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Knights of Pen and Paper 2: Free Edition

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51%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
grinding, monetization
51% User Score Based on 133 reviews

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Knights of Pen and Paper 2: Free Edition is a single player role playing game with fantasy and comedy themes. It was developed by Kyy Games and was released on February 21, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Knights of Pen and Paper 2" is a turn-based retro RPG where you control a group of players and a game master, playing through a tabletop RPG scenario. Venture through different locations, battle enemies, and level up your characters to unlock new abilities. The game offers a mix of humor, strategy, and nostalgia, making it a fun and engaging experience for RPG fans.

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51%
Audience ScoreBased on 133 reviews
story4 positive mentions
grinding21 negative mentions
  • Charming pixel art and humorous writing make the game enjoyable for fans of tabletop RPGs.
  • The turn-based combat system is simple yet offers strategic depth, allowing for various class and race combinations.
  • The game provides a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic D&D adventures, making it appealing to a wide audience.
  • The game frequently crashes on startup, rendering it unplayable for many users.
  • Heavy reliance on microtransactions and a grindy economy detracts from the overall experience, making progression frustrating.
  • The free version is seen as a cash grab, with many players recommending the paid version instead for a better experience.
  • grinding
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate that the game features excessive grinding, particularly in the free version, where players often spend hours just to progress in quests. While the paid version alleviates some of this grind, many players still find the overall experience tedious and frustrating, especially due to the high costs associated with character deaths and travel. Some players suggest that utilizing glitches and community tips can enhance enjoyment, but the grinding remains a significant drawback for many.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The free version has insane amounts of grinding (I spent hours and hours on the mobile version grinding to even be able to do the main quests, and my party was still underleveled).”
    • “Worse, it costs money to move, and it costs money to resurrect your characters if you get knocked out... which is fine when you have money, but when you don't it means you have to grind up to get party members resurrected if they're knocked out... and the grinding is neither fast nor fun.”
    • “They took the first game and were like 'let's make this 100x grindier and charge real-world money to make it less grindy.'”
  • story
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is praised for its engaging premise and interesting dialogues, blending adventure and strategy elements. However, many players find the progression frustrating due to a reliance on paid expansions and a grind-heavy structure that detracts from the overall experience. While the narrative has potential, it often feels overshadowed by gameplay mechanics that prioritize monetization over storytelling.

    • “For people with low-end devices, people who like adventure, strategy, and story all in one game, this is the game for you.”
    • “This game is amazing; though for me it was a little slow at the start due to gold, other than that personal problem, this was actually a great game with a great story and a few problems.”
    • “Improved graphics and interesting storyline/dialogues.”
    • “Even after cheating myself infinite money to get to see the story, the game was a boring grind with absolutely no progression.”
    • “The game design is incredibly skewed towards you having to pay cash to proceed in the story.”
    • “It is just a rehash of the same dungeon encounters with a different boss and light story at the end.”
  • monetization
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized for being heavily reliant on microtransactions and ads, making the free version feel like a lesser experience compared to the paid edition. Many players find the in-game purchases frustrating, as they often feel forced to spend money to progress, and the presence of intrusive ads detracts from gameplay. Overall, the game is perceived as a cash grab, with developers seemingly aware of the negative reception but attempting to mask it with humor.

    • “The classes and skills make it one of the greatest RPGs, but getting the paid edition is probably cheaper than spending on microtransactions here.”
    • “Moreover, dying costs coins (in-game currency), much more in KPP2, likely as they are attempting to encourage you to make in-game purchases, which is endlessly frustrating.”
    • “Sure, it's free, but it's also full of microtransactions and ads, and it's just a worse version of the full game.”
    • “The developer/publisher jokes about their microtransactions in the 'about this game' section of the store page, so they are fully aware of what they did.”
    • “Moreover, dying costs coins (in-game currency), much more in kpp2, likely as they are attempting to encourage you to make in-game purchases, which is endlessly frustrating.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in "Knights of Pen and Paper 2" are a significant upgrade from its predecessor, featuring a charming art style that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the improved visual quality, which complements the engaging storyline and strategic combat, making it a worthwhile investment for those who value graphical fidelity in their RPGs.

    • “Graphically, Knights of Pen and Paper 2 (KPP2) far exceeds its predecessor.”
    • “The second installment is just as funny and amazing as the first one but does a lot of things better, including the graphics and newly improved combat system which provides tense strategy and heartfelt losses.”
    • “Improved graphics and interesting storyline/dialogues.”
    • “Just buy the paid version of KPP2 (less than $10 the last time I checked) instead of this frustrating garbage, or if you don't care so much about the graphical quality, buy KPP+1.”
    • “Graphically, Knights of Pen and Paper 2 (KPP2 from now on) far exceeds its predecessor.”
  • stability
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is a mixed bag, with some players finding enjoyment through exploiting glitches, while others report significant issues, such as freezing and crashes after ads. Overall, the game is described as buggy and can be frustrating, but with the right strategies, players can still find hours of fun.

    • “Game is bad and buggy, not sure why they even released this.”
    • “I don't know if this is the game's fault or not, because it worked for around an hour and a half, and then an ad showed up and I had to exit out of the game. After that, no matter how many times I boot up the game, after the logos, the game freezes and I have to exit the game manually.”
    • “It can be very unforgiving, and I will not pretend I do not use glitches to enjoy the game more.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as both engaging and entertaining, with players appreciating its comedic elements that often highlight the absurdity of challenging situations. While some feel the humor is used to distract from monetization issues, others find it consistently funny and a strong point in both installments, enhancing the overall experience alongside improved gameplay mechanics.

    • “I beat it one time, then it is suddenly level 15 (5 levels under me) and I hit 1 group of 3 monsters that use their turn to one-shot my healer and mage, almost killing my hunter and laughing at the roughly 1,400 damage my fighter does as it only knocks off 1/10th of his HP bar before knocking 1/4th off the fighter.”
    • “The second installment is just as funny and amazing as the first one but does a lot of things better, the graphics and newly improved combat system which provides tense strategy and heartfelt losses.”
    • “Exciting and funny, please play!”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music and sound effects in the game are considered adequate but become repetitive, particularly due to the extensive grinding required, leading to a lack of variety where it is most needed.

    • “The sound effects are okay, but they become stale due to the extensive grinding the game requires. The music suffers from the same flaw; the game lacks variety where it needs it most.”
    • “The music is repetitive and fails to enhance the gaming experience, making long play sessions feel monotonous.”
    • “While the sound design is decent, the overall music selection is uninspired and does not contribute to the atmosphere of the game.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is straightforward and lacks complexity, with users indicating that it feels basic and unremarkable.

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Knights of Pen and Paper 2: Free Edition is a role playing game with fantasy and comedy themes.

Knights of Pen and Paper 2: Free Edition is available on PC, Phone, iPad, iPhone and others.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Knights of Pen and Paper 2: Free Edition.

Knights of Pen and Paper 2: Free Edition was released on February 21, 2018.

Knights of Pen and Paper 2: Free Edition was developed by Kyy Games.

Knights of Pen and Paper 2: Free Edition has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Knights of Pen and Paper 2: Free Edition is a single player game.

Similar games include Knights of Pen & Paper 2: RPG, Knights of Pen and Paper 3, Knights of Pen and Paper + 1, Knights of Pen and Paper 2, Guild of Heroes: Adventure RPG and others.