Flight of the Paladin
- October 23, 2015
- Grizzly Wolf Games LLC
Get on Steam"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.
Reviews
- The game features a nice soundtrack with classical music that enhances the atmosphere.
- It's a simple and easy-to-learn game, making it accessible for casual gamers.
- The graphics have a unique and decent aesthetic that some players appreciate.
- The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, making it boring after a short time.
- There are significant control issues, including sluggish movement and poor responsiveness.
- The game lacks essential features like a health bar, story, and sound effects, which detracts from the overall experience.
- music39 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game primarily features classical pieces, which some players find enjoyable and atmospheric, while others criticize it for being unoriginal and lacking variety, with only one sound effect present. While the quality of the classical music is generally praised, many reviewers feel that its use reflects a lack of creativity and effort from the developers. Overall, the soundtrack is often cited as the game's only redeeming quality amidst complaints about gameplay and sound design.
“The classical music is godly, baby!”
“Oh and also I forgot this game has classical music in it like Beethoven, which is at the same time amazing and clever.”
“The music actually creates a big atmosphere for the game, and it made me enjoy the little time I had playing it.”
“This was the blandest game ever, with the use of classical music (showing that the creator didn't care that much).”
“Simple runner where you have to dodge foes and shoot arrows at repetitive assets while royalty-free classical music plays.”
“Aside from the looping organ music, the sound assets seem limited to a whopping 3 sound bites.”
- gameplay23 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 39 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been widely criticized for its simplicity, repetitiveness, and lack of strategic depth, often described as feeling like a basic tutorial project. Many players report sluggish controls and limited enemy variety, leading to a tedious experience that quickly becomes boring. However, a few reviews note that despite its shortcomings, some aspects of the gameplay can be enjoyable and challenging, particularly for fans of classic arcade-style games.
“Challenging gameplay and the survival mode is very hard if you are going for all the achievements all in all.”
“Smooth gameplay with no issues.”
“The game is definitely short, but the gameplay is both challenging and fun.”
“But instead the gameplay is simplistic and repetitive, like something made from a game maker tutorial.”
“The gameplay is very repetitive.”
“Other than that: the gameplay and response of commands is sluggish (an absolutely essential feature in a top down shooter), the enemies are one of 4 types plus 3 'bosses'.”
- graphics19 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its unique art style and aesthetic, while others criticize the visuals as outdated and blocky, reminiscent of early 2000s games. Despite the low-quality graphics, many users find the overall experience enjoyable, highlighting the game's charm and emotional storytelling. Overall, the graphics are described as decent but not groundbreaking, with a notable emphasis on the game's artistic approach.
“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.”
“A thing that I quite liked was the art style; I have to say that it turned out pretty well in my opinion.”
“[*][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.”
- story10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a stark divide in the game's storytelling aspect: some players lament the complete absence of a narrative, criticizing the lack of any story elements or dialogue, while others appreciate the emotional depth and character involvement, suggesting that the game can evoke strong feelings despite its simplistic presentation. Overall, the consensus leans towards disappointment in the storytelling, with many finding it nonexistent or poorly executed.
“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.”
“There is absolutely no effort to make a 'story', not even one or two sentences at the beginning of a level.”
“It's a boring, lame 2D sidescroller with no power-ups, no UI, boring music, no sound effects, and a 'campaign' with no story or dialogue whatsoever.”
“Wait, there wasn't any story!”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by fitting classical music, creating a creepy and immersive experience while hunting Count Dracula. However, some players feel that the overall atmosphere is undermined by a lack of content, pacing issues, and poor controls. Despite these drawbacks, the music significantly contributes to the enjoyment of the game.
“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 big 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.”
“The game is lacking content, pace, atmosphere, and has poor controls.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have reported issues with buggy achievements, specifically noting that some descriptions correspond to the wrong gaming mode, indicating a lack of stability in this aspect of the game.
“There are buggy achievements with descriptions for the wrong game mode.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and disconnections during online play.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report a strong emotional impact, often feeling deeply moved by pivotal moments in the game, such as realizing the stakes involved, which can lead to tears and a profound connection to the narrative.
“Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
“The story's depth made me feel a profound connection to the characters, leaving me emotionally drained yet fulfilled.”
“I found myself reflecting on my own life choices as the game unfolded, which made the experience incredibly impactful.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unenjoyable, with a lack of engaging story or gameplay elements to motivate them.
“There's no story; the gameplay is lame and tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless and lacks any real reward.”
“I spent hours doing the same tasks over and over, and it just became boring.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find significant replayability in the game, particularly for those who enjoy competing for high scores.
“The game offers multiple paths and endings, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
“With various character builds and strategies to explore, I find myself coming back for more every time.”
“There's a lot of replay value if you're into the whole high score mode.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play again.”
“The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel tedious and uninteresting.”
