PostKnight

Here we are back for week #2. Apparently I have a slight "Knight" kick going between last weeks and this weeks.

So we are looking today at PostKnight. It is a RPG style but the controls are simple to use but hard to master.

Score /5 : 3/5

What is PostKnight?

Postknight is an RPG style game where you are basically a USPS worker that delivers messages/parcels, even mirrors and bedding sets to remote towns. They enlist knights (hence postknight) because everyone gets attacked when transporting stuff so you are tasked with delivering items to raise your level, get items, and grow through the ranks of Postknight.

So about that Story-line?

The storyline is ok but a little lacking. Once you have the basis of what you do (deliver stuff and fight bad guys) there isn't really much else to it. Each new town has 5 "paths" that you go down and each one has its own little story that develops but generally speaking stuff is happening, something bigger happens, there is some boss guy and a damsel needs rescued. With all that said its still a decent storyline but does fail to keep attention after so long because its pretty much the same thing over and over.

RPG Elements

The game's RPG elements come from the fact that you do level up and have 4 different stats to upgrade to either increase strength, dodge rate, magic defense, or health. There is also the ability to upgrade your equipment if you have enough money and the right items. You can also use items to upgrade a potion you have that heals you periodically, etc. There are different sets of armor and if you complete a set you get a bonus so find the one that helps you the most.

Gameplay

Controls

The controls are overly-simplistic. The character moves on its own during battle and you simply have to hit 1 of 3 buttons (charge attack, defend, heal). There is some strategy to this so it can take a bit to get the rhythm down. The general thing to learn is to put up your defence then do the charge attack so you don't take as much damage while charging. Really thats all there is too it.

Graphics

The graphics are nice and honestly where most of the score comes from. Everything is very smooth and looks nice and appealing in my opinion. Its meant to be a little cutesy but hey it works for this game.

Battle System

The battle system is simple. Your character auto moves, when you collide with an enemy you do damage to them and they do damage to you. Your key is to defend when needed, and heal whenever you can to stay alive.

Overall Thoughts?

Overall the game is solid and is a decent time waster but after a couple days it can get very monotonous and boring. The game is good to play and is definitely not the worst thing out there. I would say if you are looking for something new to pick up to play over a weekend just to kill some time and maybe get some achievement then this game is good for that. But I personally have hit the boring part and will be uninstalling soon.

Thats all for this week. Look for next weeks review!