King Arthur: Knight's Tale is a tactical role playing video game developed and published by NeocoreGames. It was released for Windows in 2022, and PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in 2024. It is a dark fantasy retelling of Arthurian legend in which players control Mordred.
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| Developer(s) | NeocoreGames |
| Publisher(s) | NeocoreGames |
| Engine | CoreTech[1] |
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| Genre(s) | Tactical role-playing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
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King Arthur: Knight's Tale
A unique hybrid between turn-based tactical games and traditional, character-centric RPGs. Knight's Tale is a modern retelling of a classic Arthurian mythology story filtered through the dark fantasy tropes, a twist on the traditional tales of chivalry.
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King Arthur: Knight's Tale Reviews
King Arthur: Knight's Tale is rated 'Strong' after being reviewed by 31 critics, with an overall average score of 78. It's ranked in the top 29% of games and recommended by 61% of critics.
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Joe Richards
PlayStation Universe
Top Critic
7.5 / 10.0
Feb 20, 2024
King Arthur: Knight's Tale succeeds in achieving the goals that it sets for itself but I rarely felt it go above and beyond the standards that I have become accustomed to over years of tactical game experience.
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Jordan Biordi
CGMagazine
Top Critic
6.5 / 10.0
Feb 21, 2024
King Arthur: Knight’s Tale is not a badly made game; it’s just boring, and that might be worse.
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Matteo Merlano
MondoXbox
8.5 / 10.0
Feb 21, 2024
King Arthur: Knight's Tale is no game to be taken lightly: it requires dedication, concentration, and a desire to understand and exploit the numerous mechanics it offers us. In return, however, it guarantees us the memorable experience of a mythological Middle Ages in which we can spend a huge number of hours, testing our tactical skills and our temper as kings. A title that should not be missing from the library of fans of the genre.
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Jonathan Bolding
IGN
Top Critic
7 / 10.0
May 20, 2022
King Arthur: Knight's Tale is a strategy RPG that gets the fantasy of playing as a heavily armored knight exactly right, but it would've been a better game if it didn't pad itself out with so many repetitive battles.
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Robert Purchese
Eurogamer
Top Critic
No Recommendation / Blank
May 5, 2022
King Arthur: Knight's Tale is not without its charms, then, but it's not the once and future king you might have been waiting for. Maybe watch Fast and Furious instead.
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Stefano Castagnola
IGN Italy
Top Critic
7.5 / 10.0
May 6, 2022
A solid tactical rpg that offers many satisfying turn-based combats and a fascinating dark fantasy re-imagining of the Arthurian myth.
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Mick Fraser
God is a Geek
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
May 3, 2022
Aside a few complaints here and there, King Arthur: Knight's Tale is a grim, compelling take on the legend of Camelot.
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Ule Lopez
Wccftech
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
May 2, 2022
Despite a few shortcomings, King Arthur: Knight's Tale is one of the best strategy RPGs I've played. While the SRPG aspects are pretty great, this alternate take on the Arthurian Tale can keep you engaged with its characters and stories.
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Alessandro Preziosi
Everyeye.it
Top Critic
7.5 / 10.0
Apr 26, 2022
Playing the NeocoreGames title, we had mixed feelings. If from a tactical and managerial point of view the product can offer a demanding challenge even for the most demanding players, some choices in the game mechanics appear not entirely in focus.
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J. Brodie Shirey
Screen Rant
Top Critic
May 2, 2022
King Arthur: Knight’s Tale is solid point-and-click turn-based action, but players should note that it takes some time to level up due to the lack of a mission replay feature, and a considerable amount of gold being required to enable healing for multiple party members. Diehard tactical fans might be interested in what King Arthur: Knight's Tale has to offer, but newcomers to the genre might wish to cut their teeth elsewhere.
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Top Critic
6.5 / 10.0
Jun 2, 2022
A game that looks promising but fails to deliver on its promises. You may give it a chance if necessary improvements are made in the future, but I suggest you to wait a bit more if you don't want to be disappointed.
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Blaine Smith
Gamers Heroes
Top Critic
85 / 100
Apr 27, 2022
King Arthur: Knight’s Tale boasts a deep and engaging combat system that is as rewarding as it is ruthless. A worthwhile adventure into Arthurian Legend, it’s a fantastic entry into the tactical RPG space that unfortunately begins to suffer with technical issues as the story unfolds. As many of the cutscenes tell you, it’s a work in progress.
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Branislav Kohút
SECTOR.sk
Top Critic
7.5 / 10.0
May 19, 2022
King Arthur is a stylish tactical RPG with a different view of a famous legend. It has some unique elements, but also shortcomings. A charm that gradually weakens and fades.
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Artura Dawn
GameGrin
Top Critic
7.5 / 10.0
May 14, 2022
King Arthur: Knight's Tale is a great turn-based strategy game, but vastly more so for those well-versed in Arthurian legend. That said, even if you don't know much about the legend - or want to learn about it - this is a great game.
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