Knack 2

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Knack 2 is a single player and multiplayer platformer game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by SIE Japan Studio and was released on September 5, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from critics.

Knack 2 is a science fiction platformer game that can be played solo or with another player in co-op mode. As Knack, you can grow to the size of a building or shrink down to just two-feet tall, with over 20 moves at your disposal such as boomerang, whip rush, sword, and body slam. The game features family-friendly adventure with puzzles for varying skill levels and a seamless co-op mode, all set in a vibrantly colored world with stunning graphics.

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Knack II features vastly improved combat, platforming, and visual fidelity compared to its predecessor.
The game offers a fun cooperative play experience, making it enjoyable for kids and families.
The world is visually appealing, and the scaling mechanics of Knack are entertaining to witness.

The story is weak and uninspired, with a dull protagonist that fails to engage players.
Despite its length, the gameplay feels repetitive and lacks significant new content.
Level designs are monotonous, and cutscene graphics are inferior to in-game visuals.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Knack II" is widely criticized for being weak, uninspired, and boring, with little to no improvements from its predecessor. Reviewers note that the narrative lacks replay value and fails to engage players, despite some enjoyable gameplay moments. Overall, the storyline is seen as a significant drawback in an otherwise fun game.
- “Barely anything has changed; the story is just as clunkily bad, and there is hardly any replay value at all.”
- “There was nothing new to gain from the experience; the story is boring, but the game has a few fun moments here and there.”
- “Weak and uninspired storyline; Knack is still a bland protagonist.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game have received criticism for their repetitive level designs and subpar cutscene visuals compared to in-game graphics, contributing to an overall lackluster aesthetic experience. Additionally, the uninspired story further detracts from the visual appeal.
- “The level designs are all the same, cutscene graphics are worse than in-game graphics, and the story is boring.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Knack II features significantly enhanced gameplay, with improved combat and platforming sequences, a stable framerate, and 4K resolution. The addition of co-op play and better utilization of size-changing mechanics further elevate the experience, compensating for the protagonist's lack of depth.
- “The combat has drastically improved, the platforming sequences are better, co-op play is a welcome addition, and the game runs with an unshakable framerate in 4K resolution, showcasing a better use of size-changing mechanics.”
- “While Knack remains an uninspired protagonist, Knack II’s gameplay more than makes up for his bland character.”
- “The combat is drastically improved, and the platforming sequences have been enhanced. Co-op play is a welcome addition, but the gameplay still feels lacking in depth.”
- “Despite the unshakable framerate and 4K resolution, the gameplay mechanics feel repetitive and fail to engage the player.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers minimal replayability, as players note that little has changed between playthroughs, and the story remains poorly executed, leading to a lack of incentive to revisit the experience.
- “Barely anything has changed; the story is just as clunkily bad. There is hardly any replay value at all.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back. The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying feel pointless.”
- “The game offers no new experiences on subsequent playthroughs, making it feel stale and uninviting.”