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Panzer Knights

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75%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
optimization, music
80% User Score Based on 638 reviews
Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

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Panzer Knights is a single player shooter game. It was developed by 樂磚Joy Brick and was released on May 19, 2021. It received neutral reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"Panzer Knights" is a single-player shooter game with strategic action elements, where you command a platoon of crewmates in epic tank battles across various campaigns. Experience sensational game mechanics and detailed visuals as you lead your platoon from the Battle of France to the Eastern Front. However, be prepared for a grueling experience with heavy grinding, optimization issues, and numerous bugs, as the developers warn that this game is "no cakewalk."

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80%
Audience ScoreBased on 638 reviews
story43 positive mentions
optimization30 negative mentions
  • Fun and engaging gameplay that combines tank combat with anime aesthetics.
  • Decent variety of tanks and crew members, allowing for customization and strategic gameplay.
  • Unique perspective on WWII, allowing players to experience the war from the German side.
  • Poor AI behavior, with allies often getting stuck and enemies acting predictably.
  • Performance issues, including low frame rates and graphical glitches, especially in more complex missions.
  • Short campaign length with limited replayability and a lack of meaningful character development.
  • story
    449 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is primarily a series of missions loosely based on historical World War II events, focusing on a German tank crew's experiences. While some players appreciate the anime-inspired aesthetics and character interactions, many criticize the narrative for being shallow, repetitive, and lacking depth, with limited character development and a simplistic mission structure. Overall, the campaign is seen as short and unbalanced, often requiring players to grind for better tanks to progress, leading to a mixed reception regarding its storytelling quality.

    • “At its core, the game presents a campaign that spans eleven major missions, each loosely based on real historical battles.”
    • “The story is historically accurate in general with anime characters twist.”
    • “The game story's main focus is what's happening in the war and the contexts surrounding each mission on a global strategic level.”
    • “The campaign is made up of a limited set of main missions, supplemented by a few side missions.”
    • “Missions and story don't feel exciting.”
    • “The story is kind of there, but not really.”
  • gameplay
    143 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Panzer Knights" has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its simplicity and resemblance to "World of Tanks" mechanics, often describing it as bland and repetitive. While some appreciate the straightforward controls and engaging tank combat, others criticize the AI behavior, damage modeling, and overall lack of polish, leading to a frustrating experience at times. Despite its potential and appealing visuals, the game suffers from technical issues and a lack of depth in gameplay mechanics, making it feel underdeveloped.

    • “Gameplay-wise, I’d say the difficulty is on the easier side — assuming you have some basic grasp of strategy and positioning.”
    • “A fun 10 hours of gameplay, could be more if you can create your own scenarios.”
    • “The tank combat is actually surprisingly well developed and mechanically sound.”
    • “Gameplay is bland and uninventive, and the whole thing feels very soulless unlike the writing it so wants to attract the fans of.”
    • “Gameplay feels like I'm crawling through molasses and there are regular frame drops.”
    • “The negatives outweigh the positives to the average consumer looking to directly buy a game for the gameplay.”
  • graphics
    109 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game feature a cel-shaded, anime-inspired art style that distinguishes it from typical WWII titles, appealing to fans of the genre while also attracting those who appreciate a more stylized aesthetic. However, many players criticize the overall quality, noting issues such as poor optimization, graphical glitches, and a lack of detail in the environments, which detracts from the experience. While some find the visuals charming and reminiscent of titles like "Girls und Panzer," others feel they fall short of modern standards, leading to mixed opinions on their effectiveness.

    • “Graphically, the game adopts a cel-shaded anime-inspired art style that sets it apart from the gritty realism of most WWII games.”
    • “I also love the anime style visuals this game has; it's refreshing to see in a market that's oversaturated with ultra-realistic graphics.”
    • “The art style is amazing and the level design is well thought out.”
    • “It’s baffling how games with much better graphics run smoothly, but this one, with its nearly non-existent visuals, struggles so much.”
    • “The game does not feel finished and the graphics need to upgrade; it feels like an early access game.”
    • “Very poorly optimized graphics, low fps even with low resolution (yeah I know it's still in early access), I won't ask for a refund because I hope the devs fix it.”
  • optimization
    62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many players experiencing significant performance issues, including low frame rates (often 30fps or lower) and stuttering, even on high-end systems. Users report that the game struggles with graphical elements, particularly when many assets are present, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences. While some players found temporary fixes by adjusting settings, the overall consensus is that the game requires substantial optimization improvements to be enjoyable at full price.

    • “Hate to compare, but if you can run modern games made by one-person teams and not drop frames, then this game should have no problem running with a few optimization tweaks to the engine.”
    • “I have been playing for a short while, currently at Montcornet. I will say from some of the negative comments, yeah, performance can be an issue, but I just lowered the grass quality and boom, perfect.”
    • “A fun tank-sim game which I think requires a few more months to maybe a year of optimization before it becomes a true masterpiece.”
    • “The optimization is atrocious; if you drive through grass, the game is killing itself. The aiming with the scope is problematic, and there are so many issues for a €25 game. It's fine at a heavy discount, but for full price, it isn't really worth it.”
    • “The worst thing about this game is the terrible performance. Using an RTX 4050 and a 12th gen i5, the game stutters a lot.”
    • “The game is simply unoptimized in nearly every aspect, and making excuses does not fix the problem.”
  • music
    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has been widely criticized as generic, forgettable, and often annoying, with many players noting its repetitive loops and lack of impactful sound design. While some sound effects are appreciated, the overall audio experience is marred by poor mixing and the use of stock music, leading to a consensus that the soundtrack fails to enhance the gameplay. Overall, the music aspect is rated poorly, with many players opting to play their own music instead.

