- 36 intriguing heroes to collect
- Dull repetitive combat
- Tons of rewards to nab
As a seasoned gamer with years of experience under my belt, I’ve seen my fair share of idle RPGs on mobile. Some have captivated me with their unique mechanics and engaging gameplay, while others have left me feeling disappointed and unfulfilled. Crystal Knights, the latest real-time online idle RPG by Daeri Soft, falls into the latter category for me.
In the realm of mobile gaming, the idle RPG sub-genre is expanding rapidly with an endless stream of new releases. With so many options to choose from, it’s essential for an idle RPG to offer something unique to capture your interest. Enter Crystal Knights, a fresh real-time online idle RPG that invites you on a journey through the world of Ignis. As you progress, you’ll encounter and fight hordes of enemies, upgrade your characters, and finish quests. But the question remains – is this latest addition to the genre worthy of your valuable time?
Collect Heroes in Crystal Knights
Crystal Knights by
Daeri Soft
offers 36 heroes for you to collect and upgrade. Each hero has one or two abilities they can use in combat. For instance, Jude uses her Mutual Healing ability to recover ally health by a certain percent of her ATK depending on the skill’s level, while Mentuf can use Ambush to deal excessive damage to an enemy by teleporting them.
In this game, you’ll encounter a range of captivating characters. For instance, there’s the enigmatic James, who carries a crossbow and hides behind a gas mask, concealing his identity. Then there’s Benny, the double blade-wielding head of the Cat Assassins. These fascinating character creations are sure to pique your curiosity. However, be prepared for potential disappointment when you actually witness their actions in the game.
Crystal Knights Combat
There are three modes for controlling combat: automatic, semi, and manual. As the names suggest, your heroes auto-fight when in automatic mode. In manual mode, you’ll need to continuously switch back and forth between all your deployed heroes, as none will attack without direct commands. Semi mode is arguably the most entertaining, allowing all but your active hero to be controlled automatically.
Unfortunately, I wouldn’t call any of the combat modes entertaining. Most heroes only have one attack and one evasive manoeuvre, so combat gets old fast, no matter how you choose to play. You can also join other players in taking down more challenging foes in raids. Raids can host up to 32 players, adding to the chaos of combat. Thus far, however, the game feels pretty empty, and I struggled to find more than one other player to raid with.
In Crystal Knights, the graphics are fairly good in 3D. Yet, there’s often a large number of characters, both enemies and heroes, present on the screen at once. To help players manage this chaos, the game offers an overhead view of the battlefield. However, this bird’s-eye perspective makes it difficult to recognize specific heroes clearly, especially when they move swiftly around the area.
In a positive light, Crystal Knights is quite generous when it comes to dispensing rewards. Amidst the quests, advisors, and Pass incentives, you’ll amass a substantial collection of Crystals, Hero Summon Tickets, and other valuable items in no time.
Crystal Knights: An Underwhelming Idle RPG
Crystal Knights is a cookie-cutter
idle RPG
that lacks the creative spark needed to make it captivating. Quests are repetitive and tiresome, and completing them quickly stops feeling fulfilling. The heroes themselves are diverse, and their different abilities bring a bit of excitement when introducing new ones to the battlefield.
As a gamer, I’ve given this idle RPG a shot, but unfortunately, I found myself disappointed. The tiny text used in the game is really frustrating and makes reading anything a hassle. With so much empty space, it’s a shame that the developers didn’t opt for a larger font size to make things more comfortable for players like me. To add to my disappointment, the game’s repetitive quests and battles feel uninspired, leaving me longing for something fresh and engaging. Ultimately, I would advise fellow gamers to steer clear of this title on the App Store, as there are far better options out there that offer a more enjoyable gaming experience.
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2024-07-22 11:48