FIVE: Guardians of David

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"Five: Guardians of David" is a Digital Deluxe Edition action-RPG, heavily influenced by Diablo, set in ancient Canaan. This edition includes a soundtrack by industry veterans and a concept art book in PDF format. Lead and play as five heroes, battling across exotic locales filled with rich cultures, characters, and artifacts.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 273 reviews

story70 positive mentions

stability18 negative mentions

The game offers a unique take on Biblical stories, providing an engaging narrative that is both fun and educational.
The artwork and comic book style cutscenes are impressive, enhancing the storytelling experience.
The gameplay allows for switching between five characters, adding variety and depth to combat.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including pathfinding issues and broken sequences that can disrupt gameplay.
There is a lack of character progression and customization, as players cannot influence how characters develop beyond abilities.
The AI for both enemies and allies is often unresponsive, leading to frustrating combat experiences.

story
288 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
73%
3%
The game's story, centered around the biblical figure King David and his mighty men, is presented through engaging comic book-style cutscenes and voice acting, which many players found innovative and visually appealing. However, critiques arose regarding the inclusion of fabricated characters and elements that diverge from the original biblical narrative, leading to mixed feelings about its authenticity and depth. While some players appreciated the unique approach to a well-known story, others felt the gameplay and story execution were lacking, resulting in a somewhat disjointed experience.
- “This ARPG game is excellent and its story is accurate with Bible scripture.”
- “The storyline is engaging and according to the scriptures.”
- “The story itself is focused on David and the region of Canaan for the whole period.”
- “However, unfortunately, I must vote down this game because of the utterly shoddy and unprofessional development work and also for some of the story writing as well.”
- “On the less bright side, there's no real ending; the story just kind of stops after the story of Uriah the Hittite, and the gameplay can be relatively awkward, with no hub city being available for about half of the game, controlling five characters at once being more of a gimmick than anything, and it generally being a lower-quality Diablo-like.”
- “Too shallow and a boring, uninteresting story.”
gameplay
110 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
58%
9%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the smooth combat and innovative mechanics of controlling multiple characters, reminiscent of classic ARPGs like Diablo. However, many criticize the repetitive nature of the gameplay, pathfinding issues, and lack of strategic depth, leading to a feeling of frustration and missed potential. Overall, while the game offers an engaging experience for fans of the genre, it is marred by significant gameplay flaws that detract from its enjoyment.
- “The action RPG gameplay is for the most part smooth and enjoyable; the various character skills and ability to switch between them on the fly is great, the combat feels great, and smashing through hordes of enemies is incredibly satisfying.”
- “The core gameplay itself is far from original; I have played several games similar to this one (the Diablo series, Titan Quest, etc.), however, the ability to switch between up to five characters who level up simultaneously is something I have never seen before, and I must say, I quite enjoyed it.”
- “The gameplay is fun, and just when it starts to get a little bit dull, something new is thrown into the mix like stealth missions or enemies with new abilities.”
- “I'm not kidding, it has major gameplay issues, and that's where it falls into a negative review.”
- “On the less bright side, there's no real ending, the story just kind of stops after the story of Uriah the Hittite, and the gameplay can be relatively awkward, with no hub city being available for about half of the game, controlling five characters at once being more of a gimmick than anything, and it generally being a lower-quality Diablo-like.”
- “The gameplay generally consists of talking to someone, walking toward a destination, being accosted by enemies at which point a frenzied battle ensues, followed by more of the same.”
graphics
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
52%
10%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the impressive artwork and comic book-style interludes, while others criticize the overall quality as reminiscent of older titles like Diablo 2. While many players find the visuals smooth and engaging, there are reports of graphic bugs and design issues, such as overly shiny elements that can hinder visibility. Overall, the graphics are considered good but could have been better for a newer release, with standout artwork enhancing the storytelling experience.
- “The graphics are very well done and is hands down the best looking Christian game I have seen.”
- “Great graphics, smooth gameplay, and intuitive GUI.”
- “The graphics and environment are pleasing, the story is engaging, and the combat is satisfying.”
- “There are a few graphic bugs; the quality level is around the Diablo 2 era.”
- “The graphics of the game are a bit rough; I personally thought they could have done better in that department considering the fact it is a relatively new game.”
