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Floppy Knights

Floppy Knights is a charming experience that brings something unique to the table, even though it doesn’t reinvent the wheel for either of its genres. I do wish there was a little more meat to the experience, and despite the charming writing the story simply lacks a strong core. Despite that, however, it’s a journey that’s well worth taking, especially if you’re a fan of tactical games or deck builders.
82%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
grinding, replayability
83% User Score Based on 488 reviews
Critic Score 80%Based on 4 reviews

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Floppy Knights is a quirky turn-based strategy game where you command paper knights in battle. Assemble your deck of paper soldiers, each with unique abilities, and outsmart your opponents in tactical combat. The game features charming hand-drawn art and a delightful blend of humor and drama.

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83%
Audience ScoreBased on 488 reviews
story62 positive mentions
grinding18 negative mentions
  • Charming art style and engaging characters that enhance the overall experience.
  • Unique blend of deck-building and tactical gameplay that keeps the mechanics fresh and interesting.
  • Fun and challenging levels with a good variety of objectives that encourage strategic thinking.
  • Slow gameplay and animations can detract from the overall experience, making battles feel tedious.
  • Lack of an undo button can lead to frustrating mistakes that require restarting levels.
  • Some players may find the game too easy or repetitive once they discover effective strategies.
  • story
    249 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of the game is characterized as simple and accessible, appealing primarily to a younger audience with its charming, cartoonish style and light-hearted dialogue. While some players find the narrative enjoyable and engaging, others feel it lacks depth and complexity, often serving merely as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a compelling element in its own right. Overall, the story is seen as cute and fun, but not groundbreaking, with a mix of predictable characters and whimsical scenarios that may not resonate with all players.

    • “The story is light while at the same time elaborate enough, and the levels offer each a new type of challenge and reward the player with different cards, which boosts the excitement.”
    • “There's tons of charm in this game, with simple yet cute dialogue and a really engaging story (almost Pokémon style).”
    • “The story follows the usual lines of the classic hero but with a young girl and her sentient portable computer, and is interesting enough with a few unexpected twists and events.”
    • “Arguably it could be said I'm therefore not the target demographic, but in my experience the dialogue, story, and characters can't match either the charm of the visual style or even the ankle-deep depth of strategy gameplay.”
    • “The story is simple and mostly just to get from point A to B in gameplay, but even within this framing the characters are cute and the writing is charming and funny.”
    • “I do wish there was a little more meat to the experience, and despite the charming writing, the story simply lacks a strong core.”
  • gameplay
    194 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is a blend of turn-based strategy and deck-building mechanics, offering a mix of familiar elements and innovative twists that encourage experimentation and strategic thinking. While some players appreciate the engaging mechanics and variety across chapters, others find the gameplay slow and lacking depth, with a few criticizing the balance and strategic options available. Overall, the game is accessible for newcomers but may feel repetitive or simplistic for seasoned players.

    • “The gameplay is addictive and encourages experimentation with your deck to capitalize on synergies.”
    • “The game offers a lot of variety: each chapter has its own monsters and specific board mechanics, and after the first chapter, you start getting new decks that offer new playstyle possibilities and also new cards that you can craft.”
    • “The gameplay starts simple enough, walking you through positioning and troop placement, but as the game progresses and the terrain starts to offer varying challenges, the challenge level rises and the strategy element deepens.”
    • “But for me, it really falls flat in the most important area: the gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay, much like the music, is rather monotonous.”
    • “The only real critique I have is that I wish there was more depth to the gameplay.”
  • graphics
    126 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "Floppy Knights" are widely praised for their charming and cute art style, reminiscent of Saturday morning cartoons and games like "Dicey Dungeons." Players appreciate the bright, colorful visuals and smooth animations, which enhance the overall experience and complement the engaging gameplay. While the aesthetic is appealing and cohesive, some reviewers note that the simplicity of the graphics may primarily target a younger audience.

    • “The art style is charming, with characters that are expressive and colorful, but the cuteness doesn't detract from how satisfying it is to fly across the map and savage a goblin that killed one of your favorite troops.”
    • “The music bops, the art style is incredible, and I love the variation in all of the cards!”
    • “The whole experience is wrapped in a very thorough art style that gives the game lots of visual polish, making it feel decently real.”
    • “The graphics are simple looking and seem targeted mostly at children, with cartoonish characters and monsters with bright and colorful designs.”
    • “The misleadingly simple and charming aesthetics hide a complex and challenging game that has something for everyone.”
    • “Arguably it could be said I'm therefore not the target demographic, but in my experience the dialogue, story, and characters can't match either the charm of the visual style or even the ankle-deep depth of strategy gameplay.”
  • music
    108 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy, upbeat retro style that evokes nostalgia, reminiscent of classic console games. Reviewers highlight its energetic and cheerful tone, which complements the vibrant art style and enhances the overall charm of the game. Many express a desire to purchase the soundtrack, indicating its strong impact and appeal.

    • “The music is plucky and chippy, with a modern bounce and sensibility that serves to bring out the charm inherent in the artwork.”
    • “Floppy Knights will keep you enthralled for hours with its brain-tickling challenges, catchy retro soundtrack, and adorable characters.”
    • “The music is catchy enough for me to shell out the extra 7 or 8 bucks for the soundtrack, with an upbeat retro style that perfectly matches the vibe of the game.”
    • “Disappointingly a bit of a waste of quality art and music.”
    • “The gameplay, much like the music, is rather monotonous.”
    • “Lacking descriptive terms for music, I'll just say Kirby and Pokémon both felt the most evoked here in terms of instruments and general vibes with its sort of upbeat, adventurous, charming chip-sensibilities with modern tools that fit really nicely with this game.”
  • grinding
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that while the game avoids traditional grinding for cards or levels, it suffers from a tedious gameplay experience, particularly in later stages with excessive enemy units and lengthy waits between player actions. Players find the deck-building and challenges lackluster and unrewarding, leading to a sense of monotony throughout the campaign. Overall, the absence of grinding is noted, but it does not compensate for the game's repetitive and tedious elements.

    • “Another gripe, some of the later stages wield large amounts of enemy units, each of which take (or skip) a turn, resulting in tedious waits between moments of player agency.”
    • “Building decks, piloting the deck, attempting the challenges, listening to the story - all feel tedious and unrewarding.”
    • “As it is, the campaign is long and tedious.”
  • replayability
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game has limited replayability, primarily due to the repetitive nature of scenarios after completing the main story and missions. While there are some opportunities for replay through challenge sections and deck-building, many players feel that once the content is exhausted, there isn't much incentive to return. The single save file limitation may also hinder replayability for some users.

    • “- $20 is a steal for a game of this quality, the amount of content, and the replayability.”
    • “The challenge section and the new decks offer a lot of replayability, and I'm fully committed to building the perfect deck and giving the hooligans the murder squad they deserve.”
    • “This game doesn't offer much in the way of replayability, so once you finish the game, that's about it.”
    • “The downside is that the game does have somewhat limited replayability once you've beaten the story (devs estimate ~10-12 hours, if I recall correctly) and optional challenge levels.”
    • “(The scenarios will be the same on subsequent runthroughs, so the replayability consists of the new decks and tactics that you might bring to them.)”
  • humor
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by charming and funny writing, with a cute art style reminiscent of Saturday morning cartoons. While the story is simple and serves primarily as a vehicle for gameplay, it features memorable characters and amusing dialogue that contribute to an overall enjoyable experience. Some moments may be hit-or-miss, but the consistent humor adds to the game's appeal.

    • “The aesthetic is cute, there's a decent amount of different archetypes to build, and the story is simple but funny.”
    • “Love the cute art style, smooth animation, and funny dialogue!”
    • “The story is simple and mostly just to get from point A to B in gameplay, but even within this framing, the characters are cute and the writing is charming and funny.”
  • character development
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers praise the character development for its charming designs and engaging storytelling, highlighting the strong artistic influence from the creator of Dicey Dungeons. The combination of appealing visuals, humor, and a fun narrative contributes to a well-rounded character experience that resonates with players.

    • “The art style, music, writing, humor, and character design are all fantastic.”
    • “This game features peak character design, reminiscent of Dicey Dungeons, which I absolutely love.”
    • “Not only does it have charming character designs, but it also offers a fun and engaging story.”
  • optimization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game performs well on the Steam Deck, with no issues related to text visibility or controls. However, players report significant frame rate stuttering during battles after extended play sessions, which negatively impacts gameplay.

    • “Plays quite well on Steam Deck, no issues with text visibility, controls, or performance.”
    • “Running into performance issues after the game has been up for an extended period of time (an hour+?) Basically just frame rate stutter when the animations are playing during battle.”
    • “This performance issue is seriously impacting gameplay.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its emotional depth, characterized by cute and wholesome elements that create a heartwarming experience. Players find the characters relatable and well-written, reminiscent of John Scalzi's style, while also noting that some challenges can be quite difficult.

    • “This is the most heartwarming game, with characters that feel like their dialogue was written by John Scalzi.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is often praised for its immersive and engaging qualities, with many users highlighting the effective use of sound design, visuals, and environmental storytelling that enhance the overall experience. Players feel a strong emotional connection to the game world, which contributes to a captivating and memorable gameplay experience.

  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players report that the game runs smoothly on the Steam Deck, despite it not being officially supported, indicating a high level of stability in that environment.

    • “I mostly play on Steam Deck, and everything runs great even though it's not officially supported yet.”

80%Critics’ scoreBased on 4 critic reviews

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20h Median play time
18h Average play time
10-23h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 6 analyzed playthroughs

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