VALIANT KNIGHTS Typing Battle
- March 27, 2017
- BottleCube inc.
Get on SteamIn VALIANT KNIGHTS Typing Battle, players engage in typing battles within a JRPG setting, battling evil forces by swiftly typing correct words and phrases. The game follows a rich story of light versus darkness, where descendants of spirits must save the world from the evil that still lingers. Experience RPG battles like never before, as typing speed and accuracy become your greatest weapons.
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Reviews
- The game has nice graphics and artwork, which can be visually appealing.
- It can be beneficial for kids or anyone looking to improve their typing speed.
- The gameplay loop is straightforward, allowing players to engage in endless typing challenges.
- There is no compelling story or character development, making the game feel monotonous.
- The gameplay lacks variety and depth, with repetitive mechanics and no real progression.
- The game is considered overpriced for the limited content it offers, with better alternatives available.
- story17 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for being nonexistent, with players noting that it consists of only a couple of forgettable slides at the beginning and lacks any meaningful plot or character development throughout gameplay. Many reviewers express disappointment in the absence of engaging narrative elements, which detracts from the overall experience and makes the game feel shallow and uninteresting. Overall, the lack of a compelling story significantly diminishes the game's appeal, especially for those seeking a narrative-driven experience.
“This game is good for people who want to improve their typing speed, but I don't recommend it if you want a good story, as the story is nonexistent in this game as far as I played.”
“Other than that, I'll summarize the game: you start the game, the game gives you two pages about a bland story, then the game starts.”
“There really isn't a story to begin with.”
“You have no idea who the characters are or why they are fighting because the story is really that vague.”
“There is no plot or progression.”
- graphics15 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally well-received, featuring appealing artwork, animated elements, and a variety of character sprites and backgrounds. However, the repetitive use of enemy designs and the user interface detract from the overall visual experience, making it feel less impressive over time. While the art style is good, the lack of unique boss designs and limited gameplay variety may diminish its appeal for some players.
“The game has nice background music, useful emoticons, and great artwork on the cover, with animated glitters and floating feathers in the title screen, character sprites, background scenes, achievement icons, trading cards, badges, and profile backgrounds.”
“For the most part, the art style looks good.”
“There is a decent amount of different artworks in the game for enemies.”
“The same artwork for enemies is used for bosses as well, making them really underwhelming.”
“A lot of artworks for enemies are reused with the colors changed for different types.”
“The way in which the words and character portraits are placed causes you to focus more on them rather than on the enemy and full character artworks.”
- music7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game features four tracks, with the boss music being highlighted for its engaging transition from a melodic piano to a more dynamic guitar and strings arrangement. However, many players find the overall soundtrack to be forgettable, and the absence of volume controls is a notable drawback. While the music is described as nice, it ultimately lacks variety and depth, leading to mixed feelings among users.
“The good things about this game are that it looks good and the music is nice.”
“While the boss music is pretty cool since it starts with a slow melodic piano tune and turns into a guitar with an accompanying piano and string section.”
“They have kind of cool music, but, again, that's about it.”
“Default sound levels are way too loud and there are no volume controls, just off buttons for sound and music respectively.”
“Music - you have four tracks in the game.”
“I'm going to refund this game due to the lackluster UI, the small amount of music tracks available, and the lack of attention to making enemies and story memorable in this game.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its lack of variety and depth, with players noting a minimal plot and repetitive scenes. Suggestions for improvement include adding more diverse gameplay elements, such as additional bonus items and varied monster mechanics, to enhance the overall experience. The game's high price relative to its limited content has also been a point of contention among users.
“Urgh, there is just no gameplay at all in this 'game'.”
“Among the cons, the lack of plot and compelling storyline after the game introduction, limited gameplay variety (how about a few additional bonus pick-up items for typing in additional optional words correctly, monsters with multiple spirit resistances/vulnerabilities, or more than the 4 background scenes used and repeated throughout the game when there are more equally great background scenes in the enlarged trading card artwork for Alicia Miller, Rudolf Bass, and Nacht Etoile's card) and the relatively high price of the game (and trading cards at the time of this review) at a 20% discount on the Steam store earlier this year compared to the expected number of gameplay hours spent to get all achievements might reduce the appeal of this typing game.”
“The basic gameplay loop is as follows:”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is generally viewed as minimal, with players appreciating the easy achievements that cater to casual gamers. It is recommended primarily when available at a discount or in a bundle, making it an appealing choice for those looking to improve their typing skills in a visually engaging environment.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which really took away from the enjoyment.”
“The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is perceived as lacking, with players expressing frustration over gameplay mechanics that hinder their ability to engage with the content effectively. The delays and interruptions detract from the overall experience, making it difficult to appreciate any comedic elements.
