For the King

 Xbox One
User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10

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  1. Xbox_Alive
    May 11, 2019
    8
    For The King provides fun and enjoyment when playing with friends in local co-op and an online option means the game doesn’t lack in the replay ability department. I'm not a huge fan of the board games because I often find myself losing interest in them when I have no one to challenge me, enough variation, or simply too complicated to keep the fun factor in check. For the King however isFor The King provides fun and enjoyment when playing with friends in local co-op and an online option means the game doesn’t lack in the replay ability department. I'm not a huge fan of the board games because I often find myself losing interest in them when I have no one to challenge me, enough variation, or simply too complicated to keep the fun factor in check. For the King however is different because it never became too complex to enjoy and is a lot of fun thanks to local and online play. For The King shines its brightest in the game’s turn-based combat system because each is important and each battle provided a test in defeating enemies made for quite a satisfying experience. Is I unlocked a number of in game achievements as well along the way, and because of For the King's content is a vast amount to play, and it also has variety within the content as well. For the King is one of the best in its genre and a most enjoyable experience. It’s a game that features enjoyable play from beginning to end and with the different stories for you to experience you won’t find yourself getting bored of this game anytime soon. Nice work indeed IronOak and Curve Digital. This game is also available currently to play for free for those with the Xbox One Gamepass program so be sure to check it out.… Expand
  2. broadbandsbane
    Jun 16, 2019
    5
    Perma-death and dubious RNG do not make a good combination. Add to that time limits for levelling up and it quickly becomes an unrewarding experience. There is some level of strategy involved but no more complex than your standard turn based RPG. If the game wants to destroy you no amount of strategy will help.
  3. Shanpagne
    May 15, 2019
    8
    This game is awesome. It would be a perfect 10 IF the glitchy nature were to be fixed. The game often freezes, the controls force player 1 to make other players decisions, and some time just pressing B requires a full game shutdown. That being SAID... the fundamentals of this game are incredible. It’s a nerdy boardgame that requires no setup. It’s challenging and perfect for a 2-3 couchThis game is awesome. It would be a perfect 10 IF the glitchy nature were to be fixed. The game often freezes, the controls force player 1 to make other players decisions, and some time just pressing B requires a full game shutdown. That being SAID... the fundamentals of this game are incredible. It’s a nerdy boardgame that requires no setup. It’s challenging and perfect for a 2-3 couch co-op. I can’t wait until the game is fixed, it’s a treasure.… Expand
  4. metaknightmare
    May 19, 2019
    8
    Beautiful RPG roguelike that forces you to learn from your mistakes. A board game that plays like Civilization Revolutions had a baby with D&D. Every board is randomly generated and you may lose the game many times before you get to the end. You then must restart from the beginning but during your playthroughs you acquire Lore points which let you unlock new features, items, or heroBeautiful RPG roguelike that forces you to learn from your mistakes. A board game that plays like Civilization Revolutions had a baby with D&D. Every board is randomly generated and you may lose the game many times before you get to the end. You then must restart from the beginning but during your playthroughs you acquire Lore points which let you unlock new features, items, or hero classes for your subsequent playthroughs. This adds a sense of evolution and variety to every new game as you continue to grow in knowledge and skill. There are multiple scenarios outside the main board which unlock new Lore items in the main game. It could have a little more polish but when you realize this was made by around 4 people that is totally excusable. The game can be punishing if you make enough mistakes or try sit and grind for too long, you have to always be on the move with a plan. It may seem like it's unfair the first few times you lose but there is a better solution to every lethal problem and choice. I recommend to anybody interested in boardgames, roguelikes, adventures, RPG's or are just bored of playing real-time games that require more reaction than thought.… Expand
  5. neomoonsevin
    May 19, 2023
    1
    Garbage gold game I hate tactics styled RPGs aswell that was 90s fast forward to 2023 and I hate this garbage genre

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84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  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. GameCritics
    Sep 30, 2019
    75
    I’m grateful that singleplayer exists since it’s hard enough to get two friends together, let alone getting two to commit to a long campaign. However, For the King is a game best enjoyed with others. I finished it solo, but the lack of other players made the experience less enriching. With this in mind, For the King is a jolly questing experience, both as a local and online boardgame experience.
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  3. TheXboxHub
    Jun 8, 2019
    90
    For The King is quite frankly one of the best games you can get for the price range. With five different game modes, all of which include their own enjoyable gimmicks such as survival elements and a focus on seafaring, there is more than enough content to find yourself going through. Supported by fantastic depth in the combat and systems that tie the game together, what few setbacks it has can easily be overlooked. If you have been looking for a turn based RPG, it would be an absolute shame to skip out on For The King.
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