Spiral Knights

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  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Apr 4, 2011
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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 216 Ratings

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  1. BoneyMSomewhere
    Apr 8, 2011
    10
    Actually, I hate MMOs because I've played most of them and they are all the same. I'm SO tired of the same old thing that I've been playing since the 90s. I don't want to play another hack/MUD/UO/Everquest/WoW regurgitation and so when my roommate told me about this game my jaw hit the floor because finally there was something out there that is made for ME.

    I went into it just waiting    Actually, I hate MMOs because I've played most of them and they are all the same. I'm SO tired of the same old thing that I've been playing since the 90s. I don't want to play another hack/MUD/UO/Everquest/WoW regurgitation and so when my roommate told me about this game my jaw hit the floor because finally there was something out there that is made for ME.

    I went into it just waiting to be disappointed, just wanting to be let down again after so many games have let me down so I could just toss it aside like the rest. But I found something wonderful in this game that took me back to my childhood when I used to play games for the honest fun of it. I don't know why, but there's just something there. I can't explain it or why I'm seriously playing an MMO again but it really does something right for me. I dunno, maybe it's the music or the art or the old super nintendoey of it all but it really does something well that I've been missing for awhile.    … Expand
  2. antonme3
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    I dont understand why some people really dislike the game for the fact that it SEEMS like a zelda knock-off, it dosen't seem like a knock-off but more like an improvement to graphics and also multiplayer. Its an awesome game which i thoroughly enjoyed playing, what was so good was that it wasn't competitive but more co-operation, the way they split money and heat (exp in Spiral knights)I dont understand why some people really dislike the game for the fact that it SEEMS like a zelda knock-off, it dosen't seem like a knock-off but more like an improvement to graphics and also multiplayer. Its an awesome game which i thoroughly enjoyed playing, what was so good was that it wasn't competitive but more co-operation, the way they split money and heat (exp in Spiral knights) was awesome so you don't get pissed off trying to fight over money. I also liked the way the implemented the level up system where your equipment levels not you. The downer is the limited energy you get, after waiting 24 hours all you get is 100 mist energy which allows you to get through like 10 levels and that is to say you don't die. The good thing about the system is that it stops those crazy game nerds out there who spend their whole day playing but then you can buy crystal energy which can be stored, its purchasable by money, so they tempt you very well into buying the crystal energy. I also love the auction house in the game, its awesome. Overall to me this game is definitely one of the best free to play MMORPGs out there. I LOVE SPIRAL KNIGHTS............
    btw, all other MMORPGS are crap including WOW which is not fun at ALL!!!!!!    … Expand
  3. Manatee634
    Dec 7, 2011
    10
    I don't know what's wrong with people these days because I've almost got a full set of 3* armour and I haven't paid anything. Their problem is that they don't use the little circle with a line through it above their energy bar, since clicking on that and the second tab will bring up a button saying 'Buy 100 energy for (used as an example) 7,234 crowns'. If you know about the magic button,I don't know what's wrong with people these days because I've almost got a full set of 3* armour and I haven't paid anything. Their problem is that they don't use the little circle with a line through it above their energy bar, since clicking on that and the second tab will bring up a button saying 'Buy 100 energy for (used as an example) 7,234 crowns'. If you know about the magic button, this game becomes extremely addictive and enjoyable.… Expand
  4. joopip
    Aug 28, 2011
    10
    this game is great, has a strong resemblance to Zelda, has varieties of weapons and armor and pvp fights option, a great online game ... has very good gameplay and it is easy to learn to play.
    Its graphics are fairly acceptable, but still a great game
  5. wolframwow
    Aug 26, 2013
    10
    Well, the nasty thing is that the score remained the same even after 2 years.I've been playing it since it launched, and it greatly improved. It became one of my favourite games. There isn't such a think like "pay to win" in this game, like many say. Everything is free! Great graphics, great gameplay, great MMORPG. Even if it seems like a "game for kids" it is really challenging. I amWell, the nasty thing is that the score remained the same even after 2 years.I've been playing it since it launched, and it greatly improved. It became one of my favourite games. There isn't such a think like "pay to win" in this game, like many say. Everything is free! Great graphics, great gameplay, great MMORPG. Even if it seems like a "game for kids" it is really challenging. I am having a lot of fun with my friends. Those who under-rated this game, should give 1 more try. It will definitely change their mind!… Expand
  6. Gib_Lemon
    Nov 23, 2011
    9
    Spiral Knights is fast paced enough to keep you on your toes, but also requires a touch of strategy when it comes to the larger battles. The more you play, the better your weapons and armor become, and more items become available to you. One of the major complaints people have about this game (and it usually results in a below 5 score despite all of the great things in this game) isSpiral Knights is fast paced enough to keep you on your toes, but also requires a touch of strategy when it comes to the larger battles. The more you play, the better your weapons and armor become, and more items become available to you. One of the major complaints people have about this game (and it usually results in a below 5 score despite all of the great things in this game) is energy. You have a bank of 100 Mist energy, which recharges daily. Crystal energy you can either buy with in-game currency or real money via paypal. You need energy to craft items, enter dungeons, pretty much anything. However, if you simply save crowns, merch in the marketplace, and just play the game, you will soon have a rather large bank of crystal energy. The amount of equipment and variation in strategy in this game is admirable. There are 3 types of weapons: swords, guns, and bombs, all with different variants which usually incorporate elemental damage. Armor and shields give you health bonuses and damage resistances. Trinkets are also available to give you perks like increases in attack speed or damage bonuses, but these require 30 day trinket slot upgrades bought with energy, so i prefer to ignore them. A good combination of equipment can make your knight a force to be reckoned with. The bosses in the game usually require at least a 3 player party, and organization makes everything easier, so this game is more fun with friends, especially with mics. Levels are randomized constantly, so there is much variety when you play. Aside from the co-operative aspects of the game, there is also two PvP game modes: Blast Network (Bomberman live), and Lockdown. Lockdown involves knights capturing control points for their team, very similar to TF2. There are 3 classes. Guardian is a tank class that can defend and heal teammates in its large shield radius. Striker can dash around the map in short bursts using a jetpack-like device. Recon can turn invisible and sneak around to ambush enemies. All weapons and armor found in game can be used in Lockdown. Despite what many people are blindly blurting out, Spiral Knights is a great game. If nothing else, give it a try, see what you think. If you don't like it, don't play it. Have fun, readers.

