Archibald

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Archibald is a single player action game. It was developed by azimuth team and was released on March 7, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

The great warrior Archibald challenged Glass and now his mission is to walk to the Crystal City, defeating all the vassals of the king.

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Single-Player

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59%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

graphics3 negative mentions

Some players find the game fun for a short period, reminiscent of classic browser games.
There is a small but dedicated speedrun community around the game.
A few players express enjoyment and satisfaction, claiming it was worth the low price.

The game is criticized for being an asset flip with poor graphics and gameplay, lacking originality.
Many players report technical issues, including bugs that hinder progress and a lack of proper tutorials.
The controls are overly simplified, making the game feel more like a mobile app than a PC game.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their simplistic and lackluster 2D art style, reminiscent of low-effort flash or mobile games. Despite options to adjust resolution, these changes do not enhance the overall visual quality, leaving players disappointed with the game's aesthetic appeal. Overall, the graphics are deemed inadequate for a PC game, contributing to a mediocre gaming experience.
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- “The game features somewhat lazy, simplistic 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort flash/browser games and mobile apps.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay of Archibald is criticized for being mediocre, with limited controls and a lack of guidance for new players. Additionally, the overall experience is hindered by poor graphics and animations, detracting from the enjoyment of the game.
- “Archibald is a game where you have to kill an enemy while various things stop you. The graphics are terrible, and the gameplay is mediocre at best.”
- “All the game will give you is mediocre gameplay, poor graphics and animations, and limited controls, with no guide or tutorial on how to play for beginners.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
The music selection is generally praised for its quality, featuring a loud mix of rock, but it often feels mismatched with the game's setting and themes, particularly given the context of a kingslayer protagonist.
- “The music selection is impressive, creating an engaging atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience.”
- “The soundtrack features a dynamic blend of genres, adding depth and excitement to each moment in the game.”
- “The music complements the game's themes beautifully, immersing players in the world and elevating the overall experience.”
- “The music is a loud mix of rock and other genres, which seems questionable for a game featuring a kingslayer as the hero.”
- “The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
- “The music lacks variety and quickly becomes repetitive, detracting from the overall experience.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as exploitative, with users labeling it a "cash grab" that prioritizes profit over player experience.
- “It's a blatant cash grab.”
- “The monetization system feels exploitative.”
- “I feel pressured to spend money to enjoy the game fully.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is considered interesting, but many users feel it lacks depth and could benefit from more development.
- “Interesting concept, though it could have provided a little more story.”