14 DAY TRIAL // Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim was launched not even three weeks ago and has already received a first patch. Paradox Interactive announced the update today and said that it will be focused on modifying and improving the gaming experience. The game will now feature an automatic updater, that will enable players to have direct and instant access to any new patches and game updates.
A “same mode” has also been added to solve some of the graphical compatibility issues and allow for better performance through optimizing the settings. The really big modification the patch brings is to the gameplay. These aim to improve and balance the overall experience by working on the spells for specific units. The chat lobby has been tweaked as well to allow for smoother communications.
A patch that brings direct modifications to the gameplay is usually a sign that the game wasn't properly though through. But when it's released so close to the launch date it's more of an indication that the game didn't receive a proper beta test. Whether the game was rushed to meet the release date and the Quality Assurance department wasn't given enough time to thoroughly test the game or if they just did a bad job, the problem lies here. If the units in the game prove to be unbalanced it means the game itself is unfinished.
Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim follows in the footsteps of the original game that was launched back in 2000. The game is a fantasy real-time strategy that slips down the path of the role playing game. The player acts as the lord of his land, taking care of the lordly tasks of maintaining his domain. He will look after the peasants, collect taxes and build the necessary structures that ensure a prosperous economy. But he will also take care of the mystical dungeons and vile monsters that wander the land. These will be kept in check by band of heroes, recruited by the player, that come with their own RPG-styled character sheet and inventory.