KnightShift

About

"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."

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 224 reviews

story14 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

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.
The game features charming characters, humorous dialogue, and a nostalgic design that appeals to those who played it in their childhood.
Despite its age, the game has a fun and imaginative story, with engaging gameplay that can provide many hours of entertainment.

Many players experience technical issues, including the game failing to launch or crashing frequently, making it frustrating to play.
The graphics and voice acting are considered outdated and poor, which detracts from the overall experience for modern gamers.
Quests can be monotonous and lack variety, leading to a tedious gameplay experience, especially in the RPG mode.

story
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
67%
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The story of Knightshift is characterized by a humorous and somewhat generic narrative, revolving around a classic quest to reclaim a kingdom from an evil sorcerer, infused with quirky elements and Slavic mythology. While some players appreciate the comedic dialogue and engaging RPG mechanics, others find the quests monotonous and the overall storyline lacking depth. Despite its B-class feel, the game offers a variety of gameplay modes that can appeal to different players, though the execution may leave some wanting more.
- “The story is based on Slavic mythology, and the action takes place in Polish territory.”
- “Story is almost classical, a prince who must regain his kingdom from an evil sorcerer, but the take on this cliché is original.”
- “Unique sense of humor with the characters and story, and an awesome 'Diablo-esque' main quest.”
- “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.”
graphics
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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17%
The graphics of the game are generally considered outdated, with many reviewers noting they resemble those from the early 2000s, which can be off-putting for some players. However, several users appreciate the simplicity and charm of the visuals, stating that they haven't aged as poorly as expected and do not detract significantly from the overall gameplay experience. While the graphics may not compete with modern titles, they are often overlooked in favor of the game's quirky and enjoyable mechanics.
- “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.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
38%
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The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, offering many hours of entertainment despite its low-budget graphics and occasional rough edges. Players appreciate the quirky elements and exploratory nature of the game, although some have noted that language barriers can detract from the experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a strong point that outweighs its visual shortcomings.
- “Gameplay is a lot of fun and you will be able to spend many hours on it before it gets boring.”
- “Seemingly very low-budget, it still brings an interesting, if not intricate, gameplay to the gamer.”
- “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. So 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.”
humor
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Knightshift features a unique sense of humor woven into its story and character interactions, with players enjoying funny voice lines and a lighthearted take on the traditional "prince saves the realm" narrative. While the dialogue is often described as hilariously bad, the overall comedic tone and enjoyable gameplay make it a recommended choice for those who appreciate humor in RPGs, despite its generic setting and graphics.
- “Knightshift has a humorous and interesting story, and the gameplay is enjoyable.”
- “Unique sense of humor with the characters and story and an awesome 'Diablo-esque' main quest.”
- “Funny game, but can't be taken too seriously :p”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
33%
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the atmospheric quality and medieval themes, while others criticize the changes made to the soundtrack. Overall, the background music is generally considered enjoyable, though some users feel it may appeal more to those nostalgic for a 90's vibe.
- “Atmospheric music.”
- “Great medieval music, simplicity, a little bit of silly humor, and diversity of game modes.”
- “Good graphics not dated too much and nice music.”
- “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).”
- “- soundtrack”
- “Loved it back then and still love it, even though they changed the entire soundtrack.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and annoying over time, with many describing it as boring. While random encounter fights offer some experience farming and a balanced challenge, the overall experience is marred 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.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with some users reporting significant bugs and issues, while others find it playable despite its age. Overall, it appears that many players have encountered stability problems, leading to a generally negative perception in this aspect.
- “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).”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its immersive quality, enhanced by atmospheric music that has left a lasting impression on players even after many years.
- “The atmospheric music really enhances the experience.”
- “After around 15 years, I still feel this great atmosphere.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers good replayability, particularly for fans of Warcraft-style strategy games, as it combines engaging gameplay with a lighthearted tone. Players find it provides value for money, encouraging multiple playthroughs.
- “Good replay value for money if you like Warcraft-stylized strategy games that don’t take themselves too seriously.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with players expressing a lack of engagement or positive feelings during their playtime, leading to a decision not to return to the game.