Review: Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Deluxier Edition (PlayStation 4)
Set out on a grand adventure in this turn-based, retro style, pixel-art RPG, inspired by the great titles of the ’90s. Take on the roles of in-game players taking on the roles of their characters in a traditional pen and paper RPG session in the ultimate meta roleplaying experience.
Pros:
- Modern pixel graphics.
- 755.2MB download size.
- 13 trophies.
- 3 save slots.
- Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Deluxier Edition has role-playing gameplay that is akin to a Dungeons and Dragons session.
- Medieval chiptune soundtrack.
- Optional tutorial.
- Character sheet–equip/use items, upgrade/unlock skills.
- Earn EXP, level up and unlock/upgrade abilities.
- Play how you want.
- Turn-based combat- turn order icons above everyone’s name.
- Table- buy new tables that have effects on your game like extra EXP or more item drops etc.
- Humor throughout.
- Heavy RPG mechanics but light on the brainpower needed.
- Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Deluxier Edition can get addictive.
- Crafting- use recipes or even guess!
- Investigate areas to get better loot.
- Dice rolls are automatic.
- Map level select screen.
- Choose what to do in locations-fight, sleep, shop, random battles.
- Possible to farm enemies.
- Coins- in-game currency and used to buy items and investigate areas.
- Create a party- 7 player types- Jock/cheerleader/rich kid/rocker/goth/lab rat/hipster. 3 races- human/elf/dwarf. 5 classes- cleric/paladin/warrior/mage/hunter.
Cons:
- Can get very grindy.
- Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Deluxier Edition is a slow starter.
- RNG dependant.
- Tool icons/tips don’t show so it makes it hard to know what is what.
- Way too much reliance on gold and it’s very sparse at least early game.
- No control layout screen.
- Cannot rebind controls.
- Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Deluxier Edition features no Platinum trophy.
