Crossbow Warrior: The Legend of William Tell

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Crossbow Warrior: The Legend of William Tell is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by MobyDick Games and was released on December 10, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

Crossbow Warrior has 29 exciting levels with 4 different game types like classical Jump'n'run-, Sniper-, TempleRun-, Boat-Levels! Experience the whole story behind the legend of William Tell with a multitude of lovely graphics!

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53%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

graphics12 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features nice graphics and a colorful environment that appeals to players.
It offers a variety of challenges and levels, making it enjoyable and replayable.
The lighthearted tone and orchestral music create a refreshing atmosphere for players.

The controls are laggy and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating and difficult.
There are numerous glitches and bugs that detract from the overall experience.
The lack of checkpoints and poor storytelling contribute to a disappointing gameplay experience.

graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
17%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the bright, colorful, and cartoonish art style that enhances the overall experience. However, some users report performance issues, including lag and poor optimization, which detract from the visual appeal. While there are standout moments of impressive graphics, inconsistencies and technical problems prevent a uniformly positive reception.
- “This game has a good and cute style of cartoon graphics and shows good humor too, for example: chocolate will give you a speed boost and cheese more health!”
- “Crossbow Warriors is a very pretty game with a great art style and fantastic effects.”
- “This is a 2D platform video game with some really great graphics.”
- “Very laggy and poor performance graphics, not optimized at all.”
- “The graphics are somewhat of an up and down issue with Crossbow Warrior; I wouldn’t be too bothered about them if the gameplay were up to scratch.”
- “Apart from the glaring issues with the controller latency, I did notice a few other problems, such as a minor stuttering issue on some of the levels which are obviously more graphically intensive.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
64%
18%
The gameplay of the game has been widely criticized for its poor mechanics, lack of responsiveness, and frustrating controls, particularly in a platforming context where precision is crucial. While some players noted a few fun challenges and smooth gameplay in certain levels, the overall experience is marred by underwhelming combat mechanics and stiff animations, leading to a lack of engagement and replayability. Many reviewers expressed regret over their purchase, feeling that the gameplay does not justify the game's price.
- “While this game does offer some fun challenges, it fails in providing the quality gameplay I would expect from a game that costs $10.”
- “The difficulty is definitely not helped by the controller issues, but there is a significant increase in the mechanics you have to use to progress.”
- “Gameplay consists of mainly side-scrolling platforming, although in certain levels the view changes.”
- “Movement is trash and so are the mechanics. I regret this more than any other game I've bought.”
- “Obviously in platformers you need there to be no latency at all with the controls, so this was very off-putting and did hamper the gameplay to quite a large degree.”
- “Unfortunately, I found the game’s storytelling and gameplay mechanics underwhelming.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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The story of "Crossbow Warrior – The Legend of William Tell" is criticized for its poor execution, featuring basic storytelling through still images and captions that feel sparse and underdeveloped. While the game attempts to portray the legendary hero's triumph over tyranny, the overall narrative lacks depth and engagement, leaving players disappointed despite its appealing concept and presentation.
- “Crossbow Warrior – The Legend of William Tell is a 2D action platformer where you will play the story of this legendary hero from Switzerland.”
- “Crossbow Warrior – The Legend of William Tell is a budget indie game that tells the story of the unlikely hero William Tell’s triumph over a tyrannical emperor.”
- “It's a very basic story mode with a cartoony touch to it.”
- “Unfortunately, I found the game’s storytelling and gameplay mechanics underwhelming.”
- “The storytelling amounts to still images with captions underneath them.”
- “It is too bad because the concept is great and the presentation is on point, but unfortunately the moment-to-moment gameplay and storytelling drag the experience down for me and I cannot recommend this game.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's music is characterized as orchestral and well-suited to its genre, enhancing the overall experience with an inspiring touch. While some users find the soundtrack enjoyable, they note that it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the audio presentation, including sound effects, complements the game's graphics effectively.
- “I enjoy the soundtrack; it has an inspiring touch to it.”
- “The audio presentation is excellent, offering appropriate music and sound effects that fit well with the great art style.”
- “Music in the game sounds perfect for this genre and is a job well done.”
- “The music is orchestral.”
- “The music is okay, but it probably gets repetitive.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is profoundly impactful, with many players noting that it evokes strong feelings and can lead to tears. It's recommended for those who are open to experiencing deep emotional narratives.
- “Don't buy it if you don't want to cry!!!”
- “This game takes you on an emotional rollercoaster that stays with you long after you finish.”
- “The storytelling is so powerful that it made me feel deeply connected to the characters.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability with smooth gameplay, though players have noted a few minor glitches.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced several bugs that disrupted my gaming experience.”
- “There are constant connection issues that ruin the overall stability of the game.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant lag, poor graphics performance, and noticeable controller latency. Additionally, some levels exhibit minor stuttering, particularly those with more intensive graphics. Overall, the game appears to be poorly optimized.
- “Very laggy and poor performance graphics, not optimized at all.”
- “Apart from the glaring issues with the controller latency, I did notice a few other problems, such as a minor stuttering issue on some of the levels which are obviously more graphically intensive.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as lacking in presence, though it is supported by a charming and cartoonish graphic style that aligns well with the comedic concept.
- “The cartoony graphics perfectly complement the humor in this game.”
- “Simply not here yet, but there is a great idea with a cute sense of humor.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
Players highlight that the game offers significant replayability through "expert" time cutoffs for speedrunners and the inclusion of hidden paths within levels, encouraging exploration and mastery.
- “The expert time cutoffs for speedrunners add a thrilling layer of replayability.”
- “The hidden paths in the levels significantly enhance the game's replayability.”
- “The 'expert' time cutoffs for speedrunners really limit the replayability for casual players.”
- “While there are hidden paths in the levels, they don't significantly enhance the overall replayability of the game.”

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Crossbow Warrior: The Legend of William Tell is a action adventure game.

Crossbow Warrior: The Legend of William Tell is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Crossbow Warrior: The Legend of William Tell was released on December 10, 2015.

Crossbow Warrior: The Legend of William Tell was developed by MobyDick Games.

Crossbow Warrior: The Legend of William Tell has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Crossbow Warrior: The Legend of William Tell is a single player game.

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