Knights of Pen & Paper 2: RPG
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Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- Great game with a fun D&D-inspired storyline and humorous dialogue.
- Engaging turn-based combat with a variety of character classes and customization options.
- Charming retro graphics and enjoyable gameplay that keeps players entertained.
- Heavy reliance on microtransactions and premium currency makes progression difficult without spending real money.
- Gold costs for travel and resurrection are excessively high, leading to frustrating grinding.
- Game balance is poor, with enemies often being overpowered compared to player characters.
- grinding314 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews overwhelmingly highlight that the game is excessively grindy, requiring players to invest significant time in repetitive battles to earn gold and experience, often leading to frustration. Many players feel that the high costs of equipment and resurrection, combined with low rewards from encounters, create a pay-to-win atmosphere, where progress is heavily gated behind either grinding or microtransactions. While some players enjoy the grind as part of the RPG experience, the consensus is that the balance is skewed, making it tedious and less enjoyable, especially for those unwilling to spend real money.
“It takes hours on end of grinding to gain enough gold for equipment.”
“The quest after a while are completely impossible to beat and it becomes a really grindy game.”
“The game becomes very grindy later on and its lacking depth in late game character progression.”
- story299 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story is often praised for its humor, engaging dialogue, and nostalgic references to tabletop RPGs, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate quirky narratives. However, many users express frustration with the grindy nature of quest progression, where the difficulty spikes and the costs of travel and item acquisition can overshadow the storytelling experience. While the main storyline is entertaining, the monetization and balance issues detract from the overall enjoyment, leading to a mixed reception regarding the narrative aspect.
“There's something magical about Knights of Pen & Paper 2; it keeps me coming back for more. It's not just a game; it's a way to a world where every session is cozy, and the pixelated graphics are a nostalgic nod to the past. The gameplay feels innovative and fresh, respecting the roots of RPGs while adding its own twist, making each quest feel like a new story unfolding before my eyes.”
“The story is funny and awesome, with lots of references to tabletop RPGs that are executed beautifully. The quests are hilarious and absolutely worth reading.”
“The game has a unique atmosphere and, while not taking itself too seriously, delivers an entertaining and interactive story.”
“The story is straightforward, shallow, and not interesting.”
“The gameplay is just grinding through enemies endlessly for small amounts of gold and experience so you can continue the (bad) story.”
“I would rate this game higher if not for all the bugs or the impossible quests due to there being quite literally no way to get what you need (example: mushrooms) to finish the game.”
- monetization291 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 54 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players labeling it a "cash grab" due to the overwhelming presence of microtransactions and forced ads. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, the general sentiment is that the game has become excessively grindy and difficult without spending money, leading to frustration among both new and returning players. Overall, the shift from a one-time purchase model to a free-to-play format laden with in-app purchases has disappointed many fans who preferred the original experience.
“No ads in a free game is pretty great too, and while you can buy rewards and gold, you really don't need to.”
“In-game purchases available but not required.”
“There are microtransactions but they don't seem to influence negatively on gameplay.”
“A travesty compared to the first one, greedy developers, massively increased number of microtransactions. At least in the first one, everything that was available in the store you could earn through the game, with the exception of the DLC, and that was one flat low price; now they just want to bleed their customers dry.”
“This game is absolutely just a cheap cash grab by the devs. There is no other reason why they would make it so impossibly difficult to finish without making a large purchase.”
“The game is very nice and brings back memories when I played it before, but it is a little disappointing that almost everything is an in-game purchase now, and most of the items in the shop are high priced with further pushes you to buy in-game currency.”
- gameplay177 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its engaging mechanics, nostalgic graphics, and humor, making it easy to pick up and enjoy. However, many players express frustration with the heavy reliance on microtransactions and grindy elements that hinder progression, leading to a repetitive experience. While the core gameplay loop is solid and enjoyable, the monetization strategies detract from the overall enjoyment, making it feel less rewarding.
“The gameplay is quite enjoyable and easy to get to grips with; however, if I do have a complaint, it is that it is slightly repetitive, but it is nothing major.”
“The art is well made and pleasing to the eye, the combat and mechanics are super smooth and play very well; it's very difficult but fair, and building your characters is super enjoyable.”
“Super happy with this game! There's a lot of references to movies and games, the gameplay is absolutely amazing. I've sunk a ton of hours into it already and play it to and from work; it's honestly one of the best games I've played in a long time.”
“But it is also a horrible game that demands the player to spend so much real money to actually progress throughout the game, unless you decide to grind for hours on a pretty basic dungeon that feels like it was designed to be entered at most 7 times throughout your gameplay, but instead you are forced back to the dungeon to repeat each and every single battle over and over just to be able to continue with the story.”
“Gameplay is somewhat boring and harsh.”
“The gameplay is just grinding through enemies endlessly for small amounts of gold and experience so you can continue the (bad) story.”
