This game was developed by Mythic Entertainment in 2001. The concept is based on wars during the period of King Arthur.
The player from the following choices can choose gaming:
- Player vs Environment: In this mode of gaming, the player is usually single and is slower. The target usually involves acquiring of weapons, by facing challenges put forth by beasts found in the environment.
- Player vs Player: This usually involves warfare and trade. The player is awarded with points based on the number of players he kills. The points are called Realm points, which further develop into Realm Ranks. Player vs player can be had either as single opponent players or as teams consisting of a maximum of eight players. The game requires tactical thinking and reasoning abilities.
The player gets to choose his characters, his animals and battles and other requirements for the play. He plays to attain targets and completes tasks. With this the player also earns money and experience. Using this, he is able to access new areas within the game and also attain new levels.
The choice of Realms is the most interesting part of the game. There are three choices provided to the players namely, fact, legend and folklore. Most of the places that the player comes along in the game are real English location. Much of the races is of mythical interest and thus relates to the time to which the game refers.
Though not a popular game, Dark Age of Camelot is a very interesting game that involves thought process and aptitude.
