Skautfold: Knight's End
- December 26, 2021
- Steve Gal
Get on Steam"Skautfold: Knight's End" is an action RPG with a unique combat system focused on the usage of 'Guard' as both defense and resource for attacks. Battles occur on a timeline, with actions having different costs, cast times, and cooldowns. Exploit enemies' shifting weaknesses, inflict status effects, and build your combo chain for devastating blows.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique and engaging turn-based combat system that combines timing and strategy, making battles fun once mastered.
- The atmosphere and storyline are well-crafted, providing a satisfying conclusion to the Skautfold series, especially for fans of Lovecraftian horror.
- Frequent updates and patches from the developer show a commitment to improving the game and addressing player feedback.
- The learning curve for the combat system is steep, with insufficient tutorials leading to confusion for new players.
- The second half of the game suffers from repetitive encounters and linear level design, diminishing the exploration aspect.
- Some players found the QTE-based combat mechanics frustrating and inconsistent, leading to a less enjoyable experience compared to previous installments.
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story in "Knight's End" effectively concludes the Skautfold series, tying up nearly all plot threads and providing a satisfying resolution for fans. Reviewers praise the engaging storyline and unique lore, particularly for those familiar with previous games in the series, although some note issues with gameplay mechanics that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the narrative and atmosphere are highlighted as strong points, making it a worthwhile experience for players.
“Knight's End finishes the Skautfold series in a pretty satisfying way, and ties up just about every plot thread that has been introduced.”
“Interesting storyline and setting, especially if you played the other Skautfold games.”
“The lore and story are quite cool, and if you enjoyed past Skautfold games, then I cannot recommend this one enough.”
“The QTE minigames aren't precise, the numbers are completely out of whack balance-wise, and there isn't much going on to reward exploration or make you look forward to the next plot beat.”
“Buy the game and see how the story finally ends.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a turn-based action bar system that enhances readability and strategy, allowing players to easily track upcoming actions. It features a variety of enemy types and unique boss mechanics, contributing to a solid and engaging experience that maintains the series' atmospheric quality. Overall, players find the gameplay enjoyable and well-executed, particularly for a turn-based format.
“A nice enough game, played the other four in the series; each has a different gameplay style. This one is an action bar turn-based game, where each attack by you, your allies/summons, and enemies shows up on a bar. Each side is only on one part of it, making it easy to read what action happens next.”
“Solid gameplay with great atmosphere as always.”
“It's got solid gameplay from my point of view, especially for a turn-based game.”
“A nice enough game, played the other four in the series, each is a different gameplay style and this is an action bar turn-based one, where each attack by you, your allies/summons, and enemies shows up on a bar. Each side is only on one part of it, so it's easy to read what action happens next.”
“Its got solid gameplay from my point, especially for a turn-based game.”
“Lots of different types of enemies keep it interesting, with bosses featuring different mechanics that put a spin on what you're normally used to.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its solid execution, with a moody ambiance and detailed enemy designs that enhance the experience. Reviewers highlight the faithful sound design and the engaging storytelling that immerses players in a rich, classical RPG environment. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature that elevates the gameplay.
“They are severely underrated for the story and atmosphere they immerse you in.”
“The atmosphere and sound are faithful to what we've been used to so far, and this game also comes in a different 'flavor' as we get to play with a more classical RPG style.”
“The atmosphere and sound are faithful to what we've been used to so far, but this game also comes in a different 'flavor' as we get to play with a more classical RPG style.”
“Very moody atmosphere, very detailed enemies, and lots of different kinds.”
“They are severely underrated for the story and atmosphere they throw you in.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers a playtime of 7-9 hours with only one difficulty level and two optional bosses, resulting in minimal to no replayability according to user reviews.
“The game lasts only 7-9 hours, features just one difficulty level, and includes only two optional bosses, resulting in very little, if any, replayability.”
“With a playtime of 7-9 hours and a lack of difficulty options, the game offers minimal incentive to replay.”
“There is hardly any replayability due to the short duration of 7-9 hours and the limited content available.”
