Ivan Magazinnikov on Armored Princess

Ivan Magazinnikov: Apart from a couple of dozen new creatures to supplement the races you already know, the game introduces a new race of Lizardmen. This race is very interesting and versatile in tactics and occupies a large continent. Some of the creatures that you will encounter are:
The Gargoyle, a furious warrior that can pierce two cells with a spear. They are powerful as pack, and gain additional turn at killing an enemy. Suffering heavy losses, a Gargoyle can attack everyone around it with a spear.
Gorguanas are shamans that can attack from far with magic. They can put a curse on enemies hence doubling the damage they receive. They can control Gargoyles, forcing them to give a round attack.
Gobots are the worms that can move underground. They can reproduce and even “mature” right on the battlefield, increasing their numbers and characteristics.
Chosha – yet another worm, unable to move, but gives birth to numerous mature Gobots.
Brontos are armored battering rams that can attack three targets at a time if running. It is also able to dig itself down, turning into a hard-to-hit shooter.
Hayterant – a flying pterosaur. It lays eggs, which give birth to new troops.
Tirex is a fierce predator, whose presence adds up to the moral of allied Lizardmen and decreases enemy defense rates. It damages enemies with roar, forcing them to lose action points. Tirex devours bodies of enemies to rejuvenate and get another turn.
And of course we have the boss, Ktahu, the forefather of all Lizardmen and their continuous leader for thousands of years. This is one of the bosses you will face on your way.
Hooked Gamers: Instead of wives (and children), like in the first game, you will be able to add armor-bearers to Amelie’s slot. What made you decide to go for them instead of husbands and children?
Ivan Magazinnikov: We saw lots of advantages in having armor-bearers and the character of the main protagonist makes it possible. Maybe the storyline of the game will help you find answer to this question? We’ve got fabulous armor-bearers! They are all very different with unique characteristics and skills. One is noble and honest, while the only thing another one is interested in is gold, the third one is inventing something all the time, the fourth just waits for the moment he can backstab you and get away with it… They can train troops, control them in combat, hunt down rare items and create magic scrolls… So as you can see wives would have had a lot to learn here!
Hooked Gamers: The game is said to have an “improved role playing system”. In what areas did it improve?
Ivan Magazinnikov: Firstly, we’ve introduced a reward system for various game achievements. Should you fulfill several requirements, you get an order with a unique bonus. Each order has three degrees. You will be rewarded for killing enemy heroes, finding treasures, destruction of undead, casting of specific spells, flawless victories and many more. Secondly, from now on the number of levels a hero receives is unlimited and you get them more often than before. Thirdly, we have considerably revised the skills of our heroes and increased their number.
Hooked Gamers: It is our tradition to give developers a chance to say something about the game that they are desperate to get out. Is there anything burning on your lips?
Ivan Magazinnikov: Well, there is a lot. You can fly for one thing! On a fairy winged horse you will enter the most secluded and prohibited areas of Teana without encountering the enemy. The fast travel map allows you to move between any islands without leaving the boat. You will also be able to pick up contracts to eliminate enemy heroes. The game locations are no longer storyline-bound. If you find a map of a new location, you are opening it for traveling right away.
Furthermore, weakened enemies will flee and it is only up to you to let them go or destroy. On your victorious path you will meet six new unique bosses. Eighty missions will allow you to try out the shoes of necromancer, argue with the Gods of Teana, adjust supplies of beer and spare parts to shops, become a certified Master of Magic, fill the weapons of Three Kings with elemental power and much more. Dozens of new creatures, new locations, hundreds of new items, dozens of new spells – we won’t even talk about them, you will see them all in King’s Bounty: Armored Princess.
Hooked Gamers: Thank you!
Ivan Magazinnikov: My pleasure.