Solo Knight

About

Solo Knight is a single-player Role Playing Game with a "Hack & Slash idle RPG" gameplay style. The game features stunning visuals, making it a feast for the eyes. However, be prepared for a lot of grinding to progress in the game. Overall, Solo Knight offers a good RPG experience with its addictive gameplay and impressive graphics.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 950 reviews

graphics33 positive mentions

grinding11 negative mentions

The game features great visuals and a unique art style that many players appreciate.
There is a high level of customization available for character builds, allowing players to experiment with different playstyles.
The game is engaging and offers a fun mix of idle mechanics and RPG elements, making it enjoyable for both casual and hardcore players.

The game suffers from significant balance issues, particularly in difficulty scaling and equipment effectiveness, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Many players report that the controls are clunky and unresponsive, making it difficult to navigate and engage in combat effectively.
Progression can feel excessively slow, with players often hitting paywalls or being forced to grind for extended periods without meaningful rewards.

graphics
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
33%
6%
The game's graphics are widely praised for their unique and beautiful art style, smooth animations, and overall aesthetic appeal, making it a standout feature among players. However, some users feel that while the visuals are impressive, the gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, detracting from the overall experience. Despite these concerns, the graphics remain a highlight, contributing to the game's charm and potential for enjoyment.
- “Beautiful graphics.”
- “I love the quality and the art style.”
- “One of the most beautiful artworks I've seen in a mobile game.”
- “You already have the visuals down pat, get more creative so it doesn't feel repetitive.”
- “Art style is extremely pretty but the gameplay (autobattlers don't really have this at all, but...) is boring.”
- “And it's because the graphics won't load as fast as I can click.”
gameplay
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
38%
10%
The gameplay of the game is generally well-received for its fun mechanics, smooth animations, and appealing art style, though it can become repetitive and overly reliant on idle mechanics. Players appreciate the strategic elements and build diversity, but some express frustration with slow progression, lack of character customization, and the need for offline grinding to gain experience and items. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable moments, it may not satisfy those seeking more active engagement or depth in gameplay.
- “There's no ad interruptions, the art style is top notch, and gameplay is very simple and fun, but to fully enjoy this game, you'll need commitment.”
- “Usually, I'm not a huge fan of phone games because most are gacha games or pay-to-win, but Solo Knight provides extremely fun and challenging gameplay with no need to pay to progress.”
- “Great gameplay, won't get boring really fast, interesting mechanics.”
- “A lot of potential, but when you reach a boss you can't beat, it forces you to just keep grinding on the floor before the boss. This would be fine if you still gained XP or items to power up, but the only way to get XP and items is by being offline. You get XP and items when you aren't playing, which is completely backwards. You get like 5 minutes of gameplay and then are forced to not play to get stronger because grinding does not drop items and gives no XP.”
- “First of all, the animations are smooth and the art style is fine, but the problem lies in the gameplay. The whole game is just an auto-play; I literally left it on my bed and went to do some stuff. I came back 15 minutes later and I've already progressed like 5 floors. Also, the uncle is too overpowered. I got this weapon with a continuous beam attack that I wanted to use, but the uncle kills any enemy in one shot, so I wasn't even able to use it, even against the boss. Basically, it's just an idle RPG.”
- “Excessively slow progression and rather boring gameplay unless you make the recommended build; don't waste your time.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
92%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while the offline progression system allows for easy leveling and upgrades, it often forces players to grind without gaining XP or items during active play. This design leads to frustration, as players feel compelled to step away from the game to progress, and many suggest the need for a more engaging farming mechanism during active gameplay. Overall, the game is considered enjoyable but can feel overly grindy and restrictive.
- “A lot of potential, but when you reach a boss you can't beat, it forces you to just keep grinding on the floor before the boss. This would be fine if you still gained XP or items to power up for the fight, but the only way to get XP and items is by being offline. It gives you XP and items when you aren't playing, which is completely backwards. You get like 5 minutes of gameplay and then are forced to not play so you can get stronger because grinding does not drop items and gives no XP.”
- “But I don't understand why I can't gain any XP when grinding previous stages.”
- “No farming mechanism other than the slow offline.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
20%
30%
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players finding it interesting and refreshing, though some feel it can be rushed or difficult to understand. While the narrative adds depth to the gameplay, it may not fully engage experienced gamers, and personal story elements can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the story is considered a strong aspect of the game, contributing positively to its appeal.
