Portal Knights

 PlayStation 4
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6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 45 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 19 out of 45
  3. Negative: 10 out of 45
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  1. ron2
    Aug 20, 2017
    5
    Looks pretty, sounds ok to start with, and then it gets boring fast. instead of becoming more interesting it doesn't really, the mechanics are repetitive and it becomes a boring grind after a few hours. That's the problem with these games - ok to rent but spend your hard earned on something that develops and rewards more, with less tedium. Kids wised up fast after a promising period of interest
  2. CrusaderForever
    May 23, 2017
    10
    Finally Portal Knights is among us! So far the game is amazing with beautifully charming graphics. The control seems spot on with a lock-on and dodge system. I created a Ranger to start things off. This is the game I always wanted after playing Minecraft for a long time on the PS4. Minecraft with better graphics, combat system and RPG elements. The COOP works flawlessly as I haveFinally Portal Knights is among us! So far the game is amazing with beautifully charming graphics. The control seems spot on with a lock-on and dodge system. I created a Ranger to start things off. This is the game I always wanted after playing Minecraft for a long time on the PS4. Minecraft with better graphics, combat system and RPG elements. The COOP works flawlessly as I have been playing COOP with my son. I highly recommend this game!… Expand
  3. gogetass44
    Jun 12, 2017
    9
    If you are looking for a game very similar to Minecraft, this is your game.
    In this game, the player explores different types of worlds from the forest to the desert, in all of them you will have to collect many materials and enter dungeons in each world that were randomly generated except in the first worlds (because they are tutorials).
    The soundtrack is relaxing and appropriate to    If you are looking for a game very similar to Minecraft, this is your game.
    In this game, the player explores different types of worlds from the forest to the desert, in all of them you will have to collect many materials and enter dungeons in each world that were randomly generated except in the first worlds (because they are tutorials).
    The soundtrack is relaxing and appropriate to every moment of the game: battles, exploration, final bosses...
    The graphics are not as good as the games of this modern generation, but they fit the games of this class.
    One of the problems of the game is that it can make people who are not accustomed to these games feel tired.
    Another defect is that this game is a casual game that does not correspond to the types of games that should be on these consoles, if you have a more casual console, specifically Nintendo Switch, I would recommend that you at least try this game.
    In conclusion, this game is for players who like to play relaxing games in which you have to build, explore, and do not mind the time you are playing because the hours in this game become seconds.    … Expand
  4. SuperkenGaming
    May 23, 2017
    7
    Portal Knights
    Quest Based Minecraft
    Portal Knights is a recourse gathering game like Minecraft where you play are your own created character and favorite class, working on getting through the final portal in this world… There are 40 levels total here and the idea is the same.. Every portal takes you to a new level and every levels has different recourses… And you can travel to any of    Portal Knights
    Quest Based Minecraft
    Portal Knights is a recourse gathering game like Minecraft where you play are your own created character and favorite class, working on getting through the final portal in this world…
    There are 40 levels total here and the idea is the same..
    Every portal takes you to a new level and every levels has different recourses…
    And you can travel to any of these levels you’ve already been to at any time to go back for a recourse they have when you need it later on and thankfully there is a list of recourses on a map when you select it..
    it would be even better if there was a list of items when you scroll over it, but the recourse list is still nice
    Defeat enemies, collect shards, and craft better items so you can handle yourself in harder locations
    Each portal requires you to craft 6 blocks of a matching color and during the first 10 levels this is no problem at all..
    Blue blocks take 2 shards each… every 12 enemies you kill you’ll be able to get through a portal and into the next world…
    you can mark one of these worlds as your homeland and you can change your homeland at any time... you can fast travel here
    your homeland is most likely where you’ll keep all of your crafting items and grow crops to craft better armor and consumables are pretty useless in this game…
    The enemies are no joke..
    Will definitely put up and a decent challenge…
    Combat is fairly simple though...
    You can lock into enemies if you’d like so you’re able to doge during combat, otherwise it’s as simple as hit and don’t get hit…
    There’s a decent bit of enemy variety here… flying enemies that will definitely have you turning the auto lock off, and then the ground base enemies have different elemental attacks, speeds, size, power…
    Every enemy for the most part is guaranteed to give you a little trouble the first time you run into them
    Across these lands are also quest givers that will give you xp and items in return for other items
    Though there are some quests that can only be completed by certain classes which is annoying…
    it sucks that you’re forced to choose your class type from the start and not just mold your character any way you’d like…
    These leaves a lot of items to be practically useless much like consumable…
    As once you’re able to regenerate health with better gear…
    The amount of health regained by food or potions is a joke and not worth the few precious inventory slots your character has…
    I don’t mind the backpack space too much, as you’re able to craft chests to store items for later…
    But your quick select inventory slots are way too few for how many important items you’d need at any moment in the game…
    its extremely annoying to have to constantly go into my backpack and pull out some dirt or torches when I fall down a hole or enter a dark dungeon…
    But yes there are dungeons here to find and explore with treasures blueprints and xp inside…
    And every 10 levels there are boss battles here which are mostly just dodge attacks, exploit enemy spawns for health drops, and do your thing slashing..
    Thankfully items don’t break here which is one thing this game does better than Minecraft
    your weapons will get dull, but you can craft sharpeners that sharpen all of your tools at once… so no forced grinding there, which I’m grateful for cause again the whole small inventory thing…
    And your armor doesn’t get damaged either..
