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King's Table: The Legend of Ragnarok

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25%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
42% User Score Based on 12 reviews

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About King's Table: The Legend of Ragnarok

King's Table: The Legend of Ragnarok is a single player and multiplayer arcade sport game with fantasy, comedy and anime themes. It was developed by Imagitec and was released on October 25, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

A version of an old Norse board game called King's Table. The game has black and white teams, like chess, but each team has different pieces and a different raison d'etre.

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42%Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • Faithful digital recreation of the ancient strategy board game Hnefatafl with a strong Norse mythology theme and engaging asymmetrical gameplay.
  • Animated battle sequences add personality and lively encounters to an otherwise static board game, enhancing the mythological atmosphere.
  • Offers a thoughtful, deep, and rewarding tactical experience that appeals to fans of classic strategy games and retro aesthetics.
  • Outdated interface, menus, and controls reflect software limitations from decades ago, leading to clunky and slow interaction.
  • Lacks clear tutorials or instructions, making it difficult for newcomers to understand the unique rules and strategies without external help.
  • Visuals and audio are heavily pixelated and dated, which may hinder visibility and accessibility on modern screens.

  • gameplay

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay combines historical board game mechanics with an asymmetrical conflict centered around Norse mythology, offering deep and rewarding strategic depth despite dated presentation and controls. Players willing to invest time will find engaging, creative planning opportunities throughout each match. Its timeless core mechanics make it a standout strategy experience.

    • “The gameplay revolves around an asymmetrical conflict that immediately separates it from most strategy board games.”
    • “Fortunately, those willing to invest time in mastering the mechanics will discover a surprisingly deep and rewarding strategy game hidden beneath its dated exterior.”
    • “Its asymmetrical gameplay remains engaging, encouraging careful planning and strategic creativity throughout every match.”

  • graphics

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The graphics feature a nostalgic, retro aesthetic that reflects the game's original release rather than modern standards, with character sprites and environments capturing a mythological atmosphere. While the visuals show their age, the animations remain engaging and enhance the overall experience. This style is best appreciated by players who enjoy vintage games and don't mind older graphics or running the game through DOSBox.

    • “Although the visuals naturally show their age, the animations remain entertaining and help reinforce the game's mythological atmosphere.”
    • “Character sprites, environmental artwork, and audio all embrace a nostalgic aesthetic that reflects the game's original release rather than attempting to imitate modern graphical standards.”
    • “I would recommend this for those interested in games like battle chess that don't mind the aged graphics and it running in DOSBox.”

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is effectively enhanced by engaging animations that complement its mythological theme, though the visuals show signs of aging.

    • “Although the visuals naturally show their age, the animations remain entertaining and help reinforce the game's mythological atmosphere.”

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers high replayability through its local multiplayer mode, which enables two players to compete directly, making it ideal for those who enjoy classic strategy games with friends. This feature enhances the overall value by encouraging repeated play sessions.

    • “Local multiplayer further increases replay value by allowing two players to compete directly, making the game a suitable choice for those who enjoy sharing classic strategy experiences with friends.”

  • music

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music features authentic DOSBox tracks that capture a retro feel, but it doesn't fully compensate for the game's unconventional custom ruleset. Overall, the soundtrack is nostalgic but not particularly impactful.

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King's Table: The Legend of Ragnarok is a arcade sport game with fantasy, comedy and anime themes. Common tags for King's Table: The Legend of Ragnarok include turn-based, 2d, exploration, pixel graphics, old school and others.

King's Table: The Legend of Ragnarok is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

King's Table: The Legend of Ragnarok was released on October 25, 2017.

King's Table: The Legend of Ragnarok was developed by Imagitec.

King's Table: The Legend of Ragnarok has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked King's Table: The Legend of Ragnarok for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

King's Table: The Legend of Ragnarok is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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