Knights College

95%
Game Brain Score Based on 704 reviews
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  • music
  • gameplay
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In "Knights College," players enter a magical school to train as knights while battling kaijus threatening the realm. Complete quests, hone skills, and build relationships with characters to become a top student and save the day. Explore an open world filled with characters to interact with, secrets to discover, and turn-based combat to overcome.

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Reviews

95%
Audience ScoreBased on 704 reviews
story194 positive mentions
stability6 negative mentions
  • The artwork and character designs are stunning, making the game visually appealing.
  • The story is engaging and emotional, with well-developed characters that players can connect with.
  • The card mechanic adds a unique twist to the gameplay, encouraging replayability and exploration of different choices.
  • The game is relatively short, leaving players wanting more content and character development.
  • Choices often feel inconsequential, as many lead to the same outcomes, diminishing the impact of player decisions.
  • Some scenes contain non-consensual elements that may make players uncomfortable.
  • story522 mentions

    The story of "Knights College" is generally praised for its engaging narrative and well-developed characters, set in a unique medieval fantasy college environment. While many players find the plot heartwarming and enjoyable, some criticize its linearity and brevity, feeling that it serves more as a setup for future installments rather than a complete experience. Overall, the game is recommended for those who appreciate character-driven storytelling, though it may not satisfy players seeking deep lore or extensive romantic routes.

    • “A very heartwarming story, I loved it.”
    • “The story is quite interesting and the music is just so iconic in this game.”
    • “The story has so many layers to it, there's many different options to explore, and the great storytelling allows you, the reader, to care more about each character you interact with.”
    • “The entire game feels like one big prologue to a much bigger story that we never get to see.”
    • “The main problem that I have about this game is the lack of story content.”
    • “Unfortunately, none of your choices really matter, as the game expects you to follow a very specific path without letting you deviate from it if you want to progress with the story.”
  • music114 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its calming and fitting nature that enhances the overall experience, while others criticize it for being repetitive and reminiscent of royalty-free tracks lacking memorability. Many highlight the soundtrack's ability to complement the narrative and character interactions effectively, though concerns about overuse and a lack of originality persist. Overall, while some find the music iconic and enjoyable, others feel it detracts from the game's potential due to its repetitive nature.

    • “The music fits really well with the situations present in the visual novel and characters; I enjoyed listening to the OST.”
    • “The soundtrack is well done, and every song goes great with every scene. The music is very calming, adventurous, and very pleasing to listen to.”
    • “Great story and settings; the music is just like honey to the ear, and the characters are very diverse. Recommended 10/10.”
    • “The music was repetitive and loops over very quickly.”
    • “The music is the equivalent to the dev of a 3D game adding stuff from the Unity Asset Store; what I mean by that is that you can tell it's just royalty-free stuff grabbed from random websites. This isn't a criticism in itself, I understand that there is a budget and neither of the devs are composers; my issue is that there never really is good use out of the music; rather overuse, it's just there to repeat in the background all the time and that's it, so the music just isn't memorable.”
    • “A lot of the music used, whether copyright-free or even original tracks (unsure how much is original music and the rest of copyright-free), is nice to listen to throughout.”
  • gameplay70 mentions

    The gameplay is centered around a unique card mechanic that allows players to collect cards through character interactions, which unlocks additional dialogue choices and encourages replayability. While some players appreciate the innovative approach and emotional depth, others feel that the mechanic falls short of its potential, offering only an illusion of choice without meaningful branching paths. Overall, the game is praised for its engaging story and characters, but critiques highlight a lack of excitement and depth in the gameplay experience.

    • “In terms of gameplay, it adeptly manages progression, enabling seamless collection of cards and interactions with characters.”
    • “I like the replayability and the card seeking mechanic; it was interesting finding all the cards and getting the true ending.”
    • “The gameplay is satisfying to make progress.”
    • “The card mechanic has so much potential, but here it's completely wasted; I can't even call it a replacement for a dialogue picker, because you only get the illusion of choice, since you are supposed to use all of them during each conversation anyways, and there is no point in denying stuff to the characters if there are no branching paths coming out of that.”
    • “If, like me, you were hoping for a bit more excitement on the gameplay/magic system side, then it’s rather a disappointment (since time travel is only so useful with such limited choices and replay is less fun when you’re just looking under a new rock or two rather than trying out directions, if that makes sense?).”
    • “Now for the but: I can't actually continue the playthrough I'm on from the first chapter to the second, because I didn't get the 'true end.' Honestly, this is a stupid mechanic.”
  • graphics56 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received high praise for their intricate artwork, appealing character designs, and beautiful backgrounds, with many reviewers noting the art style as a standout feature. While some mention low resolution and occasional character design issues, the overall aesthetic and craftsmanship are considered exceptional, contributing significantly to the game's immersive experience. Despite some critiques, the visuals are often described as captivating and well-matched with the game's engaging storyline and soundtrack.

