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Knack

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83%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
83% User Score Based on 53,109 reviews
Critic Score 56%Based on 23 reviews

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Knack is a single player platformer game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by SCE Japan Studio and was released on November 15, 2013. It received neutral reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

From Mark Cerny, one of the greatest minds in video games today, Knack is a fun-filled adventure of colossal proportions that invites players to wield fantastic powers and discover a unique and vibrant world.

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83%Audience ScoreBased on 53,109 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Beautiful, colorful world with great animation and visuals.
  • Nostalgic quality that appeals to fans of old-school platformers.
  • Accessible controls and difficulty modes make it suitable for a wide range of players.
  • Bland and uninspired gameplay with tedious combat and a lack of innovation.
  • Frustrating difficulty curve and poorly placed checkpoints detract from the experience.
  • Mediocre story and character development, making it hard to fully engage with the game.

  • story

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    20% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The story of the game is criticized for its simplicity and lack of depth, with many reviewers noting that it feels like a regression for the genre. While some find the characters charming despite their obvious roles, the overall narrative is deemed mediocre, hampered by poor voice acting and a focus on combat over platforming, which may disappoint fans of classic 3D platformers.

    • “The story is simple yet charming, and the characters are all very obvious in their roles but make them no less likable.”
    • “The overt simplicity does not add anything to the genre; in fact, it feels like a step backwards. The story falls apart more than Knack after a knockout.”
    • “Knack desperately wants to be the 3D platformers of old, but dull combat and a half-hearted story leave it difficult to recommend.”
    • “However, its mediocre storytelling and the main character's voice acting stop it from achieving perfection.”

  • gameplay

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 40% negative mentions

    The gameplay of Knack is characterized by its nostalgic, old-school mechanics that may appeal to some players but could disappoint others seeking modern innovations. While the game features a challenging combat system and a long single-player mode, it lacks sufficient platforming elements and is hindered by a mediocre story and poor voice acting. The addition of local co-op is a positive aspect, but overall, the gameplay feels dated compared to contemporary titles.

    • “Knack is definitely a walk down memory lane, and ironically, the old-school gaming mechanics used by Japan Studio work quite well on the PS4.”
    • “Knack is a great game that is full of nostalgia and old-school gameplay.”
    • “[innovative collectible system, old-school gameplay, challenging game and combat system, long single-player mode.]”
    • “The local co-op is a great addition but not enough to sell the game (let alone a new console), while the gameplay is so old-fashioned you might as well dig out the PS1 and play Crash Bandicoot instead.”
    • “[Mediocre story, may disappoint some gamers due to old school mechanics, main character's voice acting is horrible, not much platforming as opposed to combat.]”

  • grinding

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Players find the grinding in Knack to be a tedious and monotonous experience, detracting from overall enjoyment.

    • “Knack is little more than a tedious slog.”
    • “The grinding in this game feels endless and monotonous.”
    • “I spent hours grinding for resources, and it just wasn't rewarding.”

  • graphics

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are highly praised for their impressive particle physics, stunning animations, and overall visual quality, contributing to an engaging experience. Users appreciate the balance between accessibility and challenge, enhancing the visual appeal of the game.

    • “The particle physics are great.”
    • “Awesome animation and visuals throughout.”
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56%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews
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Knack is a platformer game with science fiction theme. Common tags for Knack include science.

Knack is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation.

Knack was released on November 15, 2013.

Knack was developed by SCE Japan Studio.

Knack has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked Knack for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Knack is a single player game with local co-op support.

Similar games include Knack 2, Youra, Samurai Academy: Paws of Fury, WildCraft, Eternal Core and others.