    P.S. THE SOUNDTRACK IS AWESOME.    … Expand
  7. TargetP
    Sep 25, 2011
    9
    While Spiral Knights seems like your run of the mill dungeon crawler, this game starts to feel more like familiar games like WoW and Diablo.
    You start out with no gear, money, like a standard action role playing game. You're then introduced to the basics of dungeon crawling (completing fairly simple puzzles, finding certain items and such) and you're then thrown into the game. Once you    While Spiral Knights seems like your run of the mill dungeon crawler, this game starts to feel more like familiar games like WoW and Diablo.
    You start out with no gear, money, like a standard action role playing game. You're then introduced to the basics of dungeon crawling (completing fairly simple puzzles, finding certain items and such) and you're then thrown into the game. Once you find your way to a Terminal, the elevator-ish things in Haven, the town you'll spend alot of time in, you can embark on your journey into the Clockworks, a weird underground world, with it's own day/night rotation. The day/night rotation also affects the dungeons and monster you'll encounter on your trip. You might venture into the Clockworks at 5pm, and encounter dungeon AB&C. If you return about 4 hours later however, you'll encounter dungeons TY and H. Venturing into a dungeon requires energy, which is used to power the elevators, and multiple objects in the environment. You get 100 per day, and each elevator trip costs 10, so that's 10 dungeons per day. This seems fine at first, but you'll start to realize that you'll run out of energy fairly quickly, and you'll then have to resort to either purchasing it for crowns(the in-game currency), or for your hard earned dollars. This one of the major flaws i tend to find with this game. It's marked as a free to play game. Free to play. You can play for a certain amount of time each day, and still get somewhere, which is fine. But a free to play game should never restrict your play time, only your accesibility to the end-game content. These are personal thoughts, so you may not agree, but this is isn't all that bad, after all. Buying energy is fairly cheap. 7500 energy is about 23$. 7500 energy is 750 trips into dungeons. Each dungeons is about 10-30 minutes long, depending on the tier/difficulty you're in. That's alot of entertainment value right there. Energy is also used to craft new items, weapons and armor, which is essential if you want to venture deeper into the clockworks. The MMO aspects of Spiral Knights work fine. You've got about 20 different servers, with a shared auction house where you can seel or buy items from other players. Items you buy from the auction house, will be received by in-game mail instantaneously, and it's fairly easy to find the cheapest material you need to make that sweet 4-star helmet you want. Items in Spiral Knights are kind of special. Unlike in other MMO's, your character doesn't level up. Your items do. Each time you slay a monster, open a gift box, or defeat a boss, you'll receive heat. Heat is automatically distributed to all your equipped items, once you exit a dungeon. Each item can then level up 10 times each, adding various effects and buffs to your knight. Items also have different star-levels, which determine the quality of the item. 5-star items are generally more expensive to make/buy, but will almost for sure be better in every way, than a 3-star item. Overall, Spiral Knights is a fun and enjoyable game, that can be palyed with up to 3 other friends online, over steam, or without. It fails as a free to play, but as a game with micro transactions, it really stands out.    … Expand
  8. reallycoolbro
    Mar 16, 2012
    9
    This game is actually quite interesting now. This year they give u many extra things with actual missions. With the missions the game play isn't the same until u finish all of it. Also 3 star item are actually easier to get with a trade market costing 6000crs to 7000cr for 100 energy. Although creating things after that can be very hard. Now each levels take quite a while ranging from 10This game is actually quite interesting now. This year they give u many extra things with actual missions. With the missions the game play isn't the same until u finish all of it. Also 3 star item are actually easier to get with a trade market costing 6000crs to 7000cr for 100 energy. Although creating things after that can be very hard. Now each levels take quite a while ranging from 10 to even 30min[ that was red round carpet run around aka royal jelly] This game is nice until a few months were it get repetitive… Expand
  9. Ser-Render
    May 28, 2012
    8
    It seems to me, reading these reviews, that this would be a game that you either love or hate. I, for one, have loved this game since the moment it came out. The point for me has never been to log enormous amounts of time and complete bazillions of missions before I have to go off. It's been mostly about enjoying the community and playing until my mist is done before moving on to otherIt seems to me, reading these reviews, that this would be a game that you either love or hate. I, for one, have loved this game since the moment it came out. The point for me has never been to log enormous amounts of time and complete bazillions of missions before I have to go off. It's been mostly about enjoying the community and playing until my mist is done before moving on to other things. That's my two bits on this subject.… Expand
  10. PokeShadow777
    Jan 20, 2013
    8
    Not bad! Become a knight and fight! Fill of action! The start of the game is extremely exciting! But it gets harder and harder and harder and HARDER at tier 3! Hack and slash, shoot from a distance, or become a demoknight! (Get it? You would if you played TF2) The only part I don't like is how you have energy, when you have low or you run out, no missions for you! I think that sucks, butNot bad! Become a knight and fight! Fill of action! The start of the game is extremely exciting! But it gets harder and harder and harder and HARDER at tier 3! Hack and slash, shoot from a distance, or become a demoknight! (Get it? You would if you played TF2) The only part I don't like is how you have energy, when you have low or you run out, no missions for you! I think that sucks, but this game is still not bad! You COULD complete the game without paying, but it would take you a while.… Expand
  11. ZombehPoneh
    Oct 25, 2013
    8
    With the removed energy system you can now travel the dungeon unlimiteded.
    So all the old reviews that said the game was bad because of the energy system are now invalid.
    Give it a try now. The game is also expanding upon the lore and maybe the final of the game will come within in a year.
  12. Ocfos
    Aug 6, 2013
    9
    I feel like this game is very much underrated because of the issues it had at the time of release regarding energy and such, but with the latest update there is no limit to how long you can play without shelling out money. Plus they've added a lot of new features including the most recent addition of Battle Sprites, which adds a whole new aspect to the game.

    The recent energy overhaul    I feel like this game is very much underrated because of the issues it had at the time of release regarding energy and such, but with the latest update there is no limit to how long you can play without shelling out money. Plus they've added a lot of new features including the most recent addition of Battle Sprites, which adds a whole new aspect to the game.

