Medieval Side-Scrolling Strategy Adventure Monarchy Launches Next Month on PC and Consoles

Indie developer Brain Seal Entertainment has announced the release date for its upcoming medieval side-scrolling strategy game Monarchy. Monarchy is slated for release on PC and consoles on November 6th, 2024. Combining strategic gameplay with a 2D side-scrolling design, Monarchy invites you to build, defend, and conquer in a richly detailed world, all for a modest price of $14.99 on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

In Monarchy, you take on the role of a ruler tasked with expanding their realm. Success depends on resource management, tactical combat, and careful planning. As you develop your base and recruit troops, you’ll also need to explore dangerous forests and dungeons to secure treasures and fend off enemies threatening your kingdom. The game’s trailer offers a glimpse into its Arthurian-inspired world, filled with medieval adventure and light real-time strategy elements.

Check out the Official Launch Trailer below:

Monarchy introduces a dynamic building system, allowing you to design their base as they see fit, choosing the best layout to protect their resources and troops. The game’s environment also offers unique challenges, such as hunting animals to gather resources and defending against random enemy attacks that change with the seasons. You must adapt to each situation, whether clearing out bandit hideouts, surviving the harsh winter, or launching a full-scale siege with a mighty trebuchet.

Monarchy features a stellar military system, which automatically engages enemies as your troops follow your command. This frees up the player to focus on strategic planning, like setting up spear traps to fortify defenses or balancing resources to keep the kingdom running smoothly. The game’s cooperative mode also allows friends and family to join forces and share in the adventure, making it a perfect game for building memories together.

In addition to its engaging gameplay, Monarchy offers replayability through unique experiences with each playthrough. The use of a cart to transport coins or people adds depth to the gameplay, while the powerful monolith provides special upgrades to customize each run. With numerous caves to explore and secrets to uncover, every journey in Monarchy offers something new.

If you are interested in playing Monarchy when it comes out, make sure to head over to its official Steam page and add the game to your wishlist. Wishlists are available on consoles are well. Monarchy will be available on PC via Steam and consoles including Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S on November 6, 2024.