Jet Set Knights

About

"Jet Set Knights" is a charming pixel art game where players defend their castle from hordes of enemies using knights with unique abilities. Levels are procedurally generated, providing a new experience each playthrough. Fight against bosses, customize your characters, and defeat the invading creatures to save the kingdom.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging arcade experience with enjoyable power-ups and unique boss battles.
The retro pixel graphics and audio create a charming atmosphere that appeals to fans of classic platformers.
The gameplay combines elements of tower defense and platforming, providing a fresh twist on familiar mechanics.

Collision detection issues can lead to frustrating gameplay, with players often getting hit by enemies that appear far away.
The lack of clear instructions and mechanics can make the initial experience confusing and overwhelming for new players.
The game currently has limited content and can feel repetitive, with some players expressing concerns about its short length.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Jet Set Knights is characterized by its unique twists on core mechanics, offering a fun yet initially frustrating experience. While the visuals and music enhance the overall enjoyment, the mechanics lack clear explanations, leading to some confusion about objectives. Despite its short length and balancing issues, the game features an addictive loop with opportunities for character and item unlocks, appealing to fans of classic arcade-style platformers.
- “They each offer a unique twist to the core gameplay, which in turn made the game more fun and worthwhile to play.”
- “All in all, Jet Set Knights is a short but awesome game with stunning visuals and fun, if initially frustrating, gameplay.”
- “Great music, addicting gameplay loop, stuff to collect.”
- “The mechanics weren't really explained and it isn't immediately clear what you are supposed to do.”
- “Unfortunately, the gameplay loop relies mostly on staying out of trouble and opportunistically taking pot shots while making sure nothing gets too close to the princess.”
- “Conclusion: might be worth a dollar for its feature set and simple gameplay; otherwise, skip to better games.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is minimal, primarily revolving around simple quests issued by a princess character, which serve as optional achievements rather than a central narrative. While players appreciate the potential for lore, they note that the tower defense mechanics do not necessitate a deep storyline. The quests, although intended to enhance gameplay, are often perceived as overly challenging and can detract from the overall experience.
- “Completing a quest grants you a special token which can be used on the gambling machine found in the artifact-o-matic location within the game.”
- “There are seemingly random quests that are given in each level that provide a token upon completion to use at the slot machine to get unlocks.”
- “This game doesn't really have an overall story or point to it, which it could definitely benefit from.”
- “While the princess is pretty much just a damsel in distress, she will offer you special quests to complete, such as drinking five health potions or finding ten chests.”
- “The quests are so hard to complete that I’ve only managed to complete one, and unfortunately I didn’t get lucky with it, so I haven’t been able to try out any of the artifacts in the game.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Jet Set Knights" are widely praised for their stunning retro pixel art style, reminiscent of 8-bit era games, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the impressive artwork, particularly on the bosses, and note significant improvements in the developer's design skills compared to previous titles. However, some users mention limitations in graphics options and fullscreen display.
- “All in all, Jet Set Knights is a short but awesome game with stunning visuals and fun, if initially frustrating, gameplay.”
- “The graphics are great, like all of the developer's games.”
- “The pixel graphic style is exactly the kind we expect from the 8-bit era games and looks great for the style of gameplay.”
- “There's not much in the way of graphics options and the game window is surrounded by black bars in fullscreen mode.”
- “Jet Set Knights is a 2D arcade platformer with retro pixel graphics.”
- “Since Jet Set Knights is inspired by the likes of Mario Bros, it’s hardly surprising that the developers have gone for retro-styled handcrafted pixel graphics.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for being top-notch and fitting well with the gameplay, contributing to an addictive experience. However, some users noted issues with music bugs, including instances where the music stops playing or overlaps, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. A suggestion for improvement includes adding a music jukebox as a reward item.
- “The music is top notch and fits the game well.”
- “Great music, addicting gameplay loop, stuff to collect.”
- “The trailer music was awesome.”
- “However, the music in each stage didn't really get me as hyped up.”
- “Music bugs are the most annoying.”
- “Sometimes stops playing music altogether, but if you are really lucky, it'll play two songs at once.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its high replayability, offering a well-crafted experience that remains enjoyable. However, some players may find it challenging, which could impact their willingness to replay it.
- “Well-made, lots of replay value, and is tons of fun.”
- “Replayable if you don't get frustrated and give up (much like a roguelite).”
- “The game is only replayable if you don't get frustrated and give up, much like a rogue-lite.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay it.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”