    The recent energy overhaul that entirely removes Mist energy, and making usage of the elevators going into the Clockworks entirely free completely changes how the game plays. Upgrading items is different too, and now takes Forging to complete. When you forge you have a chance to fail it, unless you spend a bigger amount of embers on it up to 100% success rate. Embers aren't hard to come by either, as a typical run through a single Tier gives you enough to upgrade a weapon/armor once.

    Personally I'm quite fond of the recent change, which makes me change my split view of the game in the past to be an 9/10 because it still needs some slight optimization regarding too many people in Haven, and how much Java can handle.

    If you didn't like the energy system it had before, I would heavily suggest that you go and try it again.    … Expand
  13. isaac6255
    Aug 23, 2013
    10
    I started playing this game long ago, and quit because of the energy system. I hated how pay to win it was. About a week ago, all of that changed. I got an Email saying how basically the ENTIRE game had been redone. Need to pay to play more than once? Gone. Need to pay to craft better gear? Gone. Need other people to keep you live in the clockworks? Gone. I have been playing this game forI started playing this game long ago, and quit because of the energy system. I hated how pay to win it was. About a week ago, all of that changed. I got an Email saying how basically the ENTIRE game had been redone. Need to pay to play more than once? Gone. Need to pay to craft better gear? Gone. Need other people to keep you live in the clockworks? Gone. I have been playing this game for about a week after the update came out and I really like it. Basically ignore every review before August, because all they complain about is the pay to winness, and that's all gone. This game is now the best MMO, I have played, and has a very high spot in my top 10 games. You guys should really try it out.… Expand
  14. LeoCRM
    Aug 24, 2013
    10
    The game are great! especially the new update! the elevator payment are gone, and i can play many misson forever, people often to underrated the game! i said "why?" and then i continue "This is a free game! the developer just want you to play and enjoys it. and if you dont like this game! dont play it from the first time!"

    continue to the review, the game are great especially for 13    The game are great! especially the new update! the elevator payment are gone, and i can play many misson forever, people often to underrated the game! i said "why?" and then i continue "This is a free game! the developer just want you to play and enjoys it. and if you dont like this game! dont play it from the first time!"

    continue to the review, the game are great especially for 13 years old! it's fun to play, easy to get friend, and many 5 stars gear user that can help you! i've been playing this for 1 year and still enjoying it. getting crowns sometime frustating! but not! if you're not lazy.
    so hope this review help! and enjoy the game!     … Expand
  15. Khyel
    Jul 22, 2012
    10
    Very nice game ! It's quite like Zelda, you control a knight you can make evolving. It demands a lot of skill. A good stuff wont help you if u have no skill. And in spite of all the bad reviews, you can progress without paying anything. You just have to buy energy with the money of the game. It's quite long at first, but if you are skilled you can go very far in a short time.

    The is one    Very nice game ! It's quite like Zelda, you control a knight you can make evolving. It demands a lot of skill. A good stuff wont help you if u have no skill. And in spite of all the bad reviews, you can progress without paying anything. You just have to buy energy with the money of the game. It's quite long at first, but if you are skilled you can go very far in a short time.

    The is one of my favourite game, and it's a F2P !! Enjoy ;)    … Expand
  16. Spawnah
    Jul 20, 2011
    9
    There are loads of free-to-play MMOs around, but Spiral Knights offers something new. Simple but engaing combat makes the the gameplay of this game very easy to understand, and what's not explained you'll pick up quickly.

    The gameplay reminds me much of a LoZ DS game, if you've played one of those you'll know what I mean. Levels in the clockworks are randomised but they all can have    There are loads of free-to-play MMOs around, but Spiral Knights offers something new. Simple but engaing combat makes the the gameplay of this game very easy to understand, and what's not explained you'll pick up quickly.

    The gameplay reminds me much of a LoZ DS game, if you've played one of those you'll know what I mean. Levels in the clockworks are randomised but they all can have different themes to do it, so it's different every time you go down. Your character doesn't level up, instead your eqipment does, which is a unique way to d it.

    But there's also the energy system. Energy is a resource that's needed for the majority of actions, this can be pretty costly if you want to play a lot, but if you don't buy crystal enegy with real money, you'll run out very fast if you're not careful, and you only get 100 a day, unless you buy it. But if you make it to Tier 2, you can probably make enough money a run to buy more energy in the energy market, and if you manage your energy well though, you might be able to make a profit (unless the price of energy keeps going up) This doesn't, however stop this game from being worth a try.

