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Pendragon Rising is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Choice of Games and was released on December 4, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Seize the throne of medieval Britain in this fantasy of King Arthur!

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73%Audience ScoreBased on 154 reviews
story37 positive mentions
monetization5 negative mentions

  • Well-written story with engaging characters and meaningful choices that affect outcomes.
  • Good replayability with multiple endings requiring multiple playthroughs to achieve the best result.
  • Unique take on Arthurian legend including a gender-swapped protagonist, creating an immersive and fresh experience.
  • The game is considered too short for the price, with an abrupt and unsatisfying ending lacking a substantial epilogue.
  • Stat mechanics are confusing and occasionally inconsistent, making it hard to maintain a desired character build and immersion.
  • Choice impact feels limited or railroading at times, with some players feeling the story progresses mostly regardless of decisions.
  • story

    75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    49% positive mentions, 47% neutral mentions, 4% negative mentions

    The story is praised for its Arthurian retelling, well-written characters, and engaging narrative, though many find it too short and somewhat linear, with limited impact from player choices. Users express a desire for a sequel or continuation, while some feel the pricing and paid access limit the experience. Overall, it offers a compelling but brief story that may not meet expectations for depth or freedom.

    • “Story is fantastic, and the setting is great.”
    • “Such a great retelling of the famous King Arthur story where you get to choose how you fulfill your destiny.”
    • “Detailed, branching story that leaves nothing but satisfaction, and a yearning for more.”
    • “The story feels extremely narrow - your options railroading you.”
    • “Fun at first but about halfway through I just stopped caring about everyone in the story.”
    • “There are also multiple pages of storyline before your next choice, making it feel as if the reader isn't really the one choosing the story.”
  • monetization

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Users express mixed feelings about monetization, with some frustrated by the paywall and suggesting ads as an alternative, while others feel there are already too many ads before requiring payment. Overall, they seem to prefer ad-supported models over upfront or frequent payments.

    • “I'm sure your story was great and worth the price but couldn't you get money through ads?”
    • “Too many ads and you have to pay”
    • “Would watch more ads to just continue.”
  • replayability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    Replayability opinions are mixed, with some users praising the game for its strong replay value, while others feel it offers limited replay potential. Overall, the game provides a decent level of replayability but may vary based on player preferences.

    • “Excellent game with good replayability.”
    • “The game itself has a lot of replay value.”
    • “Great game but little replayability”
  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is richly immersive, capturing the essence of medieval England with its Arthurian mythology and looming threat of a hoard, creating a compelling and authentic setting.

    • “Being based on Arthurian mythology, steeped in the atmosphere of medieval England with an encroaching horde, this game had all the ingredients for a fine experience.”
  • humor

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is light and amusing, adding a fun element to playing as a female character. Overall, it enhances the enjoyment without being overly serious.

  • gameplay

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay is engaging and well-designed, offering a strong sense of control and accomplishment through effective use of the engine and mechanics. The story complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game’s emotional impact is weak due to bland, one-dimensional characters that hinder players from forming meaningful connections or investment.

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Pendragon Rising is a role playing game. Common tags for Pendragon Rising include free to play, indie, text-based and choose your own adventure.

Pendragon Rising is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

Pendragon Rising was released on December 4, 2015.

Pendragon Rising was developed by Choice of Games.

Pendragon Rising has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Pendragon Rising for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Pendragon Rising is a single player game.

Similar games include Heroes Rise: The Prodigy, Welcome to Moreytown, MetaHuman Inc., Fallen Hero: Rebirth, Champion of the Gods and others.