Knight's Path: The Tournament

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"Knight's Path: The Tournament" is a short medieval RPG where you start with nothing and progress through challenging combat and an immersive leveling system. Enter the tournament, face 11 unique NPCs, and earn rewards to upgrade your gear for future battles. This free game also offers relaxing activities and serves as a preview for the upcoming open-world RPG, Knight's Path.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Knight's Path: The Tournament screenshot

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 464 reviews

gameplay26 positive mentions

optimization8 negative mentions

The combat system is engaging and reminiscent of Sekiro, providing a fun and challenging experience.
The game shows great potential for development, with a promising mix of humor and medieval themes.
As a free demo, it offers a solid gameplay experience with enjoyable mechanics and a charming atmosphere.

The final boss on hardcore difficulty is frustratingly difficult, often feeling unfair and cheap.
The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and unresponsive controls, which can hinder progress.
Voice acting is subpar, often sounding robotic, and the overall storytelling could use more depth and polish.

gameplay
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
62%
4%
The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging and polished fighting mechanics, drawing inspiration from titles like Sekiro and Gothic, which creates a satisfying medieval combat experience. Players find the mechanics addictive, with a rewarding sense of accomplishment in challenging matches, though some express a desire for more variety in combat options and improvements in execution. While the gameplay loop is fun and has potential, there are critiques regarding the difficulty balance and the need for clearer enemy attack distinctions.
- “The simple mechanics quickly become addictive, and the final hardcore match provides a real sense of accomplishment when conquered.”
- “Making the gameplay similar to Sekiro with the poise mechanics is a stroke of genius, honestly!”
- “The fundamentals of the gameplay (and already the execution of it as well) are feeling amazing.”
- “I play RPGs for the story, want a challenge to keep things fun, but I was almost an hour into the game and trying to master the fighting mechanics felt like the biggest challenge of the game.”
- “I'm still attempting to beat the champion in hardcore difficulty, but the cheap mechanics don't add a fair challenge - although the combat is bearable on normal despite its flaws, on hardcore the overall combat system cracks.”
- “While the combat mechanics are quite complex, there's room for improvement, especially in distinguishing various enemy attacks.”
story
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
50%
7%
The story has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it captivating and enjoyable, while others criticize its simplicity and lack of depth. Many reviewers noted that the storytelling and voice acting need improvement, but appreciated the witty dialogue and pop-culture references. Overall, there is a desire for a more developed narrative and richer quest writing to complement the game's strong combat mechanics.
- “The story, even if it is short, was captivating.”
- “Give the story and setting extra love and care to live up to the combat system and controls it has, and you've got an absolute banger.”
- “The characters are likeable and witty, and really make you want to get invested in the grander story being told here.”
- “The rest of the game: storytelling and progression system - at this point it all seems untouched by the devs. Apart from that, I would say that dueling in the arena was pretty satisfying, and the most memorable fight was the last one with the champion on hardcore difficulty.”
- “Like Kingdom Come: Deliverance if the combat was worse, the story was worse, the characters worse, and the difficulty wasn't justified at all.”
- “Once this game gets a better story and some voice acting, I'll be more than happy to play it.”
graphics
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
43%
8%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the scenic visuals and overall aesthetic, while others criticize performance issues such as texture loading and frame rate drops at higher settings. Despite these concerns, players appreciate the art style and the immersive world design, noting that the graphics contribute positively to the gameplay experience. However, some users highlight that the graphics are still rough around the edges, indicating room for improvement in future updates or releases.
- “The combat is very rewarding once you nail it and the graphics are cool, especially the landscape.”
- “I would love to see a full game with all the lore explored and the art style and graphics are excellent.”
- “In addition to that, the overall quality of sound, visuals, and dialogue is great too; the world looks and feels believable and was definitely crafted with a clear concept and direction in mind!”
- “Even with a good PC, the game textures weren't loading properly, and higher graphics settings were sacrificing frame rate.”
- “Everything is extremely rough, from graphics to performance to animations, to the art style.”
- “I tried lowering the graphics options, but it didn't seem to help. This is concerning because this is a small level with not many NPCs, and the devs state that the upcoming game will be an open-world game.”
humor
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its unique and authentic humor, featuring numerous hidden easter eggs, witty dialogue, and memorable character interactions. Players particularly enjoy the charming voice acting and the comedic antics of NPCs, including a beloved cat character. Overall, the humor adds a refreshing contrast to the typically dark themes found in similar games.
- “There are numerous funny easter eggs, some of them are hidden, that give this game a touch of unique and authentic humor.”
- “Storytelling is witty and funny, with pop-culture references sprinkled throughout.”
- “This game is hilarious and great, lmao!”
optimization
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
39%
44%
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its smooth performance and lack of crashes, while others criticize it for rough graphics, inconsistent performance, and poorly optimized combat features. Although it shows potential, many feel that significant improvements are needed before it can be fully recommended.
- “A very promising game with development potential. I recommend it because in terms of optimization, it is one of the better ones that have been created in recent years.”
- “Graphical optimization.”
- “Seeing that open-world games typically have more NPCs on screen at the same time and have much larger worlds, performance might become a problem.”
- “Terrible optimization.”
- “Everything is extremely rough, from graphics, to performance, to animations, to the buhurt-ey artstyle.”
- “The reason I don't recommend the game (yet) is because the combat is poorly optimized, lacking several features that are essential for this kind of game to succeed.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game, particularly during evening and day transitions, is widely praised as fantastic, enhancing the overall atmosphere. Although the soundtrack is limited, it is described as beautiful, contributing positively to the gaming experience.
- “The music for evening/day transitions is fantastic.”
- “The soundtrack, though minimal, is also beautiful.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional impact of the game is undermined by the lackluster voice acting of NPCs, which fails to convey the intended mood. However, there are moments of humor and a touching conversation before the final duel that provide some emotional depth.
- “There is occasional humor, and even one simple but heartwarming conversation before the final duel.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its engaging story and the unique perspectives of NPCs, contributing to an immersive experience. Overall, players find the atmosphere to be a strong point, enhancing their enjoyment of the game.
- “The game has a captivating atmosphere, enhanced by the unique opinions of the NPCs that contribute to the overall storytelling.”
- “The atmosphere is immersive, with a well-crafted story and distinct NPC interactions that make the experience memorable.”
- “The combination of a rich narrative and the diverse perspectives of the NPCs creates a truly engaging atmosphere.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game is completely free to play and does not include any intrusive microtransactions, making it an appealing option for players looking to try it without financial risk.
- “You absolutely have nothing to lose by trying the game, as it's completely free and without any scummy microtransactions or anything of that sort.”