A King's Tale: Final Fantasy XV

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  • Summary: Taking place in a fictitious 30 years before FINAL FANTASY XV, this game features retro-style inspired graphics centered around a fast-paced combat system with influences from modern gaming. The in-depth combat system blends intense attacks, devastating magic, mighty summons and uniqueTaking place in a fictitious 30 years before FINAL FANTASY XV, this game features retro-style inspired graphics centered around a fast-paced combat system with influences from modern gaming. The in-depth combat system blends intense attacks, devastating magic, mighty summons and unique companion attacks into a singular gaming experience through three diverse locations in the world of FINAL FANTASY XV. [Square Enix]… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. Destructoid
    Nov 28, 2016
    70
    A King's Tale: Final Fantasy XV isn't anything special, nor is it essential to understanding the main game you're buying into, so don't bust the doors down tonight trying to get a pre-order in. But at the same time, proponents of old school beat-'em-ups will enjoy a few hours of fun, which counts for something.
  2. IGN Spain
    Dec 1, 2016
    70
    A great tribute for Final Fantasy fans and for the lovers of old school games.
  3. Everyeye.it
    Mar 9, 2017
    68
    Quotation forthcoming.
  4. Push Square
    Mar 2, 2017
    60
    For a free side course of Final Fantasy XV goodness, you can't go wrong with A King's Tale. It's nothing special – either as a new entry to the narrative or as a 2D brawler – but it provides some depth to a character that lacked development which, in turn, further expands upon the personality of Noctis and his relationship with Regis. Despite some lazy moments of design and unnecessarily repetitive combat sequences, there's a couple of hours of fun to be had here with a surprisingly good combat system and a nice, nostalgia-inducing presentation.
  5. Video Chums
    Mar 5, 2017
    49
    A King's Tale is an interesting tie-in to the popular yet polarizing Final Fantasy XV. Retro fans will probably despise it due to its awful interpretation of classic beat 'em ups but its simple gameplay is easily digestible for casual gamers.

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  1. Positive: 9 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. y21eyuy2g
    Dec 5, 2016
    10
    AMAZING this games combat system reminds me of the old final fantasys (sort of) . For me this is probably the best pre order bonus for anyAMAZING this games combat system reminds me of the old final fantasys (sort of) . For me this is probably the best pre order bonus for any game for a long time.… Expand
  2. DataVeinGaming
    Nov 1, 2019
    8
    If this game had been a stand alone title, not tied to final fantasy with maybe a little more of a story of it's own, we'd be talking about anIf this game had been a stand alone title, not tied to final fantasy with maybe a little more of a story of it's own, we'd be talking about an incredible retro style game that implemented modern game mechanics. As it is, this game exists solely as an interesting tid bit attached to a much bigger title. The game is a very fun experience, challenging and makes it feel like you are playing aa new final fantasy game in retro side scrolling style! The story is heartwarming for any FFXV fans but it as been designed as an add on so falls short by itself.… Expand
  4. aaronnmp96
    Feb 3, 2023
    8
    It's free and extremely fun, the gameplay is good and it's very short, but that doesn't affect the experience
  5. mikehettfield
    Mar 11, 2017
    8
    Such a smart Beat 'em up in this era is so refreshing, exiting, nostalgic, epic, and above all, IT's FREE, now availible for everyone even ifSuch a smart Beat 'em up in this era is so refreshing, exiting, nostalgic, epic, and above all, IT's FREE, now availible for everyone even if you're not a FFXV user with Trophy support, many combos, great music, good desings, chain attacks, into a beautiful mauhem, a must download.… Expand
  6. Alvokun
    Jun 25, 2017
    7
    There is no reason to rate A King's Tale negatively, as it is a good game which fulfill it main purpose: it entertains the player andThere is no reason to rate A King's Tale negatively, as it is a good game which fulfill it main purpose: it entertains the player and complements the story of Final Fantasy XV. If we take this game in comparison to some similar arcade games, I think A King's Tale is even better than many of them. More importantly, it is completely free.… Expand
  7. roo7788
    Mar 27, 2017
    6
    es un juego gratis el cual solo sirve como publicidad para el ffXV pero esta bien se vuelve repetitivo pero relamete no me gusta criticar unes un juego gratis el cual solo sirve como publicidad para el ffXV pero esta bien se vuelve repetitivo pero relamete no me gusta criticar un juego gratis sin micro transaciones.… Expand
  8. DestroyerM24
    Jul 14, 2021
    5
    A solid Beat Em Up game with nothing special, short story but nothing important for you to even understand the story of Final Fantasy XV. SoA solid Beat Em Up game with nothing special, short story but nothing important for you to even understand the story of Final Fantasy XV. So it is a game for those gamers with nostalgia glasses on.
    All in all a great 2D platformer, but the game doesn't last long, you will have fun for just few hours, but the bright side is that this game is free, there are none in-game purchases, so if you want to spend 3 or 4 hours trying something new in a classic way, this is a game for it.    … Expand

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