A Kingdom for Keflings

 Xbox 360
  • Publisher: NinjaBee
  • Release Date: Nov 19, 2008
  • Also On: PC
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Eurogamer
    70
    It took me around ten hours to complete, and while I was never on the edge of my seat, I was charmed for most of that time, sticking with it until I'd picked up the last gamerpoints. If your gaming palate favours such gentle fare, A Kingdom for Keflings is a lovely way to spend the day.
  2. Destructoid
    70
    It's really not a great videogame. But it's certainly a good waste of time.
  3. Games Master UK
    68
    Short-lived settlement building with soothing gameplay and music. [Nov 2008, p.84]
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  5. 1UP
    67
    But my biggest problem with Keflings is its lack of...well, a soul.
  6. Talk Xbox
    62
    Despite the dull design and terrible frame rate, I found myself playing KFK for five hours straight. The entire game I personally had a feeling offelt “This isn’t very fun, I wish I wasn’t playing this” but continued to do so anyway.
  7. Gamers' Temple
    61
    At first, the game seems like a good time. After a few hours, you'll realize that you are essentially doing the same consequence-free things over and over.
  8. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    60
    Its lethargic pace could put many off, but the mix of strategy and resource management is hard to fault. [Feb 2009, p.104]
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Awards & Rankings

56
#56 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2008
88
#88 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2008
47
#47 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2008

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 44 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 44
  3. Negative: 6 out of 44
  1. LaseaulM
    Jan 16, 2009
    3
    This game is not for you if you are expecting a decent RTS style game. As some of the main critics have said, no consequences makes this a This game is not for you if you are expecting a decent RTS style game. As some of the main critics have said, no consequences makes this a sandbox game to waste time in. It's missing the one main ingredient for an average rts.... warfare; without it, its selling out to casual sim city-ites who don't want the chance of their population hating them. The music, collision, terrain, frame rate, are all a waste. Your money can be better spent renting a couple movies. What was nice, was they incorporated avatars pretty much at the same time the update was released it seems.… Full Review »
  2. BobP
    Jan 11, 2009
    10
    Amazing little game. I didn't think much of it when I read about it or even after I started it up. But after playing for a few hours, Amazing little game. I didn't think much of it when I read about it or even after I started it up. But after playing for a few hours, and then a few more hours, and then omg it's 3am. This game is astonishingly addicitve, with nice chevos, too. Great arcade game that has that magical "just one more turn" quality that I miss from my PC gaming days. Highly recommended for a relaxing bit of fun.… Full Review »
  3. SabrinaT
    Dec 28, 2008
    10
    Amazing game! It's not just for kids. I'm almost 23 yrs old and I enjoy it - both playing and watching my husband, helping to Amazing game! It's not just for kids. I'm almost 23 yrs old and I enjoy it - both playing and watching my husband, helping to determine the best strategy and placement of buildings. Absolutely worth more than its $10 price tag.… Full Review »
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