Kingdom: The Blood

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Kingdom: The Blood is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by ACTION SQUARE and was released on March 4, 2024. It received negative reviews from players.

Kingdom: The Blood is an Action RPG based on the popular Netflix miniseries "Kingdom." Fight hoards of zombies, defeat diverse bosses with intense attack patterns, and strengthen your character to rise above other players.Beauty of Traditional Korea The traditional Korean clothing and unique architectural styles made with high-quality graphics can be seen throughout the gameplay. The way…

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Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game has great graphics and captures the aesthetic of the original series well.
It offers a unique blend of zombie action and souls-like combat, appealing to fans of both genres.
The game is free to play, making it accessible for players to try without financial commitment.

The combat mechanics are stiff and poorly designed, with issues like awkward dodging and parry timing.
The game suffers from severe lag and optimization problems, making it frustrating to play.
It heavily incorporates pay-to-win elements, requiring players to spend money to progress effectively.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing its lack of variety, uninspired combat mechanics, and issues such as choppy animations and a problematic camera. While some appreciate the challenge and grinding aspects, the presence of pay-to-win mechanics and the overall feel of a mobile port detract from the experience, leading to a perception of the game as unfinished and lacking depth.
- “A mobile port with microtransactions, but it's a good grinding game with challenging gameplay and bosses just the way I like it!”
- “The graphics are good, the story is the same as the film, and the battle mechanics are good (the parry is the only problem for me, maybe).”
- “All in all, it's a mobile title on PC with grind mechanics.”
- “It wants you to use a parry mechanic you don't unlock until you complete the third mission and then have to equip to use.”
- “Additionally, and although it is free, it is a game very driven into in-app purchases; in fact, it has even pay-to-win mechanics since you need to spend money to learn legendary skills through a random skill book system.”
- “The biggest problem here is that this game sucks; the gameplay is stiff, the levels are boring, the animations are choppy, and it overall feels like a cheap attempt at a mobile game... because it is one.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The game's story, while visually appealing and reflective of the K-drama's horror elements, lacks depth and additional content for exploration beyond the main chapters and training modes. Players find the integration of the parry mechanic frustrating, as it is not unlocked until later in the game, impacting the overall experience. Overall, the narrative aligns closely with the film, but many feel it could benefit from more engaging storytelling elements.
- “The K-drama itself on Netflix is a great horror, and the game features very impressive visuals of Korean cultural settings, story, and costumes.”
- “The graphics are good, the story is the same as the film, and the battle mechanics are solid (the parry is the only problem for me, maybe).”
- “Besides the main story chapters and the training modes, it seems like they need to provide more content to discover the story a bit more.”
- “I thought this was going to be a next-gen hack and slash game with a story on the side.”
- “The K-drama itself on Netflix is a great horror, and while the game has very great visuals of Korean cultural settings, the story feels lacking.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
50%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users praising the high-quality visuals and authentic representation of the Korean cultural setting, which aligns well with the Netflix series. However, there are criticisms regarding the lack of resolution options and some users feel that the graphics are merely "okish." Overall, while the visuals are highlighted as a strong point, they are not without their flaws.
- “It's a high-quality game with good graphics and very authentic visuals that match well with the original Netflix series!”
- “The game features very impressive visuals of the Korean cultural setting, story, and costumes.”
- “I just like to take a moment to appreciate the great visuals that come with it.”
- “I cannot recommend it; while it is free-to-play, the graphics are just okay, and there is no option to change the screen resolution. It also seems to have pay-to-win elements.”
- “The graphics are subpar and lack detail, making the overall experience feel outdated.”
- “I was disappointed with the graphics; they look bland and uninspired, which detracts from the gameplay.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The game's monetization model is heavily reliant on in-app purchases, including pay-to-win mechanics that require spending money to access certain skills. While some players report enjoying the game without spending, the overall trend among free-to-play titles on platforms like Steam is negative, often due to aggressive monetization strategies that foster addictive behaviors and encourage costly purchases.
- “As for the matter of in-game purchases, I've been enjoying this game without spending money.”
- “I rarely pay money for in-game purchases, only if I really want it.”
- “Along with these issues, the game has all the trappings of mobile MMO gaming with daily rewards, gacha systems, limited items, and other aspects in place to nurture addictive behaviors in players and encourage expensive in-app purchases.”
- “Additionally, although it is free, it is a game heavily driven by in-app purchases. In fact, it has pay-to-win mechanics since you need to spend money to learn legendary skills through a random skill book system.”
- “There seems to be a trend on Steam where free-to-play games, particularly those with various in-game purchases, tend to receive notably negative reviews.”
- “Along with these issues, the game has all the trappings of mobile MMO gaming, with daily rewards, gacha systems, limited items, and other aspects in place to nurture addictive behaviors in players and encourage expensive in-app purchases.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with users reporting very poor performance that requires urgent improvements.
- “Optimization needed!”
- “Very poor optimization.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it offers challenging gameplay and bosses, making it enjoyable despite its mobile port and microtransactions.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music aspect of the game is notably lacking, with users reporting no music present during gameplay, contributing to an overall feeling of incompleteness and a lack of impact in battles.
- “The game felt unfinished, with laggy battles despite a 21ms ping, and there was no music. The attacks lacked impact, making it feel more like an alpha version of the game.”