gate in Tiger Knight!". 5 March 2016. http://news.mmosite.com/content/2016-03-06/this_is_how_you_break_the_gate_in_tiger_knight.shtml. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Marc Marasigan (24 October 2016). "Tiger Knight Empire War Review". https://mmos.com/review/tiger-knight-empire-war. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
- ↑ Nick (29 October 2016). "Tiger Knight: Empire War Early Access Review". http://www.oneangrygamer.net/2016/10/tiger-knight-empire-war-early-access-review/15220/. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
- ↑ "NetDragon Announces New 3D War Game, Tiger Knight". 10 March 2014. http://news.mmosite.com/content/2014-03-10/tiger-knights-trailer-a-mysterious-battle-arena-game.shtml.
- ↑ Sam Hughes (25 June 2016). "Interview With Dragon’s Crown Composer, Hitoshi Sakimoto!". http://www.thesoundarchitect.co.uk/hitoshisakimoto/. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
- ↑ Lane Martin (25 October 2016). "Tiger Knight Rides into Early Access". http://www.cgmagonline.com/2016/10/25/tiger-knight-rides-early-access/. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
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