Cyber Knights RPG

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Cyber Knights RPG is a single player tactical role playing game. It received positive reviews from players.

Fight, hack and manipulate the mega-corporations for power in the urban shadows!

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,063 reviews

story16 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The game has an engaging story and immersive gameplay that captures the essence of the cyberpunk genre, reminiscent of classic titles like Shadowrun.
The developers are responsive and frequently update the game, addressing bugs and adding new content, which enhances the overall experience.
The game offers a deep and complex RPG experience with a variety of character development options and tactical gameplay.

The user interface is often clunky and difficult to navigate, making it hard for players to manage inventory and complete quests effectively.
Combat mechanics can be frustrating, with issues such as unbalanced encounters and bugs that prevent players from finishing battles.
The game lacks clear objectives and guidance, leading to confusion about where to go and what to do, especially for new players.

story
75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its engaging and immersive narrative, while others find it confusing and lacking clarity, especially at the beginning. Many users express frustration over the limited access to the full storyline in the free version, feeling that essential plot elements are locked behind a paywall. Overall, while the potential for a compelling story exists, players desire clearer objectives and a more cohesive narrative experience.
- “I've had hours upon hours of entertainment from it, and have found the detailed and story-driven play to be of exceptional quality!”
- “Involving and immersive storyline, with believable characters.”
- “Good storyline and characters you interact with, stunning imagery, cityscapes and icons, and captivating background music.”
- “There is no story that I could discern; what little conversation there is makes little or no sense.”
- “Great game, but I don't like the fact that you have to buy an elite version to be able to continue the actual storyline.”
- “Storyline stops at tutorial where one is forced into sandbox version or pay.”
graphics
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting that they are dated and lack polish, often comparing them unfavorably to more modern titles. While some appreciate the retro aesthetic and find it charming, others criticize the artwork as amateurish and suggest that improvements are necessary for a better overall experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant drawback, though some players feel that the engaging gameplay can compensate for the visual shortcomings.
- “Great atmosphere with the music and old school/futuristic/post-modern visuals.”
- “Even the retro graphics (which you can tell are lovingly drawn by the devs) contribute to the setting, which is futuristic yet nostalgic.”
- “The game is great fun, the graphics actually make me like the game better!”
- “The art is pretty ugly looking, though I'm not sure if it's an aesthetic choice or not.”
- “Good concept (ripoff), but it's boring and looks like it was graphically designed by 10 year olds with 1000 hours in MS Paint.”
- “Terrible graphics, character movement is slow and awkward, can barely tell what's a building and what's ground.”
gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its fun and addictive mechanics, reminiscent of classic 90s RPGs like Shadowrun, with a solid turn-based battle system and engaging character development. However, some players find the mechanics frustrating and lacking in clarity, particularly regarding in-game help and tutorials, which can hinder the overall experience. While the game shows promise with its retro aesthetic and engaging story, there are calls for improvements in graphics and gameplay features to enhance playability.
- “Amazing game, great story, fun gameplay.”
- “Very addictive gameplay keeps me coming back for more.”
- “I'm deeply pleased by the old school gameplay clearly inspired by Shadowrun on the Genesis from back in the day, and even more interested that this much was accomplished by a small independent team.”
- “Severely limits gameplay if you don't buy the full game.”
- “The game is unplayable when errors in coding define its gameplay!”
- “Story and gameplay are often incoherent due to poor logic implementation and lack of explanation of stats unless you read pages of help files.”
monetization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the monetization model is well-received, with many users appreciating the absence of ads and in-app purchases, aside from a low-cost upgrade option. Players enjoy the freedom to play without interruptions and commend the developer for not imposing excessive monetization tactics. However, some users noted that even after upgrading, there are still pop-up ads and prompts for additional purchases, which detracts from the experience.
- “No in-app purchases, but you can upgrade for less than $3.00, and you don't need Wi-Fi or data to play!”
- “I appreciate that the free version is truly free (no ads, no nagging), but I found it a bargain to upgrade to elite.”
- “This is a great beta and no ads is greatly appreciated!”
- “The elite version is fun, but has a few flaws, and even after paying for it, you will still get pop-up ads at the load screen and will be prompted for even more money to unlock all characters.”
- “While there are no in-app purchases, you can still upgrade for less than $3.00, but the game still feels limited without spending more.”
