For the King

 Switch
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. TheSixthAxis
    May 20, 2019
    80
    For The King is a fun and stylish RPG, but prepare yourself for classic roguelite frustrations of dying and starting the campaign again, just to get a little bit further each time. If you enjoy that kind of challenge and like board games then For The King is well worth checking out.
  2. Metro GameCentral
    May 8, 2019
    80
    One of the most enjoyable roguelikes of recent years, with the heavy emphasis on RNG saved by some fun co-op options.
  3. NintendoWorldReport
    May 7, 2019
    80
    It effortlessly blends tabletop and video games into an enjoyable experience that claws at what both can excel at. Creating characters, exploring overworlds, battling through dungeons, and doing it all with a friend or two is a fun time. The roguelike design also helps make it a little more varied, making this great to break out at a game night. In a way, it’s like a tabletop campaign without a dungeon master. In the ideal circumstances, it’s electric and even just as a solo game, it’s a good ride.
  5. Jeuxvideo.com
    Apr 21, 2021
    75
    If you have two board game friends who are hungry for their dice roll fix, For the King may be for you. Cleverly blending its roots with the Rogue-Like genre, it offers substantial content for those who are adept at tactical combat and cooperative board games. Don't go there thinking of playing it alone, because the whole thing loses interest dramatically. Board game buffs will see For the King as a good palliative to their usual activities.
  6. Nintendojo
    Aug 12, 2019
    75
    The randomization in For the King is enough to make the replay value quite high, but whether bought physically or through the eShop, the game also comes with all previously released expansions. For the King has been out on Steam for a couple of years now, so that’s a lot of extra content to bite into. For the King might lean slightly too much on overused fantasy tropes, but it still manages to squeeze something new and creative out of them. I’m obsessed with how cool the visual design is in For the King, I love taking on its challenges with a friend, and I sincerely hope that there’s more to come from IronOak Games. This is a delightful first outing.

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#76 Most Shared Switch Game of 2019

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User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 29
  3. Negative: 8 out of 29
  1. vodkaffee
    Dec 12, 2019
    4
    very glitchy, feels very unpolished. the exploration system is not fun and building a character doesn't even feel good or rewarding.
  2. Kathlar
    Apr 12, 2021
    4
    A great concept with weak execution. What could be instant classic turns out to be unpolished and buggy prototype or proof of concept and notA great concept with weak execution. What could be instant classic turns out to be unpolished and buggy prototype or proof of concept and not a real game. The game lies about giving us a lot of possible options and choices, when in reality the most it does is ether A or B. This could be a wonderful product, once it's really finished. Shows most of the problems that Unity Engine has.… Full Review »
  3. TuxDC
    Mar 5, 2021
    2
    There is just enough game here to trick you into wasting time on it but ultimately you realize it’s just a bad game. You think the loop willThere is just enough game here to trick you into wasting time on it but ultimately you realize it’s just a bad game. You think the loop will get better with the lore unlocks but they don’t. The difficulty and randomness leave you feeling cheated. I paid bargain bin $12 bucks for physical yet I still feel ripped off. Save your time and play something enjoyable.… Full Review »
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