KnightShift
- September 27, 2013
- Reality Pump
Get on Steam"KnightShift is a historical real-time strategy and role-playing game hybrid, offering both modes separately or combined. The RPG portion features eight chapters of dungeon exploration, treasure hunting, and character development, while the RTS section supports up to eight players in multiplayer battles or single-player skirmishes to save the kingdom from evil. With a compelling storyline and living world of fantasy, KnightShift provides an engaging and immersive gaming experience."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- KnightShift offers a unique blend of RPG and RTS gameplay, providing diverse modes such as campaign, skirmish, and RPG, which can be enjoyable for players who appreciate both genres.
- The game features charming characters, humorous dialogue, and a nostalgic design that appeals to those who played it in their childhood, making it a fun experience despite its age.
- Players can enjoy a variety of quests and the ability to upgrade units, along with a simple yet engaging combat system and atmospheric music.
- Many players experience technical issues, including the game failing to launch, crashing, or having poor performance on modern systems, which detracts from the overall experience.
- The graphics and voice acting are considered outdated and subpar, leading to a lack of immersion and enjoyment for some players, especially those accustomed to modern titles.
- Quests can be monotonous and lack variety, with some players finding the RPG mode grindy and tedious, which may not appeal to everyone.
- story34 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The story of Knightshift is characterized by a humorous and somewhat generic narrative, featuring a classic prince-versus-evil sorcerer plot set in a world inspired by Slavic mythology. While some players appreciate the quirky dialogue and diverse quests, others find the overall storyline to be average and the quests monotonous, with a mix of enjoyable and tedious elements. The game offers a variety of gameplay modes, allowing players to engage with the story in different ways, though the execution may feel rough around the edges.
“The story is based on Slavic mythology, and the action takes place in Polish territory.”
“The story was fun, but somehow this game has a B-class feel to it.”
“It does have the traditional prince saves the realm story with some humorous aspects.”
“The main story is pretty average.”
“I'm not against older games, and graphics aren't my top issue, but there is also no storyline to mention.”
“A plain storyline, a horrible strategy, ugly graphics.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered outdated, with many reviewers noting that they do not hold up well compared to modern titles. While some appreciate the simplicity and charm of the visuals, others find them to be an eyesore, detracting from the overall experience. Despite the mixed opinions on graphics, many players emphasize that the enjoyable gameplay compensates for the visual shortcomings.
“Nice and simple graphics which didn't age as badly as they could.”
“Good graphics not dated too much and nice music.”
“Graphics are nice and the background music isn't that bad either.”
“This game is an eyesore; its graphics and gameplay are horrible.”
“Horrible and difficult to configure, and when it does run (in a small window), the graphics are from 1990.”
“Graphics may be ugly (but seriously, what do you expect from a game made in 2003?) if you compare this game to other, more modern ones.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as enjoyable and engaging, offering hours of fun despite some rough edges and low-budget graphics. Players appreciate the quirky elements and exploratory nature of the game, although language barriers and outdated visuals can detract from the experience for some. Overall, it provides a charming and entertaining experience for those willing to embrace its unique style.
“Gameplay is a lot of fun and you will be able to spend many hours on it before it gets boring.”
“For those who can tolerate the lower-end graphics and quirkiness of the game, knightshift will bring a good round of exploratory gameplay in an indie package that I'd recommend for a fun few hours of princedom.”
“I have played the Steam version before in English. It was a very good game, but now when I want to play it again, it's in French, which I can't understand. That ruins the gameplay for me a bit.”
“This game is an eyesore; it's horrible in graphics and gameplay, but it's fun to mess around in!”
“Although rough around the edges, the quirky gameplay and level-matched quests can catch you and lure you in for more from this game.”
- humor9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in Knightshift is characterized by a mix of silly and unique elements, featuring funny voice lines and a lighthearted take on a traditional medieval story. While the dialogue is often hilariously bad, the game offers enjoyable gameplay and a diverse range of modes, making it a fun experience for those who appreciate a humorous RPG despite its generic setting and graphics.
“Knightshift has a humorous and interesting story, and the gameplay is enjoyable.”
“Great medieval music, simplicity, a little bit of silly humor, and diversity of game modes.”
“Unique sense of humor with the characters and story and an awesome 'Diablo-esque' main quest.”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its atmospheric quality and medieval themes, contributing to the overall experience. While some players appreciate the diversity and humor in the soundtrack, others express disappointment with changes made to it over time. Overall, the music is seen as a positive aspect, enhancing the game's graphics and ambiance.
“Great medieval music, simplicity, a little bit of silly humor, and diversity of game modes.”
“+ atmospheric music”
“Good graphics not dated too much and nice music.”
“The soundtrack is disappointing.”
“Avoid like the plague unless you're looking for that 90's vibe and perhaps want to sing the song of your people while using the unfriendly configuration screen, which just seems to loop when it crashes.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and annoying over time, with random encounters offering some balance for experience farming. However, many feel that the overall experience is boring and hindered by performance issues on modern systems.
“The thing I remember most is that it felt grindy and a bit annoying in the long run.”
“Very boring, very tedious, and does not run well on modern systems.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is a mixed bag; while some users find it playable, others report significant bugs and issues that detract from the experience. Overall, the game appears to have a history of stability problems, particularly for those encountering frequent glitches.
“Maybe good, but really old and pretty buggy.”
“Buggy!”
“I fail to see how this game is broken, buggy, or unplayable (according to other reviewers, they almost always had issues with this game).”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the impactful atmospheric music that contributes to a lasting immersive experience, even after many years.
“The atmospheric music really enhances the overall experience.”
“Even after around 15 years, I still feel this great atmosphere.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers good replay value, particularly for fans of Warcraft-style strategy games, thanks to its lighthearted approach and engaging gameplay.
“Great replay value for the price, especially if you enjoy Warcraft-styled strategy games that don't take themselves too seriously.”
“The game offers a lot of replayability with different strategies and playstyles to explore.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of choices and outcomes available.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional impact of the game is largely negative, with players reporting a lack of engaging or uplifting moments that would encourage them to continue playing. Many felt disconnected and uninspired, leading to a decision to abandon the game after a brief experience.
