Reign of Kings

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Reign of Kings is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Code}{atch and was released on December 15, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

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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gameplay308 positive mentions

stability705 negative mentions

gameplay
903 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Reign of Kings" is characterized by a mix of engaging mechanics and significant flaws, with many players noting its challenging yet rewarding nature. While the building and crafting systems are praised for their depth, the combat mechanics often feel clunky and unresponsive, compounded by issues like lag and rampant hacking that detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game offers a unique medieval setting and multiplayer dynamics that can be enjoyable, especially when played with friends, though many feel it requires further development and optimization to reach its full potential.
- “With its stunning visuals, challenging gameplay, and dynamic multiplayer mode, it's a must-play for fans of the genre.”
- “So, reign of kings is a great game... it has solid building mechanics, a decent crafting tree, wonderful combat that can be learned quickly and the nuances of which can be mastered over time and hilarious and rewarding multiplayer.”
- “The gameplay itself is a lot of fun and diverse, like you can rope up people and drag them around or into prisons if you want (or drop them off the kings bridge, my favorite).”
- “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
714 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous players reporting persistent bugs, glitches, and performance issues that detract from the overall experience. Many reviews highlight the game's unfinished state, with frequent crashes, lag, and exploits that disrupt gameplay, leading to frustration among users. While some players find humor in the glitches and enjoy the game despite its flaws, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game feels abandoned by developers, making it difficult to recommend for those seeking a stable experience.
- “All in all, great game; not many bugs, the game runs great. 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 :)”
- “Runs great and the PvP system is pretty much Chivalry's system but simplified.”
- “The biggest killer of this game (which of course was the devs fault) was the bugs and glitches.”
- “The amount of bugs and glitches the game has now is just unplayable; even performance is very bad.”
- “This game is a buggy piece of shit, badly coded, broken, laggy as fuck.”
graphics
621 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the stunning visuals that capture the medieval era's beauty, while others criticize them as subpar or plagued by bugs. Many users note that the game's performance heavily depends on the player's hardware, with high-end systems able to showcase better graphics, but lower-end machines struggle with lag and poor optimization. Overall, while some find the graphics appealing and comparable to titles like Skyrim, others feel they fall short and detract from the gameplay experience.
- “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.”
- “Great graphics, fun game.”
- “The graphics were lackluster, and the overall presentation was subpar.”
- “The graphics suck.”
- “Terrible graphics, no one plays it.”
optimization
513 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many players reporting severe performance issues, frequent lag, and a plethora of bugs that render it nearly unplayable at times. Despite some users noting that it can run smoothly on high-end systems, the overall consensus is that the game requires significant optimization improvements to be enjoyable for a broader audience. Many reviews express disappointment in the developers for not addressing these issues adequately, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
- “The game is so well optimized my dedicated graphics on my laptop can run this game on ultra 4k at 144 frames.”
- “Great game, though needs optimization!”
- “I personally have enjoyed most of my time in rok, it's fun, runs smoothly most of the time, has great building mechanics, allows your imagination to show out, and has fast paced enjoyable combat.”
- “The game is riddled with bugs, and the poor optimization makes it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “You need a fucking NASA supercomputer to run this game as it is terribly unoptimized, even for a medium-high end computer.”
- “The combat is some of the worst I've ever seen, with swordfights literally just being players hopping back and forth to stab each other, and lag being the deciding factor in who wins, because the game is so poorly optimized that even if you have the best computer you can get, you'll still see the framerate act like it's on a rollercoaster.”
humor
398 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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, which often add to the comedic experience, especially when playing with friends. While the game has its share of issues, the overall consensus is that it provides a uniquely entertaining and often absurd gaming experience, particularly in a multiplayer setting.
- “Depending on the server and its active participants, this game is easily one of the most fun, funny, and just overall enjoyable games you could possibly find especially if you're craving those goofy interactions and some grinding with people then you will thoroughly enjoy this game.”
- “This game is hilarious, being chased around by deformed people screaming at me in a foreign language is something I treasure.”
- “I love to play this game; it's so awesome and hilarious to take a giant steel warhammer to someone's head as they helplessly plead for their life in the pillory!”
- “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?”
- “It's not funny when everybody wants to kill you to take your resources and you have to start from zero again.”
grinding
