The Four Kings Casino and Slots
- June 1, 2015
- Digital Leisure Inc.
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"The Four Kings Casino and Slots" is a free-to-play MMO game where players can create their own customizable characters and enter a virtual casino resort. The game features various table games and slot machines, as well as a levelling system that unlocks new items and rewards. Players can also interact with each other through chat and mini-games, creating a social gambling experience.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 4
Windows
Xbox One
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- The game offers a variety of casino games and has a fun social aspect, making it enjoyable for players who like to interact while playing.
- It's a great way to test gambling strategies without risking real money, and the developers are responsive to community feedback.
- The game has potential for improvement and can be addictive, especially for those who enjoy poker and casino-style games.
- The game suffers from a lack of players, making it difficult to find games and diminishing the overall experience.
- There are numerous bugs and performance issues, including long loading times and frequent disconnections, which can frustrate players.
- The monetization model is criticized for being a cash grab, with overpriced chips and limited free gameplay, leading to disappointment among players.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
Gameplay experiences are mixed, with some players finding it slow and tedious due to long idle waits and a poor interface, while others appreciate its smooth and reliable mechanics, likening it to a more polished version of a previous casino game. The game is recommended for casual players who enjoy casino-style gaming combined with social MMO elements.
“The gameplay is so reliable and enjoyable; the only downside, as many have said, is the slots.”
“From the couple of hours of playing this, I've experienced stable, smooth, solid gameplay.”
“I would definitely recommend this game for casual players who enjoy both casino-style gaming and social MMO-type game mechanics.”
“It's slow, with long idle waits at the table before the game starts, and the games are tedious to play, with a bad gameplay interface.”
“The game introduction and gameplay are so different.”
“Gameplay is very similar to the digital leisure casino that was part of PlayStation Home, for those who played that, only graphically better.”
- stability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including long loading times and frequent freezes that can affect the entire system. Users have reported bugs, particularly with the chat/messaging system, which often leads to a frozen screen when attempting to connect. Overall, the game's performance is inconsistent and problematic.
“However, in my experience, the game takes too long to load and freezes my computer.”
“The chat/messaging system is slightly buggy.”
“Everything works perfectly fine up to the point where you click on 'connect', and the screen freezes, showing a drawing of people playing...”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for being repetitive and lacking variety, with players expressing a desire for more engaging tracks. Additionally, the absence of ambient music while at the tables has been noted as a missed opportunity to enhance the overall experience.
“Ambience music while at the tables”
“Ambience music while at the tables”
“Finally, the music is boring and needs more variety.”
“There is no ambient music while you're at the tables; it would be nice, developers.”
“The lack of ambient music while at the tables is disappointing.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is derived from absurd and relatable situations, such as the comedic chaos of people fighting over toilet paper, which resonates with players. This blend of situational comedy and irony, particularly the frustration of being out of toilet paper while witnessing the antics, adds a lighthearted touch to the experience.
“Laughing at people fighting over toilet paper :D realizing you are out of toilet paper.”
“The funny thing is, because of this 26 minutes, I can't get my refund.”
“Laughing at people fighting over toilet paper :D realizing you are out of toilet paper.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Reviewers express a desire for a more interactive storytelling approach in the game, rather than simply presenting rules through text. They appreciate the option to manage in-game currency through side missions or waiting, but feel that the narrative could be better integrated into gameplay mechanics.
“Would've liked to see a bit more interactive way of learning the game, as opposed to just pressing 'Q' and seeing a story with the rules.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its inviting and enjoyable environment, making it feel like a pleasant place to relax and socialize. Players appreciate the ability to engage in emotes and conversations while sitting on benches, which enhances the immersive, real-life feel of the setting.
“The game has a nice atmosphere; it really feels like a great place to hang out.”
“You can also sit on a bench and do some emotes while talking, which adds to the real-life atmosphere.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics have been widely criticized for being blocky and unattractive, with some users expressing disappointment that the early access status does not excuse the poor visual quality. Comparisons have been made to outdated graphics reminiscent of older digital casino games, suggesting a lack of innovation in the visual design.
“Gameplay is very similar to the digital leisure casino that was part of PlayStation Home, for those that played that, only graphically better.”
“I was very disappointed... the presence of early access in no way justifies the extremely ugly, blocky graphics.”
“Gameplay is very similar to the digital leisure casino that was part of PlayStation Home, for those who played that, only graphically better.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be slow and tedious, characterized by long idle waits before gameplay begins and a frustrating interface that detracts from the overall experience.
“It's slow, with long idle waits at the table before the game starts, and the games are tedious to play, with a bad gameplay interface.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for resembling a cash grab, with concerns that it exploits potential gambling addicts. Players feel that the game's financial model prioritizes profit over player experience.
“This game is not only exploiting potential gambling addicts, but is nothing more than a cash grab.”
“The monetization strategy feels predatory and takes away from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“It's frustrating to see a game that could be great reduced to a series of paywalls and microtransactions.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews do not provide specific feedback on the game's optimization, focusing instead on the enjoyable cosmetic items available through casino games and performance-based achievements. Overall, there is no clear consensus on optimization performance from the provided texts.
