Knight Swap
- October 22, 2019
- Minimol Games
Get on Steam"Knight Swap" is a sliding puzzle game where players push crates and navigate levels using chess knight pieces. The goal is to reach a designated end spot on each level while collecting scattered coins along the way. With simple controls and gradually increasing difficulty, it's a fun and challenging game for players of all ages.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Challenging yet fair puzzles with a gradual difficulty curve and clever mechanics that keep the gameplay engaging.
- Beautiful minimalist graphics and soothing sