Ember Knights

Ember Knights

July 18, 2023

ActionAdventureRPG Nintendo SwitchPC

In this fast-paced action rogue-lite, play as Ember Knights, the last spark of hope of a universe in turmoil. Praxis, the mad sorcerer, has syphoned the life out of the Ember Tree and fled through the Prime Worlds spreading corruption in his path. In solo or co-op (up to 4 …

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Alejandro Josan PC Invasion Jul 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

""Ember Knights" is an exceptionally fun and well-structured game that comes as a wonderful surprise in an already fully packed year in gaming."

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Chris White God is a Geek Jul 2023
85.0 /100

"Ember Knights is a wonderful rogue-lite that makes full use of its gameplay to offer a challenge that&s;ll scratch that itch Hades left behind."

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Eduardo Comerlato Nintendo Blast Jul 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

78.0

"Presenting efficiency and simplicity, Ember Knights surprised me positively on the Switch. With its addictive formula, worthy of the roguelite genre, the challenges are intense and fun as they allow many strategic combinations through the varied equipment, powers and relics. …"

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Erik Hodges Try Hard Guides Jul 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

70.0

"While faithful to the genre, Ember Knights make some solid creative decisions and implement quality-of-life fixes that many roguelikes desperately need, and opens the genre up to a multiplayer experience. Unafraid to make players feel powerful while still presenting a …"

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Gustavo Souza GameBlast Jul 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"Though it&s;s not innovative, Ember Knights impressively does the basic of the genre well. The big amount of elements to add variation to the combat allow players to elaborate various combat strategies and allows the game to avoid being too …"

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Jacob Cowsert NoobFeed Jul 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Ember Knights is an addictive blast that is just a good time. Here’s hoping that there is the drive from the developers to make expansions or updates that add bonus content because this is a game that deserves to have …"

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James Luff LadiesGamers.com Jul 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

80.0

"Ember Knights is a rogue-lite that burns with a fiery passion of pick-up and play controls and enjoyable arcade style gameplay. Simple to pick up but hard to put down. It’s made all the more brighter if you can play …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Jul 2023
83.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

40.0

"While it starts out slow, once you start unlocking new weapons and game elements it does pick up some steam quite nicely"

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Rexifirus Nightshade GamesCreed Jul 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"Ember Knights is a brilliant throwback to the old arcade games brought to the future with its interesting gameplay and world design. The co-op feature is a great bonus and just adds so much more to the game. It just …"

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