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Knight vs Giant: The Broken Excalibur

Knight vs Giant: The Broken Excalibur is bright and fun, but drips-feeds new skills and weapons far too slowly.
76%Game Brain Score
gameplay, story
grinding, replayability
78% User Score Based on 186 reviews
Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

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In "Knight vs Giant: The Broken Excalibur", King Arthur returns as the lone Knight to save Camelot after his knights fail to defeat the Void Giant. With Excalibur broken and the kingdom in chaos, Arthur must rescue citizens and battle colossal adversaries to reverse the disastrous spell. Success depends on defeating three powerful aspects of the Void Giant's soul to restore Camelot.

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Knight vs Giant: The Broken Excalibur screenshot
Knight vs Giant: The Broken Excalibur screenshot
Knight vs Giant: The Broken Excalibur screenshot
Knight vs Giant: The Broken Excalibur screenshot
Knight vs Giant: The Broken Excalibur screenshot
Knight vs Giant: The Broken Excalibur screenshot
Knight vs Giant: The Broken Excalibur screenshot
Knight vs Giant: The Broken Excalibur screenshot
Knight vs Giant: The Broken Excalibur screenshot
Knight vs Giant: The Broken Excalibur screenshot
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78%
Audience ScoreBased on 186 reviews
gameplay34 positive mentions
grinding34 negative mentions
  • The combat is smooth and responsive, making gameplay enjoyable and engaging.
  • The art style and graphics are visually appealing, creating an immersive fantasy world.
  • The story features witty dialogue and humor, keeping players entertained throughout their runs.
  • Meta progression is slow and tedious, requiring multiple runs to unlock new content, which can lead to repetitive gameplay.
  • Hitboxes and enemy attack patterns are often inconsistent, leading to frustrating experiences during boss fights.
  • The variety in builds and upgrades is limited, with many upgrades feeling underwhelming and not impactful on gameplay.
  • gameplay
    56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in "Knight vs Giant" is generally praised for its responsive controls and addictive mechanics, offering a blend of simplicity and challenge that keeps players engaged. However, some reviewers noted issues with repetition and a lack of depth in gameplay progression, particularly regarding the mix-and-match system for weapons and skills. Overall, while the game has a charming art style and enjoyable combat, it may require further polishing to fully satisfy players accustomed to more complex roguelike experiences.

    • “The gameplay is pretty smooth; everything feels appropriately responsive and good to play.”
    • “On the plus side, the gameplay is super addictive – you'll probably find yourself hooked pretty quickly.”
    • “Knight vs Giant is a captivating roguelike game that combines the legendary tales of King Arthur and his knights of the round table with the challenging mechanics of the roguelike genre.”
    • “Lots of repetition in gameplay here, but all you'd have to unlock to beat the second last boss once or thrice is to simply upgrade base damage at the blacksmith, wear +base damage % and +soul drop%, and did I forget to mention +upgrade soul drops too?”
    • “It's great that you can mix and match swords and skills, but it feels like you are being punished for mixing and matching. So far in my gameplay, when you use a mismatched sword and skill, you can only upgrade the skill, so it feels like I'm being punished for mixing and matching.”
    • “It would improve the gameplay tremendously if you could dodge while pressing the autoattack button to avoid these types of mistakes.”
  • story
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is characterized by witty dialogue and a light-hearted tone, engaging players with a fresh twist on Arthurian legend while featuring memorable characters. However, some players found the storyline to be somewhat shallow and expressed disappointment over the lack of end-game content, which diminished their interest in replaying the game. Overall, while the narrative adds depth and humor, it may not be enough to sustain long-term engagement for all players.

    • “The storyline is gripping, featuring memorable characters.”
    • “What stood out was how the story puts a fresh spin on the classic Arthurian legend, introducing elements like the void giant and the astral dimension which kept things interesting.”
    • “This game offers a unique blend of strategy, storytelling, and replayability that will keep players hooked as they embark on a heroic journey through the mythical realm of Camelot.”
    • “After beating the main story, there is no end-game content or side activities, so I have abruptly lost interest in subsequent runs.”
    • “It has a story, but personally, I didn't care too much for that; the combat was fun enough to become addictive very quickly.”
    • “The game art, the characters, the story presented to me, and the concept were all cool, but they didn't carry the gameplay for me.”
  • grinding
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the grinding in the game to be tedious and overly time-consuming, with some noting that it detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the classic feel and the gradual unlocking of content, many express frustration over the repetitive nature of runs and the slow accumulation of resources. Despite these criticisms, a few players argue that the grind is expected in a roguelike and can lead to unique play styles once more weapons are unlocked.

