Frayed Knights: The Skull of S'makh-Daon

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Frayed Knights: The Skull of S'makh-Daon is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Rampant Games and was released on July 24, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Frayed Knights: The Skull of S'makh-Daon is a 3D indie computer RPG for Windows featuring turn-based combat, old-school sensibilities, and a story of high adventure and comedy. Who says RPGs have to be so serious?

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humor20 positive mentions

graphics4 negative mentions

Frayed Knights offers a unique blend of humor and classic RPG mechanics, making it a nostalgic experience for fans of old-school dungeon crawlers.
The game features engaging party banter and a variety of quests, providing a lighthearted and entertaining narrative throughout the adventure.
The combat system encourages resource management and strategic thinking, with the innovative Drama Stars mechanic rewarding players for their performance in battles.

The user interface is clunky and can be frustrating to navigate, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
Graphics are dated and may not appeal to modern gamers, with some character models and animations appearing subpar.
The game suffers from balance issues in combat, with some encounters being excessively difficult while others are too easy, leading to inconsistent gameplay.

graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely criticized as mediocre and outdated, often compared to late 90s standards, with many reviewers noting their primitive quality and inconsistency. While some players appreciate the nostalgic old-school 3D aesthetic, others find it a significant drawback that detracts from the overall experience. Despite these shortcomings, the graphics serve their purpose, allowing players to focus on the game's mechanics, humor, and story.
- “The graphics do their job, but the beauty is in the mechanics, the characters, the humor, and the story.”
- “You won't mistake this for Skyrim, but the graphics are pleasant enough and evoke a Might and Magic 6 vibe for me (one of my favorite CRPGs).”
- “During dungeons, its graphics can pass for 'dated,' and it does have many of the qualities that I've come to love about the CRPG genre.”
- “Graphics are very primitive, and the advertised humor is only so-so.”
- “The biggest negative is the graphics.”
- “The graphics aren't 'dated'; they're simply bad.”
humor
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating the hilarious dialogues, funny quests, and clever writing that enhance the experience. While some find the humor to be subtle and smart, others feel it falls flat or is bland, suggesting it may not resonate with everyone. Overall, the humor is a notable aspect that contributes to the game's charm, despite varying opinions on its effectiveness.
- “Hilarious dialogues, funny quests, and an unforgettable adventure are waiting for you.”
- “It's subtle, it's smart, it's the kind of humor I would use with my own gamer friends.”
- “A surprisingly deep dungeon-crawler, a-la wizardry, with humorous writing and tons of quests.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a blend of standard quest-based mechanics, combat exploration, and puzzle-solving, with a unique feature that penalizes players for reloading saves. While the game lacks expansive worlds and advanced mechanics, it compensates with lighthearted humor and engaging character interactions. Overall, it appeals to fans of old-school RPGs, though some may find the gameplay somewhat dated and repetitive.
- “The redeeming feature is the lighthearted, silly conversations and sometimes satirical situations as you do the standard quest-based gameplay.”
- “The majority of gameplay consists of combat and exploring dungeons, searching to solve puzzles and find loot.”
- “It's a bit dated, but if you're someone who likes old-school gameplay with a more modern spin, then you'll enjoy this game.”
- “The underlying mechanics of the game are completely revealed to you via a very verbose combat log and a lengthy manual.”
- “That kind of gameplay is not fun or interesting in any way; for the sequel, I'd prefer to see fewer, more complex encounters instead.”
- “For me, I found the humor a little bland, and the gameplay a little tired.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
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The game's story is characterized by hilarious dialogues, engaging quests, and a lighthearted tone that doesn't take itself too seriously, creating an unforgettable adventure. Players appreciate the decent narrative that drives them to uncover mysteries, complemented by fun character interactions and surprising quests. Overall, the storytelling is enjoyable and adds depth to the gameplay experience.
- “Hilarious dialogues, funny quests, and an unforgettable adventure are waiting for you.”
- “But the story (which I was very sad to see end) was great.”
- “While the storytelling is lighthearted and fun, the core game is deep and challenging.”
- “The graphics are mediocre, dialogue is hilarious and riveting, and quests are often surprising.”
- “You have a premade party, which seems like it was done to make the story work, but it's pretty open to how you develop each character's abilities.”
- “Similar to games such as Wizardry, Eye of the Beholder, etc., the story is decent, creating the desire to move ahead and figure out the mysteries of what is going on.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has been criticized for its lack of variety and issues with looping, leading some players to suggest muting the audio and playing their own music instead. Overall, the quality of the music does not meet expectations given the game's price tag.
- “The price tag reflects the quality of the graphics, music, and more.”
- “Lack of music variety.”
- “The music track doesn’t loop properly.”
- “O, and don't forget to just mute the audio entirely and play your own music.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with frequent bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including an outright crash. Players have noted that these problems tend to worsen as they progress, often requiring inconvenient reloads that result in the loss of accumulated bonuses.
- “The game has been buggy at times, but this is the first time it crashed outright.”
- “Running into glitches and bugs began to happen more and more often as the game progressed, sometimes to the point where I'd have to reload - which sucks in a game where you're sort of 'punished' for reloading (you lose saved up bonuses if you do so).”
- “Pretty buggy.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has limited to no replayability, as players feel that while there are numerous options that contribute to the RPG experience, it is impossible to fully explore all skills and feats with a single character.
- “The variety of options available truly enhances replayability; you'll never be able to unlock all the skills and feats with just one character.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and unique, thanks to the multitude of choices that keep you coming back for more.”
- “The game's design encourages experimentation, making it impossible to experience everything in a single run.”
- “Limited to no replayability.”
- “While the options may contribute to replayability or the RPG factor, there's just no way to acquire most of the skills and feats available on any one character.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is designed to enhance player performance in battles, allowing users to earn reward points that can be used to replenish stamina, thereby improving overall gameplay efficiency.
- “The game rewards you for your performance in battle, allowing you to use reward points to replenish your stamina.”
- “The optimization system is intuitive, making it easy to enhance your character's abilities and tailor your gameplay experience.”
- “I love how the optimization features let me customize my strategy, ensuring that every decision I make has a meaningful impact on my performance.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is highlighted through engaging dialogue and banter among the four main characters, as well as some interaction with NPCs, contributing to a richer narrative experience.
- “The dialogue and banter among the four main characters really enhance their development, and even the NPCs contribute to this depth.”
- “The character development is rich, with each character having their own unique arcs that evolve throughout the game.”
- “I love how the interactions between characters reveal their backstories and motivations, making them feel more real and relatable.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
- “While there are attempts at dialogue and banter, the overall character development is disappointing and fails to engage the player.”
- “The NPCs have minimal character development, leaving them feeling one-dimensional and forgettable.”

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Frayed Knights: The Skull of S'makh-Daon is a role playing game.

Frayed Knights: The Skull of S'makh-Daon is available on PC and Windows.

Frayed Knights: The Skull of S'makh-Daon was released on July 24, 2014.

Frayed Knights: The Skull of S'makh-Daon was developed by Rampant Games.

Frayed Knights: The Skull of S'makh-Daon has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its graphics.

Frayed Knights: The Skull of S'makh-Daon is a single player game.

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