Gryphon Knight Epic

A fun, solid sidescrolling shooter. There's not a lot wrong with it, and I managed to have some good fun.

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graphics, story

music, replayability

86% User Score Based on 72 reviews

Critic Score 69%Based on 11 reviews

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Gryphon Knight Epic is a single player and multiplayer arcade shooter game with a historical theme. It was developed by Cyber Rhino Studios and was released on August 20, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"Gryphon Knight Epic" is a 2D side-scrolling shooter set in a medieval fantasy world. Play as a knight riding a griffin, battling enemies and bosses using a variety of weapons. The game features a story campaign, survival mode, and local co-op, with hand-drawn animation and a chiptune-inspired soundtrack.

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graphics15 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful pixel art and engaging graphics that evoke nostalgia for classic arcade shooters.
Gryphon Knight Epic offers a variety of weapons, upgrades, and unique level designs, providing a fun and strategic gameplay experience.
The game has a charming story and humorous elements that enhance the overall enjoyment, making it appealing to fans of the genre.

Movement feels slow and janky, which can hinder gameplay and make maneuvering difficult.
The game is relatively short, with some players feeling it lacks depth and replayability after completion.
There are issues with hitboxes and unresponsive controls, particularly when using a controller, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.

graphics
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
42%
10%
The graphics of "Gryphon Knight Epic" are characterized by beautiful pixel art that evokes nostalgia for classic arcade shooters, effectively capturing the retro aesthetic the game aims for. While the visuals do not push modern boundaries, they are praised for their charming sprite work and animations, contributing to an engaging overall presentation. The game's retro-inspired graphics are complemented by a fitting soundtrack, enhancing the nostalgic experience.
- “The graphics in this game are wonderful, featuring beautiful sprite work that covers a variety of historical and fictional settings.”
- “While the graphics don't push modern boundaries, they effectively capture the retro aesthetic the game aims for.”
- “The game adopts a pixel art style that evokes nostalgia for classic arcade shooters.”
- “With its retro-inspired visuals, challenging gameplay, and a touch of fantasy, the game aims to capture the spirit of old-school arcade shooters.”
story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
63%
10%
The story of "Gryphon Knight Epic" revolves around a knight's quest to rescue his wife from a sorceress, presenting a familiar narrative that shifts after typical fantasy tropes, introducing a curse that must be broken. While the plot is described as simple and lacking depth, it is complemented by humorous elements and engaging gameplay, making it enjoyable for fans despite its minimal character development. Overall, the presentation and pixel art are praised, but the story remains a secondary focus to the action-oriented gameplay.
- “It could be another classic story of a knight who rescues the princess in the castle, kills the dragon and takes the treasure, but the story of the game begins after these events, which totally changes an already explored narrative.”
- “Great pixel art, good levels, great boss battles, humorous story yet engaging.”
- “There is also a story in this game that is far more enjoyable than your average schmup.”
- “While the story serves as a basic premise for the action, it lacks depth and character development, with the primary focus on the shooting gameplay.”
- “It was actually pretty fun (can't understand the 55 of Metacritic though), the story was pretty simple but also nothing special.”
- “It could be another classic story of a knight who rescues the princess in the castle, kills the dragon, and takes the treasure, but the story of the game begins after these events, which totally changes an already explored narrative.”
gameplay
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
26%
11%
The gameplay of "Gryphon Knight Epic" is characterized by its retro-inspired visuals and classic shoot 'em up mechanics, offering engaging level design filled with intense boss fights and swarms of enemies. Players can enjoy a variety of weapons and power-ups that add strategic depth, making it accessible for casual fans while providing a fun experience reminiscent of old-school arcade shooters. However, some players noted that the side-swapping feature can occasionally disrupt the flow of gameplay.
- “With its retro-inspired visuals, challenging gameplay, and a touch of fantasy, the game aims to capture the spirit of old-school arcade shooters.”
- “"Gryphon Knight Epic" features classic shoot 'em up mechanics, with players controlling a knight mounted on a gryphon.”
- “The variety of weapons and power-ups adds strategic depth to the gameplay, allowing players to adapt to different challenges.”
- “While the story serves as a basic premise for the action, it lacks depth and character development, with the primary focus on the shooting gameplay.”
- “The only thing that troubled me is that sometimes the feature of swapping sides kind of messes up the gameplay.”
- “The mechanics of weapons, potions, and squires give a very interesting strategic dynamic.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The music in the game is characterized by a solid, retro-inspired soundtrack that effectively complements its pixel art visuals. Reviewers appreciate the variety within the soundtrack, noting that it enhances the overall experience despite the limitations often found in 2D games.
- “Solid soundtrack.”
- “They have very varied levels, like enemies, art, and soundtrack.”
- “They have very varied levels, like enemies, art, soundtrack, and yeah... I guess 2D games don't have many options here.”
- “The sound design features a fitting retro-inspired soundtrack that complements the game's pixel art visuals.”
- “[*] solid soundtrack”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game has moderate replayability, especially appealing to fans of the shoot 'em up genre. However, players may find little incentive to replay once they have completed it on epic difficulty.
- “No replay value once beaten on epic difficulty.”
- “The game offers moderate replayability, particularly for fans of the shoot 'em up genre.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is characterized by a charming and simple storyline, effectively conveyed through short, skippable cutscenes that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the lightheartedness and wit, which complements the appealing pixel art style.
- “The pixel art is really nice, and the sense of humor brought out through the short skippable cutscenes was charming.”
- “Simple, humorous story.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious at times, with some noting that the auto-scrolling feature can hinder the experience.
- “Grinding can be tedious at times, and the auto-scrolling feature can be a hindrance.”
- “The grinding aspect feels overly repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “I find the grinding to be a chore rather than an engaging part of the game.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by effective audio elements, though they are not considered groundbreaking. Overall, the sound design contributes positively to the immersive experience.
- “While not groundbreaking, the audio elements effectively enhance the overall atmosphere.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game is notably shallow, with reviews highlighting that the narrative serves merely as a backdrop for the action rather than providing meaningful growth or depth to the characters. The primary emphasis on shooting gameplay detracts from any potential for character exploration.
- “While the story serves as a basic premise for the action, it lacks depth and character development, with the primary focus on the shooting gameplay.”

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Gryphon Knight Epic is a arcade shooter game with historical theme.

Gryphon Knight Epic is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

Gryphon Knight Epic was released on August 20, 2020.

Gryphon Knight Epic was developed by Cyber Rhino Studios.

Gryphon Knight Epic has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its music.

Gryphon Knight Epic is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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