    • “The grinding left - finish the game 10 times, seriously?”
    • “Incremental, time padding grinding for actually no reason because the game is over.”
    • “The whole experience gets very boring and grindy very quickly; there is also no customization to your character, which seems like a miss.”
  • graphics
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their vibrant and polished art style, which effectively immerses players in a captivating medieval world. Reviewers highlight the smooth animations, colorful visuals, and well-executed cinematics, noting that the overall aesthetic enhances the gameplay experience. The combination of appealing graphics and engaging combat mechanics contributes to a visually satisfying and enjoyable game.

    • “This successor game has nothing to envy to the original; the story is entertaining, the graphics are great, and the fight mechanics are on point.”
    • “The art style is a visual treat, immersing me in a vivid medieval world that's simply enchanting.”
    • “So far I like what I see; the game has strengths in graphics, art style, voice acting, and how the combat feels.”
    • “The graphics are decent without being too childlike.”
    • “+ while the cute design and art style hints a bit of casual, the gameplay is really a balance between casual & hardcore, which I find quite pleasant.”
  • humor
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by witty and engaging dialogue that adds depth to the storyline, often delivering earnestly funny jokes. While it features a lengthy introductory dialogue, the overall tone remains light-hearted and whimsical, effectively complementing the action and setting. Players appreciate the blend of humor with satisfying combat and a cohesive narrative, making it a fun experience reminiscent of other popular titles.

    • “The story has some witty and funny lines and kept me engaged without taking itself too seriously.”
    • “It also has witty and intriguing dialogues that add depth and humor to the storyline.”
    • “The writing is hilarious.”
  • replayability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game's replayability to be a mixed experience; while the roguelike elements and diverse weapons and skills provide an exciting adventure, some feel that once they reach higher levels and unlock certain features, the gameplay becomes repetitive. However, the combination of strategy and storytelling continues to engage many players, making them eager to explore the mythical realm of Camelot repeatedly.

    • “Roguelike ARPG + weapons/skills + replayability = an exciting adventure battling hordes of monsters.”
    • “This game offers a unique blend of strategy, storytelling, and replayability that will keep players hooked as they embark on a heroic journey through the mythical realm of Camelot.”
    • “Replayability? Once you have level 12/20 Bors and the 3rd blood crystal (NG 3+), it's all kind of repetitive to redo, over and over again with Lancelot, Gawain, Percival, Tristan, etc. The Knights of the Round become monotonous.”
    • “Replayability? Once you have level 12/20 Bors and the 3rd blood crystal (NG 3+), it's all kind of repetitive to redo, over and over again with Lancelot, Gawain, Percival, Tristan, etc. The Knights of the Round become monotonous.”
    • “The game lacks true replayability, as the experience becomes stale after reaching certain levels and acquiring key items.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance gameplay and effectively capture the whimsical atmosphere of the setting. While the game may not be the best in the action roguelite genre, the superlative soundtrack complements the satisfying combat and humorous elements, contributing to an engaging overall experience.

    • “The music really matches the game and enhances the gameplay.”
    • “It's not the best action roguelite I've ever played--far from it--but the combat is very satisfying, the builds can go out of control in a great way, there are some earnestly good and funny jokes, and the music is superlative.”
    • “And while the Hades parallels are fairly obvious, it does enough of its own things with the humor, commitment to its Arthurian setting, and music (which captures the whimsical world it is going for), along with an emphasis on epic battles against titanic bosses who will toss everything and the chamber pot at you.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is generally solid, but players have reported encountering a few occasional glitches.

    • “There are a few glitches sprinkled in.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews highlight a strong appreciation for the character design and visuals, indicating that the aesthetic aspects of character development are particularly well-received. However, there is no mention of depth or growth in character arcs, suggesting that while the visuals are impressive, the narrative development may be lacking.

65%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews

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