    Unless you're the kind a gamer that likes to play for hours and hours on end, you'll probably like it, since after an hour or so you'll hit your daily limit of energy. You could always buy more energy with real money, but you'll shortly regret doing so as soon as you realize they've managed to make spending real money part of the game.    … Expand
  17. JDnator
    Jul 12, 2011
    9
    this game is awesome. iv played many ftp games and none are as charming as this. people who moan about games being greedy for charging players really need to think about what their saying.. THEY are the greedy ones... want want want no give. so i put £1.50 into this game and had 30 hours enjoyment... good value for money if you ask me... ok so in the long run this could be athis game is awesome. iv played many ftp games and none are as charming as this. people who moan about games being greedy for charging players really need to think about what their saying.. THEY are the greedy ones... want want want no give. so i put £1.50 into this game and had 30 hours enjoyment... good value for money if you ask me... ok so in the long run this could be a pretty expensive game BUT if i play it and get my moneys worth I'm not going to complain.. id rather spend £100 on this and get many many hours of gameplay, than £40 on a game like Duke Nukem Forever (great game dont get me wrong) that iv completed in 10 hours. granted ill end up doing both but im just putting the value into comparison here. the reason i didn't give it a 10 though is because the daily allowance for the greedy little freebie hunters ;P (which the game needs) is FAR faaar too low.. it needs to be double what it is AT LEAST. but either way i dont mind.. for the days i dont want to pay it acts as a nice block for the addiction kick, in other words i wont waste a whole day playing it (that's just me though). the game aside from money is SOLID, beautiful visuals, lovely SFX and awesome character design. the HUD is very nice too. gameplay is a simple hack n' slash (you can make it as complex as you want by trying not to loose any HP orrrrr just sit back, relax and let your team mates do all the work, i do both depending on my mood) with lovely level design. i honestly look forward to the future of this game, i hear pvp rumours. lets just hope they add a little more game time for the greedy folk as the game NEEDS their numbers, it will stop them giving mixed reviews any way. such a simple masterpiece... good job three rings, hats off to you but pleas bow down before the greedy ones because i want this game to succeed.… Expand
  18. BlacRyu
    May 11, 2011
    9
    Spiral Knights is an addictive hack-n-slash puzzler that will keep you occupied for a while. I love the feel and polish of the game, western developed mmo's always seem to have a finer attention to detail, especially when it comes to things like net-code stability and smoothness of animations and effects. If there's one thing I hate about Asian mmo's it's having my character teleportingSpiral Knights is an addictive hack-n-slash puzzler that will keep you occupied for a while. I love the feel and polish of the game, western developed mmo's always seem to have a finer attention to detail, especially when it comes to things like net-code stability and smoothness of animations and effects. If there's one thing I hate about Asian mmo's it's having my character teleporting and rubber-banding all over the place when I'm trying to attack an enemy, but you won't see any of that in Spiral Knights. There are a few things I think they could improve on though, at least at the time of me writing this. Currently the puzzles are simply not challenging. I haven't yet been to the deepest levels in the game, but in the first 2/3 of the game, the "puzzles" are basically just to hit any switches or buttons you see until you reach the end of the level. Some greater challenges aside from harder enemies would be nice. Another issue I've noticed is that shields will only block damage if you put them up a second or two before the enemy attacks, even though it looks like the shield deploys immediately. Also, I would like to see them add some new weapon types in the future, currently there are only swords, guns, and bombs. As for the energy system, I am fine with it, as by the time I ran out of energy for the first time, I had earned enough in-game currency to buy more in the market place. I eventually ended up spending $0.75 to get a 200 energy pack in the shop in order to save up some money for items, but this isn't really necessary if you're willing to put in the time. Not that 75 cents is going to break your bank anyways.… Expand
  19. stu_collier
    Jun 17, 2011
    10
    This game all in all is awesome! its a must get and its free! you dont have to buy anything but if you do happen to be bill gates will money to burn you can buy in game money to get top level weapons and make the game as easy as hell (not recomend) however if you are normal like the rest of us the game offers a great reward for risk battling and great co op play and heck its even got a inThis game all in all is awesome! its a must get and its free! you dont have to buy anything but if you do happen to be bill gates will money to burn you can buy in game money to get top level weapons and make the game as easy as hell (not recomend) however if you are normal like the rest of us the game offers a great reward for risk battling and great co op play and heck its even got a in game auction where you can sell and bid for weapons! and if that wasnt enough there is even a free TF2 hat!!! thats right HAT thrown in! whats not to like? Install it now!!… Expand
  20. Tantarian
    Jul 26, 2011
    9
    Real time combat. Little grinding. Free to play. What else could you ask from an MMO? The only problem for most people seems to be the energy system, but it works pretty well in the end, allowing things that wouldn't be possible with other payment models.
  21. Stain
    Jun 27, 2011
    8
    Great fun but the F2P model makes it rather hard to enjoy f you actualy want it to be freee. It's quite tempting to spend $5 or so since the game limits your daily acess if you don't. I have mixed feelings all around
  22. EpsilonSigma
    Dec 26, 2011
    10
    I've played played several MMOs over the last 10 years, and F2P is usually a front to entice you before you realise that to get the most out of the game you have to pay. Spiral Knights is different; Sure you have to wait 24 hours to play more than 7 or 8 floors until you have several thousand 'crowns', but it's something to look forward to. It may take longer than if you pay, but you getI've played played several MMOs over the last 10 years, and F2P is usually a front to entice you before you realise that to get the most out of the game you have to pay. Spiral Knights is different; Sure you have to wait 24 hours to play more than 7 or 8 floors until you have several thousand 'crowns', but it's something to look forward to. It may take longer than if you pay, but you get ALL the content. True free-to-play, brilliant graphics, amazing gameplay and music that remind me a lot of playing Zelda, and the ability to log in, get on an elevator and face monsters within 30 seconds of hitting 'play'.… Expand
  23. Klipik12
    Feb 2, 2012
    10
    This game is amazing. It's somewhat repetitive, but that is made up for by both the cool graphics style and awesome community. I got this game day after release on steam (jun 2011) and have played it ever since. I'm what you might call a "casual" player, but I find that the game is very enjoyable. Anyone who says the game is bad because it forces you to pay outrageous amounts of money areThis game is amazing. It's somewhat repetitive, but that is made up for by both the cool graphics style and awesome community. I got this game day after release on steam (jun 2011) and have played it ever since. I'm what you might call a "casual" player, but I find that the game is very enjoyable. Anyone who says the game is bad because it forces you to pay outrageous amounts of money are simply wrong. After the fist week or so of playing, a normal player will get into a rhythm of earning enough in-game money to buy CE (premium currency) in the in-game exchange shop. Also, if you want to spend a small amount of money you can pay $5.95 to have free dungeon access for 30 days. Levels in the dungeons are NOT randomly generated, but there is a wide variety of levels that can be selected before the dungeon is released (dungeons cycle in and out of use). Recently added PvP adds replay value, and relatively frequent patches and content additions keep the endgame interesting.… Expand
  24. Sumie
    Apr 6, 2011
    9
    Despite my lack of enthusiasm for hack-n-slash, I find myself addicted to Spiral Knights. It's absolutely gorgeous, and it's easy to pick up for short periods of time if you don't own a poopsock and don't want to raid for six hours straight.

    A minor downside is that it has no auction house, and the UI is annoying in spots unrelated to gameplay. But that's minor; the game really is    Despite my lack of enthusiasm for hack-n-slash, I find myself addicted to Spiral Knights. It's absolutely gorgeous, and it's easy to pick up for short periods of time if you don't own a poopsock and don't want to raid for six hours straight.

