Reign Of Kings

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Reign of Kings is a medieval multiplayer survival game. Players build kingdoms, gather resources, and engage in combat for territory control. Complex crafting and a skill system add depth, while interactions with other players can lead to alliances or rivalries. PvE and PvP combat is possible, with the option to become a monarch and rule over others.

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Reviews

53%

Audience ScoreBased on 7,854 reviews

gameplay154 positive mentions

stability351 negative mentions

gameplay
451 mentions
34 % positive mentions
55 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Reign of Kings" is a mixed bag, featuring engaging crafting and building mechanics reminiscent of games like Minecraft and Rust, alongside a unique king mechanic that adds depth to player interactions. However, many players report significant issues with combat mechanics, bugs, and a lack of anti-cheat measures, leading to frustrating experiences, especially in multiplayer settings. While the game offers potential for fun, particularly with friends, its current state is marred by performance problems and a toxic community, making solo play challenging and often unenjoyable.
- “The gameplay mechanics in Reign of Kings are both challenging and rewarding.”
- “With its stunning visuals, challenging gameplay, and dynamic multiplayer mode, it's a must-play for fans of the genre.”
- “Reign of Kings is a brilliant game due to its gorgeous graphics, brilliant gameplay, and you can become the king of the entire land!”
- “The gameplay was tedious and uninspired, lacking any real depth or creativity.”
- “The game is a huge grind, and the gameplay is repetitive and dull.”
- “The gameplay itself is clunky and slow.”
stability
355 mentions
1 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
99 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among players, with many reporting a plethora of bugs, glitches, and performance issues that detract from the overall experience. While some users find the glitches amusing or manageable, the consensus is that the game feels unfinished and has been largely abandoned by developers, leading to a dead player base and rampant hacking. Overall, the game's stability issues are pervasive enough that many reviewers advise potential players to wait for improvements before purchasing.
- “All in all, great game; not many bugs, the game runs great. I don't know why the player base is small; anyone should have this game in their library.”
- “This game runs great for an early access; I have no problems with it at all. :)”
- “First of all, this is an early access, so I was not anticipating a bug-free game, nor should you. I started playing on public servers for a day or two with friends.”
- “The biggest killer of this game (which of course was the devs fault) was the bugs and glitches.”
- “The amount of glitches and bugs is enormous, leaving many opportunities for people to hack.”
- “This game is buggy as hell and the servers don't run properly.”
graphics
309 mentions
39 % positive mentions
45 % neutral mentions
16 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the stunning visuals and medieval aesthetics, while others criticize them as subpar or plagued by bugs and performance issues. Many users note that the graphics can look impressive on high-end systems, but the game struggles with optimization, leading to lag and glitches even on lower settings. Overall, while some find the graphics appealing, a significant number express disappointment, suggesting that improvements are needed.
- “The visuals are stunning, capturing the rugged beauty of the medieval era and drawing players deeper into its world.”
- “This game has amazing potential, great graphics, and great customization.”
- “The graphics are great, the ambience is good also.”
- “The graphics were lackluster, and the overall presentation was subpar.”
- “The graphics suck.”
- “Terrible graphics, no one plays it.”
optimization
256 mentions
13 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
34 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many players reporting severe performance issues, frequent lag, and numerous bugs that hinder gameplay. Despite some positive experiences, the overall sentiment is that the game is poorly optimized, requiring high-end hardware to run adequately, and many users express frustration over the developers' lack of attention to these critical issues. Overall, the game's potential is overshadowed by its optimization problems, leading to a recommendation to avoid it until significant improvements are made.
- “The game runs smoothly, but its following will be the death of it.”
- “The game is so well optimized my dedicated graphics on my laptop can run this game on ultra 4k at 144 frames.”
- “This game is amazing even though it could still use some optimizations.”
- “The game is riddled with bugs, and the poor optimization makes it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “You need a NASA supercomputer to run this game as it is terribly unoptimized, even for a medium-high end computer.”
- “The game's developer is notorious for releasing unfinished and poorly optimized games, then abandoning the project and running off with the profits.”
humor
199 mentions
99 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The humor in "Reign of Kings" is a standout feature, with players frequently highlighting the game's ability to generate hilarious moments through its quirky mechanics, character customization, and unpredictable multiplayer interactions. Many reviews emphasize the fun derived from bugs and glitches, as well as the comedic potential of role-playing scenarios and player interactions, particularly when playing with friends. Overall, the game is described as a chaotic yet entertaining experience that thrives on its absurdity and the creativity of its community.
- “No survival games managed to be this funny despite being so goofy and broken.”
- “This game has provided me and my friends with some hilarious memories.”
- “It's funny as hell, but a buggy mess.”
- “It's not funny when everybody wants to kill you to take your resources and you have to start from zero again.”
- “You can make so many different melee weapons it's not funny... bone clubs anyone?”
grinding
129 mentions
2 % positive mentions
1 % neutral mentions
98 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is a significant point of contention among players, with many describing it as excessively tedious and time-consuming. While some appreciate the immersive farming and crafting mechanics, others find the repetitive nature of resource gathering and the risk of losing hard-earned progress to be frustrating. Overall, the game is seen as heavily grind-oriented, requiring substantial time investment for minimal rewards, particularly in a competitive multiplayer environment.
- “Crafting isn't too tedious.”
- “It is not tedious; I never yelled with frustration or rolled my eyes at the recipes and requirements to upgrade or make objects.”
- “The gameplay was tedious and uninspired, lacking any real depth or creativity.”
- “Grinding, you will have to spend the whole day grinding and building and collecting, but in the morning when you log on again, your house will probably be looted and destroyed.”
- “This game is a waste of so much time, way too grindy, and your base that took 8 hours?”
story
101 mentions
9 % positive mentions
