Braveheart (1999 video game)
| Braveheart | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Red Lemon Studios |
| Publisher | Eidos Interactive |
| Platform | Windows |
| Release | |
| Genres | Strategy, real-time strategy |
| Modes | Single-player, multiplayer |
Braveheart is a video game based on the film of the same name. It was developed by Scottish studio Red Lemon Studio and published by Eidos Interactive for Windows in 1999.
Gameplay
[edit]Braveheart is a mix of elements from classic strategy games with the realtime strategy genre. The game is split between a high-level Planning mode and a Realtime 3D mode. In Planning mode, players oversee towns, maneuver armies across the map, and engage in diplomacy. When battles occur—or when inspecting a settlement more closely—the game shifts into Realtime 3D mode, allowing players to view and command conflicts on the ground.[3]
Development
[edit]Braveheart was developed in nearly two years time.[4]
Reception
[edit]| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| GameRankings | 51%[5] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| CNET Gamecenter | 4/10[6] |
| Computer Games Strategy Plus | 1.5/5[7] |
| Computer Gaming World | 2/5[8] |
| Edge | 8/10[9] |
| GamePro | 2/5[10] |
| GameRevolution | B−[11] |
| GameSpot | 5.1/10[12] |
| GameZone | 5.7/10[13] |
| IGN | 4.2/10[14] |
| Next Generation | 2/5[3] |
| PC Accelerator | 4/10[15] |
| PC Gamer (UK) | 90%[16] |
The game received mixed reviews according to the review aggregation website GameRankings.[5] Adam Pavlacka of NextGen said, "On paper, Braveheart sounds great. In reality, however, it's a convoluted attempt at a game that's more work than play."[3]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Gone Gold : EuroGold". 2001-02-10. Archived from the original on 2001-02-10. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
- ↑ Fudge, James (August 10, 1999). "Braveheart hits retail this week". Computer Games Strategy Plus. Strategy Plus, Inc. Archived from the original on July 3, 2003. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- 1 2 3 Pavlacka, Adam (December 1999). "Braveheart". NextGen. No. 60. Imagine Media. p. 116. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ↑ "Designer Diary". Eidos Interactive. Archived from the original on October 6, 1999. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
- 1 2 "Braveheart for PC". GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on May 26, 2019. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ↑ Schuytema, Paul (September 7, 1999). "Braveheart". Gamecenter. CNET. Archived from the original on August 16, 2000. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ↑ Albright, Willie (September 20, 1999). "Braveheart". Computer Games Strategy Plus. Strategy Plus, Inc. Archived from the original on June 27, 2003. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ↑ Liberatore, Raphael (December 1999). "Patch-Work Kilt (Braveheart Review)" (PDF). Computer Gaming World. No. 185. Ziff Davis. pp. 130, 132. Archived (PDF) from the original on June 14, 2023. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ↑ Edge staff (August 1999). "Braveheart" (PDF). Edge. No. 74. Future Publishing. p. 89. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 10, 2023. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ↑ Garcia, Stacey (1999). "Braveheart Review for PC on GamePro.com". GamePro. IDG Entertainment. Archived from the original on January 25, 2005. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ↑ Lance (December 1998). "Braveheart Review". GameRevolution. CraveOnline. Archived from the original on September 10, 2015. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ↑ Ryan, Michael E. (September 3, 1999). "Braveheart Review [date mislabeled as "May 1, 2000"]". GameSpot. Fandom. Archived from the original on January 18, 2005. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ↑ Lafferty, Michael (October 4, 1999). "Braveheart". GameZone. Archived from the original on July 1, 2001. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ↑ Butts, Steve (August 25, 1999). "Braveheart". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on June 2, 2021. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ↑ Hudak, Chris (November 1999). "Braveheart". PC Accelerator. No. 15. Imagine Media. p. 103. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ↑ Donald, Mark (June 1999). "Braveheart". PC Gamer UK. No. 70. Future Publishing. Archived from the original on May 23, 2002. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
External links
[edit]- Official website (archived)
- Braveheart at MobyGames
- 1999 video games
- Cultural depictions of William Wallace
- Eidos Interactive games
- Multiplayer and single-player video games
- Real-time strategy video games
- Red Lemon Studios games
- Video games based on films
- Video games developed in the United Kingdom
- Video games set in medieval Scotland
- Video games set in the 13th century
- Windows games
- Windows-only games