    A minor downside is that it has no auction house, and the UI is annoying in spots unrelated to gameplay. But that's minor; the game really is enchanting and worth a try.    … Expand
  25. nighter-3d
    Aug 6, 2011
    9
    Spiral knights isn't easy to make a overall judgement about. you either Hate it or you love it.
    i really like spiral knights. it simple to play, expands rapidly and its art-style is kinda cute (have you seen the Ghost cats?? they are simply adorable...til they notice you). Spiral Knights belongs to the current line "Free to Play" games that have been becoming popular lately. Spiral    Spiral knights isn't easy to make a overall judgement about. you either Hate it or you love it.
    i really like spiral knights. it simple to play, expands rapidly and its art-style is kinda cute (have you seen the Ghost cats?? they are simply adorable...til they notice you). Spiral Knights belongs to the current line "Free to Play" games that have been becoming popular lately. Spiral knights works a bit similar to 3 rings earlier creation (Puzzle Pirates) in that the game has 2 currencies. the normal in-game earn-able currency(crowns) and the special bought with real-life money currency(Energy). Energy is required to do most activities (except PvP and trading). unfortunately since you only get 100 energy to use a day and it costs 10 energy to play a level you run out of energy quite quickly(this has caused some controversy on whether the game is truly Free to play since others normally allow you to play freely all the time). if you play the game casually this wont be a large problem, but if you want to play this game a lot and want to get the more powerful items(cost 400-800 energy to create) this game will drain your wallet faster then most MMO games are capable. my judgement is that the game is quite fun. the controls are simple,the enemies are quite fun and the knights kinda remind me of the Bomberman games i used to love(ironically spiral knights now has a pvp arena where you try to blow up each other). my advise is to just try playing Spiral knights and see if you like it. if you have steam you wont even need to create a account.    … Expand
  26. evanhasmachines
    Jun 26, 2011
    9
    Sorry nay-sayers, but people gotta love this game. I don't know where to begin with the good things about this game. The artistic style, for example, is very cute, very fitting for this game. The combat system makes pointing and clicking fun. The new boss, Snarbolax is a challenge for the level one tier, and after that they just get progressively harder. It's a great game for all ages.Sorry nay-sayers, but people gotta love this game. I don't know where to begin with the good things about this game. The artistic style, for example, is very cute, very fitting for this game. The combat system makes pointing and clicking fun. The new boss, Snarbolax is a challenge for the level one tier, and after that they just get progressively harder. It's a great game for all ages. Now, quite honestly, I am not an optimist, and I see what's wrong in video games. For example, they make this game free to play, but has a whole system involving actual money. What teenager is going to be able to buy crystal energy? All in all, i love the game, I have a great time playing it. If you have Steam, definitely get this game.… Expand
  27. Gharren
    Jul 9, 2011
    10
    Spiral Knights is a very addictive game. Basically it is nothing more than a hack-and-slay game, but it has nice nostalgic influences like Zelda. It's a classical SEGA game and I can completely recommend this for players who like old school games. "I don't play anything that has a worse graphic than Crysis"-people should just don't even think about playing it. This is a game with classicSpiral Knights is a very addictive game. Basically it is nothing more than a hack-and-slay game, but it has nice nostalgic influences like Zelda. It's a classical SEGA game and I can completely recommend this for players who like old school games. "I don't play anything that has a worse graphic than Crysis"-people should just don't even think about playing it. This is a game with classic gameplay and graphics like in the late 90's. I really enjoy wasting my time with it. The only thing I could criticise is the energy you need for visiting dungeons and upgrading your equipment. It gets low very fast and without it you can't do anything. The only possibility to get it is to buy it with the ingame currency (very expensive) or with real money (but the cash shop isn't that expensive, with spending about 10$ you should go well).… Expand
  28. Trowzers
    Apr 6, 2011
    9
    Strange, I didn't have any of the problems with this game Zenkel had (haven't seen these complaints on the forums either). I usually get tired of games very quickly (for instance, Wow lasted 3 months, most other MMO's lasted only a month before I was sick of grind and unfriendly atmosphere) yet I've been playing this game since I got into the beta testing about a year ago and I'm stillStrange, I didn't have any of the problems with this game Zenkel had (haven't seen these complaints on the forums either). I usually get tired of games very quickly (for instance, Wow lasted 3 months, most other MMO's lasted only a month before I was sick of grind and unfriendly atmosphere) yet I've been playing this game since I got into the beta testing about a year ago and I'm still not tired of it! The environment is extremely user-friendly and co-operative, the enemies are challenging and require thought and skill to kill effectively, and there always seems to be something new to strive for (a friend just helped me craft a Grey Owlite shield, which I'm immensely pleased with - nothing like casually strolling through flame puppies breath!)
    I guess it's the comment about the art direction that annoys me most - dozens of unique characters in an original art style, with interesting enemy AI and lovely background art and music, and all you can mention is you were annoyed by the camera???? :/
    Anyways, I love this game. My friends are all eagerly playing, and even if there have been quibbles during development, the game has developers who *listen* and respond to player feedback - which is something common to all of Three Rings games.
    Go play and see for yourself!    … Expand
  29. GoodKnight
    Apr 6, 2011
    10
    A brilliant visually appealing game that appeals to both serious gamers and those who just want to dip their toes into a game occasionally. Go try it!
  30. lordjrs
    May 26, 2012
    8
    A good F2P game. It's Pay2Play, however. You can play only a few games at the day with the energy, or you must spend real money to continue playing by buying Crystal Energy, that also can be traded as a currency in this game. Ignoring all these flaws, you can fully enjoy this game!
  31. Harvo
    Apr 22, 2012
    8
    For a free to play game, this game is excellent! It has fun, challenging campaign missions and lots of customization. I also love the use of cooperative gameplay and the additional bonus mission in the arcade and the PvP system. The game has low system requirements, which is very good for people with bad computer like me. There are also very few bugs within the game and the graphics areFor a free to play game, this game is excellent! It has fun, challenging campaign missions and lots of customization. I also love the use of cooperative gameplay and the additional bonus mission in the arcade and the PvP system. The game has low system requirements, which is very good for people with bad computer like me. There are also very few bugs within the game and the graphics are goes so well with the gameplay. The only cons I have about the game are as follow: the time-length to regenerate mist energy, the constant price change of crystal energy, and the dependence on cash shops.… Expand
  32. LordKibbutz
    May 12, 2015
    10
    Ever since the beautiful day of August, 8th 2013. Spiral Knights turned into something very special; on that same date, the restrictions on energy and how long you could be in the clockworks was lifted and you could play as long as you like! Ever since then, Spiral Knights emerged into an immersive game, focusing more on playing the game and enjoying it, then cramming as many Crowns as youEver since the beautiful day of August, 8th 2013. Spiral Knights turned into something very special; on that same date, the restrictions on energy and how long you could be in the clockworks was lifted and you could play as long as you like! Ever since then, Spiral Knights emerged into an immersive game, focusing more on playing the game and enjoying it, then cramming as many Crowns as you could until you ran out of Mist Energy. From a pay-to-win to a free-to-win, Spiral Knight's timeline really comes to show how far the team has gotten.
    Although some of the cons are there such as having to have certain "Fire Crystals" to level up your swords, shields, and armor. Spiral Knights is truly a fun game to play and I've enjoyed every exhilarating minute. The reason this game is so fun is not only because of the beautiful Soundtrack by Harry Mack, the fun character designs, and the unique bosses. But it is also the most simplest game to make friends in, you can make friends by just talking to them in Haven and joining a conversation when the time is right(which it usually is). Or joining a arcade run or a Jelly King boss fight. Spiral Knights is not all about hacking and slashing. As the updates come through and more rank missions emerge, Spiral Knights becomes a true MMO.    … Expand
  33. SandeProElite
    Jan 5, 2012
    8
    The game is a classic free to play. Starts with a single player tutorial and then sends you to a city with all the other people playing online. The game itself consists of three tiers, each unlocked by crafting better gear to your knight. If you decide to buy energy with real money, you'll be getting better gear and unlocking tiers much faster, but it's still completely possible to unlockThe game is a classic free to play. Starts with a single player tutorial and then sends you to a city with all the other people playing online. The game itself consists of three tiers, each unlocked by crafting better gear to your knight. If you decide to buy energy with real money, you'll be getting better gear and unlocking tiers much faster, but it's still completely possible to unlock all tiers in reasonable amount of time by not using money. A part of the game reminds me of Team Fortress 2. It features crafting and trading which add to the variety of the game. You can craft gear that is strong against certain types of enemies to make beating certain boss stages easier. The game constantly keeps updating adding more content to play if you've already beaten everything. An example of this are Shadow Lairs which contain harder versions of the bosses and mysterious shadow enemies. Overall, the game is very rewarding and fun if you put time to learn and play it.… Expand
  34. D-Lew
    Jul 31, 2012
    8
    Spiral Knights is a very well put together and beautiful game. Music and art style are uniquely great. The gameplay is fun enough to keep you playing, although nothing is spectacular here. Like some other reviewers said, the game is much more enjoyable playing with a group of friends on voice chat.

