Rise of the Kings

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Rise of the Kings is a single player strategy game. It was developed by ONEMT and was released on June 29, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

"Rise of the Kings" is a strategy game with beautiful mechanics, amazing visuals, and a humorous touch. Battle as legions of elves and men, seize the throne, and level up through grinding, but be prepared for numerous bugs and excessive advertisements. The game's own description promises epic battles and enemy crushing, making for a potentially engaging experience despite its flaws.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 15,572 reviews

graphics350 positive mentions

monetization116 negative mentions

graphics
458 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
76%
21%
3%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their beauty and detail, describing them as "amazing," "fantastic," and "well-designed." However, some users express disappointment, citing issues like outdated visuals, poor performance, and misleading advertising that does not match in-game graphics. Overall, while the graphics are generally appreciated, there are calls for improvements and updates to enhance the gaming experience further.
- “The graphics are amazing and top of the line.”
- “Fantastic graphics, and the action will find one spending hours per day playing.”
- “Great graphics, lots of adventure, very complicated at first but awesome once you get the hang of it.”
- “Rubbish graphics, it's taken from a game called Game of War 10 years ago!”
- “The graphics need improvement though.”
- “Graphics not good, just another pay to win game.”
gameplay
157 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
42%
6%
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its fluid mechanics, user-friendly controls, and strategic depth, making it engaging and enjoyable for players. However, many users express frustration over misleading advertisements, pay-to-win elements, and a lack of support for new players, which detracts from the overall experience. While some find the gameplay addictive and well-structured, others criticize it for being repetitive and plagued by bugs, indicating a mixed reception overall.
- “The gameplay is pretty fluid, and the controls are user friendly.”
- “Fantastic gameplay, excellent strategy, graphics great, always something new to discover.”
- “Great gameplay, numerous challenges and events to keep you interested in upgrading.”
- “There is a vast difference between the game ad and actual gameplay; please don't deceive through ads.”
- “Yet another pay-to-win game (yawn) whose gameplay involves either waiting for days for minor upgrades or paying a small fortune to bypass the delays.”
- “False advertising and copy-paste gameplay make this one game to avoid as it's just a money grab with no care for the gameplay itself.”
monetization
153 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
18%
76%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the misleading advertisements that do not accurately represent the gameplay. While some users appreciate that in-game purchases are not mandatory for progression and can be affordable, others feel that the game leans towards a "pay-to-win" model, with excessive ads and costly microtransactions. Overall, the consensus highlights a significant disconnect between the game's advertising and actual content, leading to frustration among players.
- “For the people who are worried about in-game purchases: people built this game and gave it to you for free.”
- “It's great, it's not a cash grab and you can actually play it without being frustrated about power because of events that give you handsome rewards I'd recommend it ”
- “Although you have many in-app purchases available, you can play without spending any real money and be competitive.”
- “The ads for this game show a totally different game!”
- “There is a vast difference between the game ad and actual gameplay; please don't deceive through ads.”
- “The advertisement you use on social media has nothing to do with the actual game.”
stability
77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
1%
96%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of glitches, freezes, and lag affecting gameplay. Many players express frustration over the lack of responsive customer support to address these issues, leading to a negative impact on their overall experience. While some users report minimal glitches and enjoy the game, the consensus highlights a need for substantial improvements in stability and bug fixes.
- “I do love this game as it is bug-free if you have a good internet connection.”
- “This game deserves more stars; no glitches, no ads.”
- “It's a great game except for the fact that when there are game glitches and it takes items from you, they won't do the right thing and give them back.”
- “The game freezes constantly whenever I switch tasks; I cannot close the game and reopen it without it freezing.”
- “Too many glitches lately; the game freezes up too much and has lagging issues.”
story
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
41%
6%
The game's story is generally praised for its immersive and engaging narrative, with many players enjoying the quests and missions that keep them invested. However, some users express frustration with certain gameplay mechanics that hinder progress, such as locked missions and reliance on in-game purchases. Overall, the graphics and storyline are highlighted as standout features, contributing to a fun and addictive gaming experience.
