For the King

 PC
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6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 96 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 96
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 96
  3. Negative: 18 out of 96

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  1. HootMcToot
    Dec 7, 2018
    8
    A very solid rogue-like RPG-lite packed full of procedurally generated content. It looks great, and the developers are still adding new content and features. The game also has several game modes, from campaigns to extended dungeon dives and lets you unlock new game content (loot, encounters, classes and cosmetics) as you play through by finding Lore books.
    It can be punishingly hard    A very solid rogue-like RPG-lite packed full of procedurally generated content. It looks great, and the developers are still adding new content and features. The game also has several game modes, from campaigns to extended dungeon dives and lets you unlock new game content (loot, encounters, classes and cosmetics) as you play through by finding Lore books.
    It can be punishingly hard though, and you are totally at the whim of RNGesus. If you want to fully enjoy the game, even if you are a veteran RPGer, I'd still recommend starting on Apprentice difficulty to fully enjoy your initial experience.    … Expand
  2. hameow
    Mar 2, 2019
    9
    I bought it on sale for a couple bucks. 54 hours of fun with friends. Totally worth it.
  3. SomeGuyXD65
    May 17, 2019
    9
    For the King is a rouge like tabletop RPG that encourages teamwork and strategy at all difficulty levels. It's unique art style, player freedom and RPG elements will bring you back again and again. Even after completing it's main campaign, there's great level of re-playability with unique classes and player expression. If that's not enough, there are other shorter but well thought outFor the King is a rouge like tabletop RPG that encourages teamwork and strategy at all difficulty levels. It's unique art style, player freedom and RPG elements will bring you back again and again. Even after completing it's main campaign, there's great level of re-playability with unique classes and player expression. If that's not enough, there are other shorter but well thought out campaigns to play too. The game does have many bugs and punishes the casual gamer but is a great game overall. As someone that does not like turn base games, this was definitely a pleasant surprise.… Expand
  4. Demiurge11
    Feb 25, 2021
    8
    The Good:
    - the best part of this game is the couch co-op. I was able to play this game with my casual gamer SO and we really enjoyed ourselves.
    - This game is like playing a really smooth, well-designed board game. - It has 3 main modes: an overland mode where you move across and discover an isometric map, JRPG-style battles, and linear dungeon crawls. The 3 modes nicely dovetail into    The Good:
    - the best part of this game is the couch co-op. I was able to play this game with my casual gamer SO and we really enjoyed ourselves.
    - This game is like playing a really smooth, well-designed board game.
    - It has 3 main modes: an overland mode where you move across and discover an isometric map, JRPG-style battles, and linear dungeon crawls. The 3 modes nicely dovetail into each other, leading to interesting strategic choices and a surprisingly deep game in terms of mechanics, tactics, and strategy.
    - The game's difficulty is really well-balanced. Along with the fact that save-scumming is very difficult (you can go back at most 1 turn), it can make the game a real nail-biter to play! I found myself frequently yelling obscenities at the monsters because it was so intense!
    - The game's random mechanic (based on "slots" or 1d100 die rolls, basically) is very subtle, and it took me many hours of game play to fully realize its implications.

    The Bad:
    - if you're looking for fun story or whatnot, this game doesn't have anything but the most simplistic plot. This isn't a bad thing if you know to expect that, but obviously the game would be even better with an engaging story.
    - The character special abilities and the combat status effects are very poorly explained in the in-game documentation, and I had to refer to the Wiki a lot.

    The Ugly:
    - The character classes are really weird and it can take a while to grasp how to build items for them.
    - There's a Hobo class! ... !!!!    … Expand
  5. VitaminK
    Apr 15, 2019
    10
    This game is really a seriously under-appreciated game that you can play again and again! In a age where roguelikes and roguelites pop up fairly regularly this one was clearly a labor of love by the devs!
  6. sherbz
    May 4, 2020
    10
    A huge amount of love has gone into this. It's part board game, part fighting fantasy, part D&D. And encased within are a few nods to fiction greats, which shows that the developers really loved making this. And the result is really very good and satisfying. It's the best game I have played for a number of years. And I am a 35 year old seasoned gamer. Excellent on many levels. And the coA huge amount of love has gone into this. It's part board game, part fighting fantasy, part D&D. And encased within are a few nods to fiction greats, which shows that the developers really loved making this. And the result is really very good and satisfying. It's the best game I have played for a number of years. And I am a 35 year old seasoned gamer. Excellent on many levels. And the co op mode is an added bonus that adds another 100 it so hours onto what is already a hundred plus hour game. Fantastic job. And from a new developer too. I shall be watching these guys with interest from hereon out.… Expand
  7. Squeze
    Oct 10, 2021
    8
    Probably the best hidden gem I discovered thank to Epic Games giveaway.
    Coop game D&D like turn based rpg, for some chill time with friends or randoms.
    Right soundtrack and squared game art make you sit down and relax at least on lower difficulty. The game, however can give a true challenge with harder difficulties. Super fast turns and the possibility to save each round (but not cheat    Probably the best hidden gem I discovered thank to Epic Games giveaway.
    Coop game D&D like turn based rpg, for some chill time with friends or randoms.
    Right soundtrack and squared game art make you sit down and relax at least on lower difficulty.
    The game, however can give a true challenge with harder difficulties.
    Super fast turns and the possibility to save each round (but not cheat save to avoid deaths ;) ) perfect for 3 friends. You can unlock new character within few hrs so the game can be actually quite long considering all the campaigns I would say at least 50 hrs with a lot of re playability as maps are procedurally generated (but campaigns quest are not) .
    Im am genuinely surprised, I paid for so many worse games. It surely needs more attention!
    78/100    … Expand
  8. heinyreimes
    Aug 4, 2018
    8
    Nice visual style, fun strategy game to play with friends and offers loads of replayability
  9. PeakZach
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    Fantastic playabliy and look. The game is as fun as the first time, every time. Combat is sophisticated and a layer of complexity is woven in at every turn. Difficulty and fun with friends. A must play.
  10. EveryLevel
    Jan 25, 2022
    10
    A great DnD like game. My party got it's ass kicked by a leprechaun then got killed of by a ghost that looked like death. SOO GG
  11. Englishdarkness
    Sep 13, 2019
    9
    Great game to play with a few friends or solo. Only thing we hated was a specific enemy that destroyed our equipment we were wearing =( besides that it's been alot of fun. Definitely worth its price!
  12. Alexb1096
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    ITALIAN:
    Questo gioco è caratterizzato da un'alternanza di luci e ombre, che rendono la sua valutazione abbastanza incerta.
    Dal punto di vista tecnico il gioco è ineccepibile, audio, grafica (con uno stile bellissimo) e animazioni curati ai massimi livelli e assenza totale di bug. A livello di gameplay si presenta come un gioco da tavolo, con diversi elementi basati sulla fortuna    ITALIAN:
    Questo gioco è caratterizzato da un'alternanza di luci e ombre, che rendono la sua valutazione abbastanza incerta.