    • “Additionally, the background and setting illustrations boast exquisite craftsmanship, elevating the game's aesthetics.”
    • “10/10 visuals - appealing characters and background design.”
    • “Graphic: the game is just... beautiful, characters, background, CG and even the animation are really beautiful.”
    • “While it is not of high resolution (the game doesn't have any graphics options), all the characters are surprisingly handsome, and all the backgrounds look very nice as well.”
    • “Unless you really like this particular art style, and want to experience the animated cutscenes with the extra patch, I'd honestly wait for a sale before grabbing this one.”
    • “I wasn't initially keen on the art style (so beefy!) but I'm so glad I gave it a shot.”
  • emotional50 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a blend of heartwarming storytelling and character connections, with many players expressing that it evoked strong feelings, including tears. While some found the narrative to be touching and wholesome, highlighting themes of friendship and personal growth, others noted a lack of deep emotional bonds and criticized elements of emotional manipulation. Overall, the game successfully creates an engaging emotional experience, though opinions vary on the depth of character development.

    • “A tearjerker at times, but it's so heartwarming and compelling. I loved every moment of it so much; I just wish there was a second one!”
    • “It's been a while since a game made me actually shed a tear for a character.”
    • “I just finished this game and I am still emotionally attached to the characters.”
  • character development46 mentions

    Character development in the game is largely criticized for being minimal and uneven, with only a few characters receiving meaningful growth while others feel underdeveloped or neglected. Many players noted that the focus on sexual encounters detracts from deeper relationship building, leading to a lack of emotional investment in the characters. Although the character designs and illustrations are praised, the overall narrative fails to provide a satisfying depth to the character arcs.

    • “Breathtaking... if you like good character development, you're in the right spot.”
    • “With a Knights College 2 announced, I can't help but wonder about more character development and a ton more reasons to love them even more with depth and growth.”
    • “I don't want to spoil it, but I love the character development between Argo and Theo.”
    • “The story progression is jank, the pacing is jank, the character development is practically nonexistent except for one or two characters.”
    • “The problem is that... the character development felt it was cut short or lacking.”
    • “So I finished Knight's College and it's a nice game but it's a bit overpriced for how short it is, and I feel like because of that there's just way too many characters which really hurts the character development and their bond with the main character.”
  • replayability14 mentions

    The game offers high replayability primarily due to its engaging characters and the various romance and friendship paths players can explore. While the card-seeking mechanic adds an interesting layer and encourages multiple playthroughs to unlock all content, some players feel that the relatively short length and repetitive nature of skipping previously read conversations may limit the overall value. Overall, the replayability is strong, but opinions vary on whether it justifies the game's cost.

    • “The story is simple and its setup is basic, but it works in its favor because the game's main strength is its characters and the romance/friendship you can pursue with them. None of the characters felt boring to get close to, and they are very different from one another, making the replayability of the game very high.”
    • “I like the replayability and the card-seeking mechanic; it was interesting finding all the cards and getting the true ending.”
    • “The only issue is that the game is relatively short, but it has lots of replayability.”
    • “There is simply not enough replay value or story to justify the cost, in my opinion.”
    • “While the game has some replayability, a majority of that will be skipping already read conversations to get to new content missed previously.”
    • “The cards that are implemented into the story provide some replay value, but it feels limited overall.”
  • humor14 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted as a standout feature, with players enjoying the funny and lovable characters that contribute to both comedic and emotional moments. Many reviewers express that the well-written dialogue and character interactions frequently elicited laughter, enhancing their overall enjoyment of the game. Overall, the humor is seen as a key element that adds to the game's charm and appeal.

    • “There were some funny moments mixed in too, but dear god I loved the characters.”
    • “The characters are funny, lovable, and at times.”
    • “Anyway, this one is amazingly well written; a lot of times I was laughing because the characters are funny, so I like them all too.”
  • stability6 mentions

    The game experiences notable stability issues, particularly with the 18+ patch, which users report as being buggy with stuttering and frame jumps during animations. Additionally, the user interface can also exhibit occasional bugs, impacting the overall experience.

    • “The UI can get a little buggy at times.”
    • “Though, the animation during R-18 scenes is buggy for me; it stutters and jumps frames a lot.”
    • “I got the 18+ patch, but it is very buggy.”
  • atmosphere4 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a charming and relaxed vibe, complemented by a unique art style and engaging characters. Players appreciate the balance of an interesting yet uncomplicated story, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.

    • “If you've played any of Kaijyu's other games, then you know what you're getting: a great visual novel with charming characters, an interesting story that isn't overly complicated, and a nice chill atmosphere.”
    • “An interesting game with a very unique art style as well as a fun atmosphere.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unengaging, particularly criticizing the dullness of certain plots and conversations with uninteresting characters.

    • “Some of the plots are very boring and tedious, especially conversations with characters I'm not interested in.”
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Play time

33hMedian play time
23hAverage play time
4-42hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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