When comparing Knights of Pen & Paper 2 vs Shadowrun Returns, the Slant community recommends Shadowrun Returns for most people. In the question“What are the best Android RPGs?” Shadowrun Returns is ranked 17th while Knights of Pen & Paper 2 is ranked 19th. The most important reason people chose Shadowrun Returns is:
With a set amount of moves and action points it is fairly easy to understand how the battle system works. Everything is tun based and tactics are the main component to gameplay. Users must judge where they want to move, what attacks they want to use while taking into account the environment, if anything in it could shield them and then base all of these decisions off of their allotted action points.
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Pros
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.
Pro Intuitive battle system
With a set amount of moves and action points it is fairly easy to understand how the battle system works. Everything is tun based and tactics are the main component to gameplay. Users must judge where they want to move, what attacks they want to use while taking into account the environment, if anything in it could shield them and then base all of these decisions off of their allotted action points.
Pro Fleshed out interesting world
There has obviously been painstaking care taken in crafting the world and story of Shadowrun Returns. A noir cyberpunk story that sees the main character trying to solve a murder-mystery intertwined with a conspiracy. Throughout the game are characters who the main protagonist crosses paths with that have a tin of great dialogue written for them that is entertaining to read and also flesh out his cyberpunk world.
Cons
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.
Con Limited RPG paths
The story gets played out basically the same way on every play-through. Player choice only has moderate impact on the flow of the game.
Con Grammar errors
Needed a proofreader as their is tons of grammar errors which gives a rushed unfinished feeling.