- “The graphics are awesome, the storyline is good.”
- “Love the beginning storyline as you grow castle level.”
- “Rise of the Kings is one of the most fascinating plot games there is out on the line with the editor's prize.”
- “The never-ending monster siege is horrendous. You cannot upgrade your castle; it's completely locked until you reach some quest, and you hit these monsters sometimes six times before it'll unlock.”
- “In chapter three, you have given a mission to reach farm level 1, but the area will unlock in chapter 4. Modify your mission, or else I will quit.”
- “Pathetic reskin of a pathetic no-story money pit. So imaginative that I emailed Blizzard the screenshot of the Lich King. Have fun with that, game still sucks and it's still a Travian reskin.”
music
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
37%
13%
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and nostalgic qualities, with many players expressing that it enhances their overall enjoyment. While some users have suggested improvements, such as the addition of customizable war theme music, the majority appreciate the existing soundtrack and consider it a standout feature. However, there are a few complaints regarding technical issues related to the music, indicating a need for further updates.
- “The familiar soundtrack brought me back to high school every day.”
- “Good game feels like living in the time of a great medieval king, what a feeling with mesmerizing and soothing music.”
- “The music alone makes this game awesome!”
- “It's nice and fun; my friends and family love this game. Just one thing we didn't like: the music. Some people think it's okay, but I would prefer it if you guys considered changing the music.”
- “Why did you ruin the outside map music?”
- “The music comes on and the game crashes. What a frustrating experience!”
grinding
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the challenge it presents, many express frustration over the increasing difficulty for free-to-play users, who find it tedious and often feel forced to spend money to progress. The game has shifted towards a model that heavily favors paying players, making it less enjoyable for those who prefer to grind without spending. Overall, while grinding can lead to rewarding gameplay, it has become a significant barrier for non-paying players.
- “Used to be that non-spending players such as myself could still compete by grinding through... that is no longer the case.”
- “I would not suggest it to someone who only wants to play for free because you'll only be farming and that's not fun.”
- “They restrict the growth of the castle based on Lich King fights which requires money to get past or lots and lots of grinding.”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as inconsistent, with some players finding it amusing and addictive, particularly in their alliances, while others criticize the game's customer service and policies as laughable. Many users highlight the disparity between the game's advertising and actual gameplay, leading to a sense of irony and frustration. Overall, the humor seems to stem from both the community interactions and the game's shortcomings, creating a mixed but often entertaining experience.
- “It's a great time-consuming game, and the alliance I'm in in kingdom 400 is the best, crazy, funny, helpful bunch of people.”
- “This game is so funny and addictive.”
- “Reddwarf is unbanned lol very funny developers.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
Overall, the game's optimization is inconsistent, with some players experiencing smooth performance and generous rewards, while others report significant lag and slowdowns, particularly on certain devices like the Samsung S8 Plus. There are calls for improvements in performance, especially in open-world scenarios where loading times and internet connectivity issues are prevalent. Additionally, the game's reliance on equipment optimization and upgrade materials has been criticized as a potential money pit.
- “Runs smoothly with more rewards than any other I've come across in the last 10 years!”
- “The game is not bad, but there could be more improvement to the game performance and optimization. This game struggles in the open world; it takes a while for its surroundings to show up, and there are some internet buffering and lag issues.”
- “This is on top of the equipment optimization that further hurts players, and again, spending money on upgrade materials.”
- “Another money pit game with poor gameplay performance.”
- “The game is not bad, but could see more improvement in performance and optimization. It struggles in the open world, taking a while for its surroundings to show up, and experiences internet buffering and lag.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is praised for being engaging and enjoyable, contributing to an overall fun experience. However, some users express a starkly negative view, suggesting that the atmosphere detracts from the gaming experience.
- “The game is extremely fun, with a great atmosphere and exceptional customer support.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express deep emotional connections to the game, particularly highlighting the personal impact of having their screen names transformed into heroic characters, which has evoked strong feelings, including tears of joy.
- “The fact that you guys took my screen name 'Kanoa' and turned it into a hero in the game was truly amazing, and it made me cry.”