A King's Tale: Final Fantasy XV

 PlayStation 4
User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 241 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 192 out of 241
  2. Mixed: 32 out of 241
  3. Negative: 17 out of 241

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  1. 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 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 aaIf 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
  2. LastResource
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    worth it and glad to play this game again. so much memories and nostalgia within this fifteenth game in the series.
  3. Nox_Arcana
    Mar 4, 2017
    8
    Un gran juego y gran incentivo de reserva para aquellos que reservaron FFXV en Gamestop. Su acción basada en Scroll lateral y estilo retro lo hacen un juego simple y adictivo el cual cumple su principal función, entretener.
  4. SwitSwat
    Nov 29, 2016
    8
    As a pre-order bonus, this was a fun little beat-em up. The story is nothing special and doesn't really add much to the Final Fantasy XV mythos, but it's still worth a try if you are really invested into Final Fantasy.
  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 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.
  6. 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 any game for a long time.
  7. Nel
    Mar 22, 2017
    8
    Short game, but there is still a lot of content and challenges that you can do. The game is based of final fantasy XV. It has good controls, and it is easy to pick up and play.
  8. RTCWFAN
    May 6, 2023
    8
    Disclaimer: This is not a Final Fantasy JRPG game. It´s more or less a Streets Of Rage style 2D action beat em up in the FF universe. Entertaining, but only for some hours. The game is way too short! Overall rating: 8,4.
  9. 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

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65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

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  2. Mixed: 4 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. Everyeye.it
    Mar 9, 2017
    68
    Quotation forthcoming.
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  2. 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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  3. 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.
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