    For those whining about the energy system - keep in mind Three Rings is a business, not a    Spiral Knights is a very well put together and beautiful game. Music and art style are uniquely great. The gameplay is fun enough to keep you playing, although nothing is spectacular here. Like some other reviewers said, the game is much more enjoyable playing with a group of friends on voice chat.

    For those whining about the energy system - keep in mind Three Rings is a business, not a charity. If you constantly buy things, the game might get expensive, but not really any more than any other retail game out there. The 100 mist energy given to each player daily is enough for an hour or two in the clockworks, which is sufficient for most non-hardcore players. Grinding can get frustrating at times, but stepping down for a while to take a breather is never a bad thing.

    I have been playing this game on and off for a year or two and I've really enjoyed it. The recent updates adding missions, rank, and prestige have added a greater sense of purpose and accomplishment to the game through goals. It makes the game a lot more enjoyable in my book, and it has me hooked again.    … Expand
  35. Utrex
    Sep 4, 2013
    10
    This game is incredible now. Solid combat, gameplay, and it's just... really fun. What else would you expect from an MMORPG? Spiral Knights is all about adventure, and discovery. The Clockworks are fun to explore, and once you reach the core, it's time to try out all the weapons! Bombs are a personal favourite of mine, because they produce amazing effects and brilliant mechanics. You canThis game is incredible now. Solid combat, gameplay, and it's just... really fun. What else would you expect from an MMORPG? Spiral Knights is all about adventure, and discovery. The Clockworks are fun to explore, and once you reach the core, it's time to try out all the weapons! Bombs are a personal favourite of mine, because they produce amazing effects and brilliant mechanics. You can also start merchanting from the Auction House and become a smexy rich player, or even start collecting weapons and testing them! Then, there's PvP! Blast Network is a fun Bomberman game with power-ups that power you up! Lockdown is another favourite of mine. Everything is different weapons are classified "powerful" or "useless" in PvP. Whilst in PvE the "powerful"weapons YOU thought in PvE could be utterly useless in PvP. It's really fun; Spiral Knights, again, is all about exploration!!!… Expand
  36. ribbygreen
    Jan 5, 2013
    9
    Spiral Knights is one of my favorite games. The storyline of the game is that something strange is going on in their world of clockworks, you have recieved missions to accomplish and as you progres, your level becomes higher, your higher ranked, and you become more powerful. What I like about this game is that you have so much control over what weapons and armor you want to use. The onlySpiral Knights is one of my favorite games. The storyline of the game is that something strange is going on in their world of clockworks, you have recieved missions to accomplish and as you progres, your level becomes higher, your higher ranked, and you become more powerful. What I like about this game is that you have so much control over what weapons and armor you want to use. The only down side to this free game is that you have 100 energy everyday and every level you play costs 10 energy. Once you use it all it takes 24 hours to regenerate, but buying the elevator pass costs bout $5 and lasts you a month (Really worth it!)… Expand
  37. Staki9
    Oct 28, 2013
    9
    I'm editing my Spiral Knights review due to a large patch about a month ago that fixed most if not all of the issues this game has that're mentioned in most negative reviews. The game no longer uses the dreaded energy system that limited f2p players from playing more than 10 levels a day: gameplay is now unlimited and crafting has been revamped, no longer requiring ridiculous amounts ofI'm editing my Spiral Knights review due to a large patch about a month ago that fixed most if not all of the issues this game has that're mentioned in most negative reviews. The game no longer uses the dreaded energy system that limited f2p players from playing more than 10 levels a day: gameplay is now unlimited and crafting has been revamped, no longer requiring ridiculous amounts of energy. Crafting is now based on alchemy orbs and heat crystals, both found through playing the game (which can now be played to no end).

