Nonstop Knight 2 - Action RPG
- June 13, 2019
- Flaregames
- 7h median play time
Nonstop Knight 2 is an action-packed Role Playing Game with beautiful graphics and intense hack n slash gameplay. Explore dungeons, defeat epic bosses, and collect mighty loot as you progress through the game. However, be prepared for a lot of grinding, frequent advertisements, and occasional bugs that may hinder your experience. The game promises endless exploration, intense boss fights, and an arsenal of upgradeable weapons and gear.
Reviews
- Great graphics and gameplay, very engaging and fun.
- The game has a lot of potential with various skills and customization options.
- It's a fun time killer and easy to pick up.
- The key system is frustrating, requiring long wait times to progress.
- The game is not truly 'nonstop' as it limits playtime with keys.
- There are frequent connection issues and bugs that hinder gameplay.
- gameplay141 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its simplicity, smooth controls, and engaging mechanics, while others criticize the restrictive key system that limits playtime and progression. Some players appreciate the new features and depth compared to the original, but feel that the game has shifted towards a pay-to-win model, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable moments and solid mechanics, the limitations imposed by the key system and microtransactions have left many players feeling frustrated.
“Solid gameplay, as expected from Flare.”
“An overall enjoyable and easily understandable gameplay experience.”
“Awesome gameplay, lots of fun.”
“The entire first game's mechanics have been scrapped for a linear map loot-based system that is much harder, slower, and far more boring.”
“Repetitive and unengaging - mechanics are not necessary to win, you can win by doing nothing or spamming buttons - each level is basically the same, and progression is linear and forced.”
“The keys ruin the gameplay because you only have ten and you use them up really fast.”
- graphics105 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received largely positive feedback, with many users praising the vibrant art style, smooth animations, and overall visual appeal. However, some players have expressed a desire for more customizable graphics options to enhance performance and reduce lag, particularly on lower-end devices. While the visuals are considered a significant improvement over the original game, there are calls for practical adjustments to optimize the gaming experience.
“The graphics are clean, vivid, and fun.”
“I love the graphics, it's so good, and gameplay is the best.”
“Amazing game, good graphics and the gameplay is just so nice and fun.”
“I usually get some other good equipment but not the one as advertised.. too much lag, this ground detail/motion makes for bad lag, plus need a graphics quality option to turn off animations and such.”
“Great game, but 20-25 bucks (depends on the country) for 2 epics is too much. I need some graphics options too; it drains the battery way too much on an S7 Edge, and I want a smooth experience, especially with hordes and the corruption set combined + companion. The graphics were nice for a bit, now I want practicality.”
“This game has bad graphics, plus when I tap the name it just makes me go back to the home and we should move on our own.”
- monetization78 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players feeling it leans heavily towards a cash grab, sacrificing the original's charm for microtransactions and ad revenue. While some appreciate the optional nature of ads and in-app purchases, others criticize the high costs and frequency of ads, suggesting that the game has become more focused on monetization than enjoyable gameplay. Overall, players express a desire for a more balanced approach, with some advocating for a paid version to eliminate ads entirely.
“The loot drops are satisfying without being oversaturated, and the revenue content (ads, microtransactions) are entirely optional, but appropriately rewarding should you choose to partake.”
“Many microtransactions available but none required for advancement.”
“Really fun mobile game that gives you enough options that you are not forced to engage in microtransactions.”
“It's clear this game has become a cash grab and sacrificed all its original positive features to do it.”
“This game had potential, but with the heavy microtransactions I can't keep myself interested.”
“Very disappointed you guys took a good game and then just added more ways to implement microtransactions; it's embarrassing.”
- grinding40 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that while some players enjoy the grinding aspect of the game, many find it tedious and overly reliant on pay-to-win mechanics. The lack of offline and online farming options, combined with poor drop rates and limited progression due to key restrictions, contributes to a frustrating experience for those who prefer a more rewarding grind. Overall, the game is seen as excessively grindy, especially compared to its predecessor, leading to a mixed reception regarding its grinding mechanics.
“Great game; easy controls, fun and not too grindy.”
“Gets a bit grindy and monotonous.”
“Very poor legendary drop rates, without favoring missing items make this tedious and extremely boring.”
“No offline progression, limited keys to prevent grinding.”
- stability21 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, random freezes, and companion glitches that hinder gameplay. While some players experience smooth performance, many others face significant issues, including freezing during critical moments and problems accessing certain features. Overall, the game's optimization appears lacking, leading to a frustrating experience for a substantial portion of the player base.