    Dal punto di vista tecnico il gioco è ineccepibile, audio, grafica (con uno stile bellissimo) e animazioni curati ai massimi livelli e assenza totale di bug.

    A livello di gameplay si presenta come un gioco da tavolo, con diversi elementi basati sulla fortuna che però possono essere migliorati.
    La struttura base è quella di un RPG, dove ogni personaggio ha statistiche e un equipaggiamento, con abilità e missioni da compiere.
    Il movimento è a caselle, mentre i combattimenti sono "un attacco a testa".

    Il gioco propone 6 campagne (due per livello di difficoltà), diverse nelle tematiche e ambientazioni ma simili nell'approccio, ognuna di una durata considerevole (secondo me circa 10 ore).
    Uno dei problemi secondo me è proprio la scarsa quantità di queste campagne, che avrei preferito vedere magari più brevi ma in numero nettamente maggiore. Capita infatti spesso di iniziare una campagna con amici, non riuscire a finirla per vari motivi e poi non avere più voglia di ricominciarla in un'altra occasione perchè già la si conosce.
    Le storie delle campagne inoltre non sono per niente memorabili, servono solo a dare un obiettivo, e quindi non c'è nemmeno l'aspetto di curiosità che porta a concluderle.

    Un altro difetto, sempre che possa essere definito tale, è la difficoltà.
    A difficoltà "facile" il gioco risulta impegnativo ma fattibile, a "medio" già inizia ad essere frustrante, al limite del punitivo, a difficoltà superiori non ho idea di come sia.
    I prezzi di oggetti e servizi inoltre sono altissimi per quello che offrono, portando solo raramente ad essere in situazioni di tranquillità.

    Interessante la presenza del Negozio del Folklore, che permette di spendere dei punti ottenuti giocando (accumulati durante le varie campagne) per sbloccare degli elementi per il gioco. Questi possono essere cosmetici ma anche assolutamente funzionali, come nuove classi, equipaggiamenti o incontri casuali durante l'esplorazione.

    Infine è bello che sia presente sia la modalità locale (anche coop con amici) che online, ma non capisco perchè il limite di giocatori sia 3. Spesso infatti mi sono trovato nella situazione di non poter far giocare qualcuno interessato, oppure di non poter giocare per coinvolgere anche altri amici. Penso che il limite a 4 giocatori potesse essere ottimale.

    Per la prima volta, al posto delle conclusioni, farò un elenco dei pro e dei contro di questo gioco, che ha davvero tanti aspetti positivi, ma anche negativi.

    PRO:
    - grafica, audio e animazioni
    - varie classi tra cui scegliere (alcune da sbloccare)
    - gameplay profondo ma sempre chiaro ed intuitivo
    - negozio che premia le ore passate a giocare
    - stile di gioco unico
    - campagne lunghe
    - ottimo fattore di sfida...
    - sia locale che online

    CONTRO:
    - poche campagne e con storie non interessanti
    - troppi elementi dettati dalla fortuna (random)
    - ...che però a difficoltà alte sfocia nel punitivo
    - limite a 3 giocatori (sia locale che online)

    VOTO: 8/10    … Expand
  13. Jgschiavon
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    A very solid rogue-like RPG-lite packed full of procedurally generated content. It looks great, and the developers are still adding new content and features. The game also has several game modes, from campaigns to extended dungeon dives and lets you unlock new game content (loot, encounters, classes and cosmetics) as you play through by finding Lore books.
  14. Pasiv
    Feb 6, 2021
    8
    I have to say that I am very very positive supprised about this game. Its really fun.
  15. brokencinho
    Dec 21, 2022
    8
    Este es un juego de estragia en tiempo real muy bueno, lo he jugado mas de 150horas con mi pareja en la misma PC, es divertido! 100% Recomendado.

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#66 Best PC Game of 2018
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#90 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. GameStar
    Nov 27, 2023
    79
    Good mix of board game, classic pen & paper, turn-based combat and roguelike with few new features.
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  2. CD-Action
    Aug 2, 2018
    85
    I’m highly impressed with Ironoak Games’ debut. If you’re ready for a long and painful (the difficulty level is so high!) but immensely satisfying wander across colorful fantasy realms, do not delay and buy this wonderful roguelike. [07/2018, p.48]
  3. Eurogamer Italy
    Jul 19, 2018
    80
    For The King is a very creative take on the Boardgame and RPG genres with a great focus on multiplayer. The single player mode is more an afterthought than anything else, depriving For The King of much of its allure.
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