Knight Crawlers

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Knight Crawlers is a multiplayer role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Good Morning Games and was released on May 4, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Knight Crawlers" is a thrilling action-adventure game that takes place in a mysterious, dark world. As a lone knight, players must explore treacherous dungeons, defeat terrifying monsters, and uncover ancient secrets to save their kingdom from destruction. With a variety of weapons, skills, and customization options, each playthrough offers a unique and challenging experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

The game has a fun and unique take on the roguelite genre, with interesting mechanics and a variety of character customization options.
The developer is responsive to feedback and actively working on improving the game, which shows potential for future updates and enhancements.
The art style and graphics are charming, with a mix of high-quality card designs and stylized 3D models that create an engaging visual experience.

The game feels incomplete and lacks sufficient content, with limited enemy variety and repetitive gameplay that can lead to boredom after a few runs.
Many players have reported issues with controls and mechanics, including wonky movement and unclear enemy attack indicators, which detract from the overall experience.
The game is perceived as being in an early access state, with a grindy loop and insufficient communication from the developer regarding updates and improvements.

gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a streamlined progression system that offers both complexity and addictive challenges, requiring strategic skills and quick reflexes. However, some mechanics are criticized for being wonky, with unclear attack recharge indicators and a grind that sets in after a few hours. Overall, while the gameplay can be enjoyable and visually appealing, it may become repetitive and frustrating for some players.
- “The gameplay is addictive, with plenty of challenges and surprises, and you will need to use your strategic skills and quick reflexes to navigate through the levels and defeat the enemies.”
- “Once you are accustomed to the gameplay at its core, it becomes an enjoyable and addictive experience!”
- “The title has a stylized look that fits with the elements of the gameplay, and it has a charm of its own.”
- “But the mechanics are very wonky; you have no way of knowing when your attack is recharged, so you have to randomly press the attack button and hope it works.”
- “The controls take a bit of getting used to since the mechanics are ragdoll-like, which means that even jumping can sometimes be complex.”
- “The gameplay looks a bit weird; the movement of the character feels like he is injured or stepping in mud with how he walks, but I'm not sure if it's intentional to make him slower and enhance the intensity of the fights.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their attractive and cartoonish art style, featuring beautifully designed cards and character skins that enhance the overall visual experience. Players appreciate the balance between art and gameplay, noting that the visuals remain engaging even during intense combat. However, some users suggest the addition of adjustable graphics settings to accommodate less powerful computers.
- “The graphics are very cool and the dungeon design is fantastic.”
- “Bravo to whomever choreographed the balance in art styles and combat; it is eye candy and hasn't gotten in the way of playing the game for me, even when combat is at its most hectic.”
- “It's so much fun, the skills, the skins, the gameplay... the art style is really nice and the skill cards are amazingly beautiful!”
- “The graphics of the game are underwhelming and lack detail.”
- “The character designs feel overly simplistic and cartoonish, which detracts from the overall immersion.”
- “The art style clashes with the gameplay, making it difficult to focus during intense combat situations.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and unfulfilling, with players finding the process of collecting resources and gear excessively repetitive and disconnected from their desired builds. Many reviewers express frustration over the grindy loop, which requires long hours of commitment without meaningful rewards, making it one of the most boring experiences they've encountered, even for fans of grind-heavy games.
- “The game has an incredibly grindy loop, where basically you are doing each run for gear to equip that can be completely random and completely not related to whatever build you are trying.”
- “I cannot recommend this game as it is one of the most boring grinds I've ever done, and I actually love grindy games.”
- “So you have to commit to a playstyle for hours of grinding to get anywhere.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has experienced initial bugs at launch, but subsequent patches have significantly improved stability, earning praise for the developer's responsiveness. While some users note that it still lacks content, it runs well on platforms like the Steam Deck.
- “But to all the Steam Deck users out there, it runs great!”
- “The game maintains a steady frame rate, ensuring a smooth experience.”
- “I've had no crashes or bugs, which really enhances the overall stability.”
- “Fun game, although it is still a bit buggy and somewhat lacks content.”
- “The game at launch was a bit buggy, but the patches fixed a lot of the issues. I really appreciate the developer for being responsive and addressing the bugs.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers note that the game's atmosphere feels repetitive, lacking variety and depth, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “I don't think that there is more than just one atmosphere, which feels repetitive.”
- “The atmosphere lacks variety and fails to immerse me in the game world.”
- “It's hard to feel engaged when the atmosphere is so bland and uninspired.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game exhibits mixed reviews regarding replayability; while some players find it addictive and appreciate its replay value, others criticize it for long, tedious runs that diminish enjoyment and make progression feel punishing.
- “It's surprisingly addictive and has a lot of replayability for an ARPG.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally perceived as simplistic or lacking depth, with some users noting that it feels almost non-existent.
- “The story is very basic.”
- “There is no story whatsoever.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is solid but unremarkable, effectively enhancing the atmosphere with a tense soundtrack that heightens the sense of dread during gameplay. Sound effects and voice acting also contribute positively, creating an immersive experience that encourages players to avoid damage.
- “The soundtrack adds more tension to the areas the player visits, emphasizing a sense of dread and perfectionism. You don't want to get hit too much, or the run will start to look bad.”
- “The soundtrack adds more tension to the areas the player visits, emphasizing a sense of dread and perfectionism; you don't want to get hit too much, or the run will start to look bad.”
- “It's nothing to write home about, but solid across sound effects, music, and voice acting.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by the player's amusing movements and silly actions, which contribute significantly to its overall character and can elicit genuine laughter.
- “At times, it really made me laugh, as my character made funny movements or did silly things, which added to the charm of the game.”