Platforms
- PCApr 19, 20178.0playscore7.77 Critics8.711.2K Players
- PlayStation 4May 7, 2019NAplayscoreNA0 Critics8.81.18K Players
- Xbox OneMay 10, 2019NAplayscoreNA0 Critics7.8920 Players
- Nintendo SwitchMay 9, 2019NAplayscore7.39 CriticsNA0 Players
19 critic reviews · 4 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- All in all, For the King is a seamless port to the Switch and fun experience! You are going to die and you will probably grumble about it. But then you will spend your well-earned lore points on a new event, encounter, item or class and hit that new game button one more time to start a new adventure all over again. I encourage anyone who enjoys RPG’s or rogue-likes to get a copy and see just how far you can get! Until next time, good gaming.
Derek Ames · Jul 29, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - For the King is undoubtedly one of the most distinct, intriguing, and fun RPG roguelikes in recent memory, and what’s more, the content value is through the roof. Despite the odd technical hiccup, the game succeeds in blending so many mechanics together without making a mess, and yet respectably manages to remain accessible and exciting throughout. If you’ve even a smidgen of interest in this game, you owe it to yourself to pick this up.
Joe Pepek · May 17, 2019 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - And that’s what For The King does extremely well: it effortlessly blends tabletop and video games into an enjoyable experience that claws at what both can excel at. Creating characters, exploring overworlds, battling through dungeons, and doing it all with a friend or two is a fun time. The roguelike design also helps make it a little more varied, making this great to break out at a game night. In a way, it’s like a tabletop campaign without a dungeon master. In the ideal circumstances, it’s electric and even just as a solo game, it’s a good ride.
Neal Ronaghan · May 07, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - While this will definitely to appeal to many, I found my enjoyment hampered by the many surprises that were popping up without any means to overcome them in the moment. If you’re not fettered by losing, For The King can be quite enjoyable experience and it’s even better with friends. But be warned, you will earn your victories in this harsh world. And you will earn them only through your many failures.
Ricky Knight · May 12, 2018 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Despite all that, if you enjoy playing stylish RPGs in co-op mode with friends, and you genuinely enjoy challenging games, then For the King should fit your bill. Otherwise, if the high level of difficulty in combination with RNG brings nothing but boredom to your life, then maybe it's time to look somewhere else.
Sergey_3847 · Apr 30, 2018 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Once I was over the humps I felt invincible, and mostly was. For the King definitely lets you exult in your mastery, and the last sections of the game can feel like a victory lap—albeit a hard earned one.
Jonathan Bolding · Apr 26, 2018 Reviewed on PCRead full review - As an indie title straight out of Early Access, For the King isn’t without a few rough spots, especially when it comes to the technical side of things. Luckily, the game is saved by its fun tabletop RPG inspired mechanics and multiplayer capabilities, which help it stand out in a sea of roguelikes.
Tomas Franzese · Apr 19, 2018 Reviewed on PCRead full review - For The King is a charming, addictive blend of rogue-like and tabletop RPG elements, culminating in an experience that is far more than the sum of its parts. With multiple campaigns to choose from, a fully customizable party, surprisingly engaging cooperative play, and a currency system that encourages replayability, it's hard not to lose track of playtime. Of course, the rogue-like isn't without its flaws, relying a bit too much on an arguably underdeveloped combat system, but For The King offers an adventure more than worth embarking on in spite of its few flaws.
Renan Fontes · Oct 14, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - 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.
Dom Reseigh-Lincoln · May 20, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - 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.
Aran Suddi · May 20, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
Weave your own unique tales in a challenging single player or cooperative RPG adventure that spans across the realms. Trek across the perilous badlands, trudge through poisonous swamps, and brave the high seas in uniquely generated maps.
Developer: IronOak Games