When comparing SolForge vs Knights of Pen & Paper 2, the Slant community recommends Knights of Pen & Paper 2 for most people. In the question“What are the best Android tablet games?” Knights of Pen & Paper 2 is ranked 55th while SolForge is ranked 74th. The most important reason people chose Knights of Pen & Paper 2 is:
The game allows for a multitude of combinations when it comes to the character creation. First is class, where you pick what type of fighter the character will be. Second is race, which will allow for differing perks and stats, depending on which race is chosen. Third is social group, which also allows for further choice in stats and perks. Combining these three options will allow for a good bit of customization, since each can be added to the other.
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Pros
Pro Simple rules but plenty of strategy to be found
The rules of the game are pretty easy to learn but it is underlying strategy of what decks to build and what playstyles to use that make the game so strategic.
Pro Unique idea for game mechanics
No mana, play two cards per turn to level them up and increase their power, every four turns the deck is reshuffled to include the leveled up cards.
Pro Active and awesome community
Small community, but very active and dedicated to the survival of this game.
Pro Cross platform accounts
SolForge has cross platform accounts, making it easy for users to load up the game on their preferred device and log into their account with all of their progress.
Pro Deep character creation through multiple combinations of class, race and social group
The game allows for a multitude of combinations when it comes to the character creation. First is class, where you pick what type of fighter the character will be. Second is race, which will allow for differing perks and stats, depending on which race is chosen. Third is social group, which also allows for further choice in stats and perks. Combining these three options will allow for a good bit of customization, since each can be added to the other.
Pro In-app-purchases are optional as the game can be completed without purchasing any
The game can be completed without any need for in-app-purchases making them feel as though they are pretty optional. Though for the impatient they are there to make the game easier by allowing for purchase more players or gear.
Pro Play with one hand or two thanks to the game supporting landscape and portrait views
Knights of Pen & Paper 2 can be played in portrait as well as landscape orientations, making for convenient play no matter what device on is using. Also a nice change since the first version as now tablet can have an easier time displaying the game.
Cons
Con Developer has given up
Almost shut down 3 months ago, now the guy running the community is the only one doing anything
Con Few players
Very few play this game.
Con May feel pay to win
Collecting cards in the game can be difficult as no single card can be purchases, you can only get cards in packs that either cost real money or earned in game currency, which takes time and grinding to earn. This is exasperated by the fact that there is no secondary market where people can sell cards.
Con Humor feels a bit obvious and easy
The humor in Knights of Pen & Paper 2 does not particularly seem all that funny. Often feeling as though it is little childish as well as an easier type of humor that does not require much thinking.
Con Totally Pay-2-Win
There is really limited content that you can reach without paying it.