Knights of the Temple: Infernal Crusade

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Knights of the Temple: Infernal Crusade is a single player and multiplayer hack and slash game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Starbreeze Studios and was released on December 25, 2019. It received negative reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"Knights of the Temple: Infernal Crusade" is an action-adventure game set in the Holy Land during the Crusades. Players take on the role of a Templar knight, battling against demonic forces and completing quests to save humanity. The game features hack-and-slash combat, puzzle-solving, and a variety of weapons and spells to use.

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The game features satisfying and fluid combat mechanics, with a variety of weapons and divine powers that enhance the gameplay experience.
Knights of the Temple: Infernal Crusade has a unique narrative perspective, allowing players to embody a Templar knight, which is a refreshing change from typical game protagonists.
Despite its age, the game holds up well visually and aurally, with good graphics for its time and an atmospheric soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.

The story is considered bland and lacks depth, with minimal environmental storytelling and a straightforward good vs. evil plot that fails to engage players fully.
Gameplay can become repetitive due to a lack of variety in enemy types and combat mechanics, leading to a monotonous experience over time.
The controls and camera mechanics can be frustrating, requiring players to rebind keys for a better experience, and the fixed camera angles may hinder gameplay at times.

story
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story, while rooted in an interesting historical context involving the Knights Templar and the occult, is largely criticized for its lack of depth and environmental storytelling, relying heavily on animated cutscenes to convey a traditional good versus evil narrative. Players find the plot to be simplistic and unsatisfying, culminating in a weak twist, though some appreciate the captivating scenery and music that could have enhanced the storytelling experience. Overall, the narrative is seen as serviceable but ultimately underwhelming, with many wishing for a more engaging and fleshed-out presentation.
- “The story follows Paul, a rookie Templar, coming to a monastery of Belmont (probably a tribute to Castlevania) to investigate strange happenings, only to find the monks and knights crazed out of their minds serving a corrupt bishop who kidnapped his love Adelle and is on a quest to open the gates of hell.”
- “The story is serviceable, made more interesting by the historical context, although it's only a backdrop for a traditional tale of an ambitious villain and a righteous everyman hero.”
- “With each section of the story and accompanied new environments, you encounter new types of enemies and bosses to test your steel and skill against.”
- “In terms of story and its narration, there's not much here.”
- “There's no environmental storytelling, no fleshing out the characters, and no pieces of lore hidden around the levels.”
- “And the whole thing concludes with a plot twist ending that is pretty weak and dissatisfying, and honestly made me more mad with the game after I found out about it.”
gameplay
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The gameplay in "Knights of the Temple" is characterized by a fixed camera and basic mechanics that can feel repetitive and lack depth, with level design described as plain and straightforward. While the combat system offers some robust features, including a variety of special moves and a first-person bow mechanic, it suffers from clunky controls and a lack of engaging story elements. Overall, players find the gameplay to be entertaining yet janky, with a need for more innovation and immersion.
- “The game switches to first-person perspective when using a bow, which I found to be a great mechanic.”
- “But I gotta say, for how simplistic this game's mechanics are, the combat is pretty robust.”
- “The meat and potatoes of this game is the gameplay though.”
- “Unfortunately, the gameplay in KOTT is a massive borefest and becomes repetitive very fast.”
- “Short review: the game has aged not well at all, the gameplay is boring and the level design is plain, straightforward, and without depth or immersion.”
- “The game is also quite challenging but mostly due to the clunky nature of the combat system that could've used some mechanics to make the player attacks feel more fluid and dynamic, like parrying and dodging.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the aesthetic quality, animations, and cutscenes, while others criticize early levels for being subpar even by past standards. Despite its flaws, many players find the visuals appealing and atmospheric, particularly appreciating the medieval style and attention to detail in character animations. Overall, while not groundbreaking, the graphics are considered well done and contribute positively to the game's enjoyment.
- “Love the aesthetic, good quality in cutscenes, animations, and voice acting.”
- “It's a very atmospheric title that has some pretty nice audio-visuals and animations for its age.”
- “The core of the game is medieval style fighting with the classical weapons of European knights, coupled with stunning graphics of the historical milieus of the 12th century crusades.”
- “The gameplay and graphics of early levels are terrible, even by 2000s standards.”
- “From graphics to gameplay, Knights of the Temple is the definition of jank, but it manages to entertain.”
