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Kindred Fates: Combat Arena is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Skymill Studios and was released on May 3, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

This version includes: Combat Arena Beta (available now), Early Access (TBD), Full game upon release (TBD), In-Game Title “Challenger”, Forebears’ Hoodie In-Game Cosmetic, and the Official Soundtrack. The Combat Arena is currently out in a Beta state. Purchasing access now will guarantee you access to Early Access and the full open-world game when they launch. Join us in an early version of Kin…

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77%
Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews
music2 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions

  • The game features skill-based combat and a unique death mechanic that adds real consequences to gameplay, making it engaging and dynamic.
  • The developers are highly communicative and receptive to feedback, regularly updating the community on progress and incorporating player suggestions into the game.
  • The visuals and world design are impressive for an alpha state, with a diverse roster of Kinfolk that feel unique and well-crafted.
  • The game has faced significant delays and lacks substantial content, with many backers feeling disappointed by the slow progress and unfulfilled promises since the Kickstarter campaign.
  • There are numerous bugs and performance issues that hinder gameplay, leading to frustration among players who find the game unplayable at times.
  • The developers have been criticized for their handling of community feedback and refund requests, with some players feeling ignored or mistreated.
  • gameplay
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Kindred Fates is described as diverse and dynamic, featuring fast-paced real-time action that offers a unique experience for a monster taming game. While currently in early alpha, the combat mechanics show promise, with a focus on PvP and a cool death mechanic, though single-player content is not yet available. Players can expect ongoing improvements and strategic depth, making it an intriguing option for those interested in supporting its development.

    • “It's diverse, it's dynamic, and the death mechanic is cool.”
    • “The real-time gameplay is definitely a fresh take on the genre; there's already a lot of possible strategies just with the limited roster available in the alpha.”
    • “The gameplay is fast-paced, real-time, and action-packed, a style very unique to a monster taming game.”
    • “I want to preface this game by saying that it is in a very early alpha, and this current version on Steam is more like a 'tech demo' for how the game's PvP or core mechanics will work.”
    • “A mechanic that should have been completed before the combat arena 'alpha,' as this was primarily supposed to be a single-player creature collector, not a PvP game.”
    • “You can clearly see the improvements from when the alpha first launched; it's still not nearly finished, and only 1v1 multiplayer is possible at the moment with no single-player content yet.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game currently features two well-crafted tracks that align with its theme, and players appreciate their quality. Additionally, early supporters will receive the official soundtrack upon release, along with other exclusive benefits. Overall, while the soundtrack is still limited, initial impressions are positive.

    • “Until we see more of the soundtrack, I can’t say for sure, but I like what I’m hearing so far!”
    • “The alpha version comes with several early-supporter benefits similar to Kickstarter, like the official soundtrack on release.”
    • “We only have two songs in the game at the moment, and I think both are very nicely put together and match well with the theme of the game.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as a brief addition to the combat arena mode, with the full version expected to be a story-driven open-world RPG set for release in 2023. Players can anticipate a more expansive narrative experience in the complete game.

    • “It's akin to the combat arena mode, but with about five minutes of story added on top.”
    • “The full game is still going to be a story-driven open world RPG.”
    • “The full game is estimated to release sometime in 2023, and is still going to be a story-driven open world RPG.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in this game, even in its alpha stage, are praised as some of the best seen, showcasing impressive visual quality and detail.

    • “This has some of the best graphics I have seen for a game in alpha!”
    • “The visuals are stunning and truly immersive.”
    • “The attention to detail in the graphics is remarkable, making every scene a work of art.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    While the game underwent nearly a year of testing to ensure a smooth launch, players report that it still contains bugs and is not fully optimized, indicating it remains in an alpha state.

    • “They even said this was tested for almost a year to run smoothly on launch.”
    • “Keep in mind that this game in its current state has bugs and isn't perfectly optimized (alpha).”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users describing it as a "janky, buggy mess," indicating significant performance issues and frequent glitches.

    • “Janky, buggy mess.”
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Kindred Fates: Combat Arena is a role playing game.

Kindred Fates: Combat Arena is available on PC and Windows.

Kindred Fates: Combat Arena was released on May 3, 2021.

Kindred Fates: Combat Arena was developed by Skymill Studios.

Kindred Fates: Combat Arena has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Kindred Fates: Combat Arena is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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