Kingsgrave

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Kingsgrave is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Egg or Chicken Games and was released on April 17, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Kingsgrave" is a single-player Role Playing game where you play as a monarch rising from slumber to save your kingdom from a deadly disease. Restore the kingdom by unlocking new abilities, building houses, and slaying enemies to bring the smallfolk back home. Banish the plague creatures, sharpen your combat skills, and obtain more power to clear the lands of rotting monsters and bring life back to the wastelands. The game takes about 5 hours to beat.

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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 250 reviews

gameplay16 positive mentions

grinding16 negative mentions

The game features enjoyable exploration and puzzle-solving mechanics, reminiscent of classic titles.
The aesthetic and design are appealing, with a nice hand-crafted world that encourages discovery.
It's a fun, short game that offers a fair amount of content for its price, making it a decent choice for casual gamers.

The game suffers from a lack of guidance and direction, making it easy to get lost or stuck.
Combat mechanics are clunky and can feel unresponsive, leading to frustration during gameplay.
The overall experience is marred by bugs and a lack of depth in the story and character development.

gameplay
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
63%
6%
The gameplay is a mix of puzzles, combat, and exploration, with mechanics that are generally well thought out but often feel underdeveloped and lacking depth. While the aesthetic and design are appreciated, many players find the gameplay loop repetitive and the instructions insufficient, leading to frustration with obscure mechanics. Overall, the game offers a chill experience with solid mechanics, but it suffers from unfulfilled potential and a lack of content.
- “Awesome game, catchy gameplay, love it and recommend.”
- “Gameplay: a mixture of puzzles, combat, and exploration.”
- “The graphics are pleasant, the gameplay becomes quickly understandable.”
- “I appreciate the style and designs within the game, but the actual gameplay loop and purpose leaves a lot to be desired.”
- “Too short, lack of content, and seriously lacking the most basic descriptions and instructions for gameplay.”
- “The combat was awkward and the gameplay loop quickly grew boring.”
story
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
77%
8%
The game's story is largely criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with many players noting that it feels almost non-existent and fails to engage them. While some appreciate the game's aesthetic and find the gameplay enjoyable, the absence of a substantial narrative or quest lines leaves many feeling uninvested. Overall, the story is described as short and thin, with potential for improvement if the developers choose to refine this aspect.
- “Players will navigate through a dark, story-rich world filled with intricate puzzles.”
- “About 6 hours of story, plus another few hours of achievement hunting (if you're into that).”
- “I enjoy the aesthetic, and while I don't have a firm grasp on anything significant story-wise, the gameplay is enough to keep me going.”
- “But there is nothing to get invested about in the story or characters.”
- “There is no story or world here.”
- “Don't expect any plot or quests from it.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
17%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful pixel art and overall pleasant aesthetic, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience. While some players note that the visuals are not the sole focus, they appreciate the game's unique style and find it appealing, even if the story is lacking. Overall, the graphics enhance the fun factor, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of pixel art and action RPGs.
- “Graphics: beautiful pixel art”
- “I like the graphics and feel of the game.”
- “The graphics are pleasant, the gameplay becomes quickly understandable.”
- “I think there could be something here if the creators refined at least one aspect of the game, whether it be combat, management, story, or visuals.”
- “I can live with games with clunky combat but a good story or poor visuals, but interesting resource management decisions.”
- “Very fun game and well worth it if you like pixel graphics and unique action RPGs.”
grinding
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be only slightly tedious, with some engaging elements in unlocking and upgrading without excessive grinding. While there are moments of grinding for materials, the progression is generally fluid and enjoyable, though some players note that navigating the map can be a bit cumbersome. The RPG elements require tactical development rather than repetitive grinding, making the experience more varied.
- “There is a bit of grinding involved to get materials.”
- “A bit grindy in the middle of the game but nice and can be finished before it becomes boring.”
- “Seems interesting, but tedious is a word that comes to mind a lot.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
17%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while many praise the soundtrack as awesome, some find the transitions between normal and battle themes slightly annoying, creating a sense of danger even in calm moments. Overall, the music is generally considered good, complementing the gameplay and design effectively.
- “Gameplay - good, music - good, design - awesome!”
- “By the way, the soundtrack is awesome!”
- “The soundtrack is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience!”
- “While not a bug, the music kind of swung between normal and what I assume was a battle theme, which was slightly annoying and made me think I was in danger even when there was nothing on screen.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits stability issues, particularly with buggy achievements that may unlock prematurely or fail to unlock as intended. While some players find these glitches minor, they contribute to an overall perception of the game being somewhat unstable.
- “Achievements are pretty buggy - not a big deal to me, but some will unlock early and others will not unlock when they should.”
- “The game is somewhat buggy.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game is praised for its enjoyable experience, but it is criticized for its short length of about 4-5 hours, with an additional hour for achievements, leading to a lack of replayability. Many users recommend waiting for a sale due to this limited content.
- “Personally loved the game, but I would recommend waiting for a sale since it's a bit short (about 4-5 hours to beat the game + 1 hour to finish off the achievements) with no replayability.”
- “Unfortunately, I don't believe there is any replay value at the current point.”
- “Unfortunately, I don't believe there is any replay value at the current point.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a gloomy ambiance that complements its metroidvania elements, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the combination of engaging gameplay and a well-crafted atmosphere, all at an attractive price point.
- “Gloomy atmosphere, elements of metroidvania, great price.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted to be lacking, with players comparing it unfavorably to similar titles that offered a more engaging comedic experience. Overall, the humor does not seem to resonate well with users.