Hail to the King: Deathbat

 iOS
Metascore
56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 2 out of 5
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  1. Arcade Sushi
    Oct 20, 2014
    85
    Despite my critiques on the controls, health regens and continue system of Hail to the King: Deathbat, it still provides an unrivaled experience on the iOS format.
  2. TouchArcade
    Oct 16, 2014
    80
    As mentioned earlier, it doesn’t quite reach the lofty heights of the best in the genre, but it doesn’t have to be in order to be enjoyable.
  3. 148Apps
    Oct 20, 2014
    60
    Hail to the King: Deathbat may feel like "Coming Home" for Avenged Sevenfold's faithful, but most will find this mediocre hack-and-slash to be "An Epic of Time Wasted."
  5. Gamezebo
    Oct 16, 2014
    40
    But being a mediocre action-RPG is not the point of Hail to the King: Deathbat; this is a game by Avenged Sevenfold for their fans, and unless you are one, stay away from this game.
  6. Pocket Gamer UK
    Oct 22, 2014
    30
    A poorly put together dungeon crawler with little personality and bad controls.

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#64 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2014
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#13 Most Shared iOS Game of 2014

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User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 3 out of 8
  1. Danthebody
    Oct 20, 2014
    10
    Unlike anything other game on the APP Store.. Old School adventure without all the upgrade trees... Def oldschool gaming pulled off well.Unlike anything other game on the APP Store.. Old School adventure without all the upgrade trees... Def oldschool gaming pulled off well. Very difficult as well.… Full Review »
  2. inothatswrite
    Oct 20, 2014
    10
    I think a lot of the tastemaker game publications are scared about giving this game a high grade because of it's connection to AvengedI think a lot of the tastemaker game publications are scared about giving this game a high grade because of it's connection to Avenged Sevenfold. As a gamer and NOT an Avenged Sevenfold fan this game holds it's own. It doesn't matter if you know, or even like the band. The game is difficult- just the way adventure games were of the 80's. Old school Contra meets Zelda. This is not some band slapping their name on an already created game for marketing value. It's a gamers game.… Full Review »
  3. trailerboy531
    Oct 20, 2014
    10
    Has a really cool old school vibe reminds me of when games were actually hard. Doesn't hold your hand but not impossible. Great music. PullsHas a really cool old school vibe reminds me of when games were actually hard. Doesn't hold your hand but not impossible. Great music. Pulls you in without even noticing. Easiest $5 spent in a long time. Can't wait for a sequel.… Full Review »
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