The sequel to 2001's PC strategy game, Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders features a new 3D engine with an estimated 3,000 polygons devoted to each character populating the fantasy realm. As commander of an army besieged by orcs, players must command their troops to stave off the advancing horde trying to conquer their land. Players can issue commands while their troops fight battles in real-time or directly take part in the action by leading the attacks with their hero character.