Burning Knight

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Burning Knight is a single player and multiplayer role playing shooter game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Rexcellent Games and was released on June 5, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Genies! Goblins! Crazy weapons! Explore sinister dungeons alone, or online with friends! Figure out the mystery of the ancient lamp in a huge and detailed generated world, grab as many guns and weird magic weapons as you can, and run!

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 65 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

Highly replayable with a large variety of items and content to discover.
Enjoyable and addictive gameplay combining elements from popular roguelikes like Enter the Gungeon, Binding of Isaac, and Nuclear Throne.
Appealing pixel art style, engaging sound design, and a passionate developer who supports the community.

Numerous bugs and technical issues including hitbox inconsistencies, invisible walls, and dungeon generation glitches that can impede progress.
Visual clutter and poor clarity in graphics making it difficult to see enemies and hazards amidst effects.
High difficulty curve with frustrating aiming mechanics and poorly explained item descriptions, making the game feel unfair and confusing at times.

graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
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The game features charming and well-executed minimalist pixel art that is praised for its quirky and refreshing style. However, some users find the visuals unclear and suggest adding clearer outlines to enemies and bullets to improve distinguishability. Overall, the graphics are appreciated but could benefit from tweaks to enhance visual clarity.
- “I like the minimalist pixel art style for a change of pace from Elden Ring.”
- “Special note to not only the pixel graphics, but also all the art you can find around the game.”
- “First of all, the pixel graphics are beautiful, goofy, and funny.”
- “Another issue are the unclear visuals.”
- “Distracting, unclear graphics.”
- “The enemies are not clear, not distinguishable from other graphics, and need some outlines or other reworking.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
The gameplay combines chaotic bullet-hell action reminiscent of Nuclear Throne and The Binding of Isaac with smooth, tight controls and an addictive loop. However, some frustration arises from unclear mechanics, inconsistent hitboxes, and occasional movement issues like getting caught on walls. Despite these flaws, the game’s balance and overall feel keep players engaged and eager for more.
- “Imagine this: you mix the gameplay of The Binding of Isaac and Enter the Gungeon together and give it the looks of Forager.”
- “The game balances well between extremely chaotic gameplay from Nuclear Throne and calmer gameplay from games like The Binding of Isaac.”
- “I still find myself eager to jump back into another run with its crazy addictive gameplay loop, tight controls, and excellent artwork and sound design.”
- “This game could be great, but the hitboxes are off and the game's mechanics (everything from what items do to what the hell 'scourge' is) are completely hidden from the player.”
- “The setting is not outstanding, and the game’s sense of humor is somewhat awkward. Action mechanics are essentially just slashing and shooting, though the game tends to prefer shooting as many of the power-ups you collect early in the game only affect your projectiles.”
- “I just wish the game was a little more clear on mechanics and controls.”
replayability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game is widely praised for its high replayability, with users finding it addictive, varied, and offering unique experiences each time. While some note minor issues that slightly impact enjoyment, the overall consensus highlights strong replay value comparable to top titles.
- “This game is great, the replayability is incredible, I've never had the same game twice!”
- “It's simple, addictive with a lot of replay value.”
- “But still the replayability of this game is pretty far up there, I would for sure put it up there with the greats IMO.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The game's music is well-suited and enhances the gameplay experience, featuring a great soundtrack and sound effects that run smoothly on Linux. However, while enjoyable during play, the music may not stand out enough to be appealing independently.
- “Great soundtrack.”
- “Music is pretty neat and fits in the game, but it could be better in my opinion - the music is really nice but I probably wouldn't listen to it outside of the game.”
- “Also cool music and runs well on Linux.”
- “Music is pretty neat and fits in the game, but it could be better in my opinion - the music is really nice but I probably wouldn't listen to it while not playing the game.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is characterized by goofy, pixel-art visuals and funny dialogues, including amusing item descriptions. While its comedic style may feel somewhat awkward and from a different generation compared to more subtle fantasy parodies, it delivers a unique and fresh experience with plenty of lighthearted charm.
- “It's also very funny and has a unique twist to it, combining elements from other games to create a new and fresh playing experience!”
- “The game has a lot of humor, including funny dialogues and item descriptions.”
- “I could write about the funny details and the humor, which is great, and a lot of other things that give this game its charm.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is straightforward and enjoyable, focusing on a goblin's quest to find his father, but it lacks detailed background or deeper narrative development.
- “Is fun, but lacks background story.”
- “The premise of the game is simple: you play as a goblin that goes on a quest to find his father.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from optimization problems, often struggling to run smoothly even on decent computers at low settings, with particular issues during explosion effects.
- “There are some optimization issues with explosions.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game evokes mixed emotions, combining frustration from its challenging mechanics and limited resources with excitement and appreciation from fans of rogue-likes who recognize its potential. Overall, it offers a compelling experience despite its difficulty.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game runs smoothly and reliably on Linux, with its open-source nature contributing positively to its stability and user confidence.