Flight of the Paladin

About

"Flight of the Paladin" is a 2D side-scrolling RPG set in a rich, hand-drawn fantasy world. As the Paladin, players embark on a quest to save their kingdom from destruction, utilizing strategic combat and character development along the way. With a variety of weapons, skills, and magical spells at your disposal, you'll face challenging enemies, bosses, and puzzles in this engaging and immersive adventure.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

39%

Audience ScoreBased on 292 reviews

music36 positive mentions

gameplay24 negative mentions

The classical music in the game is enjoyable and adds a nice atmosphere.
The game is inexpensive and can be a fun time-waster for casual players.
Some players found the gameplay challenging and appreciated the trading cards and achievements.

The gameplay is repetitive and lacks variety, making it boring after a short time.
There is no storyline or meaningful progression, and the controls can be frustrating.
Many players reported technical issues, including the game not starting or poor performance.

music
98 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
59%
4%
The music in the game, primarily consisting of classical pieces from famous composers, receives mixed reviews; while many players appreciate the quality and atmosphere it brings, others criticize its lack of originality and the use of public domain tracks. Some users note that the soundtrack is the game's standout feature, enhancing the overall experience despite the limited sound effects and repetitive gameplay. Overall, the classical music is seen as enjoyable but not particularly innovative or well-integrated into the game's design.
- “The music has been chosen carefully and fits the theme, which has a spooky feel to it.”
- “The classical music is godly baby!”
- “The music actually makes a big atmosphere for the game, and it made me enjoy the little time I had playing it.”
- “There is one compliment I can give and that's the music, but I can't really compliment the game for that as they're stolen music pieces from famous composers.”
- “This was the blandest game ever, with the use of classical music (showing that the creator didn't care that much).”
- “The randomly generated levels don't feel rewarding and lack of sound effects (only one sound effect in the whole game!) and public archive music doesn't help either.”
gameplay
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
36%
43%
The gameplay of "Flight of the Paladin" has been widely criticized for its simplicity and repetitiveness, with many reviewers noting a lack of strategy and creativity, leading to a tedious experience. While some players found it enjoyable and reminiscent of classic shoot 'em ups, the overall consensus leans towards it being poorly executed, with sluggish controls and limited enemy variety. The game fails to engage players, often resulting in boredom and frustration.
- “Smooth gameplay with no issues.”
- “The game is definitely short, but the gameplay is both challenging and fun.”
- “Ok, I heard some reviews about this game saying that it was bad and things like that, and after playing it, even for a short time, as the game is indeed a little short, I can say that the game is not bad, it's not the best thing out there, but the gameplay is fun, it reminds me of the Touhou series or Galaga and games like those.”
- “The gameplay is very repetitive.”
- “I found gameplay just unimaginative and not fun, basically silly looking creatures in 2D that made me want to laugh, cringe, or cry - or all three.”
- “There's no story, the gameplay is lame and tedious.”
graphics
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
60%
7%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its unique art style and aesthetic, while others criticize the outdated and blocky visuals reminiscent of early 2000s games. Despite the low-quality graphics, many users find charm in the game's artistic approach, suggesting that the visuals contribute positively to the overall experience, even if they are not technically impressive. Overall, the graphics are described as decent or cute, but they may not meet the expectations of players seeking high-end visuals.
- “I wholeheartedly support every game that at least tried to be a unique, beautiful experience, no matter the graphics quality (as long as they're appealing and look right) or how short the game was.”
- “It's one of those games that makes you cry due to its story, feel involved with the characters, and be amused by its graphics, all that while having a lot of fun.”
- “It has unique and decent artsy graphics that remind me of RuneScape a bit, which I liked.”
- “[*][b]graphics[/b]: on ultra, it looks like a 2002 game, why is there a graphics setting at all?”
- “The graphics were blocky; I could count the number of triangles on each model. You also can't die if you just stay on top of the screen.”
- “Graphically, there's really nothing to it.”
story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
50%
40%
The game's story aspect is overwhelmingly criticized, with multiple reviewers noting the complete absence of a narrative in the campaign mode, lacking even basic dialogue or context. Players express disappointment over the barebones structure, feeling that the game fails to engage them with any storyline or character development, rendering the experience tedious and unmemorable. Overall, the consensus is that the game is devoid of any meaningful story, which detracts significantly from its appeal.
- “It's one of those games that makes you cry due to its story, feel involved with the characters, and be amused by its graphics, all that while having a lot of fun.”
- “In campaign mode, though your quest begins easily enough do not be lax in your crusade, paladin, or you may soon be surrounded and overwhelmed.”
- “One thing I'm missing is a bit of story; maybe a little intro scene would have been appreciated.”
- “For a campaign mode, there is surprisingly no story at all, not even a single line of dialogue.”
- “There is absolutely no effort to make a 'story', not even one or two sentences at the beginning of a level.”
- “It's a barebones shoot 'em up with no plot to speak of, no new enemies after the second stage and rough controls.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and slow, often requiring them to replay entire levels after failures, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. The lack of a compelling story further contributes to the monotonous gameplay experience.
- “This game is so tedious.”
- “Game is slow; when you fail, you need to start from the beginning, which can be super tedious as you have to roll through all of the levels once again.”
- “There's no story; the gameplay is lame and tedious.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The game's atmosphere is described as creepy and enhanced by classical music, notably Dvořák's "New World Symphony" and Grieg's "Hall of the Mountain King," which contribute significantly to the experience. However, some players feel that the overall atmosphere is undermined by issues such as lack of content, pacing, and poor controls. Despite these drawbacks, the music helps create an enjoyable ambiance during gameplay.
- “Hunting down Count Dracula in a creepy atmosphere, accompanied by fitting classical pieces such as Dvorak's New World Symphony and Grieg's Hall of the Mountain King.”
- “The music actually creates a significant atmosphere for the game, and it made me enjoy the little time I had playing it. Although I'm thinking of playing the survival mode, which is hard mode, the game is really fun. You can spend some enjoyable times, but as I said, you can have more fun if you know that you bought the game during a sale.”
- “Game is lacking content, pace, atmosphere and has poor controls.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report issues with stability, particularly noting that achievements are often buggy and incorrectly described for the wrong gaming mode. This has led to frustration among players seeking to complete their achievements accurately.
- “There are buggy achievements with the description for the wrong gaming mode.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report a strong emotional impact, often feeling deeply moved and experiencing tears during pivotal moments in the game, particularly when the stakes become clear. This suggests that the narrative effectively resonates with players on a personal level.
- “Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that the game's optimization is a mixed bag, with some users reporting smooth performance on high-end systems while others experience significant lag and frame rate drops on mid-range setups. Overall, the optimization appears to require further refinement to ensure a consistent experience across various hardware configurations.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players find significant replayability in the game, particularly for those who enjoy competing for high scores. This aspect encourages repeated playthroughs to improve performance and achieve better results.
- “There's a lot of replay value if you're into the whole high score mode.”
- “There's a lot of replay value if you're into the whole highscore mode.”

Buy Flight of the Paladin

132h Median play time

132h Average play time

132-132h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

Videos

46%373reviews

RADical ROACH Remastered

2014

Casual Simulation

This game contains adult content

35%331reviews

Dead Horde

2011

Survival Shooter

37%712reviews

Canyon Capers

2014

Casual Platformer

65%1.3kreviews

I, Zombie

2014

Casual Simulation

+10

53%303reviews

ShipLord

2015

Casual Action Adventure

Flight of the Paladin

Platforms

About

Buy Flight of the Paladin