# Portal Knights

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2017 video game

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2017 video game

Portal Knights Developer Keen Games Publisher 505 Games Composer Blake Robinson Platforms Microsoft Windows PlayStation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch Android iOS Release Microsoft Windows WW: 18 May 2017 PlayStation 4, Xbox One EU: 19 May 2017 NA: 23 May 2017 Nintendo Switch WW: 23 November 2017 Android, iOS WW: 6 December 2017 Genres Action role-playing, survival Modes Single-player, multiplayer

***Portal Knights*** is a 2017 [action role-playing](/source/Action_role-playing_game) [video game](/source/Video_game) developed by German developer Keen Games and published by [505 Games](/source/505_Games). It was first released for [Microsoft Windows](/source/Microsoft_Windows) via [Steam](/source/Steam_(service)) on 18 May 2017 and subsequently released for [PlayStation 4](/source/PlayStation_4), [Xbox One](/source/Xbox_One), [Nintendo Switch](/source/Nintendo_Switch), [Android](/source/Android_(operating_system)), and [iOS](/source/IOS).

## History

*Portal Knights* was first announced by publisher 505 Games on 4 February 2016.[1] It was released into [Steam Early Access](/source/Steam_Early_Access) on 25 February 2016.

The game left Early Access on 18 May 2017[2] and was also released for [PlayStation 4](/source/PlayStation_4) and [Xbox One](/source/Xbox_One) on the same day. It was later released on the [Nintendo Switch](/source/Nintendo_Switch)'s [eShop](/source/Nintendo_eShop) on 23 November 2017,[3] and then through retail on 13 February 2018.[4]

The game's first mobile release took place on 6 December 2017, when it was released for both Android and iOS.

In January 2019, the game was featured as one of the free PlayStation 4 games for [PlayStation Plus](/source/PlayStation_Network#PlayStation_Plus) subscribers.[5]

## Gameplay

*Portal Knights* combines exploration and building elements with role-playing aspects. It provides a [multiplayer](/source/Multiplayer_video_game) sandbox environment, in which players can explore, fight monsters and build.

The player can craft items such as pickaxes, swords and tools to smash blocks, fight monsters, and construct elaborate buildings, armour and weapons. It shares many similarities with the game *[Minecraft](/source/Minecraft)*, both graphically and with the crafting and construction element.[6] The art style of the game was inspired by [JRPG](/source/History_of_Eastern_role-playing_video_games) games such as the *[Legend of Zelda](/source/The_Legend_of_Zelda)* series.[7]

The game can be played both alone and with friends, supporting online play with up to 4 players simultaneously in the same world.

There are three major bosses, such as the first boss, the Worm Boss, the Dragon Queen, and the Hollow King.

## Reception

Reception

Aggregate score Aggregator Score Metacritic PC: 72/100[8] PS4: 71/100[9] XONE: 77/100[10] NS: 74/100[11]

Review scores Publication Score Hardcore Gamer 4/5[16] Nintendo Life 8/10[13] Nintendo World Report 9/10[15] Push Square 7/10[12] The Games Machine (Italy) 8/10[14]

*Portal Knights* received "mixed or average" reviews for [Microsoft Windows](/source/Microsoft_Windows), [PlayStation 4](/source/PlayStation_4), and [Nintendo Switch](/source/Nintendo_Switch), and "generally favorable" reviews for [Xbox One](/source/Xbox_One).[8][9][10][11]

David Keremes of *Nintendo World Report* praised the title's vibrant worlds, accessible [RPG](/source/Role-playing_video_game) mechanics, amount of content, and multiplayer, while criticizing the constant item management and unexplained crafting mechanics.[15] Ryan Craddock of *[Nintendo Life](/source/Nintendo_Life)* lauded the pleasing art style, crafting options, and cooperative play while taking minor issue with finicky controls and long load times exclusive to the Switch port.[13] Brandon Marlow of *[Push Square](/source/Push_Square)* praised *Portal Knights*' crafting mechanics, combat, and boss battles but deemed the stats system and reliance on RNG as the game's hindrances.[12]

### Awards

In December 2016, Deutscher Entwicklerpreis Awards 2016 selected *Portal Knights* as their choice for "Best Online Game 2016". The game was also nominated for Deutscher Entwicklerpreis' "Best Game Design", "Best Technical Achievement" and "Best German Game".[17]

