Game

Knight Squad 2015

Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Indie, Arcade, Action

Knight Squad is a 1 to 8 player game that can be described as SNES era Bomberman meets Gauntlet. Play as a knight in the arena and defeat your opponents using epic weapons and power ups. Challenge your friends in the Versus mode or play as a team as you complete the challenges on each floor of Destiny's Tower.

Hack and slash/Beat 'em up Indie Arcade Action Historical Party medieval time limit capture the flag digital distribution pax east 2016 instant kill games with gold pax prime 2014 pax east 2014 pax prime 2015 previously on - xbox gamepassLinux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

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GameSpewNov 20159/10
Knight Squad can become nail-bitingly tense at times, but it doesn't dampen the fun
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We Got This CoveredJowi MeliNov 20154/5 stars
If you're looking for pure arcade action that's a blast to play locally, Knight Squad is worth checking out. There's a ton of modes to keep things varied, and the chaotic pace is perfect for party play.
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Pure NintendoKirk HinerJun 20207.5/10
As far as party games go, Knight Squad has more going for it than you'd expect at first glance. It's accessible, it's frenetic, and it's fun. The lack of online multiplayer and a worthwhile single-player mode will be easily overlooked when you've got your personal squad of knights seeking battle in your living room.
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Cubed3Izzy LichiNov 20155/10
Knight Squad may bore many who want a solid standalone game to experience, but certainly stands on its own merits by being an enjoyable multiplayer title. The mechanics work well and don't require too much reflex, as the hit-box of other players is very large, making it so any player has a fair chance at winning. Ultimately, Knight Squad is a decent arcade multiplayer game that will be amusing for a while, but quickly becomes boring after a short amount of time. King and royalty, however, should look elsewhere for a more entertaining tournament.
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Bit CulturesStephen KruselSep 201649/100
A 2D top-down boss rush game with a bunch of cool multiplayer modes is a really good idea, but Knight Squad is not a good execution on that idea. The game misses the mark on several key aspects of gameplay creating a really unappealing mess of a game, even for $14.99.
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About the game

Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Developer: Chainsawesome Games
Publisher: Chainsawesome Games
Released: November 16, 2015
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative

IGDB rating 7.5/10 from 9 ratings.

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