Knight Online

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Knight Online is a single player and multiplayer role playing game with fantasy and historical themes. It was developed by Mgame and was released on January 25, 2016. It received negative reviews from players.

"Knight Online is a PvP-focused MMORPG where two nations, El Morad and Karus, fight for control of the Adonis Continent. Choose your faction and engage in continuous action-packed battles in designated PvP zones. Participate in exciting in-game events like Border Defense War, Forgotten Temple, Castle Siege War, and more for rewards and epic war experiences."

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37%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,748 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

graphics33 negative mentions

Knight Online offers a nostalgic experience for long-time players, bringing back memories of the early 2000s.
The game features a unique and engaging PvP system that many players find enjoyable.
There is a strong community aspect, with opportunities to form clans and participate in large-scale battles.

The game is heavily pay-to-win, requiring significant financial investment to compete effectively.
There are numerous bugs and issues, including a problematic mobile authentication system that prevents many players from logging in.
The player base is predominantly Turkish, making it difficult for non-Turkish speakers to find help or communicate effectively.

graphics
94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
56%
35%
The graphics of Knight Online are widely criticized as outdated and subpar, often compared to games from the late 1990s or early 2000s. While some players appreciate the nostalgic art style and immersive gameplay, many reviews highlight issues such as poor optimization, a cluttered user interface, and minimal character customization. Overall, the visuals do not meet modern gaming standards, which detracts from the overall experience for many players.
- “The graphics are stunning and the gameplay is incredibly immersive.”
- “Don't let the mid-range graphics fool you.”
- “Although simple, there's something I like about the art style and graphics.”
- “The graphics are extremely dated, the UI is tiny and a cluster, the combat is boring, the game crashed several times while just trying to load it, the character creation is beyond minimal for an MMO and seeing how there's only 1 main server, it's probably a dying game that'll get shut down sooner rather than later.”
- “The graphics are straight out of the stone age, the gameplay is clunky and unresponsive, and the community is toxic beyond belief.”
- “The graphics haven't been updated, nor have the classes been balanced.”
story
83 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
81%
11%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of clarity and coherence, with many players finding the quest system confusing and poorly translated. Players report that quests often involve repetitive tasks, such as killing the same monsters, and are hindered by bugs and a crowded environment filled with bots. Overall, the narrative feels shoehorned in, lacking depth and making it difficult for newcomers to engage meaningfully with the game's world.
- “The quests available to you will likely be extremely hard to find and complete, making the game even harder for you.”
- “The quest system... 'apples' when/if you start the game you will understand.”
- “Old fantasy game with a lot of memorable story.”
- “There is no story to speak of, and what is sold to us as storyline is shoehorned in.”
- “The plot is too confusing and there are just too many things going on.”
- “Most of the quests are in broken English and confusing.”
grinding
75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
Grinding in this game is described as excessively time-consuming and often frustrating, with players losing significant progress upon death and facing steep requirements for leveling up and acquiring gear. While some find enjoyment in the grind, especially when playing with friends, many criticize the game for its heavy reliance on grinding mechanics, pay-to-win elements, and the prevalence of bots, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the grind is a defining feature of the game, appealing to some but overwhelming for others.
- “Korean grindfest - this game was made by a Korean game dev, and thus is the most grindy thing on this planet, as with all Korean MMOs.”
- “You might think 5% is not a lot, but if you die on level 72+ to a mob, it would literally take hours of grinding to get those 5% back.”
- “It's filled with stuff that pushes you to spend money on it, such as a slow and grindy progression system and long queue times to enter the server.”
gameplay
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
59%
16%
The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating its nostalgic charm and unique mechanics, particularly in PvP, while others criticize its outdated graphics, clunky controls, and poor tutorial for new players. Despite some fun and addictive elements, the overall experience is marred by bugs, a toxic community, and a pay-to-win model, leading to a frustrating experience for many. Overall, while some find enjoyment in its old-school grind, the game struggles to compete with modern standards and often leaves players feeling lost and dissatisfied.
- “Don't expect cutting-edge graphics, but do expect a fun, nostalgic experience with addictive gameplay.”
- “A charming, yet sometimes frustrating, combination of old-school grind and modern MMO mechanics.”
- “Unique and fun gameplay.”
- “The graphics are straight out of the stone age, the gameplay is clunky and unresponsive, and the community is toxic beyond belief.”
- “I think this game is boring, you cannot skip the intro, attack mechanics are so poor that you barely see the effects of your attack, and the screens and gameplay don't look like they belong in the same game.”
- “Gameplay is terrible.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
58%
