StrategyFit check
Is New Yankee 9: The Evil Spellbook worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Casual strategy players who want structured resource-management levels
- Arthurian fantasy fans who prefer a guided adventure with puzzle collecting
- Players seeking multiple difficulty settings and a separate bonus chapter
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking open-ended exploration rather than a sequence of structured levels
- Players who want deep role-playing systems instead of resource collection, obstacle clearing, and upgrades
- Players looking for a single uninterrupted campaign without mini-games or collectibles
Our take on New Yankee 9: The Evil Spellbook
The structured level format keeps the focus on short-term resource and obstacle decisions, but leaves less room for open-ended exploration or extensive role-playing systems. Extra activities add variety without changing that central format.
What is New Yankee 9: The Evil Spellbook?
In an Arthurian time-travel adventure, John and Mary confront a spellbook seeking Camelot’s throne.
Players use the distinct abilities of their companions, remove large obstacles, collect resources, rebuild damaged villages, form alliances, and fight enemies including animated scrolls. The game includes 53 main levels and a 17-level bonus chapter, along with three mini-games, hidden puzzle pieces, character backstories, upgrades, achievements, and three difficulty settings: Expert, Normal, and Relaxed. A strategy guide, downloadable soundtrack, and desktop wallpapers are also included.
How New Yankee 9: The Evil Spellbook plays
- 01Main Level Campaign
- The core adventure contains 53 stages, followed by a separate 17-stage bonus chapter.
- 02Resource Management
- Progress involves collecting supplies, clearing barriers, and rebuilding damaged settlements.
- 03Character Abilities
- John, Mary, and their companions contribute different skills for handling enemies and obstacles.
- 04Puzzle Collection
- Hidden pieces can be found and combined during the adventure.
- 05Difficulty Settings
- Expert, Normal, and Relaxed modes provide three play options.
- 06Extra Activities
- Three mini-games, 17 character histories, upgrades, and achievements supplement the main levels.
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New Yankee 9: The Evil Spellbook: platforms & release
Is New Yankee 9: The Evil Spellbook worth it?
It is worth it if: casual strategy players who want structured resource-management levels. Skip it if: players seeking open-ended exploration rather than a sequence of structured levels.
Where can I download New Yankee 9: The Evil Spellbook?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens New Yankee 9: The Evil Spellbook's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is New Yankee 9: The Evil Spellbook on?
Windows only.
