Fit For a King
- July 24, 2019
- Brent Ellison
- 4h median play time
Although Fit For a King is a brief adventure, you'll find no shortage of laughs. Exploring for treasure chests and collecting taxes has never been so fun. Fit for a King has a degree of freedom that many games don't allow, limited only by its small game world.
Get on Steam"Fit For A King" is a non-linear adventure sandbox sim that lets you play as a Tudor monarch, with the freedom to marry, execute, collect taxes, bless, knight, and even reform the church at whim. Your goal is to out-spend your rival at the Field of the Cloth of Gold, requiring you to find your misplaced gold and collect taxes from your subjects. With irreverent humor and a unique setting, you can enjoy the lavish lifestyle of a Tudor king or queen and leave a lasting legacy in England.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a humorous and absurd experience, allowing players to engage in silly actions like executing characters and marrying inanimate objects.
- It features a charming retro aesthetic reminiscent of classic RPGs, with enjoyable puzzle-solving and exploration elements.
- Players appreciate the lighthearted nature and variety of choices, making it a fun way to spend a few hours, especially for fans of old-school games.
- The game is relatively short, with many players feeling it doesn't justify the full price, suggesting it is better suited for a sale.
- Some players found the controls and mechanics to be dated, which may deter those unfamiliar with classic RPGs.
- There are complaints about a lack of depth in gameplay and quests, leading to a feeling of aimlessness at times.
- humor16 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its cleverness and absurdity, offering a mix of silly and serious moments that create an enjoyable experience. Players appreciate the variety of humorous interactions and scenarios, including amusing elements like getting drunk, which contribute to its engaging and lighthearted atmosphere. Overall, the game is described as a hilarious and fun adventure, appealing especially to fans of old-school RPGs.
“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.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
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 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.”
“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.”
“Superb fun if you like puzzles and old-school ZX Spectrum style graphics and sound.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is engaging, featuring a mix of humor and intriguing quests that require players to keep track of clues without explicit guidance. While the game world is small, it offers manageable multi-step quests and hidden secrets, culminating in a historical narrative where players must defeat various factions and make consequential decisions about their wealth and power. Overall, the narrative provides a satisfying blend of exploration and challenge.
“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.”
“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 going to get any quest pointers!”
“People like being given quests and goals to accomplish in a big world of non-linear gameplay.”
“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.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally regarded as catchy and enjoyable, with some tracks leaving a lasting impression, particularly from classic titles like Super Mario Bros 2 and Dragon's Quest. However, players 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 game is catchy, and the dialogue is quite humorous; considering the things you can do, it's quite clean too.”
“The game offers great music!”
“Super Mario Bros 2 was the one that sticks in my head, and so does Dragon Quest, only because the battle music and slimes scared me.”
“Music tracks are few and far between.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by 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 unlocks the game's potential, enhancing 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.”
“The gameplay is overly complicated, with every letter of the alphabet assigned a different function, making it hard to remember what does what.”
“Once you finally get a good grasp of the controls, the gameplay starts to feel more rewarding, but the initial learning curve is frustrating.”
“The gameplay mechanics are confusing and not intuitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers around 5 hours of lighthearted entertainment, which users find to be a decent value for the price, with some replayability that enhances its appeal, especially during sales.
“$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.”
“$10 is a pretty decent price for 5 hours of lighthearted entertainment with some replay value, but it doesn't offer much incentive to play again after the initial experience.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little reason to return; the lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel redundant.”
“While the game is enjoyable, the limited choices and predictable outcomes significantly diminish its replayability.”
