Knights and Dungeons
- July 12, 2020
- pixelabor
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Get on itch.io StoreKnights and Dungeons is a single player game inspired by games like Clicker Heroes and other clickers.Knights and Dungeons is a clicker Idler game where your main goal is to defeat the enemies in the dungeon.and try to beat most levels as possible.
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Reviews
- The game is a charming and simple idle clicker with a unique hand-drawn art style that many players find appealing.
- Despite its flaws, the game offers a fun and enjoyable experience, especially for those who appreciate indie games and are looking for a time-waster.
- The developer shows promise and dedication, actively updating the game and engaging with the player community.
- The game suffers from poor graphics and a lack of polish, with many players noting typos and a confusing user interface.
- Gameplay is often described as repetitive and lacking depth, with minimal strategy involved and a grind-heavy progression system.
- Technical issues, such as crashes and save file corruption, have been reported, leading to frustration among players.
- story15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being overly simplistic and lacking depth, with many players finding it short and unengaging, often completing it in under half an hour. While some appreciate the initial setup and the potential for more complex quests, the overall narrative feels contrived and disconnected from gameplay, leading to a repetitive experience. Suggestions for improvement include adding more quests and enhancing the progression system to create a more immersive and rewarding story.
“The soundtrack and art just kind of make it really easy to grind, and even though the story is short and easy, it's pretty fun.”
“This idle game has a decent amount of depth; the artwork, as well as the fun little story to start off in the beginning, introduces you to the different zones.”
“There are two parallel tracks - the dungeon and a short story-like adventure.”
“Story: just awful, go here do this with no real background, after a couple iterations of that then you have access to everywhere (which is mainly shops/upgrade shops and the dungeon).”
“The story portion seems contrived right now and needs depth.”
“If I were to give a suggestion it would be to add a longer story because I finished it in under a half hour.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely criticized for being simplistic and unattractive, often described as "ugly" or reminiscent of "ms paint." However, some players appreciate the unique, minimalistic art style, finding it charming and fitting for the indie nature of the game. Overall, while the visuals may not impress, they do not detract significantly from the enjoyable gameplay experience.
“I am excited to see what else he does, also the terribly good artwork lol.”
“Best graphics in the damn world.”
“The drawn art style of the game makes it fun and interesting; it's not a triple-A game or from a large game company, so don't expect a huge game with so much content you can't handle. It's a small indie idle game, and it's fun. If you like idle games, you should give this a try.”
“Despite the terrible graphics and horrific font, the core of the game is functional.”
“Its minimalistic, short, no good explanations (what does dex do, mana seems not even used at all by anything), and the graphics are ugly.”
“The graphics are not good, but it's a good game to waste a bit of time on.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as simplistic and repetitive, primarily revolving around auto-farming and grinding for upgrades without much depth or explanation of mechanics. While some users appreciate the linear RPG elements, many feel that the lack of variety and engaging content makes it uninteresting, especially for those seeking innovation in idle clicker mechanics. Overall, the gameplay is seen as bare bones, with many features feeling underutilized or irrelevant.
“It's remarkable that a game such as this can have such amazing gameplay!”
“Has literal years of gameplay.”
“Knights and Dungeons actually has a lot to offer in terms of gameplay but it's a very linear RPG.”
“Gameplay is bare bones; basically, you turn on auto, find the highest monster you can farm, and rinse and repeat. If the quests continued after the story and provided different upgrades or stats (like kill x of y monster for a skill point), it would be more engaging. There is no good explanation of... well, anything. I can buy drinks that give me percentages, but what does that even mean?”
“You have to idle for about 12 active hours to reach the first ascension with nothing added to the gameplay whatsoever. Then, in 1.5 hours, you have to click a bit to get 4 more ascensions, with still nothing changing besides ridiculous power boosts to unlock all achievements.”
“Because of this, many mechanics become useless, including skills, equipment, gym investments, tavern drinks—basically 80% of the game.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its captivating quality, enhancing the overall experience and making grinding more enjoyable. Players appreciate the engaging soundtrack, which encourages them to keep playing, despite the game's linear nature. The hand-drawn art complements the music, creating an immersive atmosphere.
“The soundtrack and art just kind of make it really easy to grind, and even though the story is short and easy, it's pretty fun.”
“Interesting hand-drawn art and captivating music.”
“The soundtrack is nice too.”
“And after 3-4 loops, you start jingling to the music.”
“My playthrough had the music on since the mute option was not working at the time, but given that my entire playthrough was while this game was still in beta, I'll give it a pass.”
“Knights and Dungeons actually has a lot to offer in terms of gameplay, but it's a very linear RPG (like FNAF World)... the OST had me bumping hard.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as "stupidly funny," with players appreciating its intentionally poor art style and absurdity. While some find it entertaining for a short period, the overall consensus is that its charm lies in its ridiculousness, making it a lighthearted experience despite its limitations.
“This game I downloaded because it was free and it looked really stupid, and to be honest, it is, but it is a funny kind of stupid.”
“This game gets boring after about 30 minutes, but to be honest, it is just stupidly funny.”
“The art style is so hilariously bad, it's good.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable, particularly for achievement farming, and appreciate its casual nature, making it a fun way to pass the time despite its simplistic graphics.
“If you are looking for achievement farming, maybe this idle game would be okay.”
“It's a fun game with MS Paint graphics... it's very worth grinding and is fun to kill time.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game's stability is a significant concern, with users reporting frequent bugs and a lack of completeness in the software, suggesting a rushed development approach.
“I have no problem supporting developers, especially indie developers, but this one has a pump-and-dump mindset where they just keep pushing out buggy, marginally complete software.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience, leading to frustration.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for increased replayability, suggesting that the game could benefit from embracing its ironic, low-quality nature to enhance the experience.
“I just wish that there was more replayability and that it played off being an ironic, low-quality game more.”
“Once you finish the game, there's really no incentive to play it again; it feels like a one-and-done experience.”
“The lack of meaningful choices and outcomes makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of "Knights and Dungeons" is characterized by its fun and wholesome nature, providing players with a lighthearted and enjoyable experience that evokes positive feelings.
