Apple Knight 2: Action Game

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"Apple Knight 2: Action Game" is a side-scrolling, hack and slash platformer with stunning visuals and engaging gameplay. Play as the Apple Knight in this epic offline adventure, battling enemies and overcoming obstacles. Beware, however, of the abundant advertisements that accompany this otherwise fun-filled experience. As described by the game, "play now" and enjoy a "fun filled epic offline action platformer."

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 980 reviews

gameplay21 positive mentions

monetization23 negative mentions

The game features improved combat mechanics and enemy AI, making gameplay more engaging and enjoyable.
Graphics and animations have been significantly enhanced, providing a visually appealing experience.
The game retains the fun and addictive nature of the original while introducing new features and improvements.

There are several bugs, including issues with level progression and unresponsive controls in certain areas.
The game feels easier compared to the original, with some players expressing disappointment over the lack of challenge.
In-app purchases and ads can disrupt gameplay, leading to frustration among players.

gameplay
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
72%
17%
10%
The gameplay is widely praised for its smoothness, responsiveness, and intuitive controls, making navigation enjoyable. Players appreciate the combat improvements, engaging enemy AI, and the introduction of new mechanics, although some desire more variety beyond fighting. Overall, the game is considered a significant upgrade from its predecessor, offering a fun and addictive experience with appealing graphics.
- “The gameplay is smooth and responsive, with intuitive controls that make it easy to navigate the world.”
- “Amazing gameplay, nice graphics and excellent enemy difficulty, a perfect gem.”
- “No pay-to-win, no lag, no glitch or error because this game just offers pure gameplay and it has nice game mechanics and upgrades.”
- “The parry mechanic took some time to get used to, and ads are a little annoying, but overall it's a fine game that you can play for free.”
- “Just one question, why no music during gameplay?”
- “Why does the gameplay footage show swords that are not even in the game?”
graphics
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
15%
11%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their stunning detail, smooth emulation, and charming retro style, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Many users highlight the significant improvements in graphics and physics compared to previous installments, with a unique artistic flair that sets it apart from similar titles. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a few users noted minor issues, but overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature of the game.
- “The graphics are stunning, with detailed environments and characters that bring the game to life.”
- “Amazing gameplay, nice graphics and excellent enemy difficulty, a perfect gem.”
- “What I can tell immediately is that this is a huge upgrade in physics and graphics, just way better than the first one in these aspects.”
- “Your game is okay, especially the graphics. I have seen other games like this, but this game's graphics seem to be unique.”
- “Very clean graphics and gameplay.”
monetization
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
92%
The monetization strategy in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the low frequency and non-intrusive nature of ads, which primarily offer small rewards. However, some users express frustration over the necessity to watch ads to progress and occasional technical issues related to ad loading. Overall, while the game is praised for being free and having minimal microtransactions, the presence of ads remains a contentious point for many players.
- “Better than the first; I appreciate that the game is free on Switch, even with the microtransactions.”
- “A little stingy with coins due to microtransactions, but it's understandable.”
- “How to ruin a good game: design the levels so it's impossible to progress without constantly watching ads whether you pay or not.”
- “Amazing game experience totally ruined by ads and no way for a one time payment.”
- “Most of the time you'll be watching ads to complete at least one level, you're better off playing a grindy Roblox game than this cheap garbage.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
31%
23%
The game's storyline is praised for being captivating and filled with unexpected twists, enhancing the overall experience. While some players feel the narrative could be expanded, they appreciate the engaging missions and graphics, indicating a strong foundation for storytelling. However, there are calls for additional gameplay modes to complement the story, suggesting that while the narrative is enjoyable, players desire more variety in gameplay.
- “The storyline is captivating, with unexpected twists and turns.”
- “There are absolutely no bugs and adds plus an awesome storyline!”
- “This is a wonderful game 🎮 please create the next level as soon as possible. I thank the game developers for the awesome story writing and graphic design.”
- “It's a great game in every sense, but I don't like the fact that it doesn't have an endless mode; now I have to repeat missions just to get extra coins.”
- “The game is arguably better than the other Apple Knight, but I think you guys should focus more on the story of it.”
- “I hope you can make the storyline of this version of Apple Knight longer.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Overall, the music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the soundtrack and its nostalgic feel, many express disappointment over the lack of adventurous or gameplay music, feeling that it detracts from the overall experience.
- “I love the changes made to this game; the only thing I miss from the previous game is scaling the walls and the music during gameplay, but overall the developer has done a wonderful job!”
- “The soundtrack is great; it really put me into the game. I like the old school video game type of feel.”
- “One problem, though, is that there is no adventurous music, and it's very awkward to play.”
- “Just one question: why is there no music during gameplay?”
- “Good game, but there is a bug in the game name in the home menu. Also, can you add music?”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Overall, the game's optimization is generally positive, with smooth performance on devices like the Galaxy, though some users note minor issues with the circular joystick. The animations are also praised for their quality.
- “But it runs smoothly on my Galaxy.”
- “Beautiful animation and runs smoothly.”
- “The circular joystick performance is a bit wonky, but the arrow controls are just fine.”
- “The optimization feels lacking, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.”
- “I often encounter lag and stuttering, which severely impacts the overall performance.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that grinding in the game can be tedious, particularly during boss fights where the timing for attacks and parrying is perceived as too short, leading to frustration. Additionally, some players find the reliance on ads to progress through levels detracts from the experience, while others embrace the grind as a challenge, with one player noting a significant time investment required to achieve mastery. Overall, opinions on grinding are mixed, with some enjoying the challenge and others feeling it detracts from the gameplay.
- “Most of the time you'll be watching ads to complete at least one level; you're better off playing a grindy Roblox game than this cheap garbage.”
- “Great game, trying to hyper max my coalition, but it will take 700 hours of pure skill. I'm trying to get there; my method is boss grinding. My current record is 6:198 seconds, try to beat it.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Users report that while the game is enjoyable, it suffers from significant stability issues, particularly with intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay and cause character freezing. Additionally, some players have noted bugs related to control setup, indicating a need for improvements in overall stability.
- “The game is extremely fun, but the ads are bothersome. They appear anytime I'm fighting a boss, and they don't even pause the game. I found myself dying, and when the ad is gone, my character freezes for some time and kicks me out of the game. Please fix this bug.”
- “Nice game, but it's a little bit buggy with the controls setup.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the humor in the game, highlighting the amusing dialogues of enemies and the quirky character designs. The overall sentiment reflects a sense of enjoyment and anticipation for future content.
- “This game was made with love, and I can see it. The dialogues of enemies are very funny... I can't wait until you guys release new levels.”
- “Great game with lots of funny-looking characters.”