Info about For The King:

Official game description:
The King is dead, murdered by an unknown assailant. Now the once peaceful kingdom of Fahrul is in chaos.  
With nowhere left to turn and stretched beyond her means, the queen has put out a desperate plea to the citizens of the land to rise-up and help stem the tide of impending doom. Will you brave the relentless elements, fight the wicked creatures, sail the seas and delve into the dark underworld? None before you have returned from their journey. Can you be the one to put an end to the Chaos?  
For The King is a challenging blend of Strategy, JRPG Combat, and Roguelike elements.
**Unique Dice-Roll Inspired Combat System**
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Fight and die as a party in fast paced and brutal turn-based combat using a unique slot system for attacks and special abilities. Find and gather herbs for your trusty pipe to heal your wounds and cure your maladies. Set up safe camps or brave the horrors that nightfall brings.
**Rogue-lite Replayability**
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Every playthrough is made unique with procedurally generated maps, quests, loots and events for you to tackle. Use Lore between playthroughs to purchase Weapons, Items, NPCs, Classes, Events, and more!
**Multiple ways to play**
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Play either single player, local co-operative play, or online co-operative play. Choose to split your party up and cover more ground or stick together for protection! A sound strategy can mean the difference between life and death.
**Plethora of additional content**
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For The King features all released expansion content including Dungeon Crawl, Frozen Expanse Adventure, Gold Rush Un-Cooperative Mode, Into The Deep and more!  
Just remember adventurer, you do this not for the riches or fame but for your village, for your realm, For The King!

Release date: Apr 19, 2018

Categories: Turn-based Strategy, Roguelike, Cooperative Multiplayer, Character Progression, Dice-based Gameplay, Procedural Generation, Tabletop RPG, JRPG Combat

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 10; verdict: Mixed DLC Impact; summary: The reviews highlight mixed feelings about the DLC. While some users appreciate the additional content and value provided by the DLC, others express frustration with the introduction of overpowered monsters that negatively impact the base game's playability. The overall sentiment suggests that the DLC has both positive and negative aspects, but the negative impact on gameplay is a significant concern.
- Proton/Linux: score 10; verdict: Works Well; summary: The game 'For The King' is highly praised for its cross-platform compatibility, particularly noting that it runs well on both Windows and Linux. Users appreciate the game's vast content and its ability to provide a seamless experience across different operating systems. The positive feedback highlights the ease of running the game on Linux, which is a significant advantage for Linux users.
- Steam Deck: score 30; verdict: Playable with Minor Issues; summary: The game generally provides a positive experience on the Steam Deck, with users appreciating its cozy nature and straightforward controls. However, there are notable technical issues such as disconnections and rigid control interfaces that affect usability and stability. Additionally, the game has a learning curve that may require some time to overcome.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $4.00 - $10.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence suggests that while some users find the game worth the full price of $20, many others recommend it primarily when it is on sale, often mentioning prices around $4 to $10. This indicates that the community generally considers the game to be fairly priced in a lower range, especially when discounted.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 78.0h
  - Story completion: 10.0h
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: 100.0h
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides direct and indirect mentions of playtime. The first two quotes mention 'over seventy hours of journey' and '78 hours,' which suggest a long playtime for game completion. The third quote, '10 hours,' likely refers to story completion time. The fourth quote, '100 hours,' indicates extensive playtime, which could be associated with endgame content or multiple playthroughs.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game has a steep learning curve and can be frustrating initially due to its punishing randomness and lack of a direct tutorial. However, it becomes more enjoyable once players get past the initial hurdles, especially in co-op mode.
  - Stance: Fun then drops
  - Anchor: Understanding game mechanics
  - Time to anchor: 1h 0m
  - Friction: Lack of direct tutorial; Punishing randomness; Slow and repetitive turns; Steep learning curve
  - Unlock drivers: Playing with friends in co-op mode; Understanding game mechanics
  - Conditions: Co-op mode; Methodical and strategic play; Patience to learn game mechanics
- Player Archetypes:
  - Cooperative Strategist (buy)
    - Motivation: Social interaction and shared strategic experiences.
    - Playstyle: Plays cooperatively with friends, focusing on strategic teamwork and shared storytelling.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Co-op enthusiast; Social gamer
    - Reference games: Dungeons & Dragons; XCOM
  - Tactical Mastermind (buy)
    - Motivation: Mastery of strategic and tactical gameplay.
    - Playstyle: Focuses on deep strategic planning and tactical execution, often playing methodically.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Strategy gamer; Tactical player
    - Reference games: XCOM; Darkest Dungeon
  - Frustrated Solo Player (deep sale)
    - Motivation: Seeking a less frustrating and more balanced gaming experience.
    - Playstyle: Prefers a more relaxed and less punishing gameplay, often struggling with the game's difficulty and grind.
    - Experience: newcomer
    - Purchase stance: deep sale
    - Labels: Casual gamer; Solo player
    - Reference games: Minecraft; Dark Souls


