For the King

Loved this game so I introduce a friend to it.
We start our adventure.
He loses a 80% roll and skips 2 turns.
He loses a 60% roll and skips 1 turn.
He loses a 92% roll and spawns a big ass Kraken that wipes our ship.
Immediately comes into another Kraken shortly after, that also wipes our ship.
Great experience, would recommend.

One great thing about growing old is having the fortitude to admit defeat. And I can admit with a smile, this game busted me. I played probably 12 hours straight and being this is a roguelike RPG, I was forced to start over four times. The last time my party arduously achieved level 6 and were horrendously wiped out in an ambush consisting of gank level characters. Emitting a sigh of disgust (and defeat) I hit the uninstall button.
Starting life as a Kickstarter project, this game exudes attention to detail and an obvious love from its creators. The artstyle is reminiscent of something that looks like the lovechild of Minecraft and a Pixar animated film. The characters reminded me of old Fisher-Price figures stolen from a child's playset. Seeing these characters getting blown to pieces by blunderbusses or perforated with arrows due to the game's rag doll physics were comical. Being from a country that embellishes television comedies with laugh tracks, I never had much appreciation for the genre, but this game made me laugh numerous times. Behind the scenes, however, we have a genuine dungeon crawler with campaigns of various degrees of difficulty. The quests were compelling and reminded me of the tabletop DnD sessions I enjoyed in my youth.
I feel almost hoodwinked with how easy it was to lose hours to this game and ultimately realize it defeated me. I like difficult games, but the deaths in this game just didn't feel fair. Barely surviving a dungeon and going back to town to heal up, and then getting ambushed by a trio of cursed witches or werebears at full health just felt contrived. (To its testament as a roguelike, one cannot save in the game.) Admittedly, my lack of prowess with this game (and enjoyment of it) could be ascribed to how I was playing it. The designers made it to be a multi player game, and I've read the game is easier played with other people, but there are some games I just prefer to play alone. I wish I could have finished this delightful little gem of a game.

Review of For The King
Introduction
For The King is a strategic blend of strategy, JRPG elements, and roguelike mechanics, offering both solo and cooperative gameplay experiences. It marries well-thought-out strategic planning with the unpredictability of procedural generation to ensure every playthrough is fresh and challenging.
Gameplay
For The King requires the player to make crucial decisions, from combat strategy to choosing your journey's path. Each action could lead to glorious success or catastrophic failure, especially given that death in the game is permanent, forcing a complete restart of the adventure.
Combat System
The combat system combines classic turn-based mechanics with special dice rolls adding a layer of chance and strategy to each encounter.
Tip: Utilize the environment and characters' special abilities to gain an upper hand in battle.
Graphics and Sound
The stylized graphics and an immersive soundtrack create an unforgettable medieval fantasy atmosphere in For The King. The game looks beautiful, and each level is infused with a sense of adventure.
Multiplayer Experience
One of the game's standout features is the cooperative play. Teaming up and strategically interacting with friends adds a special appeal to For The King.
Conclusion
For The King is a challenging treat for tactical game enthusiasts, rewarding intellectual planning and the ability to adapt to evolving scenarios. It is a game that invites multiple playthroughs, each time offering new surprises.
Criteria
Rating
Graphics
4/5
Gameplay
5/5
Soundtrack
4/5
Overall Impression
4.5/5
Excellent genre combination
Great multiplayer gameplay
High replayability
This review is a compilation of my insights on For The King and is intended as a starting point for those considering purchasing the game. I hope it proves useful in making your decision.

I have a love-hate relationship with this game.

I had been keeping an eye on this game for quite some time, seeing it on sale numerous times, but I never took the plunge. Eventually, I found myself in search of a great co-op experience, and with this game repeatedly popping up in Steam sales, I decided to purchase it while it was discounted.

After almost 20 hours of gameplay (approximately 10 hours in co-op and 10 hours in single-player — I couldn't wait to dive in, so I explored the single-player mode), I've come to see this game as a middle ground between Talisman and Heroes. It incorporates elements of D&D, offers a fantasy setting, and boasts a wealth of content and variety.

However, there's a significant amount of RNG and grinding involved. Despite this, it's a very engaging game. I highly recommend playing solo, and it's incredibly fun with friends, though it can be frustrating if you lose and your progress is wiped.

For The King is a good mix between the classic tabletop role-playing game and video games. The incorporation of roguelike mechanics makes each game unique; Its campaigns are very replayable and the possibility of playing them with a friend is appreciated.
PROS
+Entertaining and 100% replayable campaigns
+Local and online multiplayer to enjoy with your friends
+Good approximation of the table role
CONS
-The technical section leaves a lot to be desired
-Some errors require you to restart the game
-There are almost no players for online games

This game is a must buy for $5. If you enjoy RPG and turn based combat, this game will not disappoint. There is a lot of content, and it is definitely challenging enough. Still playing it with my buddy, and we are really enjoying it! Highly recommend :)

I can't tell you how pleasantly surprised I was by this game. I've seen it on the store page a few times, but it always looked like a long, boring, complicated game. Well, it is quite long, but it's fairly easy to learn, and it's not boring at all. I have yet to beat a campaign, but I've improved on every attempt. I would highly recommend getting it with a few friends, but if you're a lonely loner, you can try playing it solo. Solid 10/10