Kingshot

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Kingshot is a single player strategy game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Century Games Pte. Ltd. and was released on August 16, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

Kingshot is a single-player fantasy strategy game that combines innovative idle medieval survival gameplay with rich, detailed environments. It features good game mechanics and stunning graphics but can feel very grinding at times. However, frequent advertisements may disrupt the overall experience.

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43%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,220 reviews

gameplay42 positive mentions

monetization621 negative mentions

The game has no ads, providing a seamless experience.
Gameplay is engaging and offers a variety of activities.
The community aspect is strong, allowing for teamwork and social interaction.

The game is not as advertised, lacking the tower defense elements shown in the ads.
Heavy pay-to-win mechanics make it difficult for free-to-play players to compete.
Progression slows significantly after a certain level, leading to frustration.

monetization
744 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
4%
83%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting the absence of in-game ads as a positive feature. However, numerous users criticize the game for its misleading advertisements that depict a tower defense gameplay style, which is only a minor part of the actual experience. Instead, players report a heavy reliance on microtransactions and a pay-to-win model, leading to frustration over the game's true mechanics and progression system.
- “Progression is satisfying, graphics are nice, monetization isn't overly aggressive, no ads.”
- “There are no ads, which is awesome.”
- “The game is 100% ad free as of writing this which is a huge win in my books, you don't even have the option to watch an ad, however you can tell that they have made the game in a way that pushes you to want to make in-game purchases, in saying this though, you are able to play the game for completely free, it just takes time, and not many games these days can compare to that.”
- “Unfortunately, this game engages in deceptive marketing practices - it isn't anything like the advertisements show it to be.”
- “The ads depict a game mechanic that is only a portion of the actual game.”
- “The gameplay shown in the ads is only around 2% of the game.”
gameplay
225 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
73%
8%
The gameplay of this game has been widely criticized for being misleadingly advertised, with many players noting that the actual experience diverges significantly from the tower defense mechanics showcased in promotional materials. Instead, it primarily revolves around city-building and resource management, often leading to repetitive and slow-paced gameplay that heavily favors pay-to-win mechanics. While some players find the graphics and smoothness of the gameplay enjoyable, the overall consensus is that the game lacks depth and fails to deliver the engaging experience promised in its ads.
- “The gameplay is smooth, surprisingly addictive.”
- “I love the fact that there are no ads whatsoever and the gameplay is actually pretty good.”
- “The gameplay is very smooth and I absolutely love the characters.”
- “The gameplay is completely different than advertised.”
- “Gameplay is nothing like the ads, if you like doing nothing but side quests to upgrade your facilities then enjoy the game.”
- “The actual gameplay is nothing like what is promised and nowhere near as fun.”
graphics
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
34%
6%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the art style and visual aesthetics as appealing and well-executed. However, some users criticize the graphics for being basic or misleading compared to promotional materials, and there are complaints about animations and overall quality. While some find the graphics enjoyable and smooth, others feel they do not stand out in comparison to similar games.
- “It shines with its art style and heroes, and its ease of play.”
- “Great game, awesome graphics; I can say it is eye-pleasing.”
- “Furthermore, the graphics demonstrate impressive fluidity, facilitating gameplay at the advertised 120 frames per second.”
- “Really not worth it; I played games like this before. They basically just did a cut and paste of the game engine with different graphics.”
- “Everything is too overpriced for such repetitive gameplay and poor graphics, animations, and storyline.”
- “Graphics are very basic, and the gameplay is exhausting.”
story
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
64%
13%
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its engaging narrative and character backstories, while others criticize it for being overly repetitive and disconnected from the gameplay. Many reviews highlight that the story often interrupts gameplay, leading to frustration, and some feel it lacks depth or originality, resembling other titles in the genre. Overall, while the atmosphere and graphics are praised, the execution of the story leaves much to be desired, with calls for a more streamlined experience.
- “Unique events, actual character backstory, and it actually does well explaining how things need to be done.”
- “This is probably one of the best mobile games I've ever played in my life, clean graphics, a storyline, and nice smooth gameplay. I dare you to find that in a decent mobile game, 10/10 game, would highly recommend.”
