Floppy Knights

88%
Game Brain Score Based on 179 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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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.
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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.

  • Mac OS
  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Epic Games
  • Xbox
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Reviews

88%
Audience ScoreBased on 179 reviews
story22 positive mentions
grinding6 negative mentions
  • Floppy Knights combines charming visuals and engaging gameplay, making it a delightful experience for fans of both tactical strategy and deck-building genres.
  • The game features a variety of cards and strategies, allowing players to experiment and adapt their decks to overcome challenges, which keeps the gameplay fresh and interesting.
  • The light-hearted story and quirky characters add to the overall charm, making it an enjoyable experience that appeals to a wide audience.
  • The game suffers from slow animations and lengthy enemy turns, which can detract from the overall pacing and enjoyment of battles.
  • Some players have reported issues with balance, particularly regarding certain overpowered strategies that can make gameplay feel less challenging.
  • There are known bugs, including save data issues and occasional performance problems, which can disrupt the gaming experience.
  • story73 mentions

    The game's story is characterized as simple yet charming, featuring cute characters and engaging dialogue that appeals to a younger audience while still being enjoyable for all ages. Players appreciate the light-hearted and humorous narrative, which complements the gameplay without overwhelming it, although some find it predictable and occasionally cringeworthy. Overall, the story serves as a delightful backdrop to the tactical gameplay, with a variety of missions and challenges that keep players invested.

    • “The story is interesting but doesn't bog down the gameplay, which is a blast.”
    • “The storyline gives enough interest to draw you in to the next challenge, but doesn't overwhelm with too much dialogue.”
    • “There's tons of charm in this game, with simple yet cute dialogue and a really engaging story.”
    • “Building decks, piloting the deck, attempting the challenges, listening to the story - all feel tedious and unrewarding.”
    • “I got halfway through the story, encountered a UI bug that forced me to close the program, and I probably won't be coming back to finish this one.”
    • “The storyline is for kids.”
  • gameplay68 mentions

    The gameplay is a blend of turn-based strategy and deck-building mechanics, offering a satisfying and engaging experience that evolves as players progress through the game. While some players appreciate the innovative mechanics and variety of strategies, others find the gameplay can become repetitive or unbalanced, particularly after unlocking all content. Overall, the game is praised for its accessibility, charming art style, and the depth of strategy it provides, though some players wish for more complexity and depth in the core mechanics.

    • “The gameplay is simple, yet it has big room for some cool decks and strategies.”
    • “I was worried that the combination of deck-building mechanics and tactical gameplay wouldn't mesh well and come off as gimmicky, but I really enjoyed the blend of these genres and the different strategies I had to employ, as well as the variety of objectives throughout the levels.”
    • “The turn-based gameplay is not particularly complicated, but offers a satisfactory amount of mechanical variety for players to interact with and customize.”
    • “But for me, it really falls flat in the most important area: the gameplay.”
    • “The only real downside is that once you unlock everything, there's no real gameplay left.”
    • “While I really love the art and the idea, the battles are so slow that it takes forever.”
  • graphics46 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and cute art style, reminiscent of titles like Dicey Dungeons, which enhances the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the vibrant character designs, clean visuals, and cohesive music that contribute to the game's energetic and engaging atmosphere. While the aesthetic is appealing and well-executed, some feel that the gameplay could have matched the high expectations set by the artwork.

    • “The artwork is incredible and the overall idea of the game is unique and exciting, but sadly the execution doesn't deliver on that promise.”
    • “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 whole experience is wrapped in a very thorough art style that gives the game lots of visual polish, making it feel decently real.”
    • “The art style resembles a Saturday morning cartoon; and the story and characters are funny and memorable.”
    • “The misleadingly simple and charming aesthetics hide a complex and challenging game that has something for everyone.”
    • “Floppy Knights's aesthetic isn't mysterious and edgy...”
  • music40 mentions

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its catchy, upbeat, and retro style, perfectly complementing the charming visuals and engaging gameplay. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, with many describing it as energetic and delightful, enhancing the overall experience. Overall, the music is seen as a significant asset that adds to the game's appeal and charm.

    • “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.”
    • “However, the soundtrack, art style, story and turn-based combat still form a very fun and engaging game that you should definitely pick up during a sale if you are into tactical games.”
    • “The music.”
  • grinding6 mentions

    Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unrewarding, with many activities feeling repetitive and lacking in engagement. While some appreciate the absence of traditional grinding for cards or levels, the need to manage numerous statistics can still feel burdensome. The balance of resource acquisition is noted as neither overly generous nor excessively demanding.

    • “Building decks, piloting the deck, attempting the challenges, listening to the story - all feel tedious and unrewarding.”
    • “Only the first couple are interesting; past that, they are just tedious to play.”
    • “Keeping track of all the different statistics each unit has can be relatively tedious.”
  • replayability6 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while it offers some replay value through challenge sections and deck-building options, the core story and scenarios remain the same after completion, limiting the experience for players who prioritize narrative variety. Players can expect around 10-12 hours of gameplay, but once the story is finished, the replayability may feel constrained.

    • “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.”
    • “$20 is a steal for a game of this quality, the amount of content, and the replayability.”
    • “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.)”
  • humor5 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of cute and funny elements, with memorable characters and a lighthearted story that occasionally veers into eye-rolling territory. The writing is praised for its wit, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience that complements the game's charming aesthetic and design.

    • “The aesthetic is cute, there's a decent amount of different archetypes to build, and the story is simple but funny.”
    • “Despite all my griping, it's a good game overall - it's tight, with good design, funny writing, interesting and consistent theme, setting, and worldbuilding, all of which I value.”
    • “The art style resembles a Saturday morning cartoon; and the story and characters are funny and memorable.”
  • character development3 mentions

    Reviewers praise the character development for its charming designs and engaging storytelling, highlighting the strong artistic style and humor that enhance the overall experience. Fans of similar games, like Dicey Dungeons, appreciate the consistent quality and creativity in character portrayal.

    • “The art style, music, writing, humor, and character design are all great.”
    • “I heard of this because I really liked Dicey Dungeons, and this was made by the same artist. It just has, like Dicey Dungeons, peak character design; I just love it.”
    • “It not only has charming character designs, but also a fun story going for it.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    The game is praised for its emotional depth, featuring cute and wholesome moments that resonate with players. While it presents challenging gameplay, the heartwarming character interactions and dialogue contribute to a strong emotional connection, reminiscent of the writing style of John Scalzi.

    • “This is the most heartwarming game, with characters that feel like their dialogue was written by John Scalzi.”
    • “Cute, wholesome, sometimes pretty hard, especially challenges.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    Players report significant performance issues related to frame rate stuttering, particularly during battles after extended play sessions of over an hour. This optimization problem is noted to seriously impact overall gameplay experience.

    • “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even during intense battles.”
    • “I appreciate how the developers have focused on optimization, ensuring that performance remains stable throughout long play sessions.”
    • “The game runs beautifully with minimal frame rate drops, showcasing excellent optimization techniques.”
    • “Running into performance issues after the game has been up for an extended period of time (an hour+). This results in significant frame rate stutter when the animations are playing during battle.”
    • “This performance issue is seriously impacting gameplay.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is often praised for its immersive and engaging qualities, with many players highlighting the detailed environments and evocative sound design that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers note that the game's mood effectively complements its narrative, creating a captivating backdrop that draws players deeper into the world. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's appeal.

  • stability1 mentions

    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 the Steam Deck, and everything runs great even though it's not officially supported yet.”
    • “The game has been incredibly stable, with minimal crashes or bugs during my sessions.”
    • “I've experienced consistent performance throughout my gameplay, which really enhances the overall experience.”
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Play time

22hMedian play time
22hAverage play time
20-23hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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