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For the King

Curve Digital, IronOak Games
Apr 19, 2018 - PC
Strong

OpenCritic Rating

75

Top Critic Average

59%

Critics Recommend

Eurogamer
No Recommendation
PC Gamer
75 / 100
Metro GameCentral
8 / 10
TheSixthAxis
8 / 10
IGN Spain
7.6 / 10
Nintendo Life
7 / 10
DualShockers
8 / 10
PlayStation Universe
7.5 / 10
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Critic Reviews for For the King

Eurogamer

No Recommendation / Blank
Eurogamer

A beautiful turn-based RPG whose brutality can sometimes get the better of it.

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A sometimes tricky RPG with gorgeous art that's perfect for co-op.

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Metro GameCentral

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8 / 10
Metro GameCentral

One of the most enjoyable roguelikes of recent years, with the heavy emphasis on RNG saved by some fun co-op options.

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For The King is a fun and stylish RPG, but prepare yourself for classic roguelite frustrations of dying and starting the campaign again, just to get a little bit further each time. If you enjoy that kind of challenge and like board games then For The King is well worth checking out.

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A great RPG with many hours of content to enjoy and a high difficulty level, bug technically a little simple.

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Turn-based RPGs of yesteryear and today owe a lot of their fine-tuned tactics to the legacy of tabletop board games, and For The King pays tribute to this legacy with a digital adventure where anything can happen. The fast-paced nature of its exploration and combat keeps everything feeling fresh and lively, but the considerable reliance on chance does take the shine of its otherwise competent combat. However, with adjustable difficulties (which amend the severity of each death) and a sizeable amount of expansive DLC, this is one roguelike RPG that really shines in co-op.

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As a fan of the genre, I can see myself consistently returning to For the King, and think other roguelike fans and people who enjoy tabletop RPGs will find something to enjoy here.

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Though RNG issues can render it punishing and solo play is not hugely captivating, For The King nonetheless states a decent case for itself as a tactical, fantasy multiplayer board game that everybody can enjoy. Get the snacks in, get the friends in and away you go.

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