The Chronicles of King Arthur - Episode 1: Excalibur (2018)

The Chronicles of King Arthur - Episode 1: Excalibur cover

Developer: e-FunSoft Games
Publisher: HH-Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 3.4 of 5, 25 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A relaxed but puzzle-focused experience that moves you through Arthurian legend with simple mouse controls and escalating match-3 challenges.

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What players say

Players describe this as a basic match-3 game with a King Arthur theme. They agree the gameplay is simple and relaxing but point out that levels feel repetitive, the soundtrack loops a single track, and the story is unremarkable. Some players note the game is similar to other titles from the same developer, and a few mention it feels overpriced for its roughly six-hour length.

Screenshots

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