- “The narrative and storytelling elements are highly engaging.”
- “The game play you do get is clunky with a forced story, focused on linear and inflexible town building which is designed to make you spend money, and has no actual relevance to tower defense.”
- “Good graphics and such, but there is way too much meaningless storyline, and the 'help' tutorial throws so much at you all at once that you can't learn how to play.”
- “The storyline is weak, with nothing but 'rebels bad.'”
grinding
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and repetitive, with many expressing disappointment that it diverges significantly from the game's initial appeal and advertising. While the game starts off engaging, it quickly devolves into a monotonous cycle of resource farming and upgrading, lacking meaningful combat or progression. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a major drawback, leading to boredom and frustration as players feel compelled to engage in time-consuming tasks without substantial rewards.
- “Looks kinda like the ads for the first 7-15 minutes, then it just turns into another boring resource grinding/town building simulator.”
- “But once you hit level 9 and above, it's all resource grinding and upgrading, both of which gets boring.”
- “There are interesting little mini-games to start with, but the whole thing quickly devolves into repetitive grinding tasks.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, particularly during loading and version checks. While bugs and glitches are described as rare, when they do occur, customer service is often unhelpful, leading to frustration among players. Overall, the game is perceived as a buggy experience that detracts from gameplay enjoyment.
- “And the app now freezes when opened.”
- “It freezes at checking version.”
- “Got to the loading screen, the bar loads to 99 and then freezes.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is often highlighted by players, who find it amusing in its multiplayer medieval war context and appreciate the community's comedic interactions. However, some users feel that the game's pay-to-win mechanics overshadow the humor, leading to frustration rather than fun, especially when faced with constant attacks. Overall, while the game has its funny moments and engaging storylines, the competitive nature and monetization strategies can detract from the overall comedic experience.
- “But it is a funny multiplayer medieval war game of sorts.”
- “Also funny because it's not like the ad they use to demo their game.”
- “The funny thing is this game is designed in the same way as our society works.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The music in the game has been criticized for being identical to that of another title, "Thronefall," leading to claims of a lack of originality. While some users find the music calming, the overall sentiment suggests that it detracts from the game's uniqueness, as it appears to borrow heavily from another game's audio and gameplay elements.
- “And I gotta say it gives a calm feeling with that music and sounds, and there's a lot more to say about this game!”
- “Gameplay shown is not of this game but another game on Steam, Thronefall, including that game's music which isn't included in this one, nor is any of the gameplay seen in the ads.”
- “Same music, same movement and building mechanics, etc. Same tower defense.”
- “Everything about the ad, such as the movement, visuals, the music, and the sound effects are stolen from that game.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The game's optimization is criticized for poor building placement and a lack of player control, leading to frustration with strategic elements. While there are areas that could be improved, particularly for free-to-play users, the overall experience has exceeded expectations for some players.
- “There are definitely aspects of the game that can be optimized, and it could always be more friendly to free-to-play players, but this game has become more than I ever could have imagined.”
- “The optimization features in this game really enhance the overall experience, making it smoother and more enjoyable.”
- “I appreciate how the developers are continuously working on optimization, ensuring that the game runs efficiently on various devices.”
- “No ads or not, this game is not optimized very well. At least let me pick where the buildings are going to go. We have all these placements of buildings where they're going to be built, and absolutely no way to protect it. It's like the strategy of all the auto-placed buildings is from an absolute idiot who constructed the location of all these buildings.”
- “Definitely some aspects of the game that can be optimized, and of course, it can always be more friendly to free-to-play players.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express strong emotions regarding the game's treatment of free players, with some feeling disheartened and frustrated when they perceive a lack of growth opportunities. This emotional response has led to players leaving the game, highlighting the impact of game mechanics on player satisfaction and engagement.
- “I feel really sad when the player gets emotional and leaves, saying there is no growth for free players. Shame on you makers.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's atmosphere, highlighting its comfortable environment and engaging storyline as key elements that enhance the overall experience.
- “I really like playing this game as it is comfortable, and the storyline and environment/atmosphere are amazing.”