Ride out, or wait for help?
Crown of Jerusalem is a historical strategy game set in the Levant from the First Crusade to the Third. Rule a kingdom, a caliphate, an empire or a military order. Appoint officers, raise armies, make and break alliances, and see whether you can change how the story ends.
Features
- Five scenarios, 1098–1191. The Holy Lance, The Second Crusade, The Lion and the Boy King, The Eve of Hattin and The Lionheart. Each has 10 to 16 powers to choose from.
- 322 historical figures. Latin, Muslim, Byzantine and Armenian lords, commanders, scholars and queens, each with their own abilities, ideals, friends and rivals. Legendary heroes such as Roland can join them.
- History, and what might have been. 104 historical events. In 41 of them you choose what happens next, and some choices open chapters history never wrote.
- War on the map. 47 cities across the Levant, Anatolia, Mesopotamia and Egypt. Lead armies in the field with 100 tactics, besiege castles and settle matters in one-on-one duels.
- Diplomacy and intrigue. Alliances, coalitions, envoys and spy networks. An optional fog of war for experienced players.
- Bonds between people. Arrange marriages and sworn brotherhoods to strengthen your inner circle.
- Spectator mode. Leave every power to the AI and watch the century unfold.
- 30 music tracks made for this game.
