For the King

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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
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  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. Lalleball
    Feb 29, 2020
    9
    I love the boardgame vibe and the surprises it contains! Had a few long nights with friends playing this game on the couch now and there are many more to come. Absolutely worth the money. Did not run into any glitches or crashes as of yet.

    The only downside is that it can't be played on a single joycon piece. Not a huge problem, as you can control characters with the same controller,    I love the boardgame vibe and the surprises it contains! Had a few long nights with friends playing this game on the couch now and there are many more to come. Absolutely worth the money. Did not run into any glitches or crashes as of yet.

    The only downside is that it can't be played on a single joycon piece. Not a huge problem, as you can control characters with the same controller, but would've been nice not having to hand over the controller so often.    … Expand
  3. nmartins10
    Jun 21, 2019
    9
    This game is sooooooo good! I just don't give it a 10 because of the eventual crash.
  4. 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 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.
  5. Bababala
    Dec 3, 2019
    9
    This game can be played very casually, but is most enjoyable when you’re really invested. The controls are a little kinky and it has to load for a long time when booting up, but this doesn’t make it a bad game by any means. For the King is a great game, with loads of free extra content and beautiful visuals, at a great price!
  6. 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 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.
  7. Nintendopost24
    Jun 2, 2019
    8
    For the King est une jolie petite pépite vidéoludique qui mérite d’être découverte. L’alliance assez inédite entre rpg, roguelike et jeu de plateau fonctionne étonnamment à merveille. L’ambiance du jeu est réussie grâce à une direction artistique magnifique et une bande sonore bien en adéquation avec le style du jeu. Le contenu est généreux et For the King vous accompagnera pendants desFor the King est une jolie petite pépite vidéoludique qui mérite d’être découverte. L’alliance assez inédite entre rpg, roguelike et jeu de plateau fonctionne étonnamment à merveille. L’ambiance du jeu est réussie grâce à une direction artistique magnifique et une bande sonore bien en adéquation avec le style du jeu. Le contenu est généreux et For the King vous accompagnera pendants des dizaines d’heures de jeux, au travers de nouvelles parties , chaque fois unique, en solo ou à plusieurs.… Expand
  8. Inari_Acolyte
    Jul 8, 2019
    5
    A decent roguelike, fun with friends, works with some fun ideas, and very difficult.
    It's fun to chip away at an adventure and strategically traverse the world. The various adventures within the game have different goals and central mechanics, feeling very distinct from eachother.
    There's very little "RP" in this RPG, the writing is simplistic and light. It works with the game overall,    A decent roguelike, fun with friends, works with some fun ideas, and very difficult.
    It's fun to chip away at an adventure and strategically traverse the world. The various adventures within the game have different goals and central mechanics, feeling very distinct from eachother.
    There's very little "RP" in this RPG, the writing is simplistic and light. It works with the game overall, but is sorely lacking for those who enjoy a good story or play solo.
    Aside from the occasional crash and long load time, difficulty is the main issue with this game. The easiest difficulty is punishing, late game becomes ridiculous due to inflation mechanics, and RNG plays a large role in nearly all aspects of the game.
    Fun with two other people, but overall frustrating when solo.    … Expand

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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
  1. 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.
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  2. Cubed3
    Oct 14, 2019
    70
    Although far simpler on a conceptual level than it lets on, For The King is a charming, addictive blend of rogue-like and tabletop RPG elements, culminating in an experience that is far more than the sum of its parts. With multiple campaigns to choose from, a fully customizable party, surprisingly engaging cooperative play, and a currency system that encourages replayability, it's hard not to lose track of playtime. Of course, the rogue-like isn't without its flaws, relying a bit too much on an arguably underdeveloped combat system, but For The King offers an adventure more than worth embarking on in spite of its few flaws.
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  3. 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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