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Posted: 2 years ago, last updated 10 months ago.
Author: @GeekDadGamer and Jo Robertson.
Overview
For The King is an unusual blend of play. It's turn based, meaning you, other player, and enemies take turns to move and attack. You choose which sort of attacks to attempt or bring in special focused moves. Each play through, the maps, quests and world events are different. It's a challenge to see how far you get, although eventually you will die and start again.
Also unusual is the ability to split up your party. This enables you to search larger areas, but means not everyone will be able to help if you encounter a fight. You also need to carefully work on gaining better weapons and upgrading your abilities.
The co-operative play, along with the simple weapon-slot battle system makes it accessible to players new to role-play and strategy games. Some patience is needed early on while you learn the ropes, perseverance enables you to progress well. You can also gather herbs to heal wounds or set up safe camps or brave the horrors that nightfall brings.
Game Details
Release Date: 19/04/2018, updated in 2019
Price: 75% off
Platforms: Mac, PC, PS4, Switch and Xbox One
Content Rating: PEGI 12
Players: 1-3 (3 online)
Genres: Fighting, Strategy (Action, Adventure, Role-Play and Simulation)
Developer: Iron Oak Games (@IronOakGames)
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Age Ratings
Rated for younger players in Australia. Rated Parental Guidance (PG) for Mild Fantasy Themes, Mild Fantasy Violence.
Account Rating
- You need be 18-years-old to to subscribe to Xbox Live Gold for online play, but can then configure family accounts for younger players to play online with Xbox One.
- You need be 18-years-old to subscribe to Nintendo Online, but can then create accounts for children of any age to play online with Nintendo Switch.
- You need be 18-years-old to subscribe to PlayStation Plus for online play, but can create sub-accounts for younger players of 7-years or older to play online with PlayStation 4.
Costs
For The King
![]() | Xbox One | £19.99 | – | – |
![]() | PS4 | £19.99 | – | Free PS Plus Extra |
![]() | PC | £15.49 | £3.87 until 06/02/2023 | Free EA Play |
![]() | Switch | £19.99 | – | – |
![]() | Mac | £15.49 | £3.87 until 06/02/2023 | – |
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You need a subscription to play online:
- You need to purchase a Nintendo Online subscription to play online with Nintendo Switch.
- You need to purchase a PlayStation Plus subscription to play online with PlayStation 4.
- You need to purchase a Xbox Live Gold subscription to play online with Xbox One.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Accessibility
We haven't documented accessibility features for this game yet. Our For The King Accessibility Report details system-wide settings that may help, and suggests similar games with accessibility features. Tweet the developer (@IronOakGames) to let them know about our Accessibility Questionnaire.
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