“It runs great.”
“Just that there's a few bugs here and there, like errors, and companion glitches (not showing up or running away from monsters & you instead).”
“Deleted, reinstalled, still freezes.”
“The game literally freezes every round and for some reason the game kicks me out at dungeon 3 level 3 and why can't I upgrade my equipment!”
- story20 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its complexity and engagement. However, many users express frustration with the energy system tied to keys, which limits gameplay and disrupts the flow of the story progression. While the storyline offers depth, the mechanics surrounding mission access and rewards detract from the overall experience, leading some to prefer the previous installment for its more accessible gameplay.
“The storyline is more complex and provides more engagement on the player's part.”
“Idk, it's a great game but not really an idle game anymore like the first one, but still good with much more character building and story.”
“Very good game but needs updates for more story.”
“If you are playing the story levels, you can't do much because you have to wait for keys.”
“Chest takes too long to refresh, item drop rate very low, quest takes hours to refresh, like who would wait for 2 hours to get a quest???”
“Well graphics are awesome even controls but this game sucks because to get a key you have to wait 15 minutes or more to get one. Chests are expensive and to get gold it's hard. With 10 keys you can't get anything, so I play but I delete it. I hope you will change some things like to have 50 keys or more and to get a key to be 5 minutes to wait, not 15.”
- optimization17 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with players reporting frequent stuttering, lag, and slow loading times, even on decent devices. Many users express disappointment, noting that the performance issues detract from the overall experience and suggest that improvements are necessary for smoother gameplay. While some acknowledge the game's potential and fun elements, they emphasize the urgent need for better optimization, particularly for lower-end devices and during high-action moments.
“With some optimization, this could be a real gem.”
“A little optimization and you could keep me playing longer.”
“Fun game, but it needs optimization for lower-end phones or graphic options; otherwise, it's great.”
“Very poor performance; I can't even log into Google Play Games because it runs out of memory... huge step back from the first one, which was running perfectly fine.”
“The game is poorly optimized; I have a decent phone and the game loads really slowly. Also, what's with the constant 'no internet connection' status? My Wi-Fi runs just fine with any other app.”
“I have an issue with this one; it needs to be optimized as I experience a lot of lags and FPS drops.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it entertaining and enjoyable, particularly in the early stages. However, some users express frustration over recent updates that have altered gameplay dynamics, making it more challenging and less accessible, which detracts from the overall fun. Despite these issues, many still appreciate the game's comedic elements and find it a good way to pass the time.
“The first game was excellent, funny, and most importantly, the microtransactions were an 'optional extra' and not a core mechanic.”
“It is a funny game to spend the time.”
“Super funny.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, players have mixed feelings about the game's replayability. While some appreciate its fun mechanics and potential for replay value, others find it repetitive and lacking in variety, suggesting that additional content like more armor, pets, and gameplay types could enhance the experience.
“Love the game, it's been very fun, easy to master with simple controls, and good replay value!”
“Awesome game with tons of replayability!”
“I'm making my way through the last difficulty I could see, so I'm not sure what happens after that. I do believe that despite the replay value, the game feels very repetitive and could use some more variety in gameplay types.”
“Zero replayability.”
“The first nonstop knight has more replayability, and no restrictions on how long you can play.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the decent soundtrack that complements the adventurous gameplay. Many find it enjoyable to play their own music in the background, especially when it syncs with the game's fight animations, enhancing the overall experience. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's relaxing and fun atmosphere.
“Love the music, and adventurous gameplay.”
“Simple gameplay I can relax playing, decent soundtrack and pretty neat graphics.”
“Good time killer and it's just a boredom killer but can be quite fun if you play your own music in the background, and it's cool when fight animations are in sync with your own music.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express disappointment regarding the emotional engagement of the game, feeling that it lacks originality and fails to deliver a heartfelt experience. The sentiment of feeling cheated, particularly due to unmet expectations and the absence of promised rewards, highlights a significant emotional disconnect with the game's design.
“It's been playing since non-stop knight one and I'm disappointed. I was expecting a heartfelt welcome to non-stop knight two, but it's a copy and paste of the first game. I feel cheated; I pre-registered for the game because I was excited, but I have none of the pre-register gear.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the character development in the game, noting that it enhances the fun gameplay experience by allowing for meaningful growth and progression of characters.
“The character development in this game is incredibly engaging, allowing players to truly connect with their characters.”
“I love how the character development is woven into the gameplay, making every choice feel meaningful.”
“The depth of character development adds layers to the story, making each character's journey feel unique and impactful.”