New Yankee in King Arthur's Court
- April 28, 2016
- Rionix
In "New Yankee in King Arthur's Court," a lightning bolt sends you back in time to the days of King Arthur. To return to the present, you'll need to build thriving settlements, gather resources, and fend off goblins and skeletons across 40 levels. Your quest? Find the Fountain of Youth.
Reviews
- The game provides a relaxing experience with simple gameplay, making it suitable for casual players.
- It introduces interesting twists to the time management genre, offering a mix of strategy and fast-paced action.
- Players who enjoy resource management games may find it fun and engaging, especially with its variable difficulty.
- The game lacks depth and challenge, making it feel too easy and shallow for experienced gamers.
- Technical issues, such as poor graphics and limited customization options, detract from the overall experience.
- The game feels unfinished, with no proper ending and some levels being unbeatable without specific conditions.
- graphics6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been criticized for their low quality, featuring simplistic, cartoony 2D visuals reminiscent of low-effort mobile apps, with no options for resolution or customization. Reviewers note that the lack of investment and skill in 3D graphics programming results in a visually unimpressive experience, particularly disappointing for a PC game.
“There's no option to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
“There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
“Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high-quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's story conveys a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, though many players note that it lacks a traditional narrative structure and a definitive ending, making it feel incomplete despite its entertaining elements.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“The game has a story, but it doesn't even have an ending!”
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is largely criticized for its simplicity, with users noting that it primarily involves just tapping on the screen. While some find it acceptable, there is a general consensus that it lacks depth and motivation, making it unremarkable overall.
“There's no gameplay, just tapping on the screen.”
“The gameplay is okay, but nothing worth writing home about, and there's no real motivation to get gold vs silver in the individual games.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that can help players feel at ease.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's humor, noting that it features engaging and amusing gameplay that enhances the overall experience.
“This game is packed with hilarious moments that had me laughing out loud.”
“The humor in this game is clever and keeps the gameplay entertaining.”
“I love how the witty dialogue and funny scenarios make every playthrough enjoyable.”