About Defender of the Crown

The in-game story seems to refer to the end of the second crusade and one of the few battles that the crusading forces actually won. Undoubtedly this is backstory and the game is set some time later than 1149 and sooner than 1199 (which is the historical beginning of John of England's reign). Probably the murdered king mentioned is Henry II of England, who actually died of natural causes in 1189; but his health was certainly not improved by the actions of his sons, especial Prince John. Never the less, the in-game date begins counting from October 1149. The game takes much dramatic license. The player is one of the six knights mentioned in the story and all of these knights will be battling for England.

Cinemaware went and released most versions of this game for free download

May be the game maker's artistic license to bring several events into same period even though they didn't in truth occur at the same time. This is common to make the setting seem more grand. [[game:Assassin's Creed]] is the latest game I know to have done it.