Battle of Kings
- August 23, 2018
- Battle of Kings Team
Get on Steam"Battle of Kings" is a tower defense strategy game where you defend your kingdom against enemy forces while also developing your economy and assembling an army. The game features 7 types of upgradeable towers, campaign and battle modes, and online multiplayer PvP. With varying environments and strategies, players can defend their kingdom and attack opponents in this war-themed game.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features an interesting castle vs castle fighting mechanic.
- The graphics are visually appealing, making the game look good.
- Battle Mode adds a new twist to the gameplay, allowing for both attacking and defending strategies.
- The game suffers from a steep and unbalanced difficulty curve, requiring repetitive playthroughs of levels.
- There are significant control issues, including a lack of hotkeys for tower management and an irritating camera angle.
- The gameplay is described as repetitive and tedious, with under-powered towers compared to enemy waves.
- story12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story of Bannockburn is well-explained and engaging, with many users praising its effective storytelling despite some criticism of its pacing and dramatization. While some find the narrative a bit cheesy, it does not detract from the overall enjoyment, particularly for those interested in medieval history. Overall, the storytelling is considered strong, though it is acknowledged that certain elements are dramatized due to the lack of precise historical records.
“Arguably they are a bit cheesy and overdone, but they do not detract one iota from the writing, which depicts the story wonderfully well.”
“Well made, great telling of the story.”
“Very good storytelling.”
“Slow, overdramatic pacing and 'video game animations' spoil what could have been a merely half-decent storytelling experience.”
“I hope those who rated the game highly based on 'storytelling' understand that all the conversations and reenactments are dramatized; we simply don't have such an exact historical record of specific conversations.”
“The story of Bannockburn is well explained, but it lacks depth and engagement.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the film have received mixed reviews, with many critics highlighting issues such as over-saturated colors, repetitive and low-quality CGI, and excessive use of blood effects that detract from the overall experience. While some viewers found the artistic choices reminiscent of "300," others felt these elements were cheesy and unnecessary, overshadowing the documentary's content. Ultimately, the consensus suggests that while the graphics are lacking, they should not be the sole focus when evaluating the film.
“Yes, I would agree that this is a tad cheesy, with less than perfect CGI... but it's not about the graphics.”
“The questionable graphics are easily put aside if you just want to know about the Battle of Bannockburn.”
“Over-saturated colors, the longest long edits approach a length of 2 seconds and video game blood graphics slung across the screen at a rapid rate, even when there is no violence occurring.”
“But there's simply no excuse for dragging out what could have been a 30-60 minute decent documentary into a 90 minute repetitive overdramatization replete with the same spattering blood graphic, over and over and over, punctuated by stretches of 'chrome titling' (the letters also gratuitously spattered with blood, for whatever reason) superimposed over black screen for so long that a three-year-old could read it.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, as the towers are perceived as severely under-powered, leading to a frustrating experience that detracts from overall enjoyment.
“Towers, regardless of type, are severely underpowered, making the game feel more tedious than enjoyable.”
“The grinding aspect of the game becomes a chore rather than a rewarding experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is criticized for being overly dramatic and inconsistent with the on-screen action, detracting from the overall experience. Additionally, poor sound design, including mismatched sound effects, further undermines the game's quality.
“The dramatic music plays constantly, regardless of the actual events unfolding, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The foley work is poorly executed, with cantering sounds for a walking horse and out-of-sync footsteps, making the audio feel unprofessional.”
“The frequent scene changes and amateur filmmaking techniques overshadow what could have been a very informative program.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has sparked debate, with some users questioning whether it serves as a platform for promoting transgender equality through its advertising strategies.
