Knight Crawlers

74%
Game Brain Score Based on 53 reviews
  • gameplay
  • grinding
  • graphics
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"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.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

74%
Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
grinding4 negative mentions
  • The game has a fun and unique concept that offers enjoyable gameplay, especially for fans of rogue-like dungeon crawlers.
  • The developer is responsive to feedback and actively working on fixing bugs and improving the game, which shows commitment to its growth.
  • The visuals and art design are charming, with a mix of quirky animations and engaging dungeon environments.
  • The game feels unfinished and is still in an Early Access state, lacking sufficient content and polish for a full release.
  • Gameplay can become grindy and repetitive, with limited progression and a lack of meaningful upgrades or inventory management.
  • Control mechanics are clunky, particularly for keyboard users, making the game frustrating to navigate without a controller.
  • gameplay8 mentions

    The gameplay is described as addictive and challenging, requiring strategic skills and quick reflexes, but it suffers from issues such as high upgrade costs and unclear attack mechanics. While the initial experience is enjoyable for a few hours, it quickly devolves into a repetitive grind, leading to mixed feelings about its long-term engagement. Overall, the mechanics are solid, but improvements are needed to enhance the overall experience.

    • “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.”
    • “Solid game and mechanics, can't wait for future updates.”
    • “Gameplay is good, but the grind quickly sets in after the first few hours.”
    • “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.”
    • “If this was an unintended mechanic and a bug, I sorely hope it doesn't get fixed or changed.”
    • “What follows is a review based on the game up to the first boss, with initial presentation and basic grasp of game mechanics.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    The game features a highly repetitive and tedious grinding loop, requiring players to invest significant time in runs for random gear that often doesn't align with their desired builds. Despite being a fan of grindy games, one reviewer found this experience particularly dull and unengaging, making it difficult to recommend.

    • “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.”
  • graphics4 mentions

    The graphics are widely praised for their stunning visuals and effective balance between art styles and combat, enhancing the overall gameplay experience without causing distractions, even during intense moments. The dungeon design is also highlighted as fantastic, though some users suggest the option to lower graphics settings for better performance on less powerful computers.

    • “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.”
    • “The graphics are very cool and the dungeon design is fantastic.”
    • “Visuals are awesome.”
  • stability3 mentions

    Overall, the game's stability has improved significantly since launch due to timely patches that addressed initial bugs. While some users still report minor issues, the game runs well on platforms like the Steam Deck, indicating a positive trend in stability.

    • “But to all the Steam Deck users out there, it runs great!”
    • “The game maintains a steady frame rate, providing a smooth experience throughout.”
    • “I've had no crashes or bugs, which really enhances the overall gameplay.”
    • “The game 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.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    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.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    Reviewers note that the game's atmosphere feels repetitive, lacking variety and depth, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “I don't think there is more than one atmosphere, which feels repetitive.”
    • “The atmosphere lacks variety and fails to immerse me in the game world.”
    • “Everything feels bland and uninspired, making it hard to get lost in the atmosphere.”
  • story1 mentions

    The game lacks a narrative, with users noting that there is no story present at all.

    • “There is no story whatsoever.”
    • “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks coherence.”
    • “Character development is shallow, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
  • humor1 mentions

    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 makes funny movements or does silly things, which just add to the charm of the game.”
    • “The humor in this game is spot on, with witty dialogue and hilarious situations that keep you entertained.”
    • “I love how the game incorporates humor into its gameplay; the quirky characters and absurd scenarios always bring a smile to my face.”
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