    All of that said, for those who are new to Spiral Knights and are unaware of its past sins: Spiral Knights is a free-to-play dungeon-crawler style game. It plays similarly to games from the Zelda series and even boasts similarities to games like Diablo. The weapons in the game are well-designed and fun to play with and the bosses are satisfying. However, the game suffers from one fault that'll be evident to anyone who plays long enough: the endgame. Grinding the same boss over and over again is infinitely boring, and whereas events with new-ish missions pop up every now and then (usually holiday-based), the game desperately needs to be updated more frequently in terms of content (weapons, bosses).    … Expand
  38. CookieEpic
    Apr 21, 2013
    8
    I say that this game is very fun with friends. It's also fun if you feel like going solo.

    Of course, like many games, it's not for everyone. The only way to know if this game is good or not is to play it for yourself- Which should be easy, since it's free. Go ahead! Don't let the reviews here stop you.
  39. jonahtroy
    Aug 16, 2013
    10
    The new August 2013 has made the game much more interesting and much more F2P. 150 character minimum.................................................................................................................................
  40. MossyCabbages
    Jun 16, 2013
    9
    Great gameplay, story isn't anything amazing but it holds together, a bit too many pay to play issues than I would've liked, but once you have enough patience to get through the early game and are able to buy energy (This game's form of special pay real dollars to get currency.) with crowns, (The regular in-game currency for killing monsters, completing missions, etc.) you can start to getGreat gameplay, story isn't anything amazing but it holds together, a bit too many pay to play issues than I would've liked, but once you have enough patience to get through the early game and are able to buy energy (This game's form of special pay real dollars to get currency.) with crowns, (The regular in-game currency for killing monsters, completing missions, etc.) you can start to get back into the swing of things, and the game becomes a great experience for everyone involved.… Expand
  41. Eranderil
    Sep 12, 2013
    10
    I feel sad when I look at all these reviews and see that every single one is out of date. Spiral knights no longer requires energy to travel into the clockworks. Not only that but along with a boatload of new content the whole "mist energy" concept is stripped from the game, allowing a completely different experience than the one described by the other reviews posted here.

    The entire    I feel sad when I look at all these reviews and see that every single one is out of date. Spiral knights no longer requires energy to travel into the clockworks. Not only that but along with a boatload of new content the whole "mist energy" concept is stripped from the game, allowing a completely different experience than the one described by the other reviews posted here.

    The entire process of upgrading gear has been radically revamped, and offers and even more unique and challenging form of game advancement. With all the new features, the old reviews by the companies to the left are NOT accurate. At all, actually. In fact, most of the negative comments on this game posted here are pretty inaccurate now. Strongly recommend this game be re-reviewed by those who have turned their noses up at it.    … Expand
  42. ZeStarGamer
    Oct 22, 2013
    8
    It's a great MMORPG and all, but the pricing comes and beats the crap out of you. The farther you get in Spiral Knights, the more everything will cost, making the grind harder and longer, which grinds the game into a screeching stop.
  43. kdports
    Nov 10, 2013
    9
    This is a fantastic game now. Before, your 100 energy would be up in a bit and you would have to wait 24 hours to play again. Now they have removed that feature and because of that this game is amazing. Just amazing. Everything is how it should be in a game. It's more for casual gamers, and the voice chat doesn't work as well as it should, but it is definitely a game worthy of a 9/10.
  44. walter1092
    Aug 2, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It has changed since the past 3 years everyday there is prestige missions that help entertain your time.You can also replay older missions to earn crowns(money).Crowns can now be used to exchange with energy instead of buying them in the past and now elevators no longer cost money.There is also a supply depot where you can use your energy(whether bought or exchanged) to buy weapons and other important materials.You can also join or make your own guild(clan) and help donate to keep it from becoming default.You can also be promoted in the guild to access more of the guild.There is also an auction where players sell most of the things there but at (most of the time) a more expensive price but it usually pays off.You can also bid at the auction at a lower price if you do not have enough money so that you can still buy the item when the time runs out.(Back to the crown point)You can also buy recipe to improve your armor,shield or weaponry.There is more if you play spiral knights.I highly suggest this for those who like to follow orders.… Expand
  45. DaEpikDude
    May 1, 2015
    8
    Personally, I'm not the biggest fan of MMO's, but this game just... does something right. For one thing, I really like the art style, and there isn't any grinding (mostly, but I'll get to that) meaning people who just play the game longer are better because they ARE better, not because they killed more enemies e.t.c.

    After they removed Mist Energy and elevator costs, the game became SO    Personally, I'm not the biggest fan of MMO's, but this game just... does something right. For one thing, I really like the art style, and there isn't any grinding (mostly, but I'll get to that) meaning people who just play the game longer are better because they ARE better, not because they killed more enemies e.t.c.

    After they removed Mist Energy and elevator costs, the game became SO much better. It means you can play for much longer without having to wait or pay anything.

    Speaking of paying, the micro-transactions are not necessary, let me repeat that, NOT NECESSARY. You can get the 'energy', which is the game's second currency, just by playing the game and getting crowns.

    Now, there are some drawbacks, like the section of the game where you have to grind your gear to level 10 to get five star equipment, and the new heat system kinda sucks, but I'd say the good FAR outweighs the bad. All in all, I give Spiral Knights an 8/10.    … Expand
  46. ghensen
    Aug 18, 2014
    8
    So when i first started this game everything was easy. Then once i got further into the game everything got hard just as i wanted it to. Yes everything is free if you enjoy playing dungeons and running person vs environment. But if you're just wanting to skip all that and start doing person vs person you'll most likely have to pay some money out of pocket. Overall it's a good game keepsSo when i first started this game everything was easy. Then once i got further into the game everything got hard just as i wanted it to. Yes everything is free if you enjoy playing dungeons and running person vs environment. But if you're just wanting to skip all that and start doing person vs person you'll most likely have to pay some money out of pocket. Overall it's a good game keeps you busy and you always have something on your buying list. Great thing is you can specialize your gear with unique variants and accessory's.… Expand
  47. johnnjlee
    Mar 5, 2015
    8
    The game is very good, it has the best parts of a free to play game, its got a solid combat system and colorful universe. The things that I don't like is the high energy prices for people who don't pay to play the game, but that comes normal with a free to play game as they have to make money somehow :p

