The Black Knight

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The Black Knight is a single player casual role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Over Games and was released on December 7, 2022. It received neutral reviews from players.

In a fight against time, Diego needs to find the 5 stones of Praxx to open the portal and save Princess Amanda from the mighty Lox, leader of all monsters in the Kingdom of Belvedor.

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

music3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The pixel art and animations are gorgeous, providing a nostalgic feeling.
The game offers a simple yet challenging experience that can be exciting as players improve.
It shows potential for growth and is a commendable effort for a game developed by a single person.

The game lacks essential features like saving and skippable dialogues, making it frustrating to play.
Combat feels janky and unbalanced, with enemies moving too quickly for meaningful interactions.
It has a strong 'my first game' vibe, with numerous bugs and design flaws that detract from the overall experience.

music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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67%
The music in the game evokes a sense of loneliness reminiscent of the Souls series, contributing to its atmospheric tone. While the soundtrack sets a good mood, it is considered unremarkable and suffers from poor transitions between songs. Overall, the music enhances the experience but lacks polish.
- “The atmospheric music, while not groundbreaking, effectively sets a good tone for the game.”
- “The soundtrack beautifully complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The music is immersive and adds depth to the game's environment, making every moment feel more engaging.”
- “The animation is not good enough; the soundtrack is not well put together when the next song transitions.”
- “The loneliness and lack of music on the map reminded me a little of the Souls saga games, which I really liked.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The gameplay is characterized by engaging mechanics, particularly highlighted by epic boss battles that feature diverse strategies. While some users noted potential bugs and simpler animations typical of indie games, the overall experience remains enjoyable.
- “Epic bosses with different mechanics.”
- “Being an indie game, I disregarded the possible bugs and maybe low-cost mechanics/animations.”
- “Being an indie game, I disregarded the possible bugs and low-cost mechanics and animations.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “There are numerous bugs that disrupt the flow of gameplay, leading to frustrating experiences.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is generally enhanced by the atmospheric music, which, while not particularly remarkable, effectively sets a suitable tone for the game.
- “The atmospheric music, while not groundbreaking, effectively sets a good tone for the game.”
- “The immersive environment draws you in, making every moment feel alive and engaging.”
- “The haunting visuals and sound design create a captivating atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is well-received, with players expressing satisfaction and feeling that it successfully achieves its narrative goals.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from stability issues, including a lack of a proper full-screen mode and various glitches, such as characters swimming on land. Additionally, players must navigate tight paths with specific controls to avoid further complications.
- “The game has no proper fullscreen mode, and there are several glitches and bugs, such as your character swimming on land. You have to press down and left or right simultaneously when navigating through tight paths.”