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Phoebe invents a way for Carlton to physically project monsters that can interact with the world. They are the titular Floppy Knights. She’ll use them to help out her family and town while trying to beat her rival, Alex, in a competition of wits. That’s the basic story set up but players might wish to know a few gameplay tips before jumping in.
8 This Is A Tactical RPG For The Hardcore
Before getting down and dirty with Floppy Knights, strategy RPG fans should be aware that this game is one of the toughest in ages. It starts simple enough but by the third level, players will have to think tactically about their moves. There are no difficulties in the game and there are no assist modes. This game is for the hardcore strategy fans out there which is great for them. However, if taking an hour plus on a small map doesn’t sound enticing then Floppy Knights may not be for you.
7 Hold A To Skip Cutscenes
The story is not a major part of the game. It is quirky and charming with some good jokes but it can get in the way of gameplay. Some players may want to skip straight to the action. Floppy Knights does not explicitly tell players this in a tutorial but there is a way to skip cutscenes. All they have to do is hold the A button down on the controller. This prompt is for console players on the Xbox Series X, for example, but assuredly there is a way to skip on PC as well.
6 Pay Attention To Level Goals
There are usually two goals listed on each map in the game. There is the main objective or objectives. Those tend to center around killing everything or a certain monster on a level.
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Then there are the sub-goals which can range from making sure no heroes die in battle to finishing a level in a certain amount of rounds. If the sub-goal is met, players will be rewarded with an extra card and perhaps some more gold as well. Don’t forget to look before starting a battle. That’s the tip here.
5 No Need To Replay Missions
If players do miss out on a sub-goal then they can retry the mission again at any point in the game. That is the only reason to replay a level though. Unlike most strategy RPGs that allow players to replay stages to grind for materials, experience, or gold, there are no more rewards once the goals have been met. The same applies to the challenge levels too. This is another reason why Floppy Knights is extra challenging besides the lack of any kind of assist features. So, just don’t waste time replaying a mission hoping to get new rewards at the end.
4 Terrain Bonuses
Floppy Knights gives heroes and enemies bonuses depending on where they land on the map. This mechanic can be seen in a lot of strategy RPGs. For example, if a hero enters a forest, they will gain a plus one to their HP. Let’s say that hero has 4 HP normally. This bonus will take that up to 5 HP. Once gone, players can go back on another forest tile and get a new bonus. That’s only one example of the benefits but other tiles present negative effects too. Lava, for example, will take away 2 HP. Be mindful of where characters are placed. That’s the gist of this tip.
3 Consider Your Hand
It might be an obvious statement to say but the player’s hand can change rapidly between turns. Sometimes players will be presented with a bounty of balanced choices from attack options to moving options. Other times one act may take favor over another. Before deciding what to do, make sure to have a steady grasp on one’s hand.
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For example, if players want to go after a boss-type enemy, they need to make sure they have plenty of attack cards to finish it off in one go so as not to get punished by counterattacks in return. Players could instead move toward a boss, attack it, and then have a movement card used for retreating. There are tons of strategies to learn and practice makes perfect.
2 Be Careful What You Craft
Gold is used primarily for crafting new cards. Players don’t have to worry about collecting materials as well. Once a choice is made though, that’s it. Since gold is a precious commodity, players have to be careful not to overspend. Once players get into the second area of Floppy Knights, which is the volcano, they will start to see some healing cards pop up in the shop. It’s very hard to heal in the game. This means that healing cards should be prioritized above everything else. The first way players will get a healing card is through Barrel Cactus. The lack of healing methods is yet another reason why this is one tough strategy RPG.
1 Lure Enemies To You
Defense is often the best offense in Floppy Knights. Instead of marching the whole army toward an enemy base, players should strategically lure enemies toward them. Every map is different. Sometimes enemies will rocket toward players no matter if they moved a single unit or not. Sometimes enemies will wait to act until a hero character is within a certain range. Unless there is a bonus sub-goal for turns, players should take as much time as needed to bait the enemies into a trap. This is strategy RPGs 101. It doesn’t matter how tough or easy a game in this genre is. This trick tends to work out in the player’s favor.
Floppy Knights was released on May 24, 2022, and is available on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
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