Knightblade
- December 15, 2021
- Solohack3r Studios
- 2h median play time
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game showcases impressive work from a single developer, featuring a well-balanced story and engaging gameplay.
- It offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic RPGs, with enjoyable exploration and solid game mechanics.
- The developer is actively updating the game and has created a supportive community around it.
- The game is criticized for being overly short, with some players feeling it lacks depth and content.
- There are complaints about the misleading description of the game as 'open world', as it is primarily a linear dungeon crawl.
- The use of unoriginal assets and stock music detracts from the overall experience, leading some to believe it should be free.
- story3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its balance and engagement, featuring a linear main quest complemented by optional side quests and exploration that enhance the experience. However, some users criticize the narrative for being unoriginal and lacking depth, particularly in a game with limited gameplay duration.
“The developer really did an outstanding job creating a well-balanced game with a nice story.”
“The game consists mainly of a linear main quest, with some side quests and world exploration that aren't necessary to finish the game but add a lot.”
“The story is engaging and adds depth to the overall experience.”
“The game consists mainly of a linear main quest, with some side quests and world exploration that are not needed to finish the game but add a lot.”
“A game that uses unoriginal assets and stock music, with only 2 hours of gameplay and a pitiful story.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features solid mechanics but is hindered by unoriginal assets and stock music, resulting in a brief two-hour experience with a weak story. Additionally, the dialogue could benefit from being more concise.
“Solid game mechanics; the dialogue could be more concise, though.”
“A game that uses unoriginal assets and stock music with only 2 hours of gameplay and a pitiful story.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is minimal and lacks depth, particularly in life simulation elements like farming and romance, which feel automated and unengaging, reducing player interaction and investment.
“The 'life sim' elements such as farming and romance are the absolute bare minimum - yes, there's a 'farm', but you don't manage it in any way; it might as well spit 15 carrots into your inventory every morning.”
“Grinding feels tedious and repetitive, making the game more of a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
“The amount of time required to level up or gather resources is excessive, leading to burnout rather than excitement.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for relying on unoriginal assets and stock tracks, contributing to an overall lack of creativity and engagement, especially given the game's short two-hour gameplay and weak narrative.
“The game relies heavily on unoriginal assets and stock music, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“With only 2 hours of gameplay, the music feels repetitive and uninspired.”
“The soundtrack is lackluster and fails to enhance the pitiful story.”
