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Fallen Knight

Take the Mega Man series and combine it with the legend of the Knights of the Round Table and you have Fallen Knight, a challenging 2D platformer developed by Fairplay Studios.
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77%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
89% User Score Based on 116 reviews
Critic Score 55%Based on 5 reviews

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About Fallen Knight

Fallen Knight is a single player hack and slash game. It was developed by FairPlay Studios Co. Ltd and was released on July 20, 2021. It received neutral reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Take the role of an elite knight and battle your way through action-packed levels with intense sword fighting gameplay in this neo-classic side-scrolling action platformer. Save the city from a deadly terrorist organization hell-bent on exposing the truth you were sworn to protect.

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89%Audience ScoreBased on 116 reviews
story24 positive mentions
  • The game features enjoyable movement mechanics and engaging combat, making it fun to play.
  • The graphics are visually appealing, and the game runs well on various platforms, enhancing the overall experience.
  • The developers have shown commitment to improving the game post-launch by addressing bugs and incorporating player feedback.
  • The controls can feel stiff and unresponsive, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
  • The game suffers from a lack of variety in enemies and levels, making it feel repetitive and short for its price.
  • There are persistent bugs that can disrupt gameplay, including critical issues that may freeze characters or bosses.

  • story

    98 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    24% positive mentions, 73% neutral mentions, 3% negative mentions

    The reviews highlight a diverse range of storytelling experiences, from engaging and suspenseful narratives in romance novels featuring complex characters and unexpected twists, to a more straightforward gaming story with two distinct modes that some players found lacking in depth. While the romance stories are praised for their emotional depth and cliffhangers that keep readers eagerly anticipating the next installment, the gaming narrative is critiqued for its brevity and difficulty, leaving some players unsatisfied. Overall, the storytelling aspect varies significantly between genres, with romance stories generally receiving higher acclaim for their intricate plots and character development.

    • “The twists and turns in this story will leave you wanting more and wondering where that came from.”
    • “What a great story that will keep you on the edge of your seat waiting to see what could possibly happen next!”
    • “This story is achingly beautiful while bringing a level of heat and suspense that every reader dreams of in a book.”
    • “So far I've beaten Lancelot's story, and have only dabbled two stages into Galahad's, though I'm not enthused to continue, and the game is fairly short for the $15 price point.”
    • “Some say it is short, too hard bosses, lack of story.”
    • “I knew the story would end in a cliffhanger.”

  • emotional

    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The emotional aspect of the book is described as a deeply impactful journey filled with heartbreak, suspense, and intense character connections. Readers highlight the masterful balance of romance and emotional turmoil, particularly through the struggles of the main characters, Esme and Creed, as they navigate their feelings amidst a backdrop of tension and mystery. Overall, the narrative is characterized as a roller coaster of raw emotions, leaving a lasting impression on its audience.

    • “The goodbyes, the never agains, were heartbreaking.”
    • “This incredible story took me on an emotional, heart-wrenching journey I never saw coming.”
    • “Get ready for a roller coaster ride of emotions as you read this heartbreakingly beautiful story.”

  • graphics

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 16% neutral mentions, 17% negative mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their appealing art style and character design, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some users note that while the visuals are nice, they do not compensate for the mediocre gameplay mechanics, which detracts from the overall impression. The combination of strong graphics and audio enhances the game's atmosphere, despite some technical issues.

    • “Really cool action platformer, nice graphics, fun gameplay and works really well on deck.”
    • “Visual graphic character design, story, and sound are awesome and challenging against bosses.”
    • “Fallen Knight has a great art style, and I love the mechanics that were copied from other games.”
    • “The graphics and the background music of the game could keep you engaged, even if you feel annoyed by the bugs.”
    • “The visual graphics, character design, story, and sound are awesome, but the challenge with the boss can be frustrating.”

  • gameplay

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    The gameplay of the game is characterized as a fun action platformer with appealing graphics, but it suffers from a mediocre side-scrolling dash and slash mechanic, along with a somewhat clunky counter system. Players can choose between two modes, with one offering a casual experience and the other presenting a significant challenge. Overall, while some mechanics are enjoyable, the gameplay does not fully deliver on its potential, especially when compared to "souls-like" expectations.

    • “Really cool action platformer, nice graphics, fun gameplay and works really well on deck.”
    • “There are two gameplay modes: Lancelot (the main story) with a casual and normal difficulty and Galahad, which is a massive difficulty spike and a sort of iron man mode.”
    • “Fallen Knight has a great art style, and I love the mechanics that were copied from other games.”
    • “While the visuals are quite nice, the gameplay is actually mediocre side scrolling dash n' slash with a somewhat janky counter system and absolutely nothing about it could be reasonably considered 'souls like', which might be more reasonable given that this seems like a port of a mobile game.”
    • “There are two gameplay modes: Lancelot (the main story) with casual and normal difficulty, and Galahad, which is a massive difficulty spike and a sort of iron man mode.”

  • music

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game effectively enhances the suspenseful atmosphere, with users noting its ability to build tension and complement the thrilling cliffhanger endings.

    • “Insert suspense music now…dun, dun, dunnnnnnn ahhh another killer cliffhanger ending!”
    • “The soundtrack perfectly complements the game's atmosphere, enhancing every moment.”
    • “I love how the music evolves with the gameplay, making each level feel unique and engaging.”

  • character development

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The reviews highlight that the game's character development is enhanced by impressive visual graphics, engaging character design, and a compelling story, all of which contribute to an immersive experience, particularly during challenging boss encounters.

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55%Critics’ scoreBased on 5 critic reviews
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Fallen Knight is a hack and slash game. Common tags for Fallen Knight include futuristic, 2d, multiple endings and combat.

Fallen Knight is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, iPhone and others.

Fallen Knight was released on July 20, 2021.

Fallen Knight was developed by FairPlay Studios Co. Ltd.

Fallen Knight has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked Fallen Knight for its story.

Fallen Knight is a single player game.

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