- humor110 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, featuring witty dialogue, clever writing, and amusing references to tabletop RPGs, which resonate well with fans of the genre. Players appreciate the quirky interactions and funny quests, although some feel that the humor can be overshadowed by gameplay issues like grindiness and monetization. Overall, the humor adds significant charm and enjoyment, making it a fun experience for those who appreciate a lighthearted approach to RPG storytelling.
“You can grind at your own pace before you head out on the imaginative campaigns led by a very funny dungeon master.”
“The humor always makes me chuckle and I would laugh out loud at times.”
“The quests are hilarious, absolutely worth reading.”
- graphics64 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many players appreciating the charming retro pixel art style that evokes nostalgia while complementing the tabletop RPG experience. While some users note that the graphics may not be groundbreaking, they are described as cute and suitable for the game's overall aesthetic, enhancing the fun and humor of the gameplay. However, a few critiques mention technical issues and a desire for more animation in combat, indicating that while the visuals are enjoyable, there is room for improvement.
“The graphics, story, and music are very good.”
“I love the gameplay; the graphics are stunning, and the audio design is fantastic.”
“Just been playing for an hour or so, but I love the pace, and the graphics are retro fantastic.”
“The problem is with the game, as other games with better graphics and more features work fine, whereas this one just either loads the two game icons and goes to black at the beginning, or just stays black.”
“Other than that decent game but the graphical overhaul to the modern day quality was a bit too much a departure from the classic feel; that and the sneaky ripoff, of course.”
“Landscape mode has a graphical glitch along the border on my Galaxy S8+; would love to see the game fit the whole screen with no graphic issue.”
- stability21 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 5 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly hinder gameplay. Issues such as lost cloud saves, screen freezes, and save file access problems are common, leading many to describe the experience as frustrating despite the game's enjoyable elements. Overall, while some players find it playable, the persistent instability detracts from the overall enjoyment.
“It never has problems loading, no glitches, and when there is a change, it's relevant and adds to the overall theme and value of the game.”
“It never has problems loading, no glitches, and when there is a change, it's relevant and adds to the overall theme and value of the game.”
“The screen freezes and the game crashes; I'm prompted every two minutes about a save conflict between cloud and local saves; and, worst of all, my save file became impossible to access.”
“But for a mobile game with glitches and hasn't updated in 2 years, I don't think it's worth it.”
“Unfortunaly, the game freezes after showing two logos on the screen, so I'm unable to play the actual game.”
- music18 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received positive feedback for its nostalgic and engaging qualities, often compared to classic titles like Pokémon. Reviewers appreciate the fun and varied soundtracks that enhance the gameplay experience, alongside well-stylized graphics that complement the overall aesthetic. While some critiques focus on gameplay challenges, the music remains a standout feature that adds to the enjoyment of the game.
“The music is dope, would say the same to the combat.”
“The music and graphics are well stylized and easy to look at and give a sense of nostalgia without actually being outdated.”
“I really like the humor, the art and even the music, it sure brings back the nostalgia of those long lost paper RPGs.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game boasts strong replayability, offering numerous hours of gameplay, multiple character classes, and a fun experience filled with humor. Players appreciate the well-structured design that encourages revisiting the game. Overall, it is recognized for its significant replay value.
“There are plenty of hours of play, multiple character classes to choose from, replay value, and just simply fun.”
“It is really well put together and has replay value.”
“Great game and its replay value is definitely strong.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its unique aesthetic and engaging environment, contributing to an entertaining and interactive story. Players appreciate the balance between a lighthearted tone and immersive gameplay, enhancing their overall enjoyment.
“Aesthetically and atmospherically, the game is pretty cool.”
“The game has a unique atmosphere and, while not taking itself too seriously, delivers an entertaining and interactive story.”
“Just started and having a blast with the atmosphere and fun battle system.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The Xbox version of the game is noted for being better optimized, but players express frustration with the free version, stating that despite optimizing their party and completing quests, they still feel underpowered against certain bosses, suggesting a pay-to-win element in gameplay.
“If you want to actually win the game, you have to pay or grind, because with the free version, even with an optimized party (yes, I made sure to unlock all the classes first) and even if you complete all the quests, your party will be hopelessly underpowered for the Paper Knight boss.”
“The Xbox version is better optimized.”
“If you want to actually win the game, you have to pay or grind. Even with an optimized party (I made sure to unlock all the classes first) and completing all the quests, your party will be hopelessly underpowered for the Paper Knight boss.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional impact of the game is significant, with players expressing feelings of sadness and heartbreak over its transformation into a pay-to-win model, particularly after investing in all DLC and content. This shift has left many feeling disillusioned and nostalgic for the game's former quality.
“It makes me want to cry.”
“It's heartbreaking to see a once fine game butchered.”