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Enjoyable multiplayer experience (weight 0.3): The game is highly recommended for playing with friends, offering a great cooperative experience. It is seen as a fun and engaging game for social play.
- Enjoyable turn-based strategy gameplay (weight 0.22): The turn-based strategy gameplay is described as enjoyable, fun, and engaging. Players appreciate the intricate and detailed combat mechanics.
- Unique game mechanics (weight 0.19): The game features unique mechanics, including RPG elements, progression systems, and turn-based combat. These mechanics are seen as enjoyable and engaging.
- Challenging and engaging gameplay (weight 0.18): The gameplay is challenging yet fair, offering an intelligent and well-crafted experience. Players find it fun, addictive, and engaging.
- Positive overall game experience (weight 0.17): Many players describe the game as good, great, or very good, highlighting its enjoyable and fun nature. The simplicity and intuitiveness of the controls are also appreciated.
- Engaging storyline and atmosphere (weight 0.11): The game features an engaging storyline and excellent atmosphere. Players are drawn to the engaging gameplay cycle and the overall atmosphere of the game.
- Great art style and visuals (weight 0.09): The game's art style is praised for being artistically beautiful and visually appealing. The graphics are described as pretty good and cozy.
- Variety of classes and customization (weight 0.09): The game offers a variety of classes and detailed character customization. Players enjoy the diversity and the ability to experiment with different classes.
- Positive feedback in other languages (weight 0.07): The game receives positive feedback in other languages, indicating its broad appeal and enjoyment across different regions.
- Good value for money (weight 0.05): The game is seen as worth the price, offering good value for money. Players appreciate the affordable price and the content provided.
- Minimal bugs reported (weight 0.05): Players report minimal to no bugs, indicating a stable and well-polished game. This contributes to a smooth and enjoyable gaming experience.
- Long gameplay sessions (weight 0.04): The game offers long gameplay sessions, with some players reporting up to 50 hours of gameplay. This contributes to the game's high replay value.

Common complaints:
- Over-reliance on RNG (weight 0.29): The game heavily relies on RNG mechanics, which can eliminate player agency, skill, or tactics, making gameplay feel unfair and frustrating. Players often complain about the significant luck factor and how it can be unfavorable.
- Frustrating mechanics (weight 0.27): Players find various game mechanics frustrating, including debuff mechanics, enemy abilities, and the lack of a save system. These mechanics can make the game feel unfair and demotivating.
- High difficulty (weight 0.25): The game is often criticized for its high difficulty, even on the lowest settings. This includes difficulty spikes and frustratingly high enemy damage output, making it challenging for both beginners and experienced players.
- Lack of balance (weight 0.21): The game suffers from a lack of balance, particularly in combat and weapon mechanics. This imbalance makes the game feel unfair and poorly designed, leading to a frustrating experience.
- Technical and optimization issues (weight 0.14): The game has several technical issues, including server disconnects, optimization problems, and multiplayer lag. These issues can significantly impact the overall gaming experience.
- Poor UI and controls (weight 0.08): The game's UI is often described as abhorrent and buggy, and the controls can be unintuitive. This can make the game difficult to navigate and enjoy.
- Slow progression and pacing (weight 0.07): The game has a slow progression speed and can feel slow-paced, which can be frustrating for players who prefer a faster-paced experience.
- Lack of tutorial and guidance (weight 0.04): The game lacks a proper tutorial, making it difficult for new players to understand the mechanics and get started. This can lead to a steep learning curve and frustration.
- Lack of language support (weight 0.04): The game does not support certain languages, such as Ukrainian, which can be a significant drawback for non-English speaking players.
- Poor support response (weight 0.03): Players have reported long wait times for responses from support, which can be frustrating when encountering issues or needing assistance.