    • “The soundtrack of the game is good.”
    • “Sound is nice, although I never actually listened to the soundtrack - at least it's not annoying.”
    • “It's enjoyable but the music needs work as it's repetitive and grating.”
    • “Audio design is serviceable, with booming cannon fire and rumbling engines, though the soundtrack and voice acting tend to fall into the 'functional but forgettable' category.”
    • “The sound is terrible; the soundtrack is both generic and bad, the sound mixing is poor, with some sounds being too loud and others too quiet. The ambience in the campaign menu is tied to the music volume slider for whatever reason.”
    • “In fact, the game is pretty silent; the sound effects are nice, but otherwise you barely hear any background music.”
  • grinding
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate that grinding is a significant aspect of the game, with many players finding it tedious yet manageable. While some appreciate the ability to unlock tanks and upgrades through repeated missions, others criticize the grind as excessive, particularly in mid-game where progression can stall without better tanks. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a mixed bag—fun for some, but frustrating and time-consuming for others.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “4/10 very grindy gameplay loop to unlock additional tanks, dumb AI, and pretty poor graphics, that has everything popping in and out of view suddenly with no gradient.”
    • “An excellent game that could be a lot better; the base game is great but it becomes a little grindy mid-game as you cannot pass the missions starting from mission 3 onwards with the starter tanks, so you have to replay previous missions to grind medals to buy better tanks.”
    • “Sure, you get some medals depending on when you died, which enables you to buy a better tank and/or upgrade your crew, but it can get very tedious.”
  • stability
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and various bugs that can hinder gameplay. While some players experience minor glitches and find the game relatively stable on high-end systems, others encounter significant issues like graphical pop-ins, buggy AI, and unplayable missions. Overall, the game is described as unpolished and prone to instability, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “The game was completely bug-free during my time with it, which is impressive for an early access title.”
    • “I experienced no crashes or major glitches, making for a smooth gameplay experience.”
    • “The stability of the game allowed me to fully immerse myself without worrying about technical issues.”
    • “The game really doesn't close; it more like freezes and crashes, that's how you exit.”
    • “Gameplay: buggy, barely playable.”
    • “The game is buggy, prone to crashes or getting stuck.”
  • humor
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as a mix of challenging and rewarding moments, often enhanced by the game's quirky AI and physics, leading to both hilarious and frustrating situations. Players appreciate the comedic elements in character interactions and translations, with some finding the absurdity of historical figures portrayed in a lighthearted manner particularly amusing. Overall, while the humor can be hit or miss, many reviewers find it to be a standout feature that adds to the game's charm.

    • “It's challenging, funny, and rewarding when you finally break the lines.”
    • “The English translation is sometimes sad, sometimes hilarious.”
    • “Happy to say I think it's incredibly funny!”
  • replayability
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is mixed, with some players appreciating the side objectives and different vehicle options that encourage varied play styles, while others criticize it for lacking depth and memorable moments. Many reviews highlight that once missions are played through, the predictability of enemy placements diminishes the incentive to replay. Overall, while there are elements that can enhance replayability, such as unlocking different crew members and randomized side missions, the consensus leans towards limited long-term engagement.

    • “For those who enjoy replayability, there are side objectives and optional challenges that encourage experimentation with different vehicles or play styles.”
    • “I feel that it has great replay value and is just a great game to play after a long day's work.”
    • “There's some replay value because you can unlock stuff by playing missions with different crew members, and it's fun to control a tank, but that's about it.”
    • “Almost no replay value; you can unlock the partner-pair bonuses your first time playing a mission, and only a few of the tanks are actually worth getting.”
    • “No replayability and not that deep of a game.”
    • “There's no dynamic spawning, so after a couple of playthroughs of a mission, you know where the enemy tanks are going to be, and this is going to limit replayability if not addressed.”
  • character development
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, reviews indicate that while the character designs and graphics in the game are praised, there is a notable lack of character development and backstories, leaving players feeling disconnected from the crew members. Many users express a desire for deeper character arcs and more engaging narratives to enhance their investment in the game.

    • “The character design is quite good, especially with their unlockable friendship.”
    • “Fantastic game with a lot of potential, fun gameplay, nice models, and cool character design.”
    • “It would be interesting for the story to finish a bit later so we could see more tanks and maybe more character development for the crew-mates.”
    • “The only criticism I have is that there is little character development.”
    • “It would be interesting for the story to finish a bit later so we could see more tanks and perhaps more character development for the crew-mates.”
    • “There's also no backstories or character development that makes you care in any way about your crews; they're little more than just pictures to add to your crew slots for no apparent reason, just like all the other tank games out there unfortunately.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players note that while the game attempts to create emotional engagement through its narrative, the inconsistent writing and localization detract from its impact. There is a sense that the emotional stakes could have been heightened to better align with the game's ambitious storytelling goals. Additionally, the simplistic enemy AI undermines the overall tension and drama, further affecting the emotional experience.

    • “This human layer adds a touch of emotional engagement to the gameplay, though the quality of the writing and localization is inconsistent.”
    • “More could have been done here to underscore the drama or emotional stakes of the campaign, especially given the narrative ambitions.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy has been criticized as exploitative, with players feeling that the value of in-game purchases, particularly for character options, does not justify their price.

    • “Cash grab waifus are F-tier and not worth the $25 or the $20 I paid.”
    • “The monetization system feels exploitative and makes it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
    • “I can't believe how much they charge for basic content; it feels like a money grab rather than a fair pricing model.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is generally well-received, with users expressing appreciation for its immersive qualities.

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Panzer Knights is a shooter game.

Panzer Knights is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 8 hours playing Panzer Knights.

Panzer Knights was released on May 19, 2021.

Panzer Knights was developed by 樂磚Joy Brick.

Panzer Knights has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

Panzer Knights is a single player game.

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