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Reverie Knights Tactics

I could have and should have liked Reverie Tactics. In practice, I found it infuriating. Developers: please stop pitching your work at this level.
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38%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
38% User Score Based on 71 reviews

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Reverie Knights Tactics is a single player tactical role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by 40 Giants Entertainment and was released on January 25, 2022. It received negative reviews from players.

Reverie Knights Tactics is a turn-based tactical RPG with strategic battles in isometric grids where every decision can alter the story. Travel through a hand-drawn fantasy world and lead your heroes in a story-rich adventure, visual novel style!

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38%Audience ScoreBased on 71 reviews
story12 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • The combat mechanics are enjoyable and well-executed, providing a satisfying challenge.
  • The visuals are vibrant and beautifully designed, enhancing the overall experience.
  • The game offers a refreshing short playtime for a strategy RPG, making it accessible for newcomers to the genre.
  • The game is very short, leading to a lack of depth and replayability.
  • Character customization is minimal, with limited options for building and developing characters.
  • The story is one-dimensional and often forgettable, failing to engage players.

  • story

    51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    24% positive mentions, 70% neutral mentions, 6% negative mentions

    The story has been described as simple and one-dimensional, with some darker themes that are undermined by a lighthearted tone and childish character interactions. While some players found the narrative passable and enjoyed certain character dynamics, many felt it was forgettable and lacked depth, often leading to skipped dialogue. Overall, the storytelling does not significantly enhance the gameplay experience, leaving players wanting more complexity and engagement.

    • “The story doesn’t pull punches, and has some darker moments.”
    • “Everything, from the graphics, to the music, to the story, to the level design and core gameplay - is all outstanding.”
    • “We take on the role of a team of 4 battle goblinoid creatures for the elven homeland; the story is quite simple but passable and some of the characters' interactions are fun.”
    • “The story line is one-dimensional.”
    • “The story is also less than desirable and I frequently find myself skipping the dialog.”
    • “The story first presents itself with a serious tone (slavery, conquest, revenge, murder) and then 5 minutes later presents characters and situations that are extremely childish.”

  • graphics

    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    48% positive mentions, 41% neutral mentions, 11% negative mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant colors and beautiful backdrops, creating an enchanting visual experience that enhances the overall atmosphere. While the animations are noted to be a mix of unique and awkward, the art style is considered outstanding, contributing to a well-designed world. However, some reviewers feel that despite the impressive visuals, the rest of the game may not meet the same level of satisfaction.

    • “The visuals are a highlight of the game; the colors are incredibly vibrant, and the backdrop cities or forests are gorgeous.”
    • “Fun, upbeat tactics game with enchanting graphics and a well-fleshed-out world.”
    • “Awesome tactics game, fantastic art style!”
    • “The artwork isn't fantastic.”
    • “Overall it's nothing flamboyant with a unique art style and simple story and battle system that doesn't outstay its welcome.”
    • “But partly because of the visuals it never felt that dark or serious, even though the plot points kind of were.”

  • gameplay

    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 54% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The gameplay in this SRPG is a mixed bag, featuring solid mechanics and a rewarding combat system that encourages strategic planning, but it suffers from a lack of character variety and customization options. While the graphics, music, and level design are praised, the flat maps and limited character roster detract from the overall experience, making it challenging for players seeking flexibility and depth. Ultimately, the game offers enjoyable tactical gameplay, but may not satisfy hardcore fans looking for more complexity.

    • “Everything, from the graphics, to the music, to the story, to the level design and core gameplay - is all outstanding.”
    • “The game takes time to get exciting, but once the player learns all the combat mechanics, the game becomes quite fun but still challenging.”
    • “Furthermore, the strategy gameplay fundamentally works very well, encouraging thoughtful planning and smart use of stage hazards.”
    • “The entire game only features 4 characters, and while they're all decently developed (both in terms of story and gameplay), I would've liked to see more options.”
    • “The combat mechanics, story, player loops, etc. are all decent... but it's tough to play a 'tactics' style game that doesn't let players choose their player mix, and even harder to enjoy the genre when the main character is really obviously just Harry Potter in a skirt.”
    • “However, the disappointing finish to the quest, and lack of gameplay depth outside of combat cast a cloud over the entire experience.”

  • music

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    63% positive mentions, 24% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for its loveliness and pleasant aesthetics, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some users noted that the soundtrack can be repetitive and that the narrative is limited, which may detract from the immersion during gameplay.

    • “The soundtrack is lovely.”
    • “Everything, from the graphics to the music, to the story, to the level design and core gameplay - is all outstanding.”
    • “[Amazing aesthetics, pleasant music, challenging combat].”
    • “[limited narrative, slow action, repetitive soundtrack]”

  • replayability

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    40% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The game's replayability is somewhat limited due to the presence of four static characters, but the inclusion of a hard mode and the "Order vs Chaos" mechanic offers additional incentives for players to revisit the game. Overall, while some players appreciate the potential for replay through different challenges, others feel that a shorter, high-quality experience is preferable to a longer, less engaging one.

    • “I'd much rather play a game that is short and excellent rather than one that is long and just 'okay.' There's also a hard mode that I'll have to get around to completing eventually, which adds to the game's replay value.”
    • “Order vs. chaos provides potential replay value.”
    • “Not sure how replayable it is, especially since there are four static characters.”
    • “Order vs chaos provides potential replay value.”
    • “Still, I'd much rather play a game that is short and excellent, rather than one that is long and just 'ok.' There's also a hard mode which I'll have to get around to completing eventually, so this adds to the game's replay value.”

  • optimization

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, -67% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game is not particularly demanding on hardware, which contributes to its solid technical performance. Overall, players have noted that it runs smoothly without requiring high-end specifications.

    • “The optimization is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
    • “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it runs flawlessly without any noticeable lag.”
    • “This game isn’t super demanding, and it shows in the technical performance.”
    • “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
    • “Despite its potential, the game suffers from poor optimization that affects gameplay.”

  • character development

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, -33% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    Character development in the game is criticized for its lack of depth, with a boring leveling and stats system, poor character design, and a forgettable story that detracts from the overall experience. While the backgrounds and character visuals are appealing, they do not compensate for the overall shortcomings in character engagement and narrative quality.

    • “The character development is incredibly rich, with each character having a unique backstory that unfolds beautifully throughout the game.”
    • “I love how the characters evolve based on the choices I make, making every decision feel impactful and meaningful.”
    • “The depth of the characters is impressive; their personalities and relationships grow in a way that feels authentic and engaging.”
    • “However, the severe loss of quality elsewhere really drags the experience down. The leveling/stats system is fairly boring, the character design is bad, and the story is utterly forgettable for how long it drones on between combat sections.”

  • humor

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

    The humor in the game has been criticized for lacking the expected level of hilarity and not effectively celebrating drag culture, leading to a generally lukewarm reception.

  • stability

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

    Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with only a few minor glitches reported, such as animations misaligning during attacks, but no significant bugs have been encountered.

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Reverie Knights Tactics is a tactical role playing game with fantasy theme. Common tags for Reverie Knights Tactics include turn-based and indie.

Reverie Knights Tactics is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

Reverie Knights Tactics was released on January 25, 2022.

Reverie Knights Tactics was developed by 40 Giants Entertainment.

Reverie Knights Tactics has received negative reviews from players. Most players liked Reverie Knights Tactics for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Reverie Knights Tactics is a single player game.

Similar games include Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest, Regalia: Of Men and Monarchs, Blackguards 2, Fae Tactics, SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech and others.