Robert Purchese
EurogamerKing Arthur: Knight's Tale review - nice ideas can't lift a trudgy core
Published 5/5/2022
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Series X|S / PC / PS5 - 4/26/2022
King Arthur: Knight's Tale
King Arthur: Knights Tale mixes an XCOM-style turn-based battle system with traditional RPG mechanics, including character development, choices that impact the direction of your campaign, and upgrading your home base of Camelot. The story follows Sir Mordred, who travels with a band of knights across Avalon in search of King Arthur. This is already an interesting twist on the classic legend, as Sir Mordred is King Arthur's nemesis, traditionally shown as the king's traitorous nephew. In this version of the tale, Mordred has actually mortally wounded Arthur, and is now stalking him through the isle of Avalon to finish the job on command of The Lady of the Lake.
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- NeocoreGames
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The critic average is 77 across 16 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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FextralifeKing Arthur: Knight’s Tale Review Impressions - A Riveting Dark Fantasy RPG - Fextralife
Published 5/4/2022
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87
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Read originalNathan Hennessy
WellPlayedTainted Grail
Published 5/4/2022
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60
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Read originalJ. Brodie Shirey
Screen RantKing Arthur: Knight’s Tale Review - An Average Day In The Kingdom
Published 5/2/2022
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Read originalUle Lopez
WccftechKing Arthur: Knight’s Tale Review – Make Way for the New SRPG King
Published 5/2/2022
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90
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Read originalCosmin Vasile
SoftpediaKing Arthur: Knight’s Tale Review (PC)
Published 5/1/2022
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85
+8 vs critic avg
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