Portal Knights

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  • Summary: Leave the familiar world behind and step into the fantastic unknown with Portal Knights, a cooperative 3D sandbox action-RPG. Level up your character and craft powerful gear to defeat your enemies in real-time tactical combat. Explore dozens of randomly-generated islands and restore peace toLeave the familiar world behind and step into the fantastic unknown with Portal Knights, a cooperative 3D sandbox action-RPG. Level up your character and craft powerful gear to defeat your enemies in real-time tactical combat. Explore dozens of randomly-generated islands and restore peace to a world torn apart by The Fracture. … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    Dec 4, 2017
    90
    This entire game can be played in either two player local co-op or four player online co-op. I was thrilled to see that they had both. Once you are online you can jump right into a friend’s world and start exploring together. There are hours of content in this game and it could be a while before I put this down. From the ease of combat, to the colorful worlds, all the way down to the gameplay loop of finding new portals, it’s no wonder that you can see a whole day go by without even knowing it.
  2. Impulsegamer
    Mar 12, 2018
    84
    Portal Knights is a spiritual successor to Minecraft that thankfully works well and creates an enjoyable experience on the Nintendo Switch.
  3. Multiplayer.it
    Nov 30, 2017
    80
    A solid porting with a good amount of content. Portal Knights for Nintendo Switch is improved by the new touch system, and despite some frame rate issues is able to provide a lot of fun for several hours.
  4. Eurogamer Italy
    Nov 29, 2017
    70
    Quotation forthcoming.
  5. Cubed3
    Aug 13, 2018
    70
    Unlike most Minecraft clones, Portal Knights delivers an experience wholly its own and for the most part it succeeds. Playing through the main story is a highly enjoyable experience and for those who are looking for a new sandbox to build in. The home worlds allow the freedom to craft to your heart's content. It's even better with friends, too. The inclusion of co-op was a very wise choice and gives yet another element to elevate it above its competitors.
  6. Areajugones
    Dec 3, 2017
    70
    Portal Knights uses Nintendo Switch to cover some of its failures and become a better game than the original one. A videogame that, without being perfect, it entertains the player for plenty of hours.
  7. Wccftech
    Dec 5, 2017
    58
    Portal Knights is a Minecraft-alike with a lot of personality and a lot of promise, but in its current state, I just couldn’t enjoy it. It feels bloated in places, empty in others, and just can’t compare to other games in the block-placing, creation “genre”. Fun for a while, but outstays its welcome too quickly.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9
  1. MCFO
    Aug 9, 2021
    10
    Portal Knights несомненно одна из лучших песочниц во что мне доводилось играть. Сразу заметно что игра вдохновлена Minecraft, но так же в нейPortal Knights несомненно одна из лучших песочниц во что мне доводилось играть. Сразу заметно что игра вдохновлена Minecraft, но так же в ней огромное множество своих механик. Интереснейший геймплей ни похож ни на что. Графика радует глаз. А в плане песочницы, это не так круто как Minecraft, но тоже очень не плохо. Игру однозначно рекомендую!… Expand
  2. thedstrat
    Jun 14, 2020
    10
    10/10. This game is awesome! Exactly what I wanted from a coop rpg (which there need to be more of). Great crafting and adventuring :)
  4. Voodooseeker
    Nov 27, 2017
    10
    I tried the game earlier at Steam - I recall as 'Early Access' - graphics is as good, really stunning on the Switch. The thing I like aboutI tried the game earlier at Steam - I recall as 'Early Access' - graphics is as good, really stunning on the Switch. The thing I like about Portal Knights is the graphics, the traveling concept between worlds (with friends local/online), really awesome. The game has so much more than Minecraft. Portal Knights got "things" to do....so it's not only crafting, mining lol - also adventuring the interstellar worlds, bosses, awesome soundscape ect. I recommend! The game performs very well in handled also + local split-screen or wireless or online, thumbs up!… Expand
  5. Dazeuniverse
    Apr 2, 2021
    9
    This game is awesome! It has building mechanics similar to minecraft mixed with qualities of a genuine RPG. Let me rephrase that, PortalThis game is awesome! It has building mechanics similar to minecraft mixed with qualities of a genuine RPG. Let me rephrase that, Portal Knights is not a minecraft rip off. It's an in depth game where the creators have taken the building mechanics behind minecraft and made their own RPG. Minecraft fan or not, I recommend trying the game out for yourself.… Expand
  6. John_Mullins
    Mar 5, 2018
    7
    i had to ding this a bit for its controls, which just seem overcomplicated unless you're using the touch screen in handheld mode.

    I also    i had to ding this a bit for its controls, which just seem overcomplicated unless you're using the touch screen in handheld mode.

    I also notice some framerate issues around grassy blocks, and the clip plane is woefully short.

    It's still a GREAT game to kick around with on a rainy sunday, and both my boys enjoy the game immensely.    … Expand
  7. Snaggyjoker
    Feb 27, 2018
    7
    Its a better minecraft with different worlds and Role Playing Game aspects.
  8. ExcuuuseMeZelda
    Nov 18, 2019
    0
    This is a shameless Minecraft rip off with a shield of graphics. if you support individuality, Minecraft, or a future for games, do not buy this.

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