Spiral Knights

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"Spiral Knights" is a free-to-play online action RPG where players explore the mysterious clockwork world of Corkus. Players control customizable knights, battling enemies and solving puzzles in real-time combat. The game features cooperative play, crafting, and a variety of weapons and gear to collect.

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+10

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 213 reviews

story8 positive mentions

grinding12 negative mentions

Spiral Knights combines elements of classic Zelda games with fast-paced bullet hell mechanics, offering creative and rewarding gameplay.
The game is fun and engaging, especially when played with friends, and features a charming art style that appeals to a wide audience.
Despite its age, Spiral Knights still provides a lot of content for both newcomers and veterans, with a vibrant community and plenty of activities to enjoy.

The game suffers from a pay-to-win model, where many of the best items and upgrades are locked behind a grind or require real money, leading to frustration.
The community is shrinking, and the lack of recent updates has left many players feeling that the game is in a decline, with some content feeling repetitive.
The story is clichéd and predictable, which can lead to boredom after extended playtime, and the game has technical issues that can hinder the experience.

story
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
78%
6%
The game's story is criticized for being clichéd and incomplete, leaving many plot holes and unresolved narratives that frustrate players. While some appreciate the mission-based structure and the value of items within the storyline, the lack of a satisfying conclusion and repetitive gameplay detracts from the overall experience. Players express a desire for a more developed plot and resolution to the character's journey.
- “I really enjoy that there is some value to certain items and that there is a storyline to the game.”
- “In this game, you play as a knight taking on missions trying to recover lost valuables that have been lost when your ship had crashed.”
- “And maybe you can have a story on why the Snabolax, Jelly King, Roarmulus twins, and Vanaduke keep on respawning each time we delve deep into the unknown parts of Cradle.”
- “The plot of the story is a bit too cliché.”
- “What I hate about it is that the story didn't finish; to this day I haven't heard how the story ends, how my character (or everyone's) saves Haven or something.”
- “Still so many plot holes.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
44%
19%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their cute and unique art style, which appeals to a wide age range and enhances the overall enjoyment. Players appreciate the charming visuals, including weapon and armor designs, although some note that the repetitive gameplay can detract from the experience. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's appeal, making it a visually engaging option for fans of the genre.
- “The artwork and content are fantastic; I can 100% say there is no other game like this, and that is what makes it so special.”
- “The art style is really cute and unique, even when the theme is spooky. There are many ways to play and a big variety of weapons, making it fun to explore different levels and see all kinds of monsters.”
- “A roguelike action MMO with a light story, simple but fun combat mechanics, and a charming art style that keeps things interesting.”
- “I have a love-hate relationship with this game; I love the artwork and content (even though some say it needs more, and it does, it is slowly dying). I can 100% say there is no other game like this, and that is what makes it so special.”
- “This game is a thing; mostly it is enjoyable thanks to the gameplay and controls. However, the art style is really cute, even when it's a spooky theme, but it lacks depth and variety.”
- “The graphics are underwhelming and feel outdated, which detracts from the overall experience of the game.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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20%
The gameplay is a blend of old-school Zelda vibes and fast-paced bullet hell mechanics, offering a variety of combat styles and hidden mechanics that enhance the experience. While the controls are enjoyable and the art style is charming, players note that the gameplay can become repetitive, requiring extensive grinding for rewards. Overall, it presents a simple yet engaging combat system with enough depth to maintain interest, despite some frustrations with pay-to-win elements and a lack of tutorial guidance on advanced mechanics.
- “This game is enjoyable thanks to the gameplay and controls. The art style is really cute, even with a spooky theme. There are many ways to play and a big variety of weapon types, making it fun to explore levels and encounter different monsters and themes.”
- “Fun and challenging boss fights with great mechanics to defeat each one.”
- “A roguelike action MMO with a light story, featuring simple but fun combat mechanics that have enough depth to keep things interesting, all wrapped in a charming art style.”
- “The gameplay isn't that complex, very simple in fact; most attacks are charge spams (unless it's PvP, then it's more complex) on hordes of enemies. This game feels like a mashup of bullet hell and a horde fighter, if that's a used term.”
- “The graphics are good, the gameplay too, but it gets repetitive, and the fact that you have to play the same mission like 1000 times just to get the sparks is sad.”
- “There's a lot of incredibly useful hidden mechanics that the game really should teach you, like using your shield to cancel attack animations and increasing reaction time.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is heavily criticized for its grinding mechanics, with players noting that it can become repetitive and frustrating, especially when trying to gather rare resources like alchemy orbs. Many reviewers suggest that those who dislike grinding or dungeon crawling should consider other options, as the game often requires significant time investment or monetary purchases to progress.
- “The crafting system requires a lot of grinding to gain the resources for each item.”
- “It's too grindy; I have to find those alchemy orbs to upgrade... and those are rare!”
- “Tl;dr: the game is very grindy if you don't want to pay.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it enjoyable and funny, particularly noting the comedic elements in Mr. Hale's letters. Overall, the game is characterized as both nice and very funny, contributing to a lighthearted experience.
- “It's fun, though the letters Mr. Hale sends you are quite funny.”
- “Nice and very funny game.”
- “Nice and very funny game.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is consistently praised for its loveliness, with multiple users expressing appreciation for its quality.
- “Music - lovely music you got there, bud.”