The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia
- February 9, 2018
- Natsume Atari
From the leaders in anime games across every platform, Bandai Namco returns with one of the most fun anime series in recent years, now transformed into a crazy video game version.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia is a fantasy role-playing game based on the manga and anime series of the same name. It offers both single-player and multiplayer gameplay options, allowing players to experience an action-packed adventure with their favorite characters from the franchise. As the first console video game adaptation of The Seven Deadly Sins, it provides fans with an exciting new way to interact with the beloved series.
Reviews
- The game features impressive character models and stays true to the storyline of the anime, making it enjoyable for fans.
- Gameplay can be fun, especially when controlling certain characters, and there are various modes that add replayability.
- The original voice actors from the anime are included, enhancing the overall experience for fans of the series.
- The combat mechanics are repetitive and shallow, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
- The game is primarily in Japanese with no English dub, which can be frustrating for players who prefer English audio.
- Many players found the character roster unbalanced and the overall gameplay experience lacking depth and polish.
- story26 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's story closely follows the first season of the anime, supplemented by additional content to extend gameplay, but many players feel it lacks depth and detail. While fans of "The Seven Deadly Sins" may appreciate the character interactions and faithful recreations of key scenes, the overall narrative is criticized for being shallow and repetitive, with a focus on combat rather than a compelling storyline. Some players express hope for future installments that could expand the narrative further, but current gameplay is seen as limited and not meeting expectations for a franchise of this caliber.
“The game is fun and follows the actual storyline fairly well.”
“If you are a fan of the Seven Deadly Sins, this game will pique your curiosity as the story seems to stick with the anime and manga.”
“[Variety of characters to play as, some nice character interactions, story dialogue and scenes faithfully recreated].”
“The story is not up to detail as some parts of the story aren't there.”
“If you are a fan of The Seven Deadly Sins, this game will pique your curiosity but will end up being another 'beat the time limit' or start over game. The story seems like it sticks with the anime and manga, but if you're looking for deep gameplay, it's not here.”
“No story mode, just another versus epic fighting game between your favorite and meanest bad characters.”
- gameplay19 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia" is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the fun character controls and mission-based exploration, while others criticize the repetitive mechanics, buggy controls, and overall mediocrity. The game attempts to blend combat styles reminiscent of other anime games but often falls short, leading to a lackluster experience for those not deeply invested in the franchise. While it shows potential, particularly for fans, many reviewers suggest that it feels experimental and could benefit from significant improvements.
“Gameplay - it's weird... it's like it wanted to have the combat of J-Stars but with the versatility of beating multiple enemies like any hack and slash anime game.”
“So far I like the game. People must realize this is the first Seven Deadly Sins game that was localized in America and on a bigger console, so I would say it's in its experimental stage. Gameplay is fun; they did add a cool amount of character, although I'm hoping they add DLC characters and costumes.”
“The game mechanics were just fantastic.”
“They have a tendency to re-use assets such as sound effects, voice actors, and even game mechanics for some reason.”
“If you are a huge fan of the series you might be able to look past how bad the core gameplay is, but everyone else should skip this game.”
“Even with an IP as interesting as The Seven Deadly Sins, The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia is held back by buggy controls and even more buggy mechanics.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the impressive character models and overall visual quality, while others criticize flat textures and subpar elements compared to current-gen standards. Many players appreciate the improvements over previous titles, noting strong visuals and appealing artwork, but there are calls for enhancements in areas like lip syncing and attack animations. Overall, the graphics are seen as decent but not groundbreaking, with room for improvement.
“Neat graphics, neat features, worth the price, brand new in packaging as advertised!”
“I love this game, awesome graphics and mildly challenging; I only wish some of the battles would last longer, but other than that, it is a great game.”
“For being its first game, I really loved the graphics and mechanics of the game.”
“The graphics are complete garbage.”
“The graphics are nowhere near PS4 quality, but they're fine.”
“Fix the lip syncing of the game and improve on the graphics of the attacks and the characters.”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for being repetitive and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting that the soundtrack and sound design are subpar and fail to enhance the overall experience.
“The soundtrack can get a bit repetitive though.”
“The sound design and soundtrack are weak.”
“The graphics and soundtrack are subpar.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely criticized for falling flat, with players noting that it lacks depth and fails to capture the comedic essence of the source material. Instead of providing an engaging and funny experience, the game is described as dull and repetitive, leaving little to entertain players.
“The humor in this game is spot-on, with clever writing and hilarious character interactions that keep you laughing throughout.”
“I love how the game uses absurd situations and witty dialogue to create a lighthearted atmosphere that makes every play session enjoyable.”
“The comedic timing in the cutscenes is impeccable, making even the most mundane tasks feel entertaining and fun.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The stability of "The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia" is criticized for its buggy controls and mechanics, which detract from the overall experience despite the game's intriguing premise.
“Even with an IP as interesting as The Seven Deadly Sins, The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia is held back by buggy controls and even more buggy mechanics.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced constant frame drops and glitches that ruined the overall experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability due to its fast-paced and addictive fighting mechanics, complemented by various modes and a diverse character roster that keeps players engaged.
“Fast-paced, addicting fighter with various modes that add plenty of replayability and a great character roster.”
“The diverse gameplay options and character choices make each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
“With multiple modes and challenges, this game keeps you coming back for more, ensuring endless fun.”
Critic Reviews
The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia Review
Unfortunately The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia just doesn’t do justice to the series at all. There are a few hours of fun to be had here, certainly, but even dedicated fans will find that it doesn’t last long enough. Repetitive battles and shallow combat just don’t keep things interesting for long enough, even if there are several characters to use. Add a point to the score if you're a fan, remove one if you don't know what SDS is.
50%The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia Review
Surely a game that’s looking over at it’s anime stablemate green with envy, Knights of Britannia commits the sin of sloth, and ultimately lacks pride.
50%The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia (PS4) Review
Even with an IP as interesting as The Seven Deadly Sins, The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia is held back by buggy controls and even more buggy mechanics.
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