Joan of Arc is a 2004 RPG that was mandatory to reach my collection. The first things that convinced me to take this game were the tempting screenshots found on the internet, and yes, I wasn't disappointed of what I have experienced. Joan of Arc combines an action role-playing adventure with some real-time strategy elements. But it excels at the action RPG aspect, than at the RTS one. You will play, of course as the woman that designates the title, and you will be helped occasionally by some troops, and the attacks will be provided by various combos. Your progress and gained experience will be rewarded with points and the development of your character is enabled. Many advantages will come up as you evolve, and among them is included the controlling of armies to lay siege to castles. The introduction movie will present in an elaborate manner the big problems found in France on the edge of Renaissance, when the English invaded the French territory. One of the strategy stays in the massive amount of troops you have to achieve in order to hit successfully. At this chapter you won't find big innovations, but you will notice the great effects of some of the siege machines. The graphics are also impeccable, so the sounds. Play this remarkable and captivating game!
Leo takes a look at the Core Box for Time of Legends: Joan of Arc ahead of the Wave One printing and delivery to backers later this year!
DOS - 1989
Also available on: Amiga - Atari ST
A great conversion of underrated Amiga game of the same name, Joan of Arc: The Siege & The Sword is a fun strategy game about one of the most intriguing historical personages who has rarely been depicted in a computer game.
The game begins with an excellent introduction scenes about the Hundred Year war between France and England, and sets the stage for the game. The year is 1429, and a 17-year-old peasant girl had just been ordered by Saint Michael to save Charles, the true heir to the French throne, by ordaining him in Reims and driving the English out of France. Charles, convinced that she is an instrument of God, appointed Joan a general and ordered her to free Orleans...
In many respects, the game is a typical medieval conquest game reminiscent of Cinemaware's Defender of The Crown. However, similar to Chip's earlier Pharoah, it has several innovative features, such as the ability to forge alliance between countries, and fun action-style sequences. With over 35 territories to conquer on your way to Reims, the game will keep Joan of Arc fans busy for a long time.
Joan of Arc may not be feature the brightest AI on the market or the best graphics, but with its unique historical setting and atmospheric gameplay, it's a very enjoyable game that comes recommended, especially to fans of Cinemaware classics. Thumbs up!
Review By HOTUD
Screenshots from MobyGames.com
Screenshots from MobyGames.com
S.N.I.2019-07-300 point
@OTEX: try another DOS-emulator. Best is, to run games on their/its original Operating Softwares. You find for sure DOS free download.
I loved that wonderful game! I never succeed the ladder onto wall climbing up the castle wall, very tough game when I was young ;)
Thanks so much indeed Abandonware-Admin! Love your page!
OTEX2018-04-251 point DOS version
Just love the real sound music, remembering me at my ibm xt286 dont have any sound card installed.
By the way, I cant play at troops war, it hung. I use DOSBOX, any suggest?
Feyd2014-11-140 point DOS version
Deus Vult, La Pucelle, such a hero.
Iman2011-09-030 point DOS version
IT'S GREAT!!!!!!!
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