18%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising the nostalgic soundtrack and relaxing background tunes that enhance the gaming experience, while others criticize the repetitive and unfitting menu music. The old login theme is particularly fondly remembered, ranking among players' favorite video game music, though some feel the overall audio experience is outdated and detracts from immersion. Overall, the soundtrack evokes a sense of nostalgia for some, while leaving others frustrated with its limitations.
- “In fact, the old login music from the day is one of my top twenty favorite pieces of VGM music.”
- “Heck, the reason I'm here writing this review is because the old soundtrack of Knight Online happened to be on the suggested videos list on a YouTube video I was watching.”
- “Also on the note of immersing you, there is a great relaxing soundtrack while you play, other than while you're in battle.”
- “The music was driving me literally mad and the combat was worse than Runescape.”
- “30 minutes in, took me 15 minutes to connect, the music doesn't change, the entire thing is pissing me off, the movement is shite.”
- “- outdated music”
stability
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and server issues that have persisted for years. Many players express frustration over constant disconnects, problematic features, and a lack of effective customer support, leading to a consensus that the game remains a "buggy mess" despite its nostalgic appeal. Overall, the stability issues significantly detract from the gaming experience, making it difficult for players to enjoy the game fully.
- “The game is literally a buggy mess, don't bother, don't install, literally the worst letdown of 2025.”
- “Verify via this buggy system, verify via that buggy system, and that is while fighting constant disconnects.”
- “Although the game is fantastic, it is run by a bunch of morons, so get ready for bugs/glitches and no customer support.”
monetization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as exploitative, with players describing it as a "cash grab" that prioritizes profit over player experience. Users report aggressive microtransactions, mandatory phone number submissions for advertisements, and a lack of customer support or compensation for lost purchases. Overall, the game's monetization practices have led to significant dissatisfaction, with many urging others to avoid it.
- “The developers seem more interested in milking players for money through microtransactions than actually improving the game.”
- “This is not a game anymore, it's a cash grab facility.”
- “Under modern standards, this game is a piece of crap (and the monetization is almost criminal).”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is often derived from its quirks and the community's reactions to various issues, such as bugs and the presence of cheaters. Players find it amusing that the game has remained largely unchanged over the years, with outdated quests and a persistent Turkish community that struggles with English. Additionally, the irony of game mechanics being based on unintended bugs adds to the overall comedic experience, despite some players expressing frustration with the game's shortcomings.
- “I bet they are laughing their asses off when they see some legit players and thinking, look at this dude, he's doing some quests, joining events and sh*t.”
- “It's kind of funny that newest games with locked trading/instances/gathering locked for xx items per day/week if you are not a premium member doesn't get this much hate.”
- “The funny thing is, that the whole 'combo' feature was nothing more than an unintended bug.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting severe lag, poor graphics performance, and inadequate settings that hinder gameplay. Many players experienced significant delays and server crashes, leading to an overall negative impression of the game's optimization efforts.
- “It's laggy, not well optimized.”
- “No optimization, no obfuscation; even the most primitive and basal heuristic analysis will be able to immediately deduce what it's supposed to do.”
- “Very poor graphics optimization.”
- “The game's settings are horrible to start with and it is poorly optimized, so it took at least 10 minutes to get into the game and as soon as I did, the server crashed.”
- “No optimization, no obfuscation; even the most primitive and basic heuristic analysis will be able to immediately deduce what it's supposed to do.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Reviewers emphasize that the atmosphere of the game is more important than high-end graphics, highlighting a nostalgic, old-school MMORPG vibe that immerses players in the experience. The focus is on the game's ability to create a compelling environment rather than relying solely on visual fidelity.
- “People that cry about the graphics don't play many MMORPGs, probably since it's about the atmosphere, not the eye-bulging 8K super-duper ultra high-definition textures and effects.”
- “Old school MMO atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere feels outdated and lacks the immersive quality expected from modern games.”
- “It has an old school MMO atmosphere that doesn't resonate well with today's gaming standards.”
- “The overall ambiance is underwhelming and fails to create a captivating experience.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The reviews indicate a strong dissatisfaction with character development, highlighting poor character design and class options, which detract from the overall gameplay experience. Users feel that these shortcomings significantly impact their engagement with the game.
- “The character development feels shallow and uninspired, making it hard to connect with any of the characters.”
- “There are very few meaningful choices that impact character growth, leaving the experience feeling linear and unengaging.”
- “The lack of depth in character backstories and progression systems makes it difficult to invest in the characters.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players report a strong emotional impact, with moments that evoke deep feelings, such as tears in response to significant stakes within the game's narrative.
- “Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
- “The story's depth made me feel a profound connection to the characters, leaving me emotionally drained yet fulfilled.”
- “I found myself reflecting on my own life choices as the game unfolded, which is a testament to its emotional impact.”