King of Avalon

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King of Avalon is a multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by FunPlus International AG and was released on September 20, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

King Arthur fell in battle, a victim of the betrayal of his nephew Mordred. Now, his body lies in a fortress on the sacred Isle of Avalon next to his powerful sword, Excalibur. It is only when Excalibur is raised again that a new king again will be crowned and the kingdom will be unified. The whole empire has been split into cities fighting each other. Many desire the power and magic of Excalibur …

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Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game offers a lengthy gameplay experience, perfect for players looking to invest a full day of fun.
The graphics and UI updates are visually appealing, enhancing the overall aesthetic of the game.
The immersive medieval atmosphere and numerous events provide a rich world-building experience.

The game is heavily criticized for its pay-to-win mechanics, making it frustrating for free-to-play users.
Players report significant lag and bugs, which detract from the overall gameplay experience.
The gameplay is often described as monotonous and lacking strategic depth, leading to a sense of contempt among players.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
The gameplay of the game is criticized for being monotonous and heavily reliant on pay-to-win mechanics, leading to a frustrating experience for players. While it offers a variety of mechanics such as tower defense, resource gathering, and upgrades, the overall execution is deemed lackluster compared to similar strategy games. Players also express dissatisfaction with the balance of power in multiplayer, where stronger opponents can easily dominate, detracting from the enjoyment of the game.
- “A lengthy game perfect for time consumption as its gameplay can last an entire day of fun if you have the time.”
- “There are tons of different mechanics here which take hours to unlock.”
- “1) A tower defense-like minigame where you fight waves of incoming groups of monsters, 2) upgrades of buildings, 3) some resource gathering, 4) tons of upgrades and abilities of heroes, 5) even a pet dragon which you need to feed, 6) a gazillion different looted items together with a lootbox mechanic, 7) online persistent world multiplayer and probably much more.”
- “Drawing parallels to similar strategy games, King of Avalon excels in immersive world-building, but falls short in its monotonous gameplay and pay-to-win mechanics.”
- “Oh yeah, also the core gameplay is just a worse version of Bad North; I wouldn't recommend this game for that.”
- “The gameplay they ripped off is from Bad North: Jotun Edition for those that are not aware.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The story has been criticized for being a mediocre and recycled blend of popular fantasy tropes, primarily drawing from "Game of Thrones," "Lord of the Rings," and "King Arthur." Many reviewers feel it lacks originality, suggesting it feels AI-generated and fails to engage beyond a superficial level. While some found the initial narrative decent, the overall execution left much to be desired, overshadowed by gameplay mechanics that detracted from the experience.
- “Oh boy, this is pretty much a mix of Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, and King Arthur. It feels like they put these stories into an AI machine and created a narrative that heavily leans on Game of Thrones.”
- “I enjoyed the story on a surface level; it had some decent elements that kept me engaged.”
- “Whilst the story was kinda decent for what it is, I ultimately decided to call it quits after the introduction, feeling it wasn't worth my time.”
- “The story is mediocre recycled fantasy.”
- “Oh boy, this is pretty much a mix of Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, and King Arthur, all thrown into an AI machine to create a story that mostly resembles Game of Thrones.”
- “They just made a story using ChatGPT, and the art and voice acting feel like they were created by AI.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the effort put into the soundtrack, others criticize it as generic and poorly integrated, with claims that it relies on free sound assets. Additionally, there are complaints about the absence of music during key moments, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Very good music.”
- “The music they looked up on the free sound assets store, the generic medieval music, and added it to the game.”
- “This is the worst game I've ever played; the voice acting (if you can even call it voice acting) is absolute garbage, and there wasn't any music when the 'unmelted' attacked.”
- “My biggest regret is that there is tons of work that has gone into the art, the music, and the voice acting.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for being misleading and heavily focused on pay-to-win mechanics, with many users feeling it resembles a low-budget cash grab. Additionally, the promotional content on platforms like YouTube is seen as more engaging than the actual gameplay, further contributing to the negative perception.
- “Ads are misleading; it's just another pay-to-win game.”
- “YouTube ads look more fun than the actual game.”
- “This is a fairly low-budget cash grab mobile game.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are generally praised for their quality, featuring excellent 2D visuals, beautiful animated characters, and pleasant UI animations. However, some users note that the recent updates have introduced lag issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “Excellent 2D graphics, beautiful animated characters, pleasant UI animations.”
- “The graphics update was nice, including UI updates, although it came at the cost of lag and consistent performance issues across the player base.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features an immersive medieval atmosphere that effectively draws players in, but it falls short in comparison to the engaging strategy mechanics found in Clash of Clans.
- “The immersive medieval atmosphere truly transports you to another time and place.”
- “The game's atmosphere is rich and detailed, making every moment feel alive.”
- “The hauntingly beautiful soundtrack enhances the overall atmosphere, drawing players deeper into the experience.”
- “The immersive medieval atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, especially when compared to the engaging strategy mechanics of Clash of Clans.”
- “While the game attempts to create a rich atmosphere, it ultimately falls short and lacks the depth needed to truly captivate players.”
- “The atmosphere is meant to be immersive, but it often feels empty and fails to draw players into the experience.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is considered an improvement over the developer's previous title, but it still falls short of being truly enjoyable, with players describing it as a "funplus international dumpster fire." Overall, while there are some enhancements, the experience remains lacking.
- “While this was more playable than their last game I played, it was far from being decent.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and experience it again.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is criticized for inconsistent performance, an unnecessary launcher, and a lack of authenticity in its art and story, which some users feel resemble AI-generated content.
- “Performance is spotty, the launcher is pointless, and the art and story feel AI-generated.”