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Field of Glory II: Medieval is a turn-based strategy game developed by Byzantine Games and released on February 4, 2021, by Slitherine Ltd – a publisher known for its demanding, historically themed strategy titles. Their portfolio includes well-known games like Broken Arrow, Panzer Corps 2 and Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War.

Medieval takes players to Europe during the High Middle Ages, specifically between 1040 and 1270, a time marked by knights, crusades and power struggles between rival kingdoms. If you’re drawn to historically grounded gameplay and enjoy deep tactical systems, this is a strong match. In a review by the German gaming magazine 4Players, where Field of Glory II: Medieval received a 6.5 out of 10 and was described as an "old-school wargame," these qualities were particularly praised. It’s also a solid choice for newcomers, thanks to the game’s detailed tutorial.

The gameplay follows classic turn-based tactics in a “you move, I move” format, appealing to fans of tabletop strategy. You command hundreds of units across hex-based battlefields, carefully managing formations, morale and terrain advantages. However, players shouldn’t expect high-end presentation. The visuals are fairly plain and animations feel stiff. 4Players also points out that the campaign lacks excitement, consisting mainly of a series of loosely connected battles.

Some of these issues are echoed by players, which is reflected in Field of Glory II: Medieval’s average Steam rating of 85% based on around 390 reviews. On Metacritic, the game holds a Metascore of 75 and a User Score of 6.3.

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