Wars and Warriors: Joan of Arc
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Developer(s) | Enlight |
Publisher(s) | Enlight |
Designer(s) | Trevor Chan |
Composer(s) | Jason Graves |
Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
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Genre(s) | Action, Real-Time Strategy |
Mode(s) | Single player |
Wars & Warriors: Joan of Arc is a historically based computer game. Developed and published by Enlight, it was released in 2004. The player assumes the persona of Joan of Arc and leads the French in their attempt to win the Hundred Years' War. The game combines aspects of real-time strategy and action. An Xbox version was announced to be released in 2004 but was canceled.[2]
Gameplay
While the game has both action and strategy aspects, action predominates. Playing as Joan or one of several other French commanders, the player uses a variety of weapons to defeat enemy English soldiers. As the game progresses, the player gains combos and special attacks that enable him or her to defeat the English more effectively. The player also controls the French army and directs it in battle. There are eight levels, each featuring multiple objectives.
Development
The game was in development for more than a year.[3]
Reception
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Metacritic | 60/100[4] |
The game received "mixed" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[4] PC Gamer said that it "deserves the same fate as its namesake".[13]
References
- ↑ "Undeniably Addictive', Wars and Warriors: Joan of Arc Hits Retail". enlight.com. February 10, 2004. Archived from the original on March 25, 2004. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
- ↑ "Joan of Arc coming to the Xbox - Xbox News at GameSpot". 2004-03-08. Archived from the original on 2004-03-08. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ↑ "Trevor Chan of Enlight Announces Next Title – Joan of Arc". enlight.com. June 11, 2003. Archived from the original on July 1, 2003. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Wars and Warriors: Joan of Arc for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
- ↑ Edwards, Tom (May 2004). "Wars & Warriors: Joan of Arc" (PDF). Computer Gaming World. No. 238. p. 88. Retrieved July 19, 2017.
- ↑ "Wars and Warriors: Joan of Arc". Game Informer. No. 132. April 2004. p. 109.
- ↑ Ocampo, Jason (February 13, 2004). "Wars and Warriors: Joan of Arc Review". GameSpot. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
- ↑ Abner, William (March 9, 2004). "GameSpy: Wars and Warriors: Joan of Arc". GameSpy. Retrieved July 19, 2017.
- ↑ Wrentmore, John (February 24, 2004). "Wars and Warriors: Joan of Arc - PC - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on June 18, 2008. Retrieved July 19, 2017.
- ↑ Butts, Steve (February 18, 2004). "Wars and Warriors: Joan of Arc Review". IGN. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
- ↑ Power, Eve (April 2004). "[Wars and Warriors:] Joan of Arc". PC Format. No. 160. Archived from the original on September 23, 2004. Retrieved July 19, 2017.
- ↑ "Wars and Warriors: Joan of Arc". PC Gamer UK. April 2004.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Poole, Stephen (May 2004). "[Wars and Warriors:] Joan of Arc". PC Gamer. p. 70. Archived from the original on March 15, 2006. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
External links
- Official website Archived 2011-12-31 at the Wayback Machine
- Wars and Warriors: Joan of Arc at MobyGames
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