- “The story and graphics are quite interesting and refreshing, but the gameplay is not following; this is not for experienced gamers.”
- “I love the perk system and the story kind of makes sense for the whole setting.”
- “I hope it's going to get less rushed and more story now that 25 levels of grind are over.”
- “The game's story and item stats are often hard to understand, but other than that, a great AFK RPG.”
- “Your own story makes the game unplayable!”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The humor in the game is described as fun, silly, and at times hilarious, with players enjoying the comedic elements such as funny animations and player reviews on equipment. However, some players find certain challenges, like difficult bosses, to be frustrating rather than funny, leading to mixed feelings about the overall humor experience. Overall, the game is considered highly entertaining and addictive, with a strong emphasis on humor.
- “Fun, silly, and hilarious at times.”
- “One aspect that I find fun, useful, and sometimes funny is the addition of player reviews on the equipment.”
- “Super addicting, balanced game with funny animations, highly recommended.”
- “I did get to floor 53, and there was a bat that killed me in one hit. It was not possible to dodge; the only way to win against that bat is to somehow know that you need dodging boots. Otherwise, you just get stuck in progress. As a ray beam player, it's impossible to win against that boss. There is no place to run. I even tried increasing my HP bar two times to maybe survive that bat, but that boss deals too much damage. It's pretty unfunny and a stupid boss with zero skill required.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game features no ad interruptions and offers a high-quality art style and enjoyable gameplay, but players may encounter a paywall for premium items, making in-app purchases necessary for a fuller experience. While it is possible to play without spending money, the rarity of earning premium currency can be frustrating, leading some players to express a willingness to watch ads for rewards. Overall, the monetization strategy includes numerous microtransactions that may impact enjoyment.
- “Although the game has some in-app purchases, you can still play the game!”
- “There's no ad interruptions, the art style is top-notch, and the gameplay is very simple and fun, but to fully enjoy this game, you'll need commitment.”
- “The game is great, but there are a lot of microtransactions.”
- “Good game, but I'm hitting a paywall for better items (scrolls) since it's rare to earn any premium currency. I'd even watch ads for a few gems.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
Overall, users have mixed feelings about the game's optimization; while some appreciate its simplicity and efficiency, others suggest that file sizes could be reduced for a more streamlined experience.
- “I think that some of the files could be compressed or more optimized so the game isn't so large (say it takes off 100MB), but that's probably only me, so good job dude.”
- “Simple and well-optimized game.”
- “I think that some of the files could be compressed or better optimized so the game isn't so large (maybe reduce it by 100 MB), but that's probably just my opinion. Good job, though!”
- “The game suffers from significant performance issues, and it feels like the optimization was an afterthought.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
50%
Users have reported issues with the music feature, with some experiencing it not playing at all, leading to frustration. Others noted that the game feels too quiet without music, indicating a desire for improved audio options.
- “The music adds a fantastic layer to the gameplay experience, making every moment feel more immersive.”
- “I love how the soundtrack perfectly complements the game's atmosphere, enhancing the overall enjoyment.”
- “The variety of music tracks keeps the experience fresh and engaging, making me want to play for hours.”
- “The music didn't play; I don't know if it's a bug or not. I've been trying to turn it on and off, but it's still not working.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's stability has been criticized for its buggy gameplay, indicating frequent issues that disrupt the overall experience.
- “The game is plagued by buggy gameplay.”
- “Frequent crashes make it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant frame drops and instability.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's replayability is significantly hindered by the necessity to repeat certain tasks, which many players find restrictive and uninviting.
- “Having to do it more than once is severely limiting the replayability of this game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers praise the atmosphere of the game, highlighting that it is well-crafted and enhances the overall experience, with attention to detail in graphics, items, upgrades, and skills contributing to an immersive environment.
- “Everything from items, upgrades, skills, to graphics and atmosphere is well done.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users feel that while character development has potential, it requires further enhancement, particularly in areas such as character design choices.
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful choices.”
- “I wish there were more options for customizing character backgrounds and personalities.”
- “The progression system is underwhelming, making it hard to feel attached to the characters.”