King Arthur: Knight's Tale

About King Arthur: Knight's Tale

NeocoreGames dropped King Arthur: Knight's Tale in April 2022 across PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. This title flips the script on British legend by casting you as Sir Mordred, the guy who actually killed Arthur. The story starts with both of you dying only to wake up back in Avalon under orders from the Lady of the Lake. You must hunt down Arthur before he fully recovers his power. It blends tactical combat with deep role-playing choices where your decisions shape Camelot and the wider world. The game asks if a villain can be the hero when destiny demands it.

Gameplay

You manage a squad of knights through turn-based battles that feel very much like XCOM. Each encounter requires careful positioning, cover usage, and action point management to take out enemies without losing your own people. Between fights you spend time in Camelot upgrading facilities, recruiting new heroes, and assigning them specific roles. The narrative branches based on dialogue choices that alter relationships and mission outcomes. You control movement on a grid during combat while navigating a hub area for character development. Sessions often involve planning a route, executing the tactical skirmish, then returning to base to manage resources before the next engagement.

What Players Think

PlayPile data shows this title sits at a solid Metacritic score of 76 out of 100. Community members rate it highly for its strategic depth but note a steep learning curve for new players. Average playtime hovers around 35 hours for a main story run, with completion rates showing about 62 percent of users finish the campaign. Review snippets highlight the unique Mordred perspective as a standout feature that keeps interest high. Users report spending roughly 40 minutes per battle session during peak moments. The mood in forums leans toward appreciative frustration, where players grumble about tough tactical decisions but keep coming back for more. Achievement hunters find there are plenty of difficult tasks to unlock after the credits roll.

PlayPile's Take

King Arthur: Knight's Tale works best for strategy fans who enjoy managing a roster and making hard choices. It costs around 30 dollars on most platforms and offers a full single-player campaign plus multiplayer modes. The game does not hold your hand, so expect to lose squads and rethink tactics often. You will earn dozens of achievements if you push through the harder difficulty settings. This is a solid pick if you like tactical grid combat over action RPGs. Skip it if you want a casual walk-through or prefer fast-paced shooters. The Mordred story arc holds up well even if you know the original legend.

Storyline

You are Sir Mordred, the nemesis of King Arthur, the former black knight of the grim tales. You killed King Arthur, but with his dying breath, he struck you down. You both died – and yet, you both live. The Lady of the Lake, the ruler of the mystical island of Avalon brought you back to end a true nightmare. She wants you to go on a knightly quest. She wants you to finish what you have begun. Kill King Arthur – or whatever he has become after she took his dying vessel to Avalon.