Spiral Knights

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

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. jonahtroy
    Aug 16, 2013
    10
    The new August 2013 has made the game much more interesting and much more F2P. 150 character minimum.................................................................................................................................
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  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!
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64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  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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