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Fit For a King

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96%Game Brain Score
humor, graphics
story, gameplay
98% User Score Based on 102 reviews
Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

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Fit For a King is a single player open world role playing game with comedy, medieval and historical themes. It was developed by Kitfox Games and was released on September 5, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Marry everything. Execute everything. SPEND IT ALL. Live the ultimate fantasy in this Henry VIII simulator, and humiliate France with your wealth and excess, or die trying. Who's going to stop you? God? Nope. You're also the Pope.

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98%
Audience ScoreBased on 102 reviews
humor32 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game is a hilarious and charming experience, filled with absurd scenarios and a quirky sense of humor.
  • It offers a unique blend of exploration and puzzle-solving, reminiscent of classic RPGs like Ultima, but with a lighthearted twist.
  • Players enjoy the freedom to execute, marry, and knight various characters and objects, leading to a variety of entertaining outcomes.
  • The game is relatively short, with many players feeling it doesn't justify the full price tag.
  • Some players found the controls and commands to be dated and overwhelming, which could detract from the experience.
  • There are limitations in the game world and quest variety, leaving some players wanting more depth and content.
  • humor
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its cleverness and absurdity, providing a delightful mix of serious and silly elements that keeps the experience engaging and entertaining. Players appreciate the variety of humorous interactions, such as the hilarity of getting drunk, and the catchy music complements the witty dialogue. Overall, the game is described as a fun, casual experience that appeals particularly to fans of old-school RPGs with a quirky sense of humor.

    • “The music in this is catchy and the dialogue is quite humorous; and considering the things you can do, it's quite clean too.”
    • “This game is hilarious and has so much random stuff to find and do.”
    • “Clever and funny from start to finish.”
  • graphics
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are characterized by a nostalgic, old-school aesthetic reminiscent of classic titles like Ultima and ZX Spectrum, featuring tile-based visuals, limited color palettes, and crisp sprites. While some may find the simplistic graphics and repetitive animations dated, many players appreciate their charm and the overall execution, which complements the game's fun and varied gameplay. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's enjoyable experience, especially for fans of retro styles.

    • “Really love the old school graphics and the overall aesthetic of the game.”
    • “So the tile-based graphics with limited colors and repeating animations look old, straight out of old-school Ultima, but they do have their charm; the sprites are crisp and the colors are vivid.”
    • “A very enjoyable game wonderfully executed (seriously, the graphics and sound effects are pitch perfect)!”
    • “This is a totally fun little game if you can handle the Ultima graphics and commands.”
    • “So the tile-based graphics with limited colors and repeating animations look old, straight out of old-school Ultima but they do have their charm; the sprites are crisp and the colors are vivid.”
    • “For other people, it's certainly something different, something silly and varied, so if you can deal with the graphics and the many key commands, I'd recommend it too.”
  • story
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is engaging and features a mix of humor and adventure, with players encouraged to track clues due to the lack of quest pointers. The game offers manageable multi-step quests within a compact world filled with secrets, culminating in a historical narrative where players must defeat various armies and make consequential decisions. Overall, it combines non-linear gameplay with a rich, albeit lighthearted, storyline.

    • “Really nice little gem, and I can tell that when you manage to create the most extravagant summit, and display all your wealth, and finish the game, there is a secret code to play the historical story version where you have to defeat all the armies who are coming against your kingdom (rival, church, holy kingdom, and a special foe) and then decide what to do after having looted all the gold and defeated all your foes.”
    • “Some of these things require multi-step quests, but it never gets too complicated due to the manageable game world size, which is quite small but has some fun secrets to uncover.”
    • “People like being given quests and goals to accomplish in a big world of non-linear gameplay.”
    • “Besides all the jokes, there is an actual neat game here - just make sure you write down and keep track of all the clues you get, because you're not gonna get any quest pointers!”
    • “Really nice little gem, and I can tell that when you manage to create the most extravagant summit, and display all your wealth, and finish the game, there is a secret code to play the historical story version where you have to defeat all the armies who are coming against your kingdom (rival, church, holy kingdom, and a special foe) and then... to decide what to do after having looted all the gold and defeated all your foes.”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally described as catchy and enjoyable, with memorable tracks reminiscent of classics like Super Mario Bros 2 and Dragon Quest. However, some users note that the variety of music tracks is limited, making them feel sparse throughout the gameplay. Overall, the combination of engaging music and humorous dialogue enhances the gaming experience.

    • “The music in this is catchy and the dialogue is quite humorous; and considering the things you can do, it's quite clean too.”
    • “Also: the game offers great music!”
    • “Super Mario Bros 2 was the one that sticks in my head, and so does Dragon’s Quest, only because the battle music and slimes scared me.”
    • “Music tracks are few and far between.”
    • “Super Mario Bros 2 was the one that sticks in my head, and so does Dragon's Quest, only because the battle music and slimes scared me.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features a unique control scheme where each letter of the alphabet corresponds to a specific action, ranging from common functions like "talk" to unconventional ones like "marry." Mastering these controls is essential, as it unlocks the full potential of the game and enhances the overall experience.

    • “For gameplay, every letter of the alphabet has a different function from common to unconventional, like 't' for talk, 'l' for look, 'x' for execute, or 'm' to marry.”
    • “Once you can get a good grasp of the controls, the game opens up and the gameplay starts.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers around 5 hours of lighthearted entertainment, providing some replay value, especially considering its frequent sales that make it an attractive purchase at around $10.

    • “$10 is a pretty decent price for 5 hours of lighthearted entertainment with some replay value, and it often seems to be on sale for even less.”
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Fit For a King is a open world role playing game with comedy, medieval and historical themes.

Fit For a King is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Fit For a King.

Fit For a King was released on September 5, 2019.

Fit For a King was developed by Kitfox Games.

Fit For a King has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its story.

Fit For a King is a single player game.

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