Knight's Path: The Tournament

85%
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Knight's Path: The Tournament is a short (2-3 hour long) medieval RPG featuring challenging combat, an immersive progression system, and a nice little story. It serves both as an announcement and a teaser for the forthcoming open-world RPG Knight's Path, which is currently in active development. You begin your journey with nothing. Once you acquire a weapon and learn how to fight, you can enter t…

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85%
Audience ScoreBased on 232 reviews
gameplay13 positive mentions
optimization4 negative mentions
  • The combat system is engaging and reminiscent of Sekiro, providing a challenging yet rewarding experience.
  • The game features charming characters and humorous dialogue, adding personality to the gameplay.
  • As a free demo, it offers a solid taste of potential, with good graphics and a promising foundation for future development.
  • The final boss on hardcore difficulty is frustratingly difficult, often feeling cheap and unbalanced compared to earlier opponents.
  • The voice acting is subpar, often sounding robotic and detracting from the overall immersion.
  • The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and a lack of save options, which can hinder progress.
  • gameplay38 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by polished fighting mechanics that draw inspiration from games like Sekiro, offering a mix of addictive simplicity and challenging depth. Players appreciate the medieval tournament setting and the character progression system, though some express a desire for more combat options and clearer enemy attack distinctions. Overall, the gameplay is engaging and fun, with a strong potential for expansion in future updates.

    • “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.”
    • “6 - I'm still attempting to beat the champion in hardcore difficulty, but the cheap mechanics don't add a fair challenge - although this 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.”
  • story21 mentions

    The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it captivating and enjoyable, while others criticize its brevity and lack of depth. Many appreciate the witty storytelling and character interactions, but feel that the overall narrative and voice acting need improvement to match the game's strong combat mechanics. Overall, there is a desire for a more developed story and world-building to enhance the RPG experience.

    • “The story, even if it is short, was captivating.”
    • “Storytelling is witty and funny, with pop-culture references sprinkled throughout.”
    • “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, progression system - at this point it all seems untouched by 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.”
  • graphics20 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the scenic visuals and art style, particularly in combat scenarios. However, some users report issues with graphical optimization, such as texture loading problems and performance drops at higher settings. Overall, while the visuals are generally considered good, there are notable concerns regarding roughness in performance and the need for further refinement.

    • “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 is excellent.”
    • “In addition to that, the overall quality of sound, visuals and dialogue is great too, the world looks/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.”
    • “Also, graphically speaking, you can't disable motion blur unless you set the entire setting to the lowest.”
    • “Everything is extremely rough, from graphics to performance, to animations, to the art style.”
  • humor10 mentions

    The game is praised for its unique and authentic humor, featuring numerous hidden easter eggs, witty dialogue, and memorable character interactions. Players find the NPCs and the cat character particularly hilarious, with charming voice acting that enhances the comedic experience. Overall, the humor adds a refreshing contrast to the game's otherwise serious themes, making it a standout aspect for many reviewers.

    • “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.”
    • “It made me very interested in the universe the creators can come up with, especially with this mix of humor and sarcasm that is a breath of fresh air in the universe of bleak, depressing souls games.”
  • optimization9 mentions

    The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players praise its smooth performance and minimal stuttering, others report significant issues with graphical fidelity, animations, and overall performance consistency. Despite its potential, many feel that critical aspects, particularly in combat, are poorly optimized, leading to a lack of essential features for a successful experience. Overall, opinions vary widely, indicating that while there are strengths, substantial improvements are still needed.

    • “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 art style.”
    • “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.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised, particularly for its fantastic evening and day transition themes, while the overall soundtrack, though limited, is described as beautiful.

    • “The music for evening and day transitions is fantastic.”
    • “The soundtrack, though minimal, is also beautiful.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Reviews indicate that while the game attempts to evoke emotion through its narrative, the lackluster voice acting of NPCs undermines the intended mood. However, there are moments of humor and a touching conversation before the final duel that provide some emotional resonance.

    • “There is occasional humor, and even one simple but heartwarming conversation before the final duel.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is generally well-received, featuring a compelling story and unique NPC interactions that enhance the overall experience.

    • “The game has a captivating atmosphere, enhanced by the unique opinions of the NPCs that contribute to the overall story.”
    • “The atmosphere is immersive, drawing players into a world filled with intriguing narratives and engaging characters.”
    • “The combination of a rich story and a vibrant atmosphere makes for an unforgettable gaming experience.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The game is praised for its completely free access and absence of exploitative microtransactions, making it a risk-free experience for players.

    • “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.”
    • “The game is riddled with aggressive monetization tactics that make it feel more like a cash grab than a genuine experience.”
    • “I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game fully without spending money.”
    • “The constant push for in-game purchases detracts from the overall enjoyment and immersion of the game.”
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2hAverage play time
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