Gameplay feedback:
- Cooperative multiplayer gameplay (weight 0.22): The game offers extensive cooperative multiplayer options, including local and online co-op, supporting 2-3 players. It is praised for its flexibility and strategic planning in multiplayer modes.
- Dice and probability mechanics (weight 0.18): The game includes dice rolling and probability-based mechanics, which are central to the combat and gameplay systems.
- Character progression and customization (weight 0.15): Players can enjoy a variety of character classes and customization options. The game offers non-linear progression and character development systems.
- Roguelike and RPG elements (weight 0.13): The game incorporates roguelike elements such as dungeon exploration, semi-permadeath, and role-playing mechanics. It also features D&D-like mechanics and randomized elements.
- Randomness and procedural generation (weight 0.13): The game features random encounters, procedurally generated maps, and levels. This adds to the replayability and variety of the gameplay experience.
- Turn-based combat and mechanics (weight 0.11): The core gameplay revolves around turn-based combat, inspired by board games. This includes strategic and tactical RPG elements with turn-based exploration and strategy.
- High enemy difficulty (weight 0.08): Enemies in the game have high HP and deal significant damage, providing a challenging experience for players.
- Chinese language feedback (weight 0.05): Chinese-speaking players mention that single-player mode is straightforward, but recommend finding experienced players for multiplayer. They also note that understanding the mechanics enhances enjoyment and that a single-player session can last several hours.
- Tabletop roguelike experience (weight 0.05): The game combines elements of tabletop RPGs with roguelike and turn-based strategy, offering a unique gaming experience.
- Overland hex map and exploration (weight 0.05): The game features an overland hex map for travel and exploration, adding to the strategic depth and gameplay variety.
- Item purchasing and collection (weight 0.04): The game includes an in-game shop for item purchasing and a system for item collection, enhancing the gameplay experience.

Performance notes:
- Low system requirements (weight 0.09): The game is noted for running on low-end PCs, including those with minimal hardware specifications.
- Server and connectivity issues (weight 0.09): Players encounter frequent server issues, disconnections, and network stability problems.
- Performance and overheating (weight 0.08): Some players report overheating issues and performance problems, although others note high performance and smooth gameplay.
- Game crashes and stability (weight 0.08): The game experiences various stability issues, including crashes, getting stuck, and loading problems.
- Multiplayer and co-op issues (weight 0.07): There are significant problems with multiplayer modes, including lag spikes, desyncs, and co-op mode issues.
- Optimization issues (weight 0.05): Players report mixed experiences with game optimization, ranging from poor optimization to well-optimized performance.
- Miscellaneous issues (weight 0.05): Various other issues are reported, including sudden internet disconnections and blocking problems.
- Loading times (weight 0.02): The game has long loading times, which can affect the overall gaming experience.
- Steam Deck compatibility (weight 0.02): There are mentions of the game being played on Steam Deck, but specific issues or praises are not detailed.

Recommendations:
- Ideal for turn-based combat fans (weight 0.1): Fans of turn-based combat and strategic games will likely enjoy this game, which is compared favorably to titles like XCOM and Slay the Spire.
- Worth buying on sale (weight 0.08): Several players mention that the game is worth purchasing, especially when it is on sale.
- Gameplay tips and suggestions (weight 0.07): Players offer various tips and suggestions, such as adjusting inflation settings, copying save files, and specific difficulty recommendations.
- Highly recommended game (weight 0.07): The game comes highly recommended by many players, with some even suggesting to try out its sequel.
- Try the sequel for improvements (weight 0.06): Some players suggest trying out the sequel, For The King 2, for improved graphics and mechanics.
- Strongly recommend co-op (weight 0.04): The game is highly recommended for cooperative play, making it a great choice for those who enjoy playing games with others.
- Recommended for specific player types (weight 0.04): The game is recommended for players who enjoy exploring different job and equipment combinations, as well as those with patience and a willingness to research.
- Avoid due to external factors (weight 0.02): Some players suggest avoiding the game due to external factors such as platform exclusivity or preferring pirated versions.
- Recommended despite some flaws (weight 0.02): The game is recommended despite some flaws, indicating that it has redeeming qualities that outweigh its shortcomings.
- Good for recovering from roll-based gaming (weight 0.02): The game is recommended for those who want to recover from roll-based gaming, indicating it offers a different or refreshing experience.

