Burning Knight
- June 5, 2020
- Rexcellent Games
Get on Steam"Burning Knight" is a fast-paced roguelike game with procedurally generated dungeons, where players must steal and flee from the castle of the Burning Knight. The game features over 300 unique items, NPCs, and 5 challenging areas to discover, with free content updates and support for keyboard, mouse, and controllers. Its vibrant pixel art style and lighting, along with a variety of achievements and daily runs, provide a unique and replayable experience.
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Reviews
- Great replayability with a good variety of items and mechanics.
- Fun and engaging gameplay reminiscent of popular roguelikes like Binding of Isaac and Enter the Gungeon.
- Impressive pixel art and sound design, creating an enjoyable atmosphere.
- Significant issues with collision detection and hitboxes, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Visual clarity problems, making it difficult to distinguish enemies and hazards amidst the clutter.
- Numerous bugs and design flaws, including broken mechanics and inconsistent item descriptions.
- gameplay15 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally smooth and engaging, drawing inspiration from titles like *Isaac* and *Gungeon*, but suffers from issues such as unclear mechanics, awkward hitboxes, and visual clutter that can hinder combat clarity. While the core mechanics are functional and the addictive gameplay loop keeps players coming back, the lack of strategic elements like ammo management and the need for better communication of game mechanics detracts from the overall experience. Despite these shortcomings, many players appreciate the unique blend of influences and the game's aesthetic appeal.
“Imagine this: you mix the gameplay of Isaac and Gungeon together and give it the looks of Forager.”
“Stayed for the great gameplay.”
“That being said, 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 hit boxes 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 only gameplay-related technical problems I think the dev can address is that there is a lack of visual clarity at times during combat—lots of clutter in the small rooms makes readability of my character and enemies poor, and sometimes enemies seem to occasionally spawn right on top of you, making you take a hit when you barely had a chance to react to them spawning in.”
“The gameplay works, but it doesn't do much for me that actually makes me want to continue playing to discover what further depth there may be.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game feature a charming minimalist pixel art style that many players appreciate, providing a refreshing change from more complex visuals. However, there are significant concerns regarding clarity, as enemies and projectiles can be difficult to distinguish, leading to suggestions for clearer outlines to enhance visibility. Overall, while the pixel art is praised for its aesthetic appeal, the lack of clarity detracts from the gameplay experience.
“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.”
“Really nice and refreshing art style.”
“Another issue is the unclear visuals.”
“Distracting, unclear graphics.”
“Instead of letting us change how bright the floor is, the dev needs to fix the underlying problem that the enemies are not clear, not distinguishable from other graphics, and need some outlines or other reworking.”
- replayability7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the game to have high replayability, with many enjoying its addictive nature and variety of items. However, some note that certain minor issues can detract from the overall experience. Despite these concerns, the game is often regarded as one of the more replayable titles in its genre.
“Great game with great replayability - honestly, I didn't think I would enjoy Burning Knight as much as I did.”
“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, in my opinion.”
“The replayability of this game is pretty far up there; I would definitely rank it among the greats, in my opinion.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is polarizing, with some players finding it forced and awkward, while others appreciate its unique twists and references to other games. While it attempts to incorporate comedic elements, the execution varies significantly, leading to mixed reactions about its effectiveness. Overall, humor in the game is seen as a subjective experience, with some enjoying its charm and others feeling it falls flat.
“Humor is a bit touchy to comment on, as many have different tastes; however, I do believe you can objectively rate whether something is funny or not based on quality and effort.”
“Some of the first things you will encounter are straight-up references from other games in an attempt to be funny.”
“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!”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's story is engaging and enjoyable, centering on a goblin's quest to find his father; however, it is criticized for lacking depth and background context.
“Is fun, but lacks a background story.”
“The premise of the game is simple: you play as a goblin that goes on a quest to find his father.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for being cool and contributing to an enjoyable experience, with many users highlighting the great soundtrack. Additionally, it runs smoothly on Linux, enhancing accessibility for players on that platform.
“The music is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience.”
“The soundtrack is great and adds a lot to the game's atmosphere.”
“The game features cool music and runs well on Linux.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, often struggling to run smoothly even on decent hardware, particularly at low settings, and experiencing specific problems with explosion effects.
“There are significant optimization issues with explosions.”
“The game's performance suffers due to poor optimization.”
“Optimization problems lead to frequent frame drops during intense scenes.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates excellent stability on Linux, benefiting from its open-source nature, which users appreciate as a significant advantage.
“Runs great on Linux and is open source, so that's a huge win in my book.”
“The game maintains a steady frame rate, even during intense action sequences.”
“I've experienced minimal bugs, which really enhances the overall gameplay experience.”
