The Legend of Karl

About

The Legend of Karl is a single player hack and slash game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Actplus Studio and was released on February 21, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The Legend of Karl is a 2.5D hack and slash platformer. You'll master various weapons while exploring the deep diabolical world. A quest struggling between Good and Evil, fight for Justice and what you Believe!

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

Skip User Reviews

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 143 reviews

graphics18 positive mentions

stability7 negative mentions

Charming retro graphics and engaging gameplay that evokes nostalgia for classic platformers.
The game features a variety of weapons and combat styles, adding depth to the gameplay experience.
Despite being short, the game is fun and offers a warm, inviting atmosphere with humorous storytelling.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and control issues, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Progress is not saved effectively, forcing players to restart from the beginning after closing the game.
The overall length of the game is disappointing, with many players feeling it ends too quickly and leaves them wanting more.

graphics
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
38%
11%
The graphics of "The Legend of Karl" are generally considered decent for a free game, featuring a pleasing art style and smooth visuals. However, many users note the lack of graphical options and optimization issues, which detracts from the overall experience. While the visuals are appreciated, they are often overshadowed by gameplay and control concerns, indicating that the graphics alone do not elevate the game to a higher standard.
- “Nice and smooth gameplay, good graphics.”
- “Beautiful graphics, easy controls, great controller integration and sound is amazing.”
- “The graphics are pretty good and I like the aesthetic of the whole game.”
- “The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
- “But unfortunately I'm unable to play it due to a lack of graphic settings.”
- “I would like to play the game at the lowest settings but there's no option to change the resolution or the graphic detail.”
gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
36%
12%
The gameplay of "The Legend of Karl" is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its creative mechanics and potential for engaging combat and puzzles, while others criticize the sluggish controls, bugs, and lack of fluidity in weapon switching. Although the graphics are decent for a free game, many feel that the overall gameplay experience is hindered by clunky mechanics and inconsistent responsiveness. Despite these issues, there is a consensus that with significant improvements, the game could evolve into a more enjoyable experience.
- “Amazing gameplay; it's not just hack and slash, but there are a few puzzles and bosses that get you invested in the game. The environmental details were great too. All in all, the game was interesting and amazing.”
- “The game's ability to create great gameplay with three different combat styles makes it all the more worthwhile.”
- “I'd recommend this; it is a good game with solid gameplay. It has nice platforming sections, a nice art style, a nice map design, and also good music.”
- “The mechanics are a bit iffy to work with as the controls aren't immediately responsive.”
- “I was able to jump out, but after having such a bad impression with the general gameplay (like you can apparently do a thrust attack in the heavy combo, but is it after the third normal swing? Just getting three swings to come out without rapidly mashing the left mouse button feels so inconsistent I stopped trying) I just gave up.”
- “6/10: infuriatingly buggy in the gameplay sense, no crashes though but shows a lot of promise as a game; I think I will definitely check this out once it's updated again.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
23%
33%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it uninteresting and lacking depth, while others appreciate its potential and express a desire for more narrative content. Overall, the consensus suggests that the story is underdeveloped, with calls for additional backstory and character dialogue to enhance the experience.
- “The storyline is very good.”
- “The story is interesting (more than good enough) and the characters seem to have potential.”
- “Start of a good story.”
- “Short story mode game!”
- “Hardly any storytelling yet.”
- “Needs a quick backstory.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the soundtrack as amazing and fitting well with the gameplay, while others find it repetitive or even forgettable. Overall, it contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, though opinions on its quality vary.
- “Great game, I like the art and the music.”
- “The music was also amazing!”
- “I'd recommend this; it is a good game with solid gameplay, nice platform sections, a great art style, nice map design, and also good music.”
- “Nice graphics and level design, but the music is annoying and the steering is crappy.”
- “The soundtrack is a little repetitive.”
- “I can't remember if there was any music at all.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability is marked by a mix of minor glitches, particularly with collision detection and environmental interactions, especially during boss fights. While players noted some infuriating bugs, there were no significant crashes, and many expressed optimism for future updates to improve the experience.
- “Collisions and environment interaction are buggy.”
- “The final boss fight was super buggy; his jump slam would allow me to dash through and be on the other side of the map, yet it would still do damage.”
- “6/10: infuriatingly buggy in the gameplay sense; no crashes though, but it shows a lot of promise as a game. I think I will definitely check this out once it's updated again.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with users reporting lagging controls and a lack of graphic options despite impressive visuals. Overall, it is described as poorly optimized, detracting from the gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are great, but they are fixed with no graphic options, and it does not seem well optimized.”
- “The game is unoptimized as hell.”
- “Controls lag a second behind, and the game is horribly optimized.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that while the game shows potential, the character development is hindered by a lack of depth in both the world and character design, resulting in a somewhat uninspired experience.
- “I think the game has potential, but the world and character design are quite plain.”
- “The characters lack depth and their development feels rushed and superficial.”
- “I was disappointed by how predictable the character arcs were; they didn't evolve in any meaningful way.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is generally described as familiar and acceptable, with graphics that are considered satisfactory, contributing to a decent overall experience in the action-platformer genre.
- “The atmosphere feels generic and lacks any real depth, making it hard to get immersed in the game.”
- “While the graphics are decent, the overall atmosphere is underwhelming and fails to create a captivating experience.”
- “The game has a familiar action-platformer vibe, but the atmosphere is just okay and doesn't leave a lasting impression.”