Knight of the Hamsters

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Knight of the Hamsters is a multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Johnny Death Games and was released on April 15, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Knight of the Hamsters is a survival platformer pitting the brave knights of the Carrot Kingdom against the hamster horde. During the day, hamsters come to steal the King's carrots. The knight must prevent the carrots from being carried off or be defeated. When the dark of night falls and the blood moons rises a foul curse transforms the hamsters into bloodthirsty demons. To battle the growing me…

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Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The gameplay is incredibly fun and addictive, with a variety of enemy hamsters that keep the experience fresh.
The game features a great soundtrack that enhances the overall experience and adds to the excitement during gameplay.
The upgrade system allows for strategic gameplay, enabling players to enhance their abilities and adapt to different challenges.

The game is poorly optimized for keyboard and mouse controls, making it difficult to play without a controller.
The user interface is clunky and lacks essential features like an options menu, leading to frustration during gameplay.
The story is clichéd and unengaging, which detracts from the overall experience despite the fun gameplay.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "Knight of the Hamsters" is a dynamic side-scrolling platform combat experience that incorporates unique mechanics, such as swatting enemies through screen edges and adapting to day-night cycles that alter enemy behavior. Players can engage in a variety of quests and explore diverse environments, which encourages tactical gameplay and keeps the experience fresh and engaging. Overall, the gameplay is described as addictive and enjoyable, overshadowing any graphical shortcomings.
- “I have only really scratched the surface of the gameplay in Knight of the Hamsters; I could go on and on about all there is to discover in the Carrot Kingdom... the treasury, with its plethora of quests (challenging secondary objectives)... the royal zoo, with its vast menagerie of captured hamster specimens... the castle, with its ever-evolving cast of NPCs and mysterious potions for sale... the secret room where all the carrot princesses seem to be throwing a rave for the invading hamster forces (yes, this really exists—but good luck finding a way in)... such a great game overall, and I have such profound respect for the skill and creativity of the designer.”
- “The gameplay dynamic shifts drastically as day phases into night... demon-hamsters now ignore the carrots and spawn in massive waves, attacking from all sides and bouncing unpredictably around the field when struck by attacks, which makes it tough to target them accurately for a quick finish.”
- “At first glance, I thought the gameplay was really standard and unintuitive.”
- “The looping play field also throws a few more subtle curveballs into the gameplay; for instance, it is possible to swat enemies through the edge of the screen to set them up for combo attacks, and certain projectiles can pass through the screen boundary as well, which results in some really interesting attack moves depending on which character you are playing.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the soundtrack as a standout feature that enhances the experience, particularly during nighttime sequences. However, others criticize certain aspects of the music as mediocre or even painful. Overall, the soundtrack is noted for its enjoyable blend of old-school video game music and dance tracks, making it a highlight for many players.
- “Quite a fun little game for its cheap cost, and an amazing soundtrack.”
- “Great soundtrack that really ramped up during the nighttime sequences and very responsive controls; though I would suggest a gamepad, else you might get frustrated quickly.”
- “The absolute high point of the game has to be the soundtrack, though.”
- “All in all, the cute graphics, simple gameplay, and mediocre music do not fix the brain cancer you get from dealing with this game's UI.”
- “Do you want to die by their painfully bad music?”
- “The absolute high point of the game has to be the soundtrack though.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Knight of the Hamsters" is considered a weak point, described as boring and cliched, with little depth beyond the gameplay mechanics. Players focus more on achieving high scores and managing resources than engaging with a compelling narrative.
- “Upon first entering a stage, only a few hamsters appear, usually the weakest varieties. This is your chance to move around, get the lay of the land, and note the positions of the all-important carrots (defensive objectives that must be protected at all costs, lest you fail the mission in disgrace).”
- “Some of the missions last 5 or even 7 days, so consider carefully which power-ups you choose to unlock, when to buy health, and when to release your special magic attack. Oh, and I almost forgot to mention—the coveted power-ups will be destroyed if you carelessly attack them (yep, just like the food in Gauntlet), and health chests spawn at random positions all over the field.”
- “Knight of the Hamsters is more about high scores and fun than in-depth story or game mechanics.”
- “The story is another weak point of the game.”
- “It is a fairly boring and cliched story.”
- “Boring cliched story.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a simple and clean art style that suits its playful theme, but they are generally considered a weak point. While some players find the visuals cute, they feel that the overall experience is hindered by a frustrating user interface. Ultimately, many agree that the enjoyable gameplay compensates for the lackluster graphics.
- “The simple, clean art style is more than suitable for the 200-odd hamsters nipping at your heels.”
- “The graphics may not be the strongest point of the game, but they serve their purpose well.”
- “Despite the graphics not being the highlight, the fun gameplay makes them easy to overlook.”
- “The graphics are not the strong point of the game.”
- “All in all, the cute graphics, simple gameplay, and mediocre music do not fix the brain cancer you get from dealing with this game's UI.”
- “Simple, clean art style which is more than suitable with 200 odd hamsters nipping at your heels.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate that even in defeat, they receive gold that can be used to unlock new characters with enhanced abilities, making the grinding experience feel rewarding and engaging.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which really takes away from the enjoyment.”
- “The rewards for grinding are minimal, leaving me feeling unmotivated to continue.”

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Knight of the Hamsters is a strategy game.

Knight of the Hamsters is available on PC and Windows.

Knight of the Hamsters was released on April 15, 2015.

Knight of the Hamsters was developed by Johnny Death Games.

Knight of the Hamsters has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Knight of the Hamsters is a multiplayer game with local co-op support.

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