Northmark: Hour of the Wolf is one of a small group of games that work a tactical card game into a wider overarching framework of plot, blending in a few mini-games into the mix for good measure. Following in the grand tradition of the original Magic: the Gathering computer game from Microprose, these games can be extremely good. But that's a pretty big set of boots for Northmark to fill.
How does it feel to rule a whole realm? To be in charge of a nation's future? Be A King lets you get a feel for this huge responsibility. As a royal leader, you have to provide your people with houses and food while keeping monsters from invading the villages. The game doesn't necessarily deserve a royal recommendation, though.