- “It's great that there are zero ads and no in-game spending, but the lack of content without paying feels restrictive.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its atmospheric quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, but many players feel that the limited selection of only three tracks leaves them wanting more. Suggestions for additional background music options have been made to enrich the gameplay, as the existing tracks are noted to be repetitive. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's mood, an expanded soundtrack is highly desired by the community.
- “Great atmosphere with the music and old school/futuristic/post-modern visuals.”
- “The interface, artwork, text, and music all set the perfect mood.”
- “Good storyline and characters you interact with, stunning imagery, cityscapes and icons, and captivating background music.”
- “My suggestion is to add some alternate music for the overworld and fighting sequences.”
- “Music is a small repeating sample that fades in and out.”
- “In my opinion, it needs more music.”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive qualities, effectively capturing a tense world of espionage and cyberpunk elements, reminiscent of classic titles like Fallout. While the writing and lore contribute significantly to the experience, some players feel the environment lacks liveliness and could benefit from more dynamic elements. Overall, the combination of music and visuals creates a compelling backdrop that resonates with fans of the genre.
- “The game gently builds to an exciting, atmospheric and often tense experience that sucks you into its world of espionage, clandestine operations, system hacking, and back-alley gun fights.”
- “I love how this game gives so much attention to its atmosphere.”
- “Great atmosphere with the music and old school/futuristic/post-modern visuals.”
- “Undeniable; I've always liked this game, but by now it needs more, like animations. Make people stand around, put goons you could actually see, maybe a taxi could actually pull up to you to pick you up. Could we get some rain sometimes? The game is too dead these days; it should have a livelier atmosphere, and make it to where your party is following you.”
- “I find that even without high-quality graphics, the feeling of the atmosphere easily covers up for that.”
- “Obviously informed by other cyberpunk settings, especially Shadowrun (Mars = Ares, chummer, etc.), fans of Neuromancer-style future-noir will be pleased with the game's atmosphere and possibilities.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report a mixed experience with stability, noting frequent glitches and freezes, particularly during specific interactions and locations. While some updates have improved performance, issues persist, leading to frustration for players. Despite these problems, many still enjoy the game overall.
- “Had a couple of glitches.”
- “Freezes when I talk to a character on the second map.”
- “My game freezes when I try to enter the Laughing Dog Bar.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is praised for its flexibility, allowing players to create generalist characters through a friendly grinding system. However, some reviewers feel that the game could benefit from more quests and story elements to enhance character depth, drawing comparisons to other titles like Andor's Trail. Overall, while the open nature of character development is appreciated, there is a desire for more narrative-driven growth.
- “The game features a friendly engine for cautious grinding, allowing for generalist character development.”
- “The gameplay offers in-depth character development, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “This great game could learn a lot from Andor's Trail; it needs quests and areas on the outskirts where story and character development could take place. I love how open it is otherwise, and I wish Andor's Trail would learn from that.”
- “Great game could learn a lot from Andor's Trail; it needs some quests and areas on the outskirts where some kind of story or character development could take place. I love how open it is otherwise, and I wish Andor's Trail would learn from that.”
- “Gameplay and in-depth character development (not to mention all things).”
- “Friendly engine for cautious grinding, and allows generalist character development.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the grinding mechanics for being user-friendly and supportive of diverse character development, while also noting that the complexity keeps the experience engaging rather than tedious. However, some feel that the minimal story focus leads to an emphasis on level grinding.
- “The story is minimal, mostly level grinding.”
- “Friendly engine for cautious grinding, and allows generalist character development.”
- “Complex enough to not get tedious.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing contrast of Daniel's trenchcoat, which adds a comedic element to the character, while technical issues, such as freezing when entering the laughing dog bar, detract from the overall experience.
- “Daniel's trenchcoat is hilarious for its contrast.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers decent replay value, suggesting that players may find enough content or variation to return for additional playthroughs.
- “The game offers a decent replay value, keeping me engaged even after multiple playthroughs.”
- “I find myself coming back to this game time and again, thanks to its excellent replayability.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and exciting, making it hard to put down!”
- “Decent replay value.”