What is Knaights?
If you're bored of the same old autobattler formulas, you've gotta check out Knaights. It's a quirky mix of a medieval roguelite and a management sim where you build a powerhouse army to crush your opponents.
Gameplay
You're not just drafting units here; you're running a full-blown operation. You spend your time building a base, training knights, and upgrading your army before sending them out on quests or pitting them against other players. It's less like the high-pressure drafting you see in TFT and more like a management sim that happens to have autobattler combat. The loop of collecting and training units is addictive, but it's a slower burn focused on long-term power rather than quick pivots.
Because it's a medieval roguelite, you'll definitely hit some walls. The RNG can be brutal, and there are moments where your whole squad just gets wiped because the dice didn't roll your way. It's an indie project, so you've gotta deal with some rough edges and a lack of AAA polish. It isn't as slick as the big-budget titles, but the pixel-art style keeps it feeling light and charming.
One thing that'll jump out at you is the price. At $14.99, it's a paid title in a genre that's almost always free-to-play. You're paying for the roguelite progression and the base-building elements, but if you're used to the 'free' model of Battlegrounds, this might feel like a steep ask for a game with some unpolished corners. Still, it's a great 'side game' to keep open while you're doing other stuff since it doesn't demand 100% of your brainpower.
Key Features
- Medieval roguelite base building
- Train and upgrade knight armies
- Pixel-art fantasy quests
- Turn-based strategy combat
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Verdict
I'd give this a 7/10. It's perfect for fans of pixel-art grinds who want a chill alternative to competitive climbers, but skip it if you can't stand RNG walls or paying for a game that usually feels free.
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