Pirates, Vikings, and Knights II

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"Pirates, Vikings, and Knights II" is a free-to-play, three-team symmetry multiplayer game with 11 unique character classes per team. It features skill-based combat with swords, guns, and explosives, and offers various game modes and levels. The game's characters have unique voice-acting, and some even come with command-able attack parrots.

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game is free and offers a fun alternative to more expensive titles like For Honor.
Gameplay is enjoyable with a variety of characters and humorous elements, making it a great choice for casual play.
The game has a colorful graphical style and encourages cooperation between players, enhancing the overall experience.

There are significant balancing issues, particularly with certain classes having unfair advantages over others.
The melee combat can feel repetitive and shallow, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
The game suffers from a lack of a large player base, which can lead to frustrating matchmaking and gameplay dynamics.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is characterized by a fun and balanced experience with a variety of weapons, though some players find it frustrating due to imbalances, particularly with ranged units and certain exploits like the rolling mechanic and shield bash. While the mechanics can be challenging for newcomers, the game's colorful graphics and well-designed maps enhance the overall experience.
- “The graphics aren't the best, but the gameplay and characters are very fun to play.”
- “Perfect balance and funny gameplay with lots of different weapons.”
- “The colorful, vivid graphical style enhances the gameplay experience, creating truly breathtaking views on well-designed maps.”
- “When I play this game, most of my teammates are all ranged units like archers and musketeers, which creates a significant imbalance. There are many exploits in the game, such as the rolling mechanic and the shield bash, both of which seem very unfair for players trying to have a good time or for newcomers, and it is very discouraging.”
- “This game was quite frustrating and hard for me to understand the mechanics.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding the ragdoll physics particularly hilarious. The gameplay is described as funny and well-balanced, enhanced by a variety of amusing weapons. Overall, the game delivers a consistently entertaining comedic experience.
- “The ragdolls are hilarious!”
- “Funny game, I love it!”
- “Perfect balance and funny gameplay with lots of different weapons.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are a mixed bag; while not the best, they feature a colorful and vivid style that enhances the gameplay experience. The use of the source engine allows for some breathtaking views, complemented by well-designed maps that contribute to the overall enjoyment.
- “The reviewer also gave credit to the colorful, vivid graphical style, stating that the team's use of the Source engine created some truly breathtaking views on maps that were also well designed from a gameplay perspective.”
- “The graphics aren't the best, but the gameplay and characters are very fun to play.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The environments are bland and lack detail, making the overall experience less immersive.”