Of Kings and Men

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Of Kings and Men is a multiplayer open world role playing game with a historical theme. It was developed by Donkey Crew and was released on August 25, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Of Kings and Men" is an independently developed third-person multiplayer game set in the 13th century with both European and Eastern influences. The open world allows for player-driven experiences, alliances, and conflict. However, be prepared for some grinding, bugs, and the need for a co-op partner as you play. The game boasts compelling visuals and beautiful music, making it a historical open world adventure worth considering.

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Audience ScoreBased on 987 reviews

gameplay48 positive mentions

stability21 negative mentions

The combat system is unique and skill-based, providing a rewarding experience once mastered.
The game has potential for future updates and improvements, with a dedicated development team.
Large-scale battles with up to 200 players create an epic atmosphere.

The game is currently lacking in content, with only a few game modes available.
There are significant bugs and performance issues, including crashes and lag.
The player base is dwindling, making it difficult to find matches and enjoy the game fully.

gameplay
134 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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59%
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The gameplay of "Of Kings and Men" is characterized by its unique and engaging combat mechanics, which many players find enjoyable and reminiscent of the "Mount and Blade" series. However, the game suffers from a lack of content, technical issues, and a dwindling player base, leading to mixed reviews about its overall experience. While some players appreciate the potential and ongoing updates from the developers, others express disappointment over unmet expectations and the game's current state in early access.
- “Of Kings and Men is a fun game with great mechanics.”
- “The combat system and gameplay are awesome.”
- “Very fun game with good combat which is very easy to get to grips with but is also very difficult to master, making the gameplay very good and progression is good.”
- “The gameplay is ridiculously boring and two-dimensional once you know how the game works.”
- “Currently, the gameplay is clumsy and pointless.”
- “Floaty combat, unoptimized servers, awful spawn mechanics, bad UI, buggy progression system, and a simplified version of the M&B combat system.”
graphics
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
54%
7%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the visuals for their quality and ability to create an immersive medieval atmosphere. However, some users criticize the graphics as average or outdated, particularly in comparison to other titles, and mention issues like clipping and performance problems. Despite these criticisms, several players note that the game runs smoothly and performs well, especially during large-scale battles.
- “It's a very amazing game, nice graphics and gameplay; when you play the game and make your way into the fights, it feels like you're more into it—that's how good it is!”
- “The graphics in my opinion are very nice and fit the feel of the game well, really setting a nice medieval atmosphere.”
- “The combat is fluid, and the graphics are nice.”
- “The graphics are poor, combat response time is horrid, optimization is abysmal, and lastly a terrible community that deteriorates what little value there is to be found.”
- “Game is just about unplayable, choppy and stutters, and the graphics are on par with Mount and Blade, which was released in 2008.”
- “Very ugly graphics on max settings.”
music
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
53%
9%
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many players praising the intro and menu themes as standout features. While some users express frustration with gameplay issues, they consistently highlight the quality of the soundtrack, often stating that the music alone justifies the game's purchase. Overall, the music is described as exceptional, with several players considering it the best aspect of the game.
- “The only good thing is the theme song, and because that's the only thing that works, and it's actually a good song.”
- “Opening song is by far the best of any game I can remember.”
- “Even if you decide not to go past the loading screen, the intro music alone is worth the price of admission.”
- “Just... just don't buy it. There is literally no point, and I mean no point. The only thing you will get is some menu music and a feeling of loneliness as you open up the game (for the third time because of it crashing or glitching out) to see that you can choose play, or well, play with the 'epic' option greyed out because of the failure it was. Literally just did nothing but open up a badly made flat world, where I don't know what you could do. It was just a really weird map you couldn't do anything with.”
- “I wish I could play the game, but every time I launch it, I just listen to the background music on the main page.”
- “No music while in a match?”
stability
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
91%
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with many users reporting significant bugs, lag, and freezing issues that detract from the overall experience. While some acknowledge the potential and enjoy the combat system, the consensus is that the game is currently too unstable and unpolished, even for an early access title. Players express hope for improvements, but many find the current state frustrating and not worth the investment.
- “Runs great on a wide range of machines.”
- “Runs great, looks fine, gameplay is amazing.”
- “Very buggy and still a huge work in progress.”
- “It's laggy, buggy, and overall not worth the money (at the moment).”
- “I know it's an alpha, so laggy, buggy, and unpolished are to be expected, yet at the moment it's even below standard for normal alphas out there.”
optimization
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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18%
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing significant lag and poor performance, particularly during large battles. However, others report smooth gameplay and good graphics, especially on mid-range hardware, indicating that optimization may vary based on individual setups. Overall, while there are notable issues, some users find the game to be fairly well optimized for an early access title.
- “The updates have drastically changed and optimized this game.”
- “There are no performance issues at all, even in battles with 70 people on each side.”
- “Fantastic graphics, really well optimized.”
- “I wasn't too much of a fan when it came to the larger battles, due to the poor performance and the swarms of players during this game's hype days.”
- “Can't believe I actually paid for this 'game'. Now I know it's early alpha and all, so problems, lack of content, and bad optimization are to be expected.”
- “The graphics are poor, combat response time is horrid, optimization is abysmal, and lastly a terrible community that deteriorates what little value there is to be found.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have mixed feelings about grinding in the game; while some appreciate the reduced grind for gear and the focus on skill development, others find the experience still requires significant time investment, particularly for unlocking armor and weapons. The presence of afk bots and a decline in player population have also contributed to a sense of fatigue in grinding activities, especially in competitive modes like capture the flag. Overall, while the grind has been lessened, it remains a core aspect of gameplay.
- “The gameplay feels fair, and character development isn't overly grindy.”
- “I appreciate that the grind is balanced and rewarding, making progress feel satisfying.”
- “The grind in this game is engaging and adds depth to character progression.”
- “In light of this, the long hours I have spent playing this to grind all the best gear is now completely forgotten, and in its place is a whole new grindy system in which I can work extremely hard to earn what I already earned.”
- “Population has greatly dropped; the winner is determined based on which side has the fewest AFK bots farming XP, and I don't think there are any in-game admins at all.”
- “Unlocking armors and weapons can feel and become a bit grindy.”
monetization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with many users feeling misled by its early access launch and unfulfilled promises from the developers. Reviews highlight a toxic community and a lack of substantial content, suggesting that the game was rushed to capitalize on trends rather than deliver a quality experience. Overall, players warn potential buyers to be cautious and consider the game's monetization practices before purchasing.
- “This game was basically a Mount and Blade rip-off that was a cash grab for early release.”
- “Good thing I refunded it because I knew this wouldn't be the banger and just a misleading early access cash grab.”
- “So, not only does this game have a toxic community, but the developers are cash grabbers who make unfulfilled promises.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its well-crafted medieval graphics and immersive environment, enhancing the overall experience. While the epic battles and large player counts contribute to the excitement, some players feel that certain updates have diluted the game's original gritty atmosphere. Additional ambient sounds could further enrich the sense of being in an open space.
- “The graphics are very nice and fit the feel of the game well, really setting a nice medieval atmosphere.”
- “The environment is well crafted with a good atmosphere.”
- “I enjoyed my first two weeks; it was not perfect, but we had big battles with 100-150 players, creating a nice medieval atmosphere.”
- “Also, there's the whole epic thing, but that's more early access shenanigans rather than actual game mechanic changing developments, which took away the actual grit and bones of the atmosphere in what was a gem of a game.”
- “If you are looking for a decent atmosphere, decent combat system, and spending 1342 hours in a strategy map until battles, you are in the right place.”
- “Some more atmospheric sounds would give the game a real feel that you're in an open space.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is largely derived from its engaging and playful community, where lighthearted banter and amusing interactions enhance the experience. Players find humor in the game's quirks, such as the adaptable helmet feature for character customization, and the overall atmosphere is described as funny and enjoyable, making it a standout aspect of the game.
- “The community is funny and enjoyable to talk and play with.”
- “"Funny fact": they are so awesome that you can wear a helmet with your ugly big head character that you created, and the helmet will adapt the size to fit it.”
- “Community is decent and fun/funny to play with; they talk trash, but it is playful and light.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The story element in "Of Kings and Bois" is largely criticized for its lack of depth and originality, with players noting that it feels like a rehashed version of typical EA narratives, albeit with a medieval theme. Many hope for future updates to enhance the storytelling aspect of the game.
- “I like combat games that have a nice story element to them.”
- “Hopefully we will see some more story features in the future.”
- “Unfortunately, 'Kings and Bois' does not have any real story elements as of yet.”
- “Same old EA story but with a medieval skin.”
- “Moral of the story?”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a strong emotional connection to the community, highlighting a sense of welcome and belonging. Despite criticisms of the game's visuals, the emotional impact remains significant, with many indicating they would experience the same feelings again.
- “The whole community made me feel very welcome.”
- “10/10 would cry again.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate that character development in the game feels balanced and fair, avoiding excessive grind, which enhances the overall gameplay experience.
- “The gameplay feels fair, and the character development is not overly grindy.”
- “I love how the character development allows for meaningful choices that impact the story.”
- “The depth of character development really makes you feel connected to the characters and their journeys.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's replayability is rated low, with a score of 4 out of 10, indicating that players find limited incentive to revisit the game after completing it. Factors contributing to this include a lack of varied content and minimal changes in gameplay upon replay.
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The game offers no new content or variations in gameplay on subsequent playthroughs.”