    Overall a good game that reigns above most free to play games, you should check out    The game is very good, it has the best parts of a free to play game, its got a solid combat system and colorful universe. The things that I don't like is the high energy prices for people who don't pay to play the game, but that comes normal with a free to play game as they have to make money somehow :p

    Overall a good game that reigns above most free to play games, you should check out this game.    … Expand
  48. katsou14
    Jun 4, 2015
    9
    I first bumped into this game while surfing the net. Because I like dungeon-crawling games, I thought this would be the ideal game for me, since it has the word "knights" in the title.
    This game is mind-blowing, because of the quality of gaming. You never get bored of it, since all the dungeons are always changing. At first, it is so fun because the player gets to explore a lot in order    I first bumped into this game while surfing the net. Because I like dungeon-crawling games, I thought this would be the ideal game for me, since it has the word "knights" in the title.
    This game is mind-blowing, because of the quality of gaming. You never get bored of it, since all the dungeons are always changing. At first, it is so fun because the player gets to explore a lot in order to discover the secrets of the planet. The variety of gear and enemies that are available to be tested out dazzles me!
    The only disadvantage of this game is that a certain point, it is very hard to proceed to the next rank, so, you are "obliged" to pay a sufficient amount of money in order to get next level gear and continue.
    Concluding, this is a game for all ages but keep in mind that if you don't want to pay 10$-20$, it takes A LOT of patience to collect the necessary items in order to further proceed into the darker dungeons available and get closer to the Core and find out the secrets of your enemies.
    Also, this is a free-to-play game, so you can download it for FREE, but, as I said before,it has in-game purchases.
    Have fun slaying monsters and defeating monsters in this co-op MMO game!    … Expand
  49. tabuu9
    Jul 22, 2015
    8
    Ignore reviews before July 30th, 2013, since they detail an outdated game mechanic and are too early to detail new game mechanics.

    Some reviews detail how similar this game is to Zelda In that you have a sword and must fight many enemies with unique weaknesses. That's where the similarities end. The game really shines in co-op with friends, using your mic (and the keypad to send    Ignore reviews before July 30th, 2013, since they detail an outdated game mechanic and are too early to detail new game mechanics.

    Some reviews detail how similar this game is to Zelda In that you have a sword and must fight many enemies with unique weaknesses.

    That's where the similarities end.

    The game really shines in co-op with friends, using your mic (and the keypad to send prompts) to formulate strategies. Unfortunately, the game has the same problem as Destiny in that it requires an internet connection good enough to play the game.

    Fortunately, the game is FTP with some micro transactions via Steam, although it is entirely possible to play without them, although weaker PCs and Macs may have some trouble playing the game even at low detail, which still looks pretty great.

    Then there WAS the 100-per-day mist-energy system, but that was patched out. There's the sprint-charge attacks, added in a patch, and then there's the Battle Sprites.

    Battle Sprites are what happen when you take Pokémon and make it an RTS companion. They are VERY helpful, although leveling them up can be a pain without some materials, but their attacks more than make up for that.

    Overall, it's no wonder millions of people downloaded this game.    … Expand
  50. ZeDeXPLAY
    May 7, 2017
    10
    Когда я скачал Spiral Knights, я не задумывался о том что она меня затянет. Графика выглядит приятно, с управлением тоже всё отлично, геймплей интересный. TERA, SkyForge, Black Desert всё это самый настоящий кал, играть надоедало после 1-2 часов игры, а вот Spiral Knights продержался у меня на ПК больше месяца. 10/10Когда я скачал Spiral Knights, я не задумывался о том что она меня затянет. Графика выглядит приятно, с управлением тоже всё отлично, геймплей интересный. TERA, SkyForge, Black Desert всё это самый настоящий кал, играть надоедало после 1-2 часов игры, а вот Spiral Knights продержался у меня на ПК больше месяца. 10/10
  51. Proiu
    Aug 1, 2016
    8
    A very fun dungeon crawler-like game with a lot of content to go though, getting the higher level equipment will need some of effort and grinding but the fun is in the journey.. The current player base has a lot of friendly players and plenty of veteran player to guide you, there are also the opportunity to create your own guild and to design your guild hall how you like or you can joinA very fun dungeon crawler-like game with a lot of content to go though, getting the higher level equipment will need some of effort and grinding but the fun is in the journey.. The current player base has a lot of friendly players and plenty of veteran player to guide you, there are also the opportunity to create your own guild and to design your guild hall how you like or you can join one of the already existing guild and go.… Expand
  52. pootispencer
    Sep 5, 2016
    10
    This game is an awesome multiplayer f2p mmorpg game with adventure missions that u could do with your friends or random people online(co-op). or you can choose to do them yourself. there are guilds, arenas, pvp, and an auction house
  53. Divinile
    Feb 25, 2018
    10
    This is an amazing game! I'm actually sad, since I last logged on in 2013, and I returned now, sad to see that my childhood game is dying. If you like fast-paced games that are generous to free players, this is it. They don't make games like these anymore, and this may be one of the only ones left. If you are bored with most games, then try this; it might interest you. There are almost noThis is an amazing game! I'm actually sad, since I last logged on in 2013, and I returned now, sad to see that my childhood game is dying. If you like fast-paced games that are generous to free players, this is it. They don't make games like these anymore, and this may be one of the only ones left. If you are bored with most games, then try this; it might interest you. There are almost no cheaters or hackers in the game, which makes it fair for everyone! Please play it before you turn your back on it!… Expand

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. MMORPG.com
    Feb 18, 2012
    64
    Ultimately, I'd encourage you to give Spiral Knights a go as you'll know before you've expended your first 100 points of mist energy whether you want to keep playing. The question of whether you'll have the strength I lacked to grind your way out of the constrictions of the energy system is another question entirely. If you treat the game as a dip in/dip out sort of affair, then I think it's possible to really enjoy it.
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  2. CD-Action
    Aug 2, 2011
    60
    When I look at this game it reminds me of the humorous Diablo 3 logo. The one with the sun, rainbow, clouds and unicorns. It's this game! Having in mind that it wasn't designed for hardcore gamers, I can let some of the boredom resulting from the combat system's simplicity slide. But only some. [August 2011, p.70]
  3. PC Gamer UK
    Jul 26, 2011
    51
    Spiral Knights is fast, accessible and fun until the spiteful pricing system pops up to punch you in the face.
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