Floppy Knights

74%
Game Brain Score Based on 362 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

74%
Audience ScoreBased on 362 reviews
story44 positive mentions
grinding12 negative mentions
  • Floppy Knights offers a charming blend of tactical strategy and deck-building mechanics, making it accessible and enjoyable for both newcomers and veterans of the genre.
  • The game's art style, music, and writing are delightful, creating a light-hearted atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
  • The challenge levels and variety of deck archetypes provide engaging gameplay that encourages experimentation and strategic thinking.
  • The game suffers from slow animations and combat pacing, which can detract from the overall enjoyment and make battles feel tedious.
  • There are significant balance issues, particularly with certain cards and strategies that can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • The lack of mid-level saving and the potential for save data loss have been major concerns for players, impacting the overall enjoyment of the game.
  • story147 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 serves as a backdrop for the strategic gameplay, although some find it predictable and lacking depth. Overall, the story complements the gameplay well, providing enough interest to keep players invested without overwhelming them with excessive dialogue.

    • “The story is also pretty breezy, with surprisingly well-written dialogue, but ultimately the situations are fairly simple and more of an excuse to play cards and beat up baddies. Despite this, it's very charming and a joy to read.”
    • “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 that feels almost Pokémon-style.”
    • “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.”
    • “I do wish there was a little more meat to the experience, and despite the charming writing, the story simply lacks a strong core.”
  • gameplay136 mentions

    The gameplay is a blend of turn-based strategy and deck-building mechanics, offering a satisfying and engaging experience that gradually introduces new elements and challenges. While some players appreciate the strategic depth and variety of objectives, others find the gameplay can become repetitive or unbalanced as they progress. Overall, the game is praised for its innovative mechanics and charming presentation, though it may require patience due to its learning curve and occasional slow pacing.

    • “The gameplay is simple, yet it has big room for some cool decks and strategies.”
    • “A true gem, beginners to the genre will appreciate Floppy Knight's gentle curve into difficulty as you learn the mechanics, simple at first but consistently introducing new elements to keep things fresh.”
    • “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.”
    • “But for me, it really falls flat in the most important area: the gameplay.”
    • “The only real downside is once you unlock everything, there's no real gameplay left.”
    • “While I really love the art, the gameplay and the idea, the battles are so slow that it takes forever.”
  • graphics92 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and cute art style, reminiscent of Saturday morning cartoons and similar to titles like Dicey Dungeons. Reviewers highlight the vibrant character designs, clean visuals, and cohesive music that enhance the overall aesthetic, contributing to an engaging and polished experience. While the visuals are delightful, they also cleverly mask the game's underlying complexity and strategic depth.

    • “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.”
    • “Stunning artwork wrapping a very tightly designed, albeit traditional, tactics game.”
    • “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 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...”
    • “The art style resembles a Saturday morning cartoon; and the story and characters are funny and memorable.”
  • music80 mentions

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its catchy, upbeat retro style that complements the charming visuals and engaging gameplay. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, describing it as energetic, delightful, and capable of enhancing the overall experience, making it a joy to listen to both in and out of the game. Overall, the music is seen as a significant contributor to the game's charm and appeal, with many expressing a desire to purchase the soundtrack separately.

    • “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.”
    • “There is enough of a variation of music that has a quick beat to it, that it keeps you wanting more.”
  • grinding12 mentions

    Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be minimal, with many noting that there is little to no grinding for cards or levels. However, the gameplay elements such as deck building and challenges can feel tedious and unrewarding, leading to a lack of engagement over time. While coins are earned easily, the experience can still feel monotonous, particularly after the initial stages.

    • “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.”
  • replayability12 mentions

    The game offers limited replayability after completing the main story, which lasts around 10-12 hours, as the scenarios remain the same in subsequent playthroughs. However, players can find some replay value in the challenge section and by experimenting with new decks and tactics. Overall, while there are elements that encourage replay, the core experience may feel repetitive once the story is finished.

    • “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.”
    • “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.”
    • “-$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.)”
  • humor10 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of cute and funny elements, with memorable characters and a simple yet engaging story. While some moments may elicit eye-rolls, the overall writing is praised for its wit and charm, complemented by a vibrant, cartoonish aesthetic. Players appreciate the consistent theme and worldbuilding that enhance the comedic experience.

    • “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 development6 mentions

    Reviewers praise the character development for its charming designs and engaging storytelling, highlighting the strong artistic direction and humor that enhance the overall experience. The connection to the artist's previous work, Dicey Dungeons, further elevates expectations and satisfaction with the character portrayal.

    • “The art style, music, writing, humor, and character design are all great.”
    • “It not only has charming character designs, but also features a fun story.”
    • “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.”
  • emotional4 mentions

    The game is praised for its emotional depth, featuring cute and wholesome elements that create a heartwarming experience. Players find the characters relatable and well-written, likening the dialogue to that of author John Scalzi, 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.”
  • optimization4 mentions

    Players report significant performance issues, particularly frame rate stutters during battle animations after extended play sessions of over an hour, which severely impacts gameplay experience.

    • “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.”
    • “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.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is often praised for its immersive and engaging qualities, effectively drawing players into its world. Reviewers highlight the combination of visual design, soundscapes, and environmental storytelling as key elements that enhance the overall experience. Many agree that the atmosphere significantly contributes to the game's emotional impact and player engagement.

  • stability2 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 Steam Deck, where everything runs great even though it's not officially supported yet.”
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Play time

22hMedian play time
22hAverage play time
20-23hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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