In December 2017, *Portal Knights* received the "Game of the Week" award from *[TouchArcade](/source/TouchArcade)*.[18]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Macy, Seth G. (4 February 2016). ["505 Games Announces Sandbox 3D RPG Portal Knights"](https://www.ign.com/articles/2016/02/04/505-games-announces-sandbox-3d-rpg-portal-knights). *IGN*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20190216035543/https://www.ign.com/articles/2016/02/04/505-games-announces-sandbox-3d-rpg-portal-knights) from the original on 16 February 2019. Retrieved 15 February 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["We leave Early Access TOMORROW - Portal Knights"](http://www.portalknights.com/en/forums/topic/we-leave-early-access-tomorrow/). *Portal Knights*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20170628071911/http://www.portalknights.com/en/forums/topic/we-leave-early-access-tomorrow/) from the original on 28 June 2017. Retrieved 23 June 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Portal Knights Twitter"](https://twitter.com/PortalKnights/status/931160059656196096). *Portal Knights on Twitter*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20201109042140/https://twitter.com/PortalKnights/status/931160059656196096) from the original on 9 November 2020. Retrieved 16 November 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-NL_cites_Switch_retail_4-0)** Reseigh-Lincoln, Dom (13 February 2018). ["Portal Knights Gets A Retail Release In North America, Plus Chinese New Year Content"](http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2018/02/portal_knights_gets_a_retail_release_in_north_america_plus_chinese_new_year_content). *[Nintendo Life](/source/Nintendo_Life)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180214073431/http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2018/02/portal_knights_gets_a_retail_release_in_north_america_plus_chinese_new_year_content) from the original on 14 February 2018. Retrieved 13 February 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Martin, Liam (1 January 2019). ["PS Plus January 2019 FREE PS4 games countdown: Steep, Portal Knights join PlayStation Plus"](https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/gaming/1065549/PS-Plus-January-2019-free-PS4-games-Steep-joins-PlayStation-Plus-Portal-Knights). *Express.co.uk*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20190216035302/https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/gaming/1065549/PS-Plus-January-2019-free-PS4-games-Steep-joins-PlayStation-Plus-Portal-Knights) from the original on 16 February 2019. Retrieved 15 February 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Portal Knights Is Like Minecraft Meets Diablo (First PS4 Gameplay)"](https://www.ign.com/videos/2017/04/20/portal-knights-is-like-minecraft-meets-diablo-first-ps4-gameplay). *IGN*. 20 April 2017. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20190216035529/https://www.ign.com/videos/2017/04/20/portal-knights-is-like-minecraft-meets-diablo-first-ps4-gameplay) from the original on 16 February 2019. Retrieved 15 February 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Portal Knights Official Developer Insights Part 1"](https://www.ign.com/videos/2016/02/23/portal-knights-official-developer-insights-part-1). *IGN*. 23 February 2016. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20190216094144/https://www.ign.com/videos/2016/02/23/portal-knights-official-developer-insights-part-1) from the original on 16 February 2019. Retrieved 15 February 2019.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-mc-pc_8-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-mc-pc_8-1) ["Portal Knights for PC Reviews"](https://www.metacritic.com/game/portal-knights/critic-reviews/?platform=pc). *[Metacritic](/source/Metacritic)*. [CBS Interactive](/source/CBS_Interactive). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180719205306/http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/portal-knights) from the original on 19 July 2018. Retrieved 3 July 2018.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-mc-ps4_9-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-mc-ps4_9-1) ["Portal Knights for PlayStation 4 Reviews"](https://www.metacritic.com/game/portal-knights/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4). *[Metacritic](/source/Metacritic)*. [CBS Interactive](/source/CBS_Interactive). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180617152317/http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/portal-knights) from the original on 17 June 2018. Retrieved 3 July 2018.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-mc-xone_10-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-mc-xone_10-1) ["Portal Knights for Xbox One Reviews"](https://www.metacritic.com/game/portal-knights/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-one). *[Metacritic](/source/Metacritic)*. [CBS Interactive](/source/CBS_Interactive). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180621190337/http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one/portal-knights) from the original on 21 June 2018. Retrieved 3 July 2018.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-mc-ns_11-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-mc-ns_11-1) ["Portal Knights for Switch Reviews"](https://www.metacritic.com/game/portal-knights/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch). *[Metacritic](/source/Metacritic)*. [CBS Interactive](/source/CBS_Interactive). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20181009101525/https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/portal-knights) from the original on 9 October 2018. Retrieved 25 September 2018.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-PSQ_12-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-PSQ_12-1) Marlow, Brandon (26 December 2018). ["Portal Knights Review (PS4)"](https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps4/portal_knights). *[Push Square](/source/Push_Square)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220521223341/https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps4/portal_knights) from the original on 21 May 2022. Retrieved 21 May 2022.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-NLife_13-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-NLife_13-1) Craddock, Ryan (4 December 2017). ["Portal Knights Review (Switch)"](https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch/portal_knights). *[Nintendo Life](/source/Nintendo_Life)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220521223341/https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch/portal_knights) from the original on 21 May 2022. Retrieved 21 May 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** Dolce, Daniele (18 May 2017). ["Portal Knights - Recensione"](https://www.thegamesmachine.it/portal-knights/portal-knights-recensione-pc-ps4-xbox-one/) [Portal Knights – Review]. *[The Games Machine](/source/The_Games_Machine_(Italy))* (in Italian). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20170624024240/http://www.thegamesmachine.it/portal-knights/portal-knights-recensione-pc-ps4-xbox-one/) from the original on 24 June 2017. Retrieved 21 May 2022.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-NWR_15-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-NWR_15-1) Keremes, David (4 December 2017). ["Portal Knights Review"](http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/45933/portal-knights-review). *Nintendo World Report*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220521223343/http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/45933/portal-knights-review) from the original on 21 May 2022. Retrieved 21 May 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-HCG_16-0)** Peeples, Jeremy (18 May 2017). ["Review: Portal Knights"](https://hardcoregamer.com/reviews/review-portal-knights/256766/). *Hardcore Gamer*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20221007102701/https://hardcoregamer.com/reviews/review-portal-knights/256766/) from the original on 7 October 2022. Retrieved 21 May 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["All Winners of the German Game Developer Awards 2016"](http://www.develop-online.net/press-releases/all-winners-of-the-nbsp-german-game-developer-awards-nbsp-2016/0227523). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20170110015634/http://www.develop-online.net/press-releases/all-winners-of-the-nbsp-german-game-developer-awards-nbsp-2016/0227523) from the original on 10 January 2017. Retrieved 9 January 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** Nelson, Jared (8 December 2017). ["TouchArcade Game of the Week: 'Portal Knights'"](https://toucharcade.com/2017/12/08/toucharcade-game-of-the-week-portal-knights/). *TouchArcade*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20190216094115/https://toucharcade.com/2017/12/08/toucharcade-game-of-the-week-portal-knights/) from the original on 16 February 2019. Retrieved 15 February 2019.

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