Knightfall: A Daring Journey
- April 1, 2022
- Landfall
- 10h median play time
In Knightfall: A Daring Journey, you play as a lone knight on a perilous quest to restore honor to your name. Traverse through treacherous lands, battling fierce creatures and solving mind-bending puzzles. With its stunning visuals and immersive gameplay, Knightfall offers a thrilling and unforgettable adventure.
Reviews
- Unique and fun concept that combines battle royale with horse drifting.
- Fast-paced gameplay with quick matchmaking and engaging combat.
- Great for playing with friends, offering a humorous and lighthearted experience.
- Severely lacking player base, making it difficult to find matches.
- Presence of cheaters and hackers, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Game is buggy and has performance issues, leading to crashes and glitches.
- gameplay95 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this title is characterized by its unique and absurd mechanics, particularly the humorous "horse drifting" and solid shooting mechanics, which create a fun and engaging experience. Players appreciate the fast-paced, skill-based combat and the simplicity of the gameplay loop, although some express concerns about potential repetitiveness and a lack of progression. Overall, the game is seen as a delightful blend of comedy and action, making it enjoyable both solo and with friends.
“It's so goofy and yet incredibly unique, with fun mechanics and a very surreal gameplay experience!”
“The gameplay is satisfying, the updates are plentiful, and always keep me wanting to come back for more.”
“The concept of the game and the gameplay itself is both unique and fun; it is fast-paced and winning is very rewarding.”
“Gameplay doesn't work without active players.”
“Good core mechanics turned into a buggy mess.”
“Could be a really fun game, gameplay is alright but the lack of graphical options to mess with really ruins it.”
- humor79 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Race to the Rose" is widely praised for its absurdity and creativity, with players enjoying the combination of goofy mechanics like horse drifting and comedic animations. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to generate laughter, especially when played with friends, making it a standout title in the battle royale genre. Overall, the game's humor is described as refreshing, hilarious, and integral to its fun gameplay experience.
“If you like dumb games packed with comedic value with a good gameplay loop and fun combat mechanics, like Tokyo drifting a horse shooting a Kalashnikov at some other shiny boys while half laughing half crying over your dead lover, this is the game for you. 10/10 game of the year, 5 stars, would recommend.”
“The fact that the goofy, hard-to-control, Mario Kart parody horse riding is not only funny, but has a genuine high skill cap to it is great.”
“This game is hilarious and the best handful of dollars I've spent in years.”
- graphics23 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming and cute art style reminiscent of Borderlands, which many players find endearing. While the visuals are generally enjoyable and optimized for low-end hardware, some users report issues with graphical performance and a lack of options for customization. Overall, the aesthetics contribute positively to the gameplay experience, despite some technical shortcomings.
“The art style is magnificent and allows the game to run flawlessly on low-end hardware.”
“Graphics: 10/10”
“I absolutely love the aesthetics, and the gameplay is unique and fun overall.”
“Graphical optimization is nonexistent.”
“6gb graphics card at 720p, and still only getting 30 fps.”
“Could be a really fun game, gameplay is alright but the lack of graphical options to mess with really ruins it.”
- story22 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story of "Knighfall: A Daring Journey" is a unique and beautifully crafted love tale centered around two gay knights on a quest to find the perfect rose, blending humor and romance with elements of action. Reviewers praise its heartfelt narrative, describing it as a genre-defining romance that surpasses even iconic love stories. Despite some confusion regarding its plot, the game's emotional depth and character journey resonate strongly with players.
“A historically accurate romance story that is genre defining.”
“Beautifully designed and produced game with an amazing story.”
“An absolute banger of a love story.”
“I'm confused why people don't talk about the knights with guns and talk about how it's more of a love story.”
“This poop baby of a game is a tragic love story between two knights who must withstand a long and terrible journey on the back of a driftable horse.”
“I won't spoil too much of the game's riveting story but be prepared for the following: heartbreak, betrayal, loss, try finger.”
- stability19 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly hinder gameplay. While some players find enjoyment in the core mechanics, the overall experience is marred by a lack of polish and persistent technical issues, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction. Despite its potential, many feel that the game's stability issues overshadow its fun elements.
“While the game is a ton of fun, it lacks a lot of polish and glitches are pretty rampant in addition to the fact that the game is already dead and nobody is playing it, so you can't get into a game.”
“Horrible audio, game-breaking glitches, unsatisfying gunplay, unbalanced weapons, health issues, infested with cheaters, hackers, and exploiters, abandonware through and through.”
“This game is a buggy mess that barely runs on the starting screen when their last April Fools' Day game ran amazingly and actually let you play, unlike this which doesn't connect me to any regions and somehow runs so horribly that it crashes on the starting screen.”
- emotional10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of "Race to the Rose" is characterized by its heartfelt and humorous endings, showcasing a touching love story between two knights and their bond with their horse. Players experience a mix of excitement and sentimentality as they navigate the journey, with multiple endings that evoke strong feelings and highlight the importance of partnership and connection. Overall, the game delivers a wholesome and engaging emotional experience.
“I bought this for my boyfriend and didn't tell him what happens when we win; it was such a wholesome moment when we won and so much excitement then love.”
“But most importantly, you have the love of your partner to fight with; it is a truly touching journey of two men.”
“There are multiple endings to achieve, and some of them tug on the old heartstrings (no spoilers) (very touching).”
- optimization7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the game is a mixed bag; while it features improved performance and netcode compared to previous titles, some users report significant GPU load and frame rate drops in large player groups. Despite these issues, many appreciate the smooth gameplay and solid mechanics, making it a notable improvement in the developer's portfolio. However, graphical optimization remains a concern, indicating room for further enhancements.
“And the best part of all, it is optimized performance-wise (unlike literally every one of their other games) with beautiful netcode (unlike their other multiplayer titles).”
“The game runs smoothly with good hit registration, solid server performance, and pure, simple gunplay mechanics.”
“New guns, map updates, end-zone reworks, weapon upgrades, and performance fixes have made this fun party game into a must-buy of 2022.”
“Graphical optimization is nonexistent.”
“It is optimized so badly that it takes 90% GPU load minimum for an RTX 3080!”
“The only things I would fix about this game are the performance; in big groups of players, FPS can dip a pretty substantial amount.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Players consistently express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring an unrealistic amount of effort akin to needing a "second life" to fully engage with it. Additionally, the sound effects related to grinding, such as hooves on dirt, are noted to be well-executed and enhance the overall experience.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a mix of jaunty tunes and empty audio, creating a relaxed atmosphere that some players find comforting. However, the overall experience may feel lacking in depth, with suggestions for improvement such as adding more engaging title screen music.
“So he rose, a song singing on the way, of love for the one kept so close.”
“Add title screen music.”
“Jaunty music, very empty audio.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”
- monetization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy has been criticized as a cash grab, with the developer failing to provide ongoing support after initial sales and relying solely on external advertising, which has led to a lack of player engagement and a dwindling player base.
“The developer basically used it as a quick cash grab and then said they weren't going to support it anymore after taking everyone's money.”
“My problem is that they didn't add any other way than external advertising to keep the game alive. It's dead, and it makes me sad because I can't play it anymore since there is literally no one else on the map.”
“I get they made the game pretty quickly, but come on, you guys could do a little better with your cash grab.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's high level of goofiness, which significantly enhances its replayability, encouraging them to return for more fun experiences.
“There's a ton of goofiness that adds to the replayability.”
“The game offers endless possibilities, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
“With multiple endings and diverse character choices, I find myself coming back for more.”
“The game has a ton of goofiness, but the replayability is lacking.”
“Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
“The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel tedious.”