Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 32
  2. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. Jun 25, 2022
    70
    King Arthur: Knight’s Tale is basically XCOM in a fantasy setting with a melee-based combat system. Fans of this TBS subgenre will definitely have a good time. It doesn’t elevate the XCOM formula, but in the end, it doesn’t need to.
  2. Jun 10, 2022
    70
    A very dark take on the Arthurian legend capable of generating a splendidly misty atmosphere reeking of Avalon. The story disappoints, however, and while the turn-based combat system is solid, it gets way too repetitive way too fast.
  3. May 20, 2022
    70
    King Arthur: Knight's Tale is a strategy RPG that gets the fantasy of playing as a heavily armored knight exactly right, but it would’ve been a better game if it didn’t pad itself out with so many repetitive battles.
  4. May 13, 2022
    70
    Quotation forthcoming.
  5. May 2, 2022
    70
    With King Arthur: Knight's Tale, the studio NeoCore Games fulfills its contract to offer a tactical turn-based game with demanding combat and RPG-inspired progression. Its exciting setting (a mix of dark fantasy and Arthurian legend) allows for multiple epic, dark and dramatic stories to be told. By omitting its classicism and focusing on its successful battles and notable difficulty.
  6. Jun 24, 2022
    65
    A game that looks promising but fails to deliver on its promises. You may give it a chance if necessary improvements are made in the future, but I suggest you to wait a bit more if you don't want to be disappointed.
  7. May 4, 2022
    60
    Bloated, buggy and with its best ideas in the back half, Neocore's grimdark tactical King Arthur spin-off is halfway decent might and magic.
  8. May 3, 2022
    60
    King Arthur: Knight’s Tale is solid point-and-click turn-based action, but players should note that it takes some time to level up due to the lack of a mission replay feature, and a considerable amount of gold being required to enable healing for multiple party members. Diehard tactical fans might be interested in what King Arthur: Knight's Tale has to offer, but newcomers to the genre might wish to cut their teeth elsewhere.
  9. May 3, 2022
    60
    King Arthur: Knight’s Tale scrapes a pass with its decent tactical combat. If it doesn’t improve on its art and spelling, however, it’ll need to see me in my office.
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  1. May 9, 2022
    King Arthur combines the best of XCOM's combat, RPG elements from Diablo, and the morality system of BioWare's games. [Recommended]
  2. May 5, 2022
    A dark RPG-strategy hybrid that's not without its pleasures, but tends towards numb repetition and becomes a slog.
  3. Jan 26, 2021
    So, praise all around then, and I guess that means you should purchase it immediately, right? Well, maybe not. It took me a fair few restarts to actually make any progress, during which time I suffered a broken camera, broken progression, treasure chests not opening properly, and a few more bushels of assorted Early Access jank. When things did get going, it was generally smooth, but I can’t fully recommend jumping in until the first round of big patches get rolled out. I also had some save issues, and I’m not sure how much this was down to intentional roguelike restrictions, and how much was just bugs and glitches. So, proceed with caution. [Early Access impressions]
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 57 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 57
  2. Negative: 6 out of 57
  1. Jun 17, 2022
    10
    Dark Fantasy XCOM with knights. Nails the great atmosphere. No rainbows and unicorns here!
    This is already GOTY 2022! (Sorry Elden Ring...)
  2. May 13, 2022
    10
    This game is true masterpiece. Atmosphere of game is very good. You have own castle - Camelot and u can recruit a lot of characters. BattleThis game is true masterpiece. Atmosphere of game is very good. You have own castle - Camelot and u can recruit a lot of characters. Battle are turn based and very addictive. Lenght of game is also huge. I hope new dlc come very soon :). For me is game more better than hyped - Baldur Gate III... Full Review »
  3. May 2, 2022
    9
    A very good game. Tactical rol with a lot of strategic. The game ist nearer from expeditions rome than wasteland. Other form of see the oldA very good game. Tactical rol with a lot of strategic. The game ist nearer from expeditions rome than wasteland. Other form of see the old medieval England and the Arthur legend. Full Review »