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King's Field: The Ancient City
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FromSoftware · Metro 3D

King's Field: The Ancient City

● ReleasedPS2
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First-person dungeon crawler set in a decaying medieval kingdom. You explore labyrinthine ruins and castles at a deliberate pace, swinging swords and casting magic in real-time combat that demands careful stamina management. Progress hinges on finding keys, solving environmental puzzles, and reading cryptic notes that piece together why your homeland fell into ruin after a cursed idol arrived. Combat is slow and weighty—each swing commits you, healing items are scarce, and enemies hit hard. The world is interconnected with minimal loading, letting you backtrack as new items unlock previously inaccessible areas. Expect to die often while learning enemy patterns and trap locations. No quest markers or minimap. This suits players who want methodical exploration over fast action, and who don't mind replaying sections after deaths.

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FromSoftware
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Metro 3D
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Oct 4, 2001
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77/100
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PS2
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