A Kingdom for Keflings

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

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  1. 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 determine the best strategy and placement of buildings. Absolutely worth more than its $10 price tag.
  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, 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 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.… Expand
  3. 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 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, 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.… Expand
  4. AlexanderS
    Nov 25, 2008
    9
    I enjoy this game immensely. It's one of the best building simulation experiences that emphasizes the fun of that activity alone. There's no monsters to defeat or natural disasters to overcome. You interact with your people and build.
  5. JohnF.
    Dec 8, 2008
    8
    A fun little game. It's not a whole lot more than the building/gathering portion of an RTS, but there is a good amount of stuff to manage. It is a very laid-back and relaxing game. Chances are you might not play it more than a week or two, but it's only $10, and there's enough here to get your money's worth.
  6. SidF
    Jan 3, 2009
    9
    This is game is just fun and relaxing. There's no combat or consequences, yet amazingly it manages to hold your attention for hours at a time. It does what it does very well.
  7. AndrewB
    Dec 12, 2008
    9
    A Kingdom for Keflings is a charming addiction and a great addition to the XBLA library. With the resource management of an RTS and the kingdom building enjoyment of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King, A Kingdom For Keflings is a very enjoyable game and a recommended download for any Xbox Live user.
  8. namDa65
    Feb 25, 2012
    8
    Awesome game. Very casual and fun simulation type god game. Worth the 800 points and I suggest those who like xbla give this a try. The feeling of progression is there and is very satisfying.
  9. CookieStudios
    Aug 31, 2014
    9
    I'm going to make this short and sweet. This game is great, you have lots of fun and is a nice break from all of that serious, scary and intense FPS or other types of games. It has a nice cartoony feel and boy, I Hope you have good managing skills! It has a nice story and has some good jokes that can be laughed at by anybody (it has a good balance of jokes and game play to progress) youI'm going to make this short and sweet. This game is great, you have lots of fun and is a nice break from all of that serious, scary and intense FPS or other types of games. It has a nice cartoony feel and boy, I Hope you have good managing skills! It has a nice story and has some good jokes that can be laughed at by anybody (it has a good balance of jokes and game play to progress) you could play this with anyone and lose track of time! going from one world from another with different resources, different design. its a great experience, go buy it now or when your sick of serious and intense games. and that is why i'm giving it a 9.5 out of 10.… Expand
  10. danbooke2001
    Oct 2, 2018
    5
    I cannot say this is a bad game, but I can't really say it is a good game either. While I had no problems when it came to frame rate, no crashing, or otherwise any other problems, the game is just a simple sim construction and resource management game. It was engaging enough to keep me occupied for about 10 hours or so to earn all the achievements minus the 2 online ones (I don't eveI cannot say this is a bad game, but I can't really say it is a good game either. While I had no problems when it came to frame rate, no crashing, or otherwise any other problems, the game is just a simple sim construction and resource management game. It was engaging enough to keep me occupied for about 10 hours or so to earn all the achievements minus the 2 online ones (I don't eve specifically go for online achievements as I find those to be hard, time sinks, or near impossible to get due to lack of player participation online). The only really frustrating elements I found to this game were 1) the camera, because you only have limited movement with it and can only zoom in/out so far. And 2) the actual Keflings more often times than not get stuck between buildings when transporting. Sometimes they just seems to disappear, never to be seen again. Had this mechanic worked, I think it would have cut my play time down an hour or two.

    My recommendation is that you pick up a couple Redbox movies to play on another TV while playing, or pick up a few albums from your favorite band to listen to while playing this, because it can get pretty repetitive. I probably would not pay money for this game, so it being free with XBox Game Pass was the right way to get this, and very easy for you to get about 150-200 gamer score in a few hours.    … Expand
  11. FLInfinite
    Jul 7, 2021
    9
    How is a game where giants make people basically go through slavery a fun time?

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

Critic Reviews

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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. Games Master UK
    68
    Short-lived settlement building with soothing gameplay and music. [Nov 2008, p.84]
  2. Official Xbox Magazine
    90
    The do-what-you-like pacing, charming presentation, and endlessly addictive nature of tackling increasingly complex structures in an effort to ultimately erect an impressive castle, mirrors an addiction we haven't experienced since the last time we preened in our pretty pinata gardens. [Dec 2008, p.88]
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  3. X-ONE Magazine UK
    80
    Such innocence with a secret mean streak pleases us immensely, and even if you play fair there must be many hours of gameplay trying to see your little guys into a fortified castle. [Issue#37, p.117]
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