HR Games today announced that it has released the highly anticipated medieval game Broadsword: Age Of Chivalry for the iOS mobile phones and iPads mobile devices for the Americas and Asia. Based on famous historical events and set in the medieval period, Broadsword is a 3D turn-based strategy game that allows players to recreate classic single- and two-player gaming experiences managing your resources, fighting your enemies, and conquering new lands.
Broadsword: Age Of Chivalry boasts turn-based strategy gameplay as players move from mission to mission in the Middle Ages. Command one of four different armies: the English, The French, the Spanish, or the Hapsburgs in this exciting iOS experience! Lead different types of units into battle – from archers, knights, pikemen and catapults along with special units per nationality. Command special hero units such as Henry III, Joan of Arc, and El Cid, among others whose special hero powers can affect the entire battlefield. Broadsword allows players to construct buildings to raise units and create resources for their empires, as well as research technologies.
Some details include:
- Command one of four different civilizations: the English, the French, the Spanish, and the Hapsburg Empire, with more to become available!
- Watch your troops fight boldly in full 3D Battle Action!
- Take control of special Hero units like Henry III, Joan of Arc, El Cid and others who command special hero powers affecting the entire battlefield.
- Command different types of units from archers, knights to pikemen, catapults and more.
- Optional features such as Fog of War, Graphic Detail, and more.
- Two campaigns included with more to become available.
- Play on a variety of maps in distinct weather conditions.
- Terrain has a direct effect on players strategy and combat.
- Turn-based combat keeps the battle moving at the player-preferred pace.
- Players construct and upgrade buildings like town centers, mines, mills, and farms to raise units and create resources for their empires!
- Champion Mode allows players to test their mettle against the AI.
- Units will reach Veteran Status and gain experience as the campaign wears on!
- Players research different technologies like forestry, ballistics, husbandry and more to take their empire into the next tech level.
- Combat Advisor provides an indication of how the battle might go.
- Multi-player scenarios allowing up to two players using Gamecenter.
- Unlock maps, units and new campaigns through In App Purchase.
- Original music from German film composer Jan Morgenstern.
- Full Hotseat support for playing face-to-face!
- Complete Gamecenter support for multi-player play!
- Earn Awards as you achieve great renown!
"We are excited about bringing the Broadsword: Age Of Chivalry experience to the millions of iPhones and iPads worldwide. Gamers have been looking for a turn-based strategy game on iOS and iPads like Broadsword for a long time and now it is a reality," said Manny Granillo, CEO of HR Games. "Having a compelling game that you can play with a friend remotely while not losing the thrill of strategy was a difficult task. We hope that everyone will give it a try!"
Broadsword is currently available on Android mobile devices and on the PC. Watch for it on consoles very soon.
