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Metacritic 76

King Arthur: Knight's Tale

NeoCoreGames|2022RPGStrategy

LumiScore

68

out of 100

Appropriate for most ages with parental supervision

120+ min/day recommended

Scored 4 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago

Score breakdown

Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.

Growth

61/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Ethical Reasoning

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

This game is a complex tactical RPG with a mature, dark fantasy theme. It encourages strategic thinking and ethical decision-making, but also features permanent consequences for actions and potentially intense emotional moments due to hero loss. Parents should consider the game's mature content and the potential for extended engagement due to its compelling gameplay loop.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Ethical Reasoning5/5
Critical Thinking4/5
Memory & Attention4/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
76
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
53
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
35
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)61/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
2/3
Ethnic diversity
1/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.Passes the test

Based on the presence of 'The Lady of the Lake' and a team of heroes, it's highly probable that two female characters will converse about topics other than men.

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourages strategic thinking, problem-solving, ethical reasoning, and team management skills within a rich narrative.

What your child develops

King Arthur: Knight's Tale offers a rich, tactical RPG experience that fosters strategic thinking, problem-solving, and ethical reasoning through its deep combat system, hero management, and morality chart. Players will develop memory and attention skills while engaging with a compelling dark fantasy narrative and managing a diverse team of heroes.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~4hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

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.