    But this game isn’t completely void of unnecessary forced grinding;
    The first 25% of the game is enjoyable and addicting... it’s the other 75% that gets boring and starts to drag things down...
    blue portals aren’t the only portals, every boss introduces a new portal color and as you progress you need more and more shards of a color type to create its block which on paper I’m cool with…
    Levels 11 through 20 I need 18 shards… then I need 24 shards, and for the final stretch 30.. No big deal...
    except it is because the game stops guaranteeing an enemy is going to drop a shard...
    so not only do you have to hunt down these at minimum 18-30 enemies,, now you have to rely on luck to give you a shard…
    and again these enemies are no walk in the park.. You’re going to die a lot…
    which in itself is incentive to grind... the player will want to actively seek out more materials for better items and upgrade their crafting stations… which is why it’s unnecessary and annoying to add this other layer of grind which is luck based shard drops…
    but thankfully my annoyance with this game ends there…
    It’s a decently fun game despite how grindy it can feel at times…
    There’s also the option to play online with friends if you’d like.. No option to play with randoms though for griefing reasons…
    Portal Knights is a fun recourse gathering game worth checking out if you’re into these sorts of games
    I give Portal Knights
    a 7.5/10    … Expand
  5. Darkelite
    May 29, 2017
    9
    I personally prefer Portal Knights over Minecraft. Coop gameplay is simply amazing. The graphics are also way better. There are a few minors issues, and the combat mechanism could be better. I hope the devs will maintain the game and develop it since it has a lot of potentials.
  6. BicycleFish
    May 24, 2017
    7
    Portal knights is the type of game you can pick up and play no matter how much time you have. It's a quest based Minecraft with a focus on combat with a more basic building/crafting system. Being only $19.99, there is a lot of hidden dungeons, unique places to explore, and overall content to play with that will surely make you feel like you received your money's worth. The graphics arePortal knights is the type of game you can pick up and play no matter how much time you have. It's a quest based Minecraft with a focus on combat with a more basic building/crafting system. Being only $19.99, there is a lot of hidden dungeons, unique places to explore, and overall content to play with that will surely make you feel like you received your money's worth. The graphics are good, the music is cheerful, the crafting/building elements are deep. All in all, Keen/505 Games released a fine little gem here. However, this game might fall behind being released in 2017 in the midst of some other outstanding releases this year as well as having a limited crafting system when compared to the building depth that Minecraft has installed in the voxel genre. The only bug I ran into is my controller locking up after exiting the work bench, but a quick pause/un-pause fixes the issue.… Expand
  7. Xvatch
    Aug 23, 2020
    8
    If you want a more objective based Minecraft, this is it. Potientally has more detail, good framerate, progression and questing. Building mechanics are excellent
  8. zGoldenOG
    Sep 8, 2019
    8
    é bem divertido, a proposta dele é boa,lembra bastante minecraft,porem o sistema de portais coloca um diferencial no game. Algumas boss fights interessantes.
  9. RaginPagan
    Jul 19, 2019
    9
    Portal Knights is an amazing take on the block builder genre, offering loads of content, not to mention a lot of free content with updates. The DLC is all very fairly priced, especially considering you can get as many of what you bought as you'd like. The game looks great, runs smooth, and has lots to come back for. The holiday events are also a lot of fun. The only reason I can't give itPortal Knights is an amazing take on the block builder genre, offering loads of content, not to mention a lot of free content with updates. The DLC is all very fairly priced, especially considering you can get as many of what you bought as you'd like. The game looks great, runs smooth, and has lots to come back for. The holiday events are also a lot of fun. The only reason I can't give it a perfect score is due to difficulty curve on the optional Hard Mode Bosses and High Rifts, though as I stated these are optional but enough to make even some of the most hardened completionists give up. All in all, though, 100% worth the buy.… Expand
  10. Agt_Killionaire
    Oct 7, 2022
    7
    This game was fun for a while but at 50% through the game it feels pretty repetitive. I played with a friend so I would not suggest playing on your own.
  11. Giero
    Jan 23, 2023
    7
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  12. Vash42024
    Aug 15, 2023
    1
    I would not buy this game the creators are only out for money the best blocks in the game are divided amongst PC Nintendo PlayStation and Xbox should have to have four systems in order to get all the blocks and you have to buy the game four times in order to get all of the stuff that they offer for avid game players this is not the game for you because it will leave you disappointed and angry.

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 26
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  1. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Feb 8, 2018
    80
    Portal Knights takes the blueprint and gives it more of what we always wished Minecraft had: deeper combat and a series of quests that give us a greater sense of purpose. [September 2017, p77]
  2. GamingTrend
    Jul 27, 2017
    60
    While it seemed like it tried hard to be Minecraft but with a twist, it still held a unique charm with its biomes, portals and eventful stories, as well as the class and custom character system. With the craft system lacking in favor for grinding combat, the game could use some balancing and tweaking to be what it advertises to the public.
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  3. 4P.de
    Jun 2, 2017
    70
    A nice entry to the block building worlds à la MineCraft that’s perfectly suited for beginners. But don’t expect the complexity of Mojang’s masterpiece nor the roleplaying ingredients of Dragon Quest Builders.
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