- “Gem from my childhood, horrendous story, graphics, level design, and difficulty but still awesome.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is frequently praised for its engaging and immersive qualities, enhanced by fitting music and strong audio-visual elements. While some reviewers note it lacks the depth of a masterpiece, many appreciate its blend of bleakness and intrigue, particularly in relation to its story and combat mechanics. Overall, the atmosphere is described as a standout feature that effectively complements the gameplay experience.
- “Fun and simple yet satisfying combat with a bleak omnipresent atmosphere and an interesting story about the Knights Templar and the occult.”
- “Music is appropriately haunting and atmospheric for what sometimes becomes a survival horror game, matching the classic but appreciated Resident Evil fixed camera set-ups for each room.”
- “It's a very atmospheric title that has some pretty nice audio-visuals and animations for its age.”
music
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The game's music is generally praised for its atmospheric quality, effectively enhancing the gameplay experience with a dual system that features calm and combat versions of tracks. However, some players noted the repetition of music and instances of silence during key moments, which detracted from the overall immersion. Overall, while the soundtrack is haunting and fitting for the game's tone, its limited variety may leave some players wanting more.
- “Some scenery in a few levels, combined with Gustaf Grefberg's music tracks, make for some captivating moments that could have been used to elevate the storytelling.”
- “Music is appropriately haunting and atmospheric for what sometimes becomes a survival horror game, matching the classic but appreciated Resident Evil fixed camera set-ups for each room.”
- “But then there are sections in the game where absolutely no music is playing (like the second boss), and then we have tracks being reused over and over again as you go through a couple of levels back to back.”
- “The music is for 90% of the game always the same.”
- “As for the music, the game uses the same music system that was later used in The Darkness, with each level having a calm version and a combat version of the music to seamlessly switch between.”
replayability
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Overall, users indicate a mixed perception of replayability, with some noting high replay value while others mention only moderate or poor replayability. This suggests that the game's ability to engage players upon repeated playthroughs may vary significantly.
- “ - The replayability of this game is outstanding, offering new experiences with each playthrough.”
- “ - This game has high replay value, making it enjoyable to return to time and again.”
- “ - There is some replayability, as different choices lead to varied outcomes.”
- “Poor replay value.”
- “Some replayability.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is generally solid, with stable performance and no significant issues such as FPS drops, stuttering, or crashes. However, some users have reported minor performance issues that could affect the overall experience.
- “The PC port delivers impressive performance and stability.”
- “I experienced no FPS drops, no stuttering, and no crashes during gameplay.”
- “While there are some performance issues, overall, the optimization is commendable.”
- “The PC port has some performance issues that need to be addressed.”
- “While there are no FPS drops or stuttering, the overall optimization still feels lacking.”
- “The game runs stable, but it could benefit from better optimization for a smoother experience.”
humor
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The humor in the game is noted as quirky and enjoyable, contributing to its unique charm despite the overall simplicity of the hack n' slash genre. Players appreciate the comedic elements, including playful references and absurdities, which enhance the gaming experience.
- “This is a funny little game - a rare example of a decent hack n' slash adventure game that, while not doing anything special, manages to stand out in a way that is more unique than it has a right to.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report that the game runs smoothly at 1080p, with minimal issues; however, some have noted the presence of bugs and glitches that can affect stability.
- “The game runs great at 1080p.”
- “I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs during my playthrough.”
- “The performance is smooth, even during intense action sequences.”
- “The game is plagued with bugs and glitches that ruin the experience.”
- “I encountered numerous stability issues, including frequent crashes and freezes.”
- “The constant glitches make it nearly impossible to enjoy the gameplay.”

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Knights of the Temple: Infernal Crusade is a hack and slash game with fantasy theme.

Knights of the Temple: Infernal Crusade is available on PC, Windows, PlayStation 2, Nintendo Gamecube and others.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Knights of the Temple: Infernal Crusade.

Knights of the Temple: Infernal Crusade was released on December 25, 2019.

Knights of the Temple: Infernal Crusade was developed by Starbreeze Studios.

Knights of the Temple: Infernal Crusade has received negative reviews from players and negative reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Knights of the Temple: Infernal Crusade is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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