Knights of Pen & Paper +1 Edition

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5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 85 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 85
  2. Mixed: 36 out of 85
  3. Negative: 23 out of 85

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  1. Paikia
    Nov 24, 2013
    5
    Let me start at the end this time, and say that this game offers quite a few hours of fun, but that's about it.
    I'm all about the nostalgic and indie feel that the game offers, but it looks like the developers took it way too far. Knight Of Pen And Paper +1" is a simplistic example of taking a trendy formula, and trying to milk it until it dries.
    Generally, I can live with a lack of    Let me start at the end this time, and say that this game offers quite a few hours of fun, but that's about it.
    I'm all about the nostalgic and indie feel that the game offers, but it looks like the developers took it way too far. Knight Of Pen And Paper +1" is a simplistic example of taking a trendy formula, and trying to milk it until it dries.

    Generally, I can live with a lack of eye-candy and with a simple battles formula, but c'mon! This is a pure attempt to disguise laziness as "Indie and nostalgic"! Add to that the in-game invitations to use real money on "gold" to spend in the game, and you get pure greed.

    While I did enjoy playing this game, I never bothered to finish the campaign, and I doubt I ever will. I can't remember how much I paid for this game, but in retrospect, I wouldn't pay more than $5 for it, and I'm not even sure it's worth that much.    … Expand
  2. mrbananacheeks
    Feb 12, 2014
    7
    Yes this game features microtransactions, but in no way is the game hindered by it. You can pay to avoid grinding for gold and XP like you would in classic RPGs, but ultimately, buying gold through these transactions only hinders your progress. Sure you can upgrade your armor and weapons faster, but without grinding for XP, your characters are weaker than those would farmed monsters. IYes this game features microtransactions, but in no way is the game hindered by it. You can pay to avoid grinding for gold and XP like you would in classic RPGs, but ultimately, buying gold through these transactions only hinders your progress. Sure you can upgrade your armor and weapons faster, but without grinding for XP, your characters are weaker than those would farmed monsters. I think this game is great for a casual game. If you're just in the mood to click around for 15, 20 minutes, level up some characters, and go about your day, this game is for you. Plus, it's pretty funny!… Expand
  3. Damascus
    Feb 16, 2015
    6
    Verdict: Ok game, for what it tries to be.

    KoPnP is all about character-building and fantasy combat. Char-build is quite simplistic, but in a good way. The combat becomes repetitive after a while, but it's ok until it gets booring.

    KoPnP does not deliver an enganging story or personalities, but rather a parody on pnpRPG. It does that well enough to make me laugh.
  4. EneraldGamerz
    Nov 22, 2013
    5
    i am rating this game ow for a reason. I played and enjoyed this game for a while bu then something happened.I played the game like normal and all of a sudden, i join a battle and i cant do anything butt watch the characters use their normal attacks. i could not even bring up any menus for spells. If you know how to fix this my Steam name it thaoyllloyr please help i wanti am rating this game ow for a reason. I played and enjoyed this game for a while bu then something happened.I played the game like normal and all of a sudden, i join a battle and i cant do anything butt watch the characters use their normal attacks. i could not even bring up any menus for spells. If you know how to fix this my Steam name it thaoyllloyr please help i want to play and ENJOY this game… Expand
  5. diablo-child
    Oct 1, 2015
    7
    A great RPG with many different simple systems. The level skills aren't adverse as there is only 4 different skills (one passive). Combat is simple. The thing that keeps you going are the references to things, such as a crab wearing pants holding money or a real person with the first letter of their first and last name switched. The story isn't phenomenal, but will keep you coming back. AA great RPG with many different simple systems. The level skills aren't adverse as there is only 4 different skills (one passive). Combat is simple. The thing that keeps you going are the references to things, such as a crab wearing pants holding money or a real person with the first letter of their first and last name switched. The story isn't phenomenal, but will keep you coming back. A great game to play while working.… Expand
  6. JustSomeGamer
    Apr 5, 2017
    7
    A fun little rpg. Writing might not be great, but I found it to be enjoyable in its own way. Lots of classes to choose from, each with their own unique skills. It feels very rewarding to make a party and tweak it to maximize their potential.

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62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. RPGamer
    Oct 19, 2014
    50
    Knights of Pen and Paper is a sweet little throwback to the days of pen and paper gaming, but its simple approach may not be enough to entice every RPGamer. Yes, the combat is simplistic, but it's fast and easy to roll with.
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  2. Games.cz
    Aug 28, 2013
    70
    A well-executed joyful game with entertaining battle system and ton of humour. However, it's "just" about those entertaining battles. Therefore, the biggest alarm here is its stereotype.
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  3. CD-Action
    Aug 2, 2013
    70
    Works better in small doses on touchscreen. After a couple of hours on PC it becomes repetitive and boring. [CD-Action 09/2013, p.69]
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