Knight Speed

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Knight Speed is a single player casual racing game. It was developed by Override and was released on December 8, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

Overview Embark on an epic medieval adventure in this fast-paced endless runner. As a valiant knight, leap across perilous towers, skillfully shoot down enemies with your trusty bow, and protect your kingdom while racing against the relentless passage of time. Controls To jump, press the Spacebar. Press the Spacebar again in the air to double jump. Aim using the Mouse Cursor, and while jumping,…

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

The game features a nice art style that enhances the overall experience.
Gameplay is immersive and engaging, with simple mechanics that keep players entertained.
The soundtrack and title screen visuals are impressive and contribute to the game's appeal.

The visuals are criticized for being of low quality, resembling MS-Paint art.
The game has a poor public reception, with very few concurrent players on Steam.
Despite being free, the game is perceived as not worth downloading due to its lack of quality.

graphics
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players criticizing them as resembling "ms-paint tier art," suggesting a lack of skill or resources from the developer. Conversely, others praise the visuals as stunning and immersive, highlighting a unique art style that enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “Nice art style.”
- “I like the art style, and besides that, the game just overall feels quite immersive.”
- “To begin, the graphics are stunning.”
- “In terms of visuals, this features really godawful MS Paint tier 'art' instead of real graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
- “The deplorably bad visuals here come across as an insult to gamers.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of Knight Speed is praised for its immersive and stunning experience, combining simple mechanics of jumping and shooting to create a complex and engaging infinite runner. Players find it enjoyable and reminiscent of the classic Canabalt, ensuring that boredom is rarely an issue.
- “Knight speed has immersive and stunning gameplay on top of its graphics.”
- “Nice little runner game, mechanics very similar to the Canabalt game.”
- “Some games can compensate for poor gameplay with graphics, and vice versa.”
- “Two simple mechanics, jumping and shooting, make for a complex infinite runner that rarely leaves the player with boredom.”
music
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The music in the game has been described as emotionally powerful and exhilarating, with one user reporting a heart-pounding experience that elicited strong physical reactions, including goosebumps and tears. The soundtrack significantly enhances the overall atmosphere, making a lasting impression on players.
- “The title screen and soundtrack are absolutely captivating.”
- “I nearly had a heart attack the first time I heard the soundtrack; in fact, my BPM clocked in at a record 196 beats per minute, accompanied by frequent goosebumps, leg shivers, and the occasional tear dripping down my cheek.”