Willy-Nilly Knight

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Willy-Nilly Knight is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Double Dice Games and was released on November 10, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Willy-Nilly Knight is a quirky action-adventure game with roguelike elements. Players control a knight transported to a mystical world, battling foes and solving puzzles across procedurally generated levels. With charming pixel art and humorous dialogue, Willy-Nilly Knight offers a lighthearted yet challenging experience.

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66%

Audience ScoreBased on 202 reviews

story34 positive mentions

grinding10 negative mentions

The game features decent turn-based combat that can be enjoyable if approached with the right expectations.
The graphics and character designs are appealing, contributing to a fun and colorful atmosphere.
There are humorous pop culture references and easter eggs throughout the game that can provide entertainment.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, including clunky controls and pathfinding problems.
Combat can feel repetitive and unbalanced, with many skills being less effective than basic attacks.
The story and character development are often criticized as bland and poorly written, lacking depth and engagement.

story
140 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
69%
7%
The game's story is largely criticized for being basic, clichéd, and forgettable, with many quests revolving around repetitive tasks like "go to point A and kill this enemy." While some players appreciate the light-hearted humor and pop culture references, the overall narrative lacks depth and coherence, often leading to cringe-worthy dialogue and unengaging character interactions. Despite these shortcomings, the game maintains a fun quest system that keeps players engaged, even if the story itself does not hold significant interest.
- “Willy Nilly Knight is a fun game with a decent story.”
- “It doesn't matter if you're new to tactical RPGs or very comfortable with them, this is a fun entry with a decently written and entertaining story.”
- “The story was what kept me going until the end.”
- “The story is bland, the character interactions a bit cringy, the combat system boring.”
- “The story was kind of boring and annoying at times.”
- “Cringy to the end: badly written dialogues ('love story' my a**), repetitive combat system, bugs, wonky character movement and an overall lame story.”
humor
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highly subjective, with some players finding it charming and filled with pop culture references, while others criticize it as juvenile and unfunny, particularly pointing to a reliance on Russian humor that fails to resonate. Many enjoyed the side quests and easter eggs, which provided moments of amusement, but overall, the humor is seen as inconsistent and not particularly memorable. Despite its attempts at humor, the game struggles to deliver a cohesive comedic experience, leaving some players disappointed.
- “The story is pretty funny though, and while the side quests are really pop culture related, most of them made me smile for a good bit.”
- “This was a funny RPG game with many references to other games and movies... from Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and Baldur's Gate, Batman and others were among the delightful array of characters.”
- “Short, light-hearted, funny, and different enough to hold promise for a very good sequel.”
graphics
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
42%
11%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the charming, cartoonish visuals and overall aesthetic, while others criticize the quality as mediocre or low-grade, even at higher resolutions. Despite the varying opinions, many agree that the artwork is appealing and contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, though some find the textures to be blurry or washed out. Overall, the graphics are described as simple yet enjoyable, fitting the game's style.
- “The graphics were well done, the monsters were not too difficult and all in all this was an enjoyable game.”
- “Graphics look good and the soundtrack is on point.”
- “Great graphics, fun gameplay and plenty of stuff to do.”
- “I don't know what the devs did to make a game with such graphics, without anything happening on the screen, run 70fps on GTX 1070.”
- “Low grade graphics and textures (even at 4K and max settings can seem 'blurry' or washed out).”
- “The graphics are so-so.”
gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
58%
18%
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players appreciating the tactical elements and solid mechanics that keep them engaged, while others criticize the repetitiveness and poor execution of certain systems. Many note similarities to "Divinity: Original Sin," but opinions diverge on the overall quality, with some finding it enjoyable and others deeming it shallow and frustrating. Overall, the game features decent graphics and traditional battle mechanics, but the gameplay experience varies significantly among players.
- “It's tactical because character placement and choosing your battles is a big part of the gameplay.”
- “Great fun RPG with some witty NPCs and very solid gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is solid enough to keep me coming back to play the game, and it's fairly inexpensive, so I would recommend it.”
- “The gameplay is poor; while I do love turn-based RPGs, I cannot say the gameplay is good here.”
- “Lightning strike supposedly stuns, but I could easily count how many times it worked for me on my hands for about 10 hours of gameplay.”
- “But I did expect all the gameplay systems to work and unfortunately, they don't.”
music
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
17%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its quality and initial impressiveness, while others find it repetitive and poorly balanced in volume. Many users noted that the soundtrack does not fit the game's atmosphere, leading to frustration and a desire to turn it off early. Overall, while there are moments of appreciation, the music tends to become a detractor for many players.
- “What I liked the most was the very nice music.”
- “Graphics look good and the soundtrack is on point.”
- “I was asking myself 'did they really make this music?' due to how good the quality is.”
- “Happy peaceful music in a creepy dungeon?”
- “Oh, and let's not forget the psychedelic, boring music which is bound to annoy you after the first 5 minutes.”
- “However, the volume is not properly equalized and the soundtracks are very repetitive.”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
15%
71%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while it is not excessively grindy, combat can feel tedious and buggy, particularly against tough enemies like golems. The lack of options for character respecs and the high difficulty of certain battles contribute to a sense of frustration reminiscent of traditional Asian MMOs known for their grinding mechanics. Overall, the game is still considered enjoyable for fans of tactical RPGs despite these issues.
- “Not too hard, and not too grindy, but if you screw up, you could die.”
- “No respecs, no grinding to round out the rough edges.”
- “It's just... it's as obvious as painful grinding in Korean MMOs.”
- “Fighting golems is tedious - high armor, high health, high dodge (dodge on a golem!?!?!), and you do very, very, very little damage.”
- “Lastly, combat is tedious and buggy.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability is marked by occasional bugs and glitches, particularly with animations, but these issues are not game-breaking and are expected in an early access title. While the game lacks the polish of a fully released product, players have reported that critical glitches are rare.
- “Lastly, combat is tedious and buggy.”
- “It is quite buggy, especially with the moving animation, and it's not even smooth despite having a really high-end CPU, GPU, and RAM.”
- “Not as polished yet as a released game should be, but hey, this is an early access, so it's okay to have some glitches here and there.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game is criticized for its linear design and lack of replayability, with static monsters and treasure contributing to a diminished incentive for players to revisit it.
- “The monsters and treasure are generally static, and this game doesn't have very much replayable value, at least for me.”
- “Linear and no replay value.”
- “Linear and no replay value.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game suffers from poor optimization, with users noting issues such as subpar animation performance and delayed click responses. These factors contribute to an overall less polished experience.
- “The game is somewhat poorly optimized.”
- “There are also some other minor issues, which mainly include animation performance and click responses.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its nostalgic, old-school vibe, evoking a sense of classic gaming that resonates with players.
- “The game captures an incredible old-school atmosphere that immerses you in its world.”
- “The nostalgic old-school atmosphere really enhances the overall experience.”
- “I love the way the game creates an authentic old-school atmosphere that feels both familiar and refreshing.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development is noted for its visually appealing design, but players express disappointment in the limited combat mechanics that restrict strategic movement and interaction with the environment.
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews suggest that the emotional depth of the game is perceived as immature, with some players feeling it reflects a lack of genuine emotional experience and maturity in its writing.