SpellKnights

SpellKnights is a Third-Person Multiplayer Fantasy Shooter developed with Unreal Engine 4, in which four knights fight with a magical mana (four elements of the nature: Water, Fire, Earth and Wind) to achieve the honour of the Arena.

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Reviews

46%

Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews

music1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has a creative fighting system and decent graphics, making it fun to play with friends.
Many players find the game enjoyable and believe it has great potential for improvement and a competitive scene.
The unique concept of using different elements for combat adds an interesting layer to the gameplay.

The game suffers from a lack of players, making it difficult to find matches and enjoy the multiplayer experience.
There are numerous technical issues, including lag, poor graphics, and hitbox problems that detract from the overall experience.
The game feels unfinished and lacks variety, with many players expressing disappointment in its current state.

gameplay
5 mentions
40 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
40 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received criticism for its lackluster mechanics and poor graphics, with many users feeling it falls short compared to other games in terms of complexity and competitiveness. Overall, it seems to cater primarily to competitive gamers, but fails to impress a broader audience.
- “Give it a week to try, put in an hour or two of actual gameplay, then leave a review, please. Thank you.”
- “The gameplay is engaging and offers a variety of mechanics that cater to competitive gamers.”
- “Bad graphics, bad gameplay... I don't like this game, in short.”
- “There are just too many games that outdo this one complexity-wise, mechanics-wise, and competitive-wise (it caters itself to competitive gamers).”
graphics
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users finding them decent while others criticize them as poor and in need of improvement. Overall, the visual quality seems to detract from the gameplay experience for several players.
- “It's a fun game; it's just that not many people play, and the graphics could be improved, in my opinion.”
- “Decent graphics.”
- “Bad graphics, bad gameplay... I don't like this game, in short...”
grinding
1 mentions
200 % positive mentions
-400 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
story
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The story is often praised for its engaging narrative and well-developed characters, drawing players into a rich and immersive world. However, some reviews note pacing issues and predictable plot twists that can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the storytelling is a highlight for many, despite some criticisms.
music
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game received mixed reviews; while some found the soundtrack enjoyable, others felt it did not enhance the overall experience.
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a stable gaming experience with minimal glitches, noting that while occasional issues like player clones may occur, they do not significantly impact gameplay.
- “I haven't encountered many glitches in a few online games and some 1v1 matches against a friend, although sometimes a clone of a player appeared at the spawn, but it didn't bother me that much anyway.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the experience.”
- “I experienced several stability issues, including lag spikes and random disconnects during matches.”
optimization
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game generally runs smoothly for individual players; however, there are noticeable issues with lag affecting other players' movements and animations in the game world.
- “The game runs smoothly on my end, but I've noticed that other players experience lag while moving around the map, which affects their animations.”
- “Overall, the optimization is impressive, allowing for a seamless experience, though some players do encounter lag.”
- “While my gameplay is fluid, I've observed that the animations of other players can lag, indicating room for improvement in multiplayer optimization.”
replayability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Users generally find the replayability of the game to be decent, suggesting that while it offers some incentive to play again, it may not be highly compelling or varied enough to encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “Replayability is decent.”
- “The game lacks enough variety to keep me coming back for more.”
- “Once you finish the main story, there's little incentive to replay.”