- “I like a lot of the Diablo-style isometric games, but this game is very poor: the controls are unwieldy; graphics are poorly rendered and the voice acting is horrendous.”
music
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
29%
8%
The music in the game receives high praise for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers noting the soundtrack as catchy and beautifully composed. While the voice acting is generally well-received, some players feel it lacks variety. Overall, the audio elements, including sound effects and music, contribute positively to the game's atmosphere and enjoyment, despite occasional technical issues.
- “The soundtrack and sound effects are well done.”
- “The music in the game is beautiful and worth listening to, and complements quite well with the area you are in.”
- “The soundtrack is amazing and well worth the purchase.”
- “Shutting down all volume will still play the menu repetitive music.”
- “Also, in my second playthrough, a level soft broke so I later restarted but both the music and voice overs were broken, gone.”
- “The music/sound is okay though the voice acting is quite poor.”
stability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, leading to a frustrating experience for many players. While some issues have been addressed in patches, significant problems remain, including inconsistent AI and a flawed save/load system. Overall, stability is a major concern, with frequent freezes and the need for reloading saves detracting from gameplay.
- “This game is horrifically buggy.”
- “Buggy, inconsistent AI.”
- “The game freezes for around thirty seconds anytime you start it before you see the intro videos.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
12%
75%
Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, with many players reporting smooth performance and consistent frame rates above 60fps, despite occasional minor stuttering and hitching. However, some users noted that there are instances where the frame rate dips below 60fps, suggesting that further optimization could enhance the experience.
- “All in all, I don't see why anyone wouldn't like this title - especially if the FPS can be improved someday via another optimization patch or a guide.”
- “It could use some optimization as it does sometimes drop below 60fps and at times below 30 :(”
- “All in all, I don't see why anyone wouldn't like this title - especially if the fps can be improved someday via another optimization patch or a guide.”
- “Some minor stuttering/hitching present, but not so much that it really bothered me.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game somewhat tedious, particularly due to the manual equipping of party members and the lack of individual stat allocation upon leveling up. While some express frustration with these mechanics, others argue that focusing on farming loot for stat bonuses is ultimately more impactful for character development. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the loot-focused approach while others feel it detracts from the fun.
- “Not this cyber farming torture that developers think is fun for us.”
- “It can be a little tedious as you have to manually equip your entire party.”
- “Some have complained that they don't get to put points into their individual stats on level up, which is true, but the game is more about farming loot that has the stat bonuses you want and fine-tuning your character that way, which honestly has more impact than dropping points into various stats each level up.”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Character development in the game is notably lacking, with reviewers highlighting its absence as a significant flaw. Players feel that the game fails to provide meaningful growth or progression for characters, which detracts from the overall experience. This deficiency, alongside other gameplay issues, contributes to a perception of the game as a poor imitation of better titles in the genre.
- “So as a game, what you have is a poor Titan Quest clone with bad animations, no character development, poor itemization, boring enemies, muddled textures, and it's very buggy.”
- “Such important gameplay aspects as strategic groups, tactics, and proper character development are nowhere to be found here.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a good dose of humor, primarily through the playful banter and bickering among the five warriors, which adds a lighthearted touch to their interactions. Additionally, amusing glitches and well-executed enemy animations contribute to the comedic experience, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
- “There’s a fair amount of humor with the conversations among the five mighty warriors turning into bickering, and they pick on and prank each other a bit throughout the game.”
- “The enemy animations are nicely done, though I did run into a funny glitch.”
- “It was both hilarious and taunting, as if to say the attacks weren’t powerful enough.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Despite being a favorite in the ARPG genre, the game offers limited replayability, as players often find that once they complete all missions and collect the relic stones, there is little incentive to revisit the content. Many users report finishing the game in around 20 hours, after which the experience feels complete.
- “While this is perhaps my most favorite game in the ARPG field, I must admit that once you have played through each mission and gotten all the relic stones to fill in the biblical background of what is happening, there is really no replay value. I went through each map fully and got all the stones and finished the game in about 20 hours or so.”

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