Other player notes:
- Duplicate DLC purchases (weight 0.04): Players reported being charged multiple times for the same DLC content. This includes both accidental repurchases and issues with sequels.
- Map marking shortcut (weight 0.02): A suggestion for improving map interactions by adding an Alt+left click shortcut for marking locations.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.33): Players are frustrated primarily due to the game's high difficulty, which is exacerbated by randomness and luck-based mechanics. Issues such as unfair gameplay mechanics, poor optimization, server problems, and the lack of a save feature also contribute significantly to this frustration.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.21): Players enjoy the game's challenging and strategic gameplay, especially when playing cooperatively with friends. The dynamic gameplay, charming art style, and unique in-game experiences also contribute to the overall enjoyment.
- Joy (weight 0.08): The game brings joy through its fun and engaging cooperative gameplay, which is enhanced when playing with friends and family. The variety of character classes, unique gameplay elements, and the overall positive experience contribute to this joy.
- Disappointment (weight 0.06): Players feel disappointed due to unaddressed issues by developers, repetitive gameplay, and technical problems. The lack of character depth, poor game balance, and excessive reliance on RNG also contribute to this disappointment.
- Excitement (weight 0.04): The game excites players with its challenging yet fair gameplay, enjoyable cooperative experiences, and tactical combat. The high replayability, engaging gameplay, and the discovery of new classes and items add to the excitement.
- Anger (weight 0.04): Players express anger due to unbalanced enemy mechanics, excessive grinding, and game crashes. Issues with multiplayer connectivity, save bugs, and the feeling of wasting time due to high failure rates also contribute to this anger.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.03): Players feel satisfied with the game's good balance of gameplay elements, engaging and challenging gameplay, and positive overall experience. The ability to play solo and the enjoyment of understanding game mechanics contribute to this satisfaction.
- Amusement (weight 0.02): The game amuses players with its variety of character classes, randomized hit chance, and multiplayer interactions. Events like the glass lute breaking and humorous in-game situations add to the amusement.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.02): Players are enthusiastic about the game's positive experience, enjoyment of cooperative gameplay, and detailed tips and strategies. The overall enjoyment of the game and its various aspects contribute to this enthusiasm.
- Appreciation (weight 0.01): Players appreciate the game's innovative design, random elements, and strategic gameplay. The improved content and interface over time, along with character diversity and customization, add to this appreciation.
- Surprise (weight 0.01): Players are pleasantly surprised by the unexpected enjoyment of the game genre and the fun it provides. The game exceeding expectations and the realization of playing alone for a long time contribute to this surprise.
- Positive (weight 0.01): Players have a positive experience due to the enjoyment of the game series, detailed gameplay mechanics, and replayability. The RPG elements, customization, and social aspects of the game add to this positivity.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.01): The game evokes nostalgia as it reminds players of their youth playing paper RPGs and enjoying experiences with friends. Comparing experiences between the game and its sequel also contributes to this feeling.
- Engagement (weight 0.01): Players are engaged by the game's strategic combat and depth of strategy. Reflection on gameplay strategies and the cycle of gameplay also contribute to this engagement.
- Humor (weight 0.01): The game brings humor through playful and exaggerated combat narratives, as well as losing track of time and personal life due to the game. Detailed and dramatic descriptions of gameplay events add to the humorous experience.
- Admiration (weight 0): Players admire the game for its unique visual style and immersive atmosphere. The care and dedication put into the game's development contribute to this admiration.}