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Knights of Pen and Paper 2

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Mac, Linux • 2015

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Quick resume

Prepare to inhabit a world of chivalry, class warfare and off-beat pop references. Knights of Pen & Paper 2 is a turn-based, retro style, pixel-art adventure full of danger, intrigue, death, and saving throws!

Global score

87/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)

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    Pros

    • Humorous and witty writing
    • Good character customization and party building
    • Engaging turn-based combat
    • Nostalgic d&d style fantasy setting
    • No pay-to-win or microtransactions in steam version

    Cons

    • Repetitive combat and grindy dungeons
    • Short main story length
    • Limited replayability after full completion
    • Some ui and quality of life issues
    • Dlc content locked behind paywall

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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    • Competence

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      3

      "Combat involves tactical turn-based decisions and character progression requiring skill and strategy."

      Capsule for STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™

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    • Competition

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      -4

      "Single-player focused with no multiplayer or ranked modes; emphasis on personal progression and self-set goals rather than comparison with others."

      Capsule for HOLE HOLE

      "Game is single-player focused with no multiplayer or ranked modes; emphasis on personal progress and self-set goals without social comparison."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Players report multiple playthroughs, experimenting with builds and tactics, indicating habitual engagement."

      Capsule for Dungeon Rats Dungeon Rats

      "Players report multiple playthroughs, experimenting with party builds and DLC content; some grindiness encourages habitual play, though some find it repetitive."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Single-player experience focused on managing own party; no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

      Capsule for Crowntakers Crowntakers

      "Entirely single-player experience focused on managing own party; no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay elements."

    • Creativity

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      4

      "High customization in character builds, spells, and equipment; players experiment with abilities and party composition."

      Capsule for Caves of Lore Caves of Lore

      "High customization in character creation (race, class, player type), skill builds, gear crafting, and party composition encourages creative experimentation."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

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      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are solo and cooperative dominance is absent."

      Capsule for Derail Valley Derail Valley

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are solo and cooperative dominance is not present."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players enjoy the humorous fantasy world as a lighthearted escape from reality, with jokes and parody providing distraction and stress relief."

      Capsule for The RPG The RPG

      "Players enjoy humorous, lighthearted fantasy setting with pop culture references, providing distraction and stress relief from real life."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

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      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and nostalgia; no indication of obligation or pressure to play."

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    • Experimenting

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      "Players explore many mechanics, combos, and character builds; encourages trying new strategies."

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      "Encouraged by multiple party builds, character combinations, and skill distributions; players enjoy trying new strategies and setups."

    • Exploration

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      "Procedurally generated dungeons and item discovery encourage some exploration, though environments are similar across runs."

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    • Expression

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      "Customization options for character appearance and room personalization allow for player self-expression."

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    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      5

      "Strongly rooted in fantasy with magic, mythical creatures, and an imaginative narrative."

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    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

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      "Minimal social connection; primarily single-player experience with limited community interaction."

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      "Minimal social connection; single-player experience with limited community interaction."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players develop characters through leveling, skill acquisition, equipment upgrades, and strategic learning."

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      "Players develop characters through leveling, skill investment, and gear progression; some learning curve in strategy and party optimization."

    • Health

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      "No physical activity involved; typical sedentary gameplay."

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      "No physical activity involved; typical sedentary gameplay."

    • Idle

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      "Requires active engagement; some players mention grinding but overall continuous focus is needed."

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      "Requires player attention during combat and decision making; some players mention grind but overall engagement is active."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

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      "No evidence of forming close social relationships; interactions are limited to gameplay mechanics."

      Capsule for Flesh Eaters Flesh Eaters

      "No evidence of forming close social relationships; interactions are with game characters only."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      3

      "Players manage and direct a party of characters, making strategic decisions and guiding actions."

      Capsule for Brutal Orchestra Brutal Orchestra

      "Players manage and direct their party, making strategic decisions and guiding character development."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Strong emphasis on leveling up, acquiring items, crafting, and unlocking new abilities."

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      "Strong emphasis on leveling up, acquiring items, unlocking classes, and crafting to enhance party power."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      3

      "Humorous and lighthearted gameplay provides relaxation and laughter, balancing challenge with fun."

      Capsule for Mount Your Friends Mount Your Friends

      "Humorous writing and turn-based gameplay provide a balance of challenge and flow; some players find it relaxing and enjoyable."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      2

      "Retro pixel art and music provide moderate sensory stimulation and charm."

      Capsule for Aground Aground

      "Pixel art and music provide moderate sensory stimulation; not highly intense but pleasant and fitting the retro style."

    • Status

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      -4

      "No social status or recognition systems; achievements are personal and not socially evaluated."

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    • Story

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      3

      "Engaging narrative with humorous dialogue and references, though story is linear and quest-driven."

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    • Strategy

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      4

      "Combat and party building require tactical planning and problem solving."

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    • Thrill

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      1

      "Some tension in combat and dungeon exploration, but overall a low-risk, calm experience."

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    • Value

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      3

      "Players report good value especially when purchased on sale; content and replayability justify cost."

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    • Violence

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      "Combat involves turn-based battles with attacks and magic, but violence is stylized and not graphic."

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    • Survival

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    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Leadership, Survival, Violence, Strategy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Cooperation.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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