BLACK CLOVER: QUARTET KNIGHTS

Black Clover: Quartet Knights is definitely not the sleeper hit of 2018, and I’m not even sure if the fans of the original manga series are among the people playing the game. It’s not a bad title, but I’m pretty sure that the studio overstated just who many people are going to play it. Focusing on multiplayer with such a niche following might not have been the best course of action. In any case, as it stands right now, Black Clover: Quartet Knights is somewhat fun to play, even if you just want to go through the single-player campaign, or if you enjoy taking on multiplayer populated with bots. I have a distinct feeling that if a new Black Clover game will ever be made, it’s not going to focus on the multiplayer aspect.

76%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

stability, optimization

76% User Score Based on 410 reviews

Critic Score 54%Based on 6 reviews

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"Black Clover: Quartet Knights" is a magical action game based on the popular Black Clover anime and manga. Players form teams of four in various game modes, including 4v4 battles, and use their unique magic abilities to defeat opponents. The game features a variety of characters from the series and offers both single-player and multiplayer options. Character count: 174

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 410 reviews

story67 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The game features a fun and engaging combat system that fans of the anime will enjoy.
The original story adds a unique twist, separate from the anime, which is appreciated by players.
The graphics and character designs are visually appealing, capturing the essence of the anime.

The multiplayer mode is nearly dead, making it difficult to find matches against real players.
The game feels unfinished and has numerous bugs, leading to a frustrating experience.
The story mode is very short, taking only a few hours to complete, which may not justify the price.

