

Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition 2012
Developed by Behold Studios
- Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Indie
Set out on a grand adventure in this turn-based, retro style, pixel-art RPG, inspired by the great titles of the 90's. 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.
Role-playing (RPG)StrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS)IndieCard & Board GameFantasyretromagicparodysteam trading cardssteam achievementspreviously on - origin accessPlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac
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Character
Nostalgic, unpretentious, warm and cool.
- contemporarynostalgic
- unpretentiousprestige
- warmbleak
- cooloverwhelming
- earnestironic
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About the game
- Platforms
- PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
- Developer
- Behold Studios
- Publisher
- Paradox Interactive
- Released
- October 30, 2012
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Side view
- Engine
- Unity
- Time to beat
- 7 h rushed · 9 h main story · 30 h completionist
IGDB rating 8.2/10 from 20 ratings.
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