259 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is heavily criticized for being excessively tedious and time-consuming, with many players reporting hours spent farming resources only to lose everything to raids or glitches. While some enjoy the social interactions and competitive nature of resource gathering, the overall sentiment leans towards frustration with the repetitive nature of grinding and the lack of meaningful progression. Players recommend the game primarily for those who enjoy grinding and multiplayer interactions, but caution that it requires a significant time investment.
- “Crafting isn't too tedious.”
- “It for one 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.”
- “This game is a waste of so much time, way too grindy, and your base that took 8 hours?”
- “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.”
story
202 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and focus on gameplay, with many players noting that it feels more like a collection of player-driven experiences rather than a cohesive narrative. While some players enjoy creating their own stories through interactions and roleplay, others express disappointment over the absence of structured quests or a meaningful plot, leading to a mixed reception regarding the storytelling elements. Overall, the game is seen as having potential for engaging narratives, but it currently falls short in providing a rich, immersive story experience.
- “This game is just amazing, every time we play it's a fresh adventure with a completely new story to tell.”
- “Reign of Kings has a simple plot and that is gather, craft, storm the king's castle, execute the king and finally claim the throne.”
- “However, as soon as I switched to an RP server that had players that weren't all just going around randomly slaughtering each other and made the game into a whole different world with its own story, I loved every minute of it.”
- “☑ 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
122 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is frequently praised for its nostalgic and immersive qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. Many players find the soundtrack to be epic and fitting for the game's setting, contributing to memorable moments and interactions. However, some users report issues with lag and sound quality, which can detract from the enjoyment of the music.
- “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!”
- “The music sets the tone to make it feel like a fantasy universe.”
- “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.”
- “But I get it anyway, I install, I open it... music was laggy... I get into the game, I cannot even move from lag... low frames, everything is bad.”
monetization
79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been widely 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 supporting the developers, citing a pattern of releasing unfinished games and quickly moving on to new projects without proper support. Overall, the sentiment is overwhelmingly negative, with calls to steer clear of any current or future titles from the developers due to their perceived exploitative practices.
- “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.”
- “It seems CodeHatch has a habit of creating similar looking/playing games and abandoning them once they reach their sales figure to pump another cash grab out, leaving the previous game to die out very quickly. I seriously recommend not buying any current games developed by CodeHatch due to low or non-existent players and strongly recommend not buying any new releases from them, no matter how promising they seem, as it is rewarding their terrible business tactics, and you will likely end up dissatisfied with the product you purchased when it's abandoned.”
replayability
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is a contentious topic among users, with some praising its potential due to diverse gameplay mechanics and survival elements, while others criticize it for lacking depth and becoming repetitive after a short time. Many players express frustration over technical issues and the absence of engaging content, leading to a perception of limited replay value. Overall, the game shows promise for replayability but requires significant improvements to fully realize it.
- “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
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is a mix of immersive medieval elements and social interactions, creating both enjoyable and challenging experiences. While many players appreciate the engaging sound design and the fun of building and PvP, there are concerns about toxic behavior from some players, leading to an unwelcoming environment. Overall, the atmosphere is described as both captivating and occasionally frustrating, depending on player interactions and game mechanics.
- “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
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game elicits a wide range of feelings, from frustration and distress over gameplay mechanics and hacking incidents to moments of laughter and joy. Players express deep emotional reactions, often oscillating between anger and amusement, highlighting the game's ability to provoke strong sentiments, whether positive or negative. Overall, the emotional experience is intense and polarizing, with many users reporting that it left a lasting impact on them.
- “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
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is praised for its extensive freedom of creation, allowing players to design unique characters with varying sizes and traits, which can lead to both impressive and comically unrealistic results. However, this flexibility has sparked mixed opinions, with some players appreciating the diversity while others criticize the lack of anatomical coherence in character designs. Overall, the character design system is seen as a standout feature, despite its polarizing effects on player perception.
- “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.”
- “The character design is flawless, showcasing a variety of characters from tall ogres to short midgets.”
- “At least this is the implication in the character design screen.”
- “And as for character design, it seems that different sizes have different pros and cons.”