story
231 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
68%
3%
The game's story is generally perceived as short and lacking depth, with most players completing it in around 2 to 5 hours. While it introduces an original narrative separate from the anime, many find it predictable and repetitive, often feeling like a filler arc. Despite its shortcomings, fans of the series may appreciate the unique storyline and character interactions, especially if purchased on sale.
- “The story is interesting and is not part of the anime or manga; this game is like an OVA.”
- “As a fan of the series, I can appreciate that they came up with a separate storyline for the game rather than rehashing the same old from the anime and manga.”
- “The story is pretty satisfying, especially the very few CG cutscenes it has.”
- “The story is bland and predictable and easy to get through unless you play on hard.”
- “The single player story is an original story, it's supposed to be a filler-like arc but it's so short that it could be covered in 3-4 episodes.”
- “The story mode is short and leaves much to be desired; however, the challenges were quite fun in my opinion.”
gameplay
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
48%
8%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the solid mechanics and unique features, while others criticize it for being overly simplistic and repetitive, often reducing combat to basic button mashing. The campaign is notably short, and the multiplayer experience is hampered by slow queues and limited availability, leading to a perception that the game lacks depth and balance among characters. Overall, while there are enjoyable elements, many feel the gameplay does not justify the price or the investment required to fully appreciate it.
- “The story is short and new (it wasn’t in the original series) and the gameplay is pretty solid.”
- “Hella fun, awesome gameplay and nice roster.”
- “The gameplay is good but the queue in multiplayer is really slow and it crashes if your computer isn't well.”
- “Game is a barebones arena fighter with very simple controls and a Black Clover skin; the gameplay difference between characters is not that impactful either, which is disappointing.”
- “The gameplay is very limited, and it makes a point to be harder on its players than it truly needs to be.”
- “Even on hard, the actual gameplay is basically 'mash right trigger until you win', and that's it.”
graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
52%
13%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the vibrant anime art style and character designs, as well as the engaging cutscenes. However, some players note inconsistencies in the quality of 2D and 3D animations, and technical issues, particularly with AMD graphics cards, which can hinder the experience. Overall, while the visuals are generally considered appealing, they may not fully justify the game's price for some players.
- “I really like the art styles and how there are little clips before you start the battle, and how depending on the character, different clips appear.”
- “The game has nice graphics in my opinion, and the characters are crazy awesome.”
- “The art style is one of the best I've seen in years, with bright and colorful anime visuals.”
- “If you have an AMD graphics card, you may have trouble with very important text (settings, battle, pause, etc.).”
- “And the seemingly random mix of 2D animated (best), 3D animated (meh), and 2D static graphics (boring) comes out as weird, perhaps even lazy.”
- “Finally, the visuals are average, but my laptop has such a hard time running them that I had to drop them all to the lowest setting just to get the playable parts not to lag.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
89%
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes and crashes that render it unplayable. Many have noted issues with the user interface, particularly on AMD GPUs, which further complicate gameplay and settings adjustments. While some players have experienced smooth performance, the overall consensus leans towards significant stability problems that detract from the gaming experience.
- “It plays well, looks great, and runs smoothly.”
- “The game has excellent stability, with minimal crashes or bugs.”
- “I appreciate how consistently it performs, even during intense gameplay.”
- “I've tried to play this game off and on a number of times; the game just freezes or crashes, resulting in me never being able to play the story or enjoy the game.”
- “The game has a broken and buggy user interface on AMD GPUs, which does not allow me to properly set up the game in the settings menu. The in-game pause menu doesn't work, and the UI gets glitchy.”
- “It freezes and crashes consistently; my CPU is around 90-100% quite often, and I have a decent PC that is higher than the recommended specs.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing it as poorly optimized and unfinished, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, particularly in online modes. Conversely, others found the game to be well-optimized with a good story, though they noted issues with AI performance in both single-player and multiplayer settings. Overall, the optimization appears to be a significant point of contention among users.
- “The game is well optimized and has a good story (non-canon), with difficulty settings to incite challenge.”
- “I never sympathized much with people who go out of their way to write negative reviews, but my goodness this unfinished, poorly optimized, half-baked piece of heinous crap made me change my mind.”
- “I don't know what it is, but this game is poorly optimized for PC. It's crazy; I just bought it.”
- “It's badly optimized, the online is dead, and playing against AI bots with perfect aim isn't fun.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is excessive, with some players feeling it requires an unreasonable amount of time investment. Even experienced grinders express frustration, suggesting that the game's demands may be too high, potentially alienating some players.
- “The grinding can feel excessive at times.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Too much grinding.”
- “As a side note for people who are going to comment that I'm just not into grinding games, I have 2,000 hours on Black Desert, so that's not true.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as a mixed bag; while some players find it amusing and filled with good jokes, particularly in the context of playing with friends, others feel it may not resonate with fans of the Black Clover anime. Overall, it offers a lighthearted experience that can be enjoyed, especially in a multiplayer setting.
- “Also, it is almost hilarious since my best friend gave me this game as a 'troll' so we could laugh at it even though we absolutely love the series.”
- “Story is funny with lots of good jokes...got it for me and my family and we play online, fighting as the Black Bulls (not all of them) is a blast. All have awesome skills that transition perfectly in a fighting game. 10/10, more updates please!”
- “+ great and funny gameplay”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise the incredible final boss theme and overall soundtrack, others find the music repetitive and even annoying, detracting from their experience.
- “The song during the final boss is incredible, which is expected since it has the best soundtrack ever!”
- “The story and soundtrack are good.”
- “The music is rather repetitive and I don't really like any of it; some of the tracks are even annoying.”
- “So in that regard, they pulled through with the 'annoying voice, visuals, music, gameplay' combo, I guess?”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of the game is criticized as a blatant cash grab by Bandai Namco, capitalizing on the popularity of certain anime without delivering quality gameplay. Additionally, poor advertising has contributed to a lack of player engagement, further diminishing its appeal.
- “It's basically one of the very cash grab games that Bandai Namco releases when some anime is at its peak popularity.”
- “Not to mention, there are barely any players because Bandai Namco did a poor job at advertising it and now pretends it doesn't exist.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
The game offers moderate replayability through challenges and easy achievements, making it appealing for completionists. Players appreciate its fun gameplay and balanced characters, with the potential for future DLCs enhancing its longevity. Overall, the combination of visual appeal and engaging mechanics justifies its price and encourages repeated play.
- “The game has great replayability, and is generally visually pleasing. Aside from minor bugs and issues, the general gameplay is really fun. Most characters are balanced, and while some could use slight tweaking, for a game that has just come out, it looks and runs great. I feel it's definitely worth the £40 price tag, especially with 3 DLCs to come, which will only add more and make the game more fun.”
- “Not difficult, around 3 hours, has a sort of replayability in the form of challenges. It also gives you the possibility of getting easy achievements if that's your thing.”
- “Not difficult, around 3 hours long, has some replayability in the form of challenges, and also offers the possibility of earning easy achievements if that's your thing.”
- “Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to play again; the story doesn't change and the gameplay feels repetitive.”
- “The lack of diverse endings or significant choices makes replaying the game feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by technical issues, as players express frustration over character control problems, which detracts from their overall experience.