Paladin's Oath
- March 2, 2022
- janosh22
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Reviews
- A faithful digital adaptation of Mage Knight, offering a deep and engaging solo experience with familiar mechanics.
- The game allows for a forgiving 'undo' mechanic, making it easier for players to experiment and learn the game without severe penalties.
- Great for fans of Mage Knight who want a more accessible way to play without the setup and teardown of the physical game.
- The user interface is clunky and can be confusing, especially for new players unfamiliar with the mechanics of Mage Knight.
- The tutorials are lacking and may not adequately prepare players for the complexities of the game, leading to frustration.
- Some players have reported bugs and issues with the game mechanics, which can detract from the overall experience.
- graphics15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players finding the art style charming and suitable for the gameplay, while others criticize it as low-budget and lacking animations. Although the visuals may not appeal to everyone, many agree that the game's mechanics and overall experience compensate for the graphical shortcomings. Overall, the graphics are functional but not a standout feature, with ratings ranging from mediocre to poor.
“It's fun in all the same ways Mage Knight is fun, plus it also has cute graphics, no bugs, and a comfortable flow of turns.”
“I think the artwork is charming and the developer has done a great job of coming up with a design to be able to play Mage Knight in a much more convenient manner.”
“Good interface and graphics, great gameplay (based on Mage Knight).”
“The game is playable, but the art style isn't my thing. It feels a bit jankier than playing it on Tabletop Simulator because of how combat works.”
“Ugly graphics, no animations, resource management disturbingly bad (having to spend 30% of my 'ambient mana' just to move 1 tile), very limited choices each turn. The first battle seemed so boring that it instantly became my last one.”
“The graphics are not amazing, but they get the job done.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by a forgiving 'undo' mechanic and a "restart turn" option, which helps mitigate mistakes. However, players have reported feeling overwhelmed by information overload and confusing mechanics, particularly without a walkthrough. While some found the initial graphics and difficulty off-putting, recent updates have improved the experience, making it more accessible, especially for fans of similar games like Mage Knight. Overall, the gameplay offers a challenging adventure with unique features, though it may require a learning curve.
“There is a relatively forgiving 'undo' mechanic, with a 'restart turn' option in case you screw up.”
“Thanks to your game, I very much understand the mechanics and strategies now.”
“Great option for Mage Knight fans, or anyone who wants a challenging adventure game with board game mechanics.”
“I wanted to enjoy this, but was overwhelmed with information overload, confusing mechanics, and was disappointed by no walkthrough.”
“Or you find yourself intimidated by the math and advanced mechanics that introduce themselves as the game gets deeper?”
“At first I didn't like the graphics and felt the mechanics were too difficult, but the recent updates make it more friendly.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story in the game is framed around engaging missions that require strategic decision-making, reminiscent of classic recon scenarios. While the tutorials effectively introduce gameplay concepts, players may benefit from supplementary video guides to fully grasp the objectives and mechanics. Overall, the narrative is enhanced by a blend of risk management and aesthetic appeal.
“Paladin's Oath brings what makes Mage Knight great to Steam: mitigated risk and randomness, interesting decision making, challenging missions, and, in my opinion, a pleasant aesthetic.”
“The first scenario in the game is just like the recon mission in MK, where you win by simply opening the map and finding the city (in this case, the cathedral).”
“The tutorials do a pretty good job of explaining the concepts, but I really advise watching the video link the dev has added to each tutorial mission to get a more complete understanding. I was baffled about how to get all the objectives done on the battle tutorial until I watched the video and realized you just need to temporarily accomplish each goal before undoing and trying alternate methods.”
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability on Linux, particularly on Slackware -current, though users recommend utilizing Proton for optimal performance on the Steam Deck.
“The game runs great on Linux (Slackware -current), though I've heard that if using a Steam Deck, you might want to use Proton.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express concerns regarding the game's performance, indicating that optimization may be lacking.
“I do have to wonder about the performance.”
“The game runs poorly on my system, despite meeting the recommended requirements.”
“There are frequent frame drops and stuttering, making it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
