- Platform, Adventure, Indie, Action
The legendary Knytt series continues with Nifflas’ latest creation; Knytt Underground. In this Knytteration; humans have long since abandoned the planet after practically destroying it in a war, five hundred years ago.
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Grave, plot-driven, earnest and open-ended.
- gravecomic
- character-ledplot-driven
- earnestironic
- resolvedopen-ended
- cooloverwhelming
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Cubed3Adam RileyJan 20149/10An expansive masterpiece, with amazing controls, stunningly atmospheric music, an intriguing graphical approach and oddball story that keeps players on their toes. Tight controls and intriguing morphing abilities mean that every challenge is extremely enjoyable, and the entire world is open to exploration - no boundaries! Part of the fun is merely trying to fill every tiny part of the world map.
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NintendojoAnthony VignaJan 2014All things considered, Knytt Underground is still a fantastic game. I thoroughly enjoyed spelunking through the game's massive world, and even though the story can get lackluster, it does excel when it tackles its religious themes. Knytt Underground is an excellent addition to the eShop, and is perfect for anyone looking for a solid Metroidvania on Wii U
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DestructoidJonathan HolmesJan 20147.5/10There are plenty of irreverent characters to talk to, fetch quests to give a limited sense of purpose/achievement, and a nice split between breezy and tough areas, but all the same, you'll likely want to take more frequent breaks than in chapters one and two. Interest will dry out more quickly, especially if you focus on the story, which is either trying to be "so stupid that it becomes awesome," is designed to make you hate stories in games, or both. Either way, Knytt Underground is brilliantly-designed 2D platformer that offers a ton of content. Just don't think about the story too much. "blah blah blah blah blah" indeed.
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TwinfiniteNov 20133/5Knytt Underground, however, fails to give that reason to keep playing. If you're looking for stylish games that simply exude an air of mystery and darkness, then this game might be exactly what many players are looking for. But if you need some substance to back up all that style, then this game might not be as tightly knit as it needs to be.
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About the game
- Platforms
- PlayStation 3, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Wii U, PlayStation Vita
- Developer
- Nifflas Games
- Publisher
- Ripstone
- Released
- December 18, 2012
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Side view
IGDB rating 8.0/10 from 14 ratings.
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