88 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely viewed as minimal or lacking depth, with many players noting that the focus is primarily on gameplay rather than a structured narrative. While some users appreciate the potential for player-driven stories and role-playing experiences, others criticize the absence of a cohesive plot or meaningful quests, leading to a sense of abandonment and frustration. Overall, the community-driven experiences can create engaging stories, but the game itself does not provide a strong narrative foundation.
- “This game is just amazing, every time we play it's a fresh adventure with a completely new story to tell.”
- “We have a small group of individuals on an RP instance and we all work to create rules and a running story for our kingdom.”
- “It is something fresh, sure it has some things from other games, crafting, farming, etc. but this game just smashes the mold with PvP and the player-driven story.”
- “☑ only gameplay, doesn't include a story.”
- “Story: there a castle, a cursed village, weird looking monsters... that's it, no story.”
- “It is standard practice for most survival open world games, which is easy to understand because without a story or objectives there's little for players to really do.”
music
61 mentions
36 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its nostalgic and immersive qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. Many players enjoy the soundtrack, describing it as epic and fitting for the game's setting, while some express frustration with technical issues that affect sound quality. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the enjoyment of the game, despite some players encountering bugs and performance problems.
- “This game has got a fantastic setting, beautiful music, and a well-made environment (natural objects... trees... mountains... hills).”
- “The soundtrack is incredible; the graphics and gameplay are also amazing!”
- “The music sets the tone to make it feel like a fantasy universe.”
- “The sounds and music are terrible.”
- “I bought the game and I clicked connect on servers and it crashed the game every time, so I had a playtime of 1 hour sitting there listening to the worst music I have ever heard in my life.”
- “Just gives me a black screen on startup with a bit of music playing; however, after spending ages trying to fix the problem, I made no progress and decided to give up completely.”
monetization
39 mentions
0 % positive mentions
3 % neutral mentions
97 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has been overwhelmingly criticized as a blatant cash grab, with many users expressing frustration over the developers' abandonment of the project after initial sales. Reviewers warn potential buyers to avoid the game, citing a pattern of the developers creating similar titles solely for profit without delivering on promised content or support. Overall, the sentiment reflects a deep dissatisfaction with the developers' business practices, which prioritize short-term financial gain over player experience.
- “Didn't need more than 0.4 hours to realize what a cash grab this is.”
- “The developers have abandoned this project after a horrendous cash grab, excusing themselves with things like 'hurr durr but the roadmap is completed' and that's it.”
- “I held out on buying this game because I'm suspicious of early access games--most times it seems they are just half-hearted cash grabs.”
replayability
17 mentions
18 % positive mentions
59 % neutral mentions
24 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the variety of activities and survival elements that encourage multiple playthroughs, while others criticize the lack of engaging content and technical issues that lead to boredom. Many feel that the game has potential for greater replay value if developers address existing bugs and enhance gameplay mechanics. Overall, opinions range from high replayability due to diverse gameplay to significant dissatisfaction stemming from repetitive experiences and server issues.
- “The maps are a good size, and there are lots of different things to do in the game with the main point being to survive and become king, and because of this the game has great replayability.”
- “That's really where the replayability comes in.”
- “Has really proven itself to have a lot of replay value.”
- “The fact that we lose our things so quickly to exploits bothers us little, but what gets to us the most is the lack of replayability.”
- “- no replayability, perhaps you may get at max 10 hours of meh before you put this down and leave it be in dust in your steam library.”
- “It's okay if you get it on sale... replay value is nil.”
atmosphere
15 mentions
47 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating its immersive medieval setting, enjoyable building mechanics, and engaging social elements. However, the presence of toxic players and design choices that hinder gameplay, such as unraidable bases, contribute to a less welcoming environment. Overall, while the atmosphere can be captivating and fun, it is marred by negative player interactions and certain gameplay limitations.
- “The medieval atmosphere and friendly players made this game a blast along with steady progression through armor and weapons.”
- “Fantastic atmosphere, the combination of great sound effects and music (despite being only a few songs currently) leaves you immersed in the game.”
- “This game takes the great elements from games such as the loot and crafting system from Rust, the combat from Chivalry: Medieval Warfare, and the same chaotic atmosphere from DayZ and combines them into a beautiful love child.”
- “It's also filled with some pretty tacky players being racist trolls, overall a bad atmosphere.”
- “This game does give a very unwelcoming atmosphere and can be very hard to survive on your own without a buddy.”
- “Raiding is extinct, the devs thought that an unkillable crest was a good idea, which led to multiple sky bases where people hid their items so high in the atmosphere, that it became impossible to raid.”
emotional
15 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game elicits a wide range of feelings, from heartbreak and frustration over unfair gameplay experiences to moments of intense joy and laughter. Players express deep emotional distress due to issues like hacking and unbalanced mechanics, while others find themselves moved to tears by the game's narrative and interactions. Overall, the game provokes strong emotional reactions, both positive and negative, highlighting its impactful design.
- “10/10 would cry again.”
- “I cried.”
- ““You don’t have to do this, I wasn’t going to do anything” I cried.”
character development
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is praised for its creative freedom in character design, allowing players to create unique and diverse characters, though this can lead to some anatomically implausible designs. However, the variety in character sizes is noted to come with distinct advantages and disadvantages, contributing to the overall gameplay experience.
- “Additionally, the freedom of creation when it comes to your character design is great; however, it permits you to make ungodly looking characters that are not anatomically possible.”
- “And as for character design, it seems that different sizes have different pros and cons.”
- “At least this is the implication in the character design screen.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression.”
- “There seems to be little depth to the characters, making it hard to connect with them.”
- “The choices you make don't seem to impact character growth in any significant way.”