Kritika: The White Knights
- July 15, 2014
- Com2uS Holdings Corporation
- 19h median play time
"Kritika: The White Knights" is a fast-paced action RPG with intense EX skills and the ability to summon a friend's character to assist in battle. The game features a variety of champions with unique abilities, including Rang's dual wielding attacks, the Wandering Master's beast and talisman manipulation, and the Steam Walker's splendid kicks. Players can choose from champions such as the Flame Striker, Blade Dancer, Strike Archer, Halo Mage, and Monk.
Reviews
- graphics574 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the vibrant art style and character designs, describing them as "amazing" and "cute." However, several users express disappointment over outdated visuals and graphical glitches, suggesting that the graphics need significant improvements to match current standards. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good for a mobile game, there is a strong desire for updates and enhancements to elevate the visual experience.
“The graphics are top tier, the battles, the skills, cool skill effects, everything is the best.”
“Amazing graphics, fun game in all!”
“Great game, amazing graphics, love the controls and the gameplay is awesome, characters are amazing looking, I really enjoy this game.”
“I've been playing this game for a while, I just downloaded it back today to see what's new and there's a bunch of graphical glitches. For example, my character's costumes don't appear on them and the character select menu tends to freak out, it also turns the character's models black for some reason.”
“Zero graphics, noob animations, and effects. Even though its size is big, it takes too much time to load. The graphics are old, and the in-game character models and effects & animations are really bad. Please enhance the graphics; the game looks pixelated even in the highest graphics settings.”
“The graphics are pretty outdated but still, it's fun!”
- gameplay235 mentions
- 66 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its smooth mechanics, variety of characters, and engaging combat, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth. Many users appreciate the graphics and controls, but express frustration over issues like excessive ads, pay-to-win elements, and frequent crashes. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable for casual players, it may not satisfy those seeking more complexity or innovation.
“After 8 years with this game, the gameplay is definitely why I keep coming back.”
“The graphics are pretty good, the dynamic level-up system has many components allowing a completely different setup with every character, and the gameplay itself is great!”
“Awesome gameplay, stunning graphics, looking forward to progressing in this one!”
“Getting worse with each update, the amount of ads you have to watch unless you are a pay-to-win player is absurd. It makes the game easier and faster to level up, but you will have to invest a crazy amount of daily playtime to be anywhere near good. Unless you're only playing for fun, which would just be for the animation, as the gameplay is very repetitive. You're either way too strong or way too weak for a stage, and it'll take months just to get to play more stages.”
“This game was not bad at first release, but nowadays we can find many stunning free-to-play games with better graphics, gameplay, and story. This game has not improved over the years; with all the updates, they have only created some unnecessary new characters. The graphics still suck, and the gameplay is boring as you have to kill the same mobs and bosses in every stage.”
“The gameplay is very simple and common, and it becomes boring. All I see is just more promotional art and less gameplay in this play store.”
- story156 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story is frequently criticized for being minimal or non-existent, leading to a repetitive gameplay experience that lacks meaningful progression or engagement. While some players appreciate the graphics and character design, many express a desire for a more developed narrative and varied missions to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the absence of a compelling storyline is seen as a significant drawback, detracting from the game's potential enjoyment.
“Great game with a great story and kill everyone in your way play style keep up the amazing work.”
“Awesome graphics and story plus controls.”
“It's amazing, great graphics, great characters, and a pretty cool story!”
“It's a good game, but it gets repetitive after a while. The graphics are okay for what it is, and the characters are fun, but there's something missing—an actual story. It feels like we're hacking and slashing for absolutely no reason, which also highlights how the game gets repetitive.”
“It was fun to play this amazing game in 2013, but now it's all done for. New content and classes are useless without any story mode. It's way too repetitive; it's like a new class but the same place again and again. The story mode should be further extended.”
“I like the game too much, but I uninstalled it. I think it needs a story since it just keeps playing stages without a purpose.”
- stability60 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches, particularly after recent updates. Many players experience significant loading delays and unresponsive screens, often requiring them to restart the game or their devices. While some users with newer devices report fewer issues, the overall consensus indicates that the game's performance is inconsistent and in need of urgent improvements.
“Game freezes when you play it for the second time.”
“I updated the new version, I'm on level 60 and now I can't play it because it freezes up when loading. Very disappointing.”
“Lately, with all the new updates, the game always freezes or force closes.”
- grinding46 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- -4 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a mixed sentiment towards the grinding aspect of the game. While some players find the grinding enjoyable and rewarding, especially with the variety of characters and classes, many express frustration over low drop rates and the necessity of spending money to progress efficiently. Overall, the grinding is described as tedious and repetitive, with some players feeling that it detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“The gameplay is fun and the tutorial isn't too tedious.”
“Grinding in this game feels rewarding, as each level up brings a sense of accomplishment.”
“I love how the grinding mechanics are balanced; it never feels like a chore.”
“What kills the game though are the low drop chances and grinding.”
“It becomes extremely grindy and almost impossible to move on without paying.”
“The game is no longer interesting to me... too much grinding but little do we receive.”
- monetization39 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 69 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency of ads and the necessity of in-app purchases to progress effectively. While some users appreciate the fair monetization model and the option to play without ads, others feel that the game leans towards a "pay-to-win" structure, making it difficult to enjoy without significant investment in time or money. Overall, the balance between ads and gameplay experience remains a contentious point among players.
“Fair monetization model, unique characters, fun gameplay, and tons of great content.”
“Awesome fun game, microtransactions feel entirely optional and not at all intrusive.”
“This game really is a balanced game and it's not like those other games that force you to get in-app purchases to be good and compete with the other people who actually pay.”
“Getting worse with each update, the amount of ads you have to watch unless you are a pay-to-win player is absurd. It apparently makes the game easier and faster to level up, but I tell you now you will have to invest a crazy amount of daily playtime to be anywhere near good unless you're only playing for fun, which would just be for the animation in my opinion, as the gameplay is very repetitive. You're either way too strong or way too weak for a stage, and it'll take months just to get to play more stages.”
“This could have been a good game, but the developers decided to hinder it with microtransactions, repetitive dungeon diving, and overall poor use of resources.”
“Once you get so far, you will not be able to continue without the use of microtransactions.”
- optimization29 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues, including frame drops and crashes, especially after recent updates. While some users note that the game runs smoothly on certain devices, others express frustration over poor controls on tablets and a lack of dedicated bug fixes. Despite its enjoyable gameplay and graphics, the need for improved optimization and stability remains a common concern among players.
“Everything else is what I'd expect from this game; however, I think it would be smart to dedicate an update to bug fixes and optimization.”
“Not the best in terms of graphics, but quite well optimized and not even close to being as money-hungry as most other similar style games.”
“Well optimized and fun gameplay; I can't stop playing!”
“Drop rate has become worse, loading time has increased slightly, and it's easy to get disconnected from the internet with any single delay. The game's performance has never improved; it has only gotten worse every day. The only thing they add is features.”
“The latest update is not optimized on some devices; even on high-end and mid-range devices, there are frame drops. Even if you have a decent phone, I hope the developers fix this immediately.”
“Dude, the game has gotten so buggy and choppy, and it literally feels sluggish all the time. Poor optimization.”
- music23 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and cohesiveness, with many players expressing a strong affection for the original soundtrack and theme music. However, some users have noted issues with the volume levels being excessively loud and interference with other music apps. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the gaming experience, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
“The sound design, from the soundtrack to the actions and interactions, is well made and cohesive.”
“I really love the OST of this game.”
“Best game, good graphics, nice background music, and nice challenges.”
“Two, your theme music is intolerably loud.”
“The app keeps on crashing randomly + it turns off music apps when playing.”
“Whenever I listen to music, Kritika minimizes the volume of my music.”
- humor9 mentions
- 89 % positive mentions
- -22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be a significant aspect, noting amusing glitches and funny character voices that enhance the overall experience. The abundance of classes and the game's addictive nature also contribute to its comedic appeal, with some users highlighting the irony of developer priorities. Overall, the humor is seen as a delightful addition that complements the fun gameplay.
“Game is very good. I like everything about it, but their voices sound funny. I still love this game and really recommend it.”
“Very addictive and funny, with more characters, skills, and weapons.”
“It’s very funny this game.”
“It's fun, not funny. That's a difference worth understanding... just like this game... it's worth it... lol.”
“The humor feels forced and often falls flat, making the game more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
“I expected a lot of laughs, but the jokes are stale and the comedic timing is off.”
- character development4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is highly praised, particularly for the impressive and diverse character designs, such as Eclair, along with a variety of engaging costumes. Players find the characters fun and addictive, contributing to an overall enjoyable gaming experience.
“Great character design for Eclair; I love the available costumes, and it's fun to go through the stages.”
“Awesome game indeed! It's easy to play and features great character design with unique costumes for each character.”
“It's fun, addictive, and the character designs are awesome—a great time killer!”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the high replayability of the game, primarily due to the ability to play as all characters, which encourages multiple playthroughs and varied experiences.
“I especially like how all characters are playable.”
“The different story paths and choices make each playthrough feel unique.”
“With so many side quests and hidden secrets, I find myself coming back for more.”
“The game lacks meaningful choices, making replaying it feel pointless.”
“Once you've completed the story, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
“The limited variety in gameplay mechanics means that replaying the game feels repetitive.”