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KnightShift

64%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
graphics, replayability
64% User Score Based on 386 reviews

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"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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64%
Audience ScoreBased on 386 reviews
story13 positive mentions
graphics14 negative mentions
  • Unique blend of RTS and RPG elements, providing a refreshing gameplay experience.
  • Humorous and lighthearted medieval fantasy setting that adds charm to the game.
  • Diverse gameplay modes, including a hero-centric story and various unit types, allowing for different playstyles.
  • Dated graphics and clunky controls that detract from the overall experience.
  • Repetitive gameplay and missions that can feel monotonous over time.
  • Technical issues, including crashes and difficulty running on modern systems, make it frustrating for new players.
  • story
    76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is set in a medieval fantasy world, centering on a hero's quest to restore Prince John to his throne while battling evil forces. While the hero-centric narrative and humor add charm, many players find the plot to be generic and the missions repetitive, detracting from the overall experience. Despite its engaging RPG elements and quirky dialogue, the story suffers from dated graphics and a lack of variety in quests.

    • “Set in a medieval fantasy world, the game combines base-building, resource management, and hero-driven storytelling.”
    • “The RPG elements shine through as you navigate through an engaging storyline, interact with non-playable characters, and make impactful choices that shape your journey.”
    • “The story is based on Slavic mythology, and the action takes place in Polish territory.”
    • “Unfortunately, the world stage, lore, and plot are all pretty boring and delivered in an old English medieval style that is very easy to mentally tune out, especially since it sounds like a caricature and does not have any genuine feel to it.”
    • “I'm not against older games, and graphics aren't my top issue, but there is also no storyline to mention.”
    • “The characters all sound like Microsoft Sam, and there were times where every single word in an NPC's speech would end in the suffix 'eth.' If I had to explain the story of this game, I would just say 'this is the adventures of Microsoft Prince John; he goes around and kills stuff.'”
  • gameplay
    69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Knightshift offers a unique blend of real-time strategy and RPG elements, allowing players to control hero units while managing armies and resources, which creates a distinctive gameplay experience. However, many reviews highlight issues such as repetitive missions, clunky controls, and dated graphics that detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite these drawbacks, the game's quirky humor and engaging atmosphere provide a nostalgic charm for fans of the genre.

    • “Knightshift is what happens when classic RTS gameplay meets lighthearted RPG mechanics—with a dose of medieval humor.”
    • “Players control a hero unit while also managing armies and building structures, creating a hybrid gameplay experience that stands out from traditional RTS games.”
    • “The blend of RPG and real-time strategy elements provides a refreshing and dynamic gameplay experience, catering to different playstyles and preferences.”
    • “While its hybrid gameplay and hero-centric story are commendable, the game is held back by dated graphics, clunky controls, and repetitive missions.”
    • “There’s no fluidity to the gameplay, and fighting the interface often becomes harder than fighting enemies.”
    • “The gameplay is boring and tedious, with no real choice or consequence.”
  • graphics
    56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have been widely criticized as dated and underwhelming, with many reviewers noting that they feel outdated even for the time of release. Despite some appreciation for the game's unique gameplay and story, the visuals are often described as poor, lacking detail, and reminiscent of early 2000s graphics. Overall, while some players can overlook the graphics for the sake of gameplay, the consensus is that they significantly detract from the overall experience.

    • “From lush landscapes to intricate castle structures, the game's visuals transport you to a realm of knights, magic, and mythical creatures.”
    • “This game surprised me; the beautiful cutscenes and gorgeous visuals made for an overall outstanding game, and that only scratches the surface of the gameplay, which was immaculate.”
    • “Also great graphics and the game aged quite well.”
    • “Dated graphics: even for its time, the visuals were considered underwhelming.”
    • “The graphics are poor and ugly, with no real detail or realism.”
    • “I can understand that this is an old game, but oh my god how bad the graphics are!”
  • humor
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in Knightshift is characterized by its whimsical and medieval themes, featuring quirky elements like cows and a milk economy, which some players find charming and funny. However, the game's lack of memorable characters and odd dialogue detracts from the overall comedic experience for others. While it offers a mix of hilarious moments and nostalgic appeal, the humor can be hit-or-miss, often leaning towards the absurd and sometimes unintentionally amusing.

    • “Knightshift is what happens when classic RTS gameplay meets lighthearted RPG mechanics—with a dose of medieval humor.”
    • “Funny, charming, and full of surprises.”
    • “Great medieval music, simplicity, a little bit of silly humor, and diversity of game modes.”
  • music
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising the soundtrack for its fitting quirky tone and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. However, some players express disappointment over changes to the original soundtrack in newer versions, feeling that it detracts from the game's charm. Overall, while the music is often described as enjoyable and immersive, opinions vary on its consistency and quality across different versions.

    • “The game's atmosphere, storyline, and music all add up and provide hours of enjoyable gameplay.”
    • “The most epic soundtrack I've ever heard in video games!”
    • “The sound design for me is just superb... I could listen to that classic medieval soundtrack for days and it really gets you in the mood for some old-fashioned sword fighting.”
    • “The sound is annoying and repetitive, with no real voice acting or music.”
    • “Unfortunately the Steam version has a different soundtrack (only RTS music is right); the original is so much better.”
    • “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).”
  • replayability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is considered limited, particularly after completing the campaign, with some users noting a lack of incentive to return. However, those who enjoy the game's style and mechanics appreciate its replay value due to multiple game modes, character upgrades, and online elements, suggesting a mixed experience depending on player preferences. Ratings for replayability vary, with some giving it a score of 6/10 and others a more favorable 3 out of 5.

    • “Good replay value for money if you like Warcraft-stylized strategy games that don’t take themselves too seriously.”
    • “It does a great job in its presentation, gameplay options, and the fact that it offers a ton of replayability thanks not only to the multiple game styles, but the different characters, being able to upgrade them, and the online element of it.”
    • “Limited replayability: once the campaign is completed, there’s little incentive to revisit the game.”
    • “One downside to Knightshift is the lack of online multiplayer, which limits the game's replayability.”
    • “I would give Knightshift a rating of 3 out of 5 for its unique gameplay and solid execution, but with room for improvement in terms of graphics and replayability.”
  • grinding
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, often feeling that it lacks meaningful choices or consequences. While random encounter fights offer some experience farming and a balanced challenge, the overall experience is described as grindy and frustrating, particularly over extended play sessions. Additionally, technical issues on modern systems further detract from the enjoyment of grinding.

    • “The gameplay is boring and tedious, with no real choice or consequence.”
    • “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
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is mixed; while some players appreciate its solid performance despite its age, others report significant bugs and glitches affecting visuals and voice acting. Overall, opinions vary, with some finding it playable and others encountering frustrating issues.

    • “The game is super old, yet it still runs great.”
    • “Maybe good but really old and pretty buggy.”
    • “Buggy!”
    • “Voice acting is crazy bad, visuals are buggy and glitchy, all hilarious.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its enchanting and idyllic qualities, enhanced by a captivating storyline and atmospheric music, which together create an immersive experience that players continue to appreciate long after completion.

    • “The game's atmosphere, storyline, and music all add up and provide hours of enjoyable gameplay.”
    • “I highly enjoyed the idyllic, fairy-tale atmosphere in the campaign.”
    • “And now, after around 15 years, I still feel this great atmosphere.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is noted for its depth and authenticity, with memorable dialogue and responsive controls enhancing the player's connection to the main character's quest. However, some users feel that the overall character development is lacking, describing it as "paper-thin and campy."

    • “Very responsive controls, dialogue is memorable and moving, character development at its best; you really want to help your main character find his armor.”
    • “Character development – paper-thin and campy.”
    • “The attention to detail in the environments and character designs adds depth and authenticity to the game's setting.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is lacking, as players find the customizable heroes devoid of meaningful personality or emotional arcs. This absence of engagement leads to a disconnection, with some players feeling no motivation to continue after their initial play session.

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