Galaxy of Pen & Paper
- July 27, 2017
- Behold Studios
- 8h median play time
Get on Play Store"Galaxy of Pen & Paper" is a role-playing game that offers a good plot, gameplay, and music. However, players should be prepared for a lot of grinding and frequent bugs. The game allows you to create a game master and RPG party to roll dice and fight aliens, providing a unique and humorous experience.
PC
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The storyline is engaging and humorous, making it enjoyable to play.
- The character customization and combat system are well-designed, allowing for varied gameplay.
- The game runs smoothly on many devices after recent updates, with quick load times.
- The game suffers from long loading times and occasional crashes, particularly on certain devices.
- Map navigation is frustrating, with unresponsive controls that hinder movement.
- Some skills and mechanics feel underwhelming or poorly balanced, leading to a less satisfying combat experience.
- story54 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The story in "Knights of Pen and Paper" is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its humor, engaging narrative, and the sense that player choices impact the storyline. However, some users express frustration with the quest generation system, which can detract from the overall narrative experience, and there are calls for additional post-game content to extend the story. While the main storyline is enjoyable, side quests often feel less meaningful, and technical issues have hindered some players' experiences.
“I really enjoy the storyline, the combat system, and the customization of characters.”
“The choices in the storyline feel like they matter, and usually they influence the story, if only in recurring characters and whatnot.”
“The story and dialogue are well written and entertaining.”
“The quest creation makes everything feel pointless though.”
“I'd prefer a more structured story.”
“They clearly took the game in a different direction compared to the previous games... sadly the gameplay/story honestly is boring and unfun.”
- gameplay36 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its fluidity, customizability, and engaging mechanics, while others criticize it for being clunky, slow, and repetitive. Many users noted performance issues and bugs that detract from the experience, alongside a desire for improvements in user interface and gameplay pacing. Overall, while the game has creative elements and a fun storyline, significant gameplay enhancements are needed to elevate the experience.
“I like the customizability of characters, and the overall flow of the gameplay.”
“Very fun and packed with interesting mechanics!”
“The humor, the look, and the gameplay are fantastic.”
“It should be fun... but the core gameplay mechanics are just so clunky!”
“The battle is also painfully slow and I keep wishing there was a setting to speed up gameplay.”
“Developers are not doing anything to make gameplay better; the further you get into the game, the more it feels like a drag to play, just doing the same move over and over because your damage is weak and enemies just become even stronger.”
- stability23 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with some users reporting smooth performance and quick load times, particularly on certain devices like the Pixel 3 XL. However, many players experience significant bugs, glitches, and freezing issues that hinder gameplay, making it feel unfinished and unbalanced. Overall, while the game shows potential, it currently suffers from stability problems that need urgent attention.
“Runs great on the Pixel 3 XL; load times are almost non-existent, and it runs really crisp and clean.”
“Glitchy and buggy at the dialogue, health bars, and sometimes the characters like Aliena don't appear.”
“Seems like a good game overall, and has a lot of potential and may turn out even better than the other '____ of pen and paper' games, but as it sits now it's a clunky, buggy mess that takes an unreasonable amount of time to load.”
“Would love to get to play the game but it just lags and freezes for minutes at a time.”
- optimization20 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many users reporting severe performance issues, including lag, erratic audio, and long loading times. While some recent updates have aimed to improve performance on newer devices, the overall experience remains marred by bugs and a lack of polish, leading to disappointment among fans of the series. Many players express hope for future fixes to enhance gameplay and address these optimization concerns.
“Recently optimized for more recent phones, thankfully.”
“But to be fair, the game has lots of potential if the bugs are fixed and it is optimized.”
“Needs better optimization; the load times are ridiculous!”
“Gave it a 2/5 star review due to many performance issues and lack of content.”
“Such a disappointment coming from Knights2... feels like either a knock-off or an early beta: glitchy, not optimized for a phone at all (both UX and performance), lots of lag and loading screens.”
“Solid gameplay marred by brutal load times, and battery-killing poor performance.”
- humor15 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its hilarious narrative and clever references, particularly to 90s sci-fi and tabletop RPGs. Many reviewers noted that the comedic elements enhance the overall experience, making it enjoyable and engaging, often eliciting laughter even in public settings. Overall, the game's blend of humor, storytelling, and retro aesthetics contributes to its charm and appeal.
“Great game, you barely have to grind and the story is hilarious.”
“I played this entire game at work in my cubicle and kept busting out laughing in public; it is something special.”
“Once again, Behold puts out a great little RPG with tons of hilarious references and a lot of party customization.”
- music15 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its epic quality and ability to enhance the mood, while others find it erratic and poorly synced with gameplay, particularly on lower-end devices. Despite some technical issues causing distortion and lag, many appreciate the overall soundtrack and its integration with the game's graphics and storyline. However, a few players noted that the music can feel too spaced out or distracting when trying to engage with other media simultaneously.
“Love the storyline, graphics, music, and gameplay.”
“The music is epic, graphics are good, plenty of humor.”
“The pixel art and music are fantastic, and the story is refreshing and funny.”
“The game seems to be unplayable in its current state; if you have a Google Nexus 6P, it lags and slows down so much that the music is even distorted.”
“From there, performance is noticeably slow; the music is erratic as the process speeds up and slows down.”
“At the first loading screen, the music stops and nothing loads.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the unique blend of 2D pixel art and 3D elements, while others criticize the execution as feeling forced and laggy. Users noted that the graphics can appear unpolished and sluggish, particularly on certain devices, detracting from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, many still appreciate the art style and its contribution to the game's atmosphere.
“Love the storyline, graphics, music, and gameplay.”
“Music is epic, graphics are good, plenty of humor.”
“Amazing graphics, great game, but it seems overly tough.”
“The 3D graphics also feel very forced.”
“Graphics and controls didn't feel as clear or polished.”
“Graphics are meh yet they run sluggishly on my Nexus 9.”
- grinding9 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews on grinding in the game are mixed; while some players find it enjoyable and less tedious than previous titles, others describe it as excessively dull and repetitive, requiring extensive grinding to progress. A few users appreciate the ability to create multiple characters without the need for grinding their levels, which adds a positive twist to the experience. Overall, the grinding aspect seems to vary significantly in perception, with some enjoying it and others feeling it detracts from the game's fun.
“Grinding is fun, but this is, oh my god, mind-meltingly dull.”
“On my second quest and already grinding 25+ random missions just to not get two-shot by the quest mobs?”
“Much better sequel and an actual game, unlike the grindy cash grab that the second game ended up being.”
- monetization5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is well-received, with players appreciating the upfront payment of $5 for a complete experience without ads or microtransactions. This return to a pay-up-front approach contrasts positively with the sequel, which was criticized for its reliance on microtransactions. Overall, users feel that the pricing is fair and enhances the gaming experience.
“For $5 you get a full game, no ads or microtransactions.”
“It's the same team that handled the first Knights of Pen and Paper (not the cash grab that was the sequel).”
“Thanks for going back to a pay-up-front model; the last game was really bad with the microtransactions.”
“Well worth the price and thankfully no microtransactions.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's extensive length and technically infinite replay value, driven by team synergy and an engaging new battle system that maintains their interest.
“Team synergy and the new battle system keep me interested and provide great replay value.”
“For one upfront, you get a ridiculously long game with technically infinite replay value.”
“Team synergy and the new battle system keep me interested and provide replay value.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game features minimal character development, suggesting a lack of depth and growth in the characters throughout the story.
“The character development is minimal and feels rushed.”
“I was disappointed by the lack of depth in character development.”
“There is hardly any character development throughout the game.”
