King Arthur: Legion IX (2024)

Venture into a dark fantasy rendition of Arthurian legend with *King Arthur: Legion IX*, a tactical RPG that plunges you into an all-new Roman-themed campaign within the *King Arthur: Knight's Tale* universe. As Gaius Julius Mento, a tribune of the resurrected Ninth Legion, you'll discover the magical isle of Avalon and face off against mythical creatures, warring tribes, and even the knights of the Round Table. This title offers a compelling blend of character-centric RPG elements and deep turn-based tactical combat, where strategic positioning, clever use of abilities, and party composition are paramount to overcoming formidable challenges across 15 handcrafted missions. The fate of Avalon hangs in the balance as you rebuild Nova Roma, manage scarce resources, and ultimately decide whether Gaius will embrace demonic power or fight to restore his lost humanity. As a standout offering from NeocoreGames, *King Arthur: Legion IX* embodies the studio's knack for crafting atmospheric dark fantasy worlds with engaging tactical gameplay. Building upon the success and satisfying gameplay loop of *Knight's Tale*, this entry provides a fresh narrative and introduces a unique Roman legionnaire perspective to the familiar Arthurian setting, a move that Mortismal Gaming highlights as a key draw for those who enjoyed its predecessor or are seeking a Roman-themed adventure. The game's emphasis on intricate tactical combat, hero progression with deep skill trees and loot systems, and meaningful player choices, all hallmarks of Neocore's design philosophy, solidify its place among their best titles.