The Legend of Karl

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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!

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 138 reviews

graphics18 positive mentions

stability7 negative mentions

The game features decent graphics and a unique character design, which is impressive for a free title.
The combat system offers variety with three different weapons, allowing players to switch up their playstyle.
Despite its current issues, the game shows potential and has engaging gameplay elements that could be further developed.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, including unresponsive controls and game-breaking issues that hinder progress.
There is a lack of save functionality, forcing players to restart from the beginning upon dying or exiting the game.
The gameplay feels sluggish and clunky, with combat mechanics that can be frustrating and unresponsive, detracting from the overall experience.

graphics
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
37%
11%
The graphics of "The Legend of Karl" are generally considered decent for a free game, with a nice art style and solid visual design that some players appreciate. However, many reviews highlight the lack of graphical options and optimization, leading to a clunky experience. While the visuals are a positive aspect, they are often overshadowed by gameplay issues and bugs, indicating that the graphics alone do not elevate the overall experience.
- “Nice graphics and level design, annoying music and crappy steering...”
- “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 inconsistent responsiveness. Although the graphics are decent for a free game, many feel that the overall gameplay experience is hindered by clunky mechanics and a lack of polish, leaving it feeling outdated and in need of significant improvements. Despite these issues, there is a consensus that with further development, the game could evolve into something much more enjoyable.
- “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%
22%
33%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it uninteresting and lacking depth, while others see potential in the characters and storyline. Many users noted that the narrative feels underdeveloped, with a desire for more backstory and dialogue to enhance the experience. Overall, the story aspect appears to be a weak point, with ratings ranging from 3/10 to commendations for its potential.
- “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.”
- “Hardly any storytelling yet.”
- “Need more story - still on demo.”
- “Needs a quick backstory.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising it as amazing and well-integrated into 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, annoying music and crappy steering...”
- “- Soundtrack is a little repetitive.”
- “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 report a few frustrating bugs, there are no significant crashes, and many express 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 hit me even when I dashed through and ended up on the other side of the map.”
- “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.”
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, the performance is described as unoptimized, 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
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Character development in the game is perceived as lacking depth, with users noting that both the world and character design feel rather plain, suggesting untapped potential for more engaging and dynamic characters.
- “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
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is generally described as familiar and acceptable, with graphics that are considered satisfactory but not exceptional.
- “The atmosphere feels generic and lacks any real sense of immersion.”
- “While the graphics are decent, the overall atmosphere is uninspired and forgettable.”
- “The game has a familiar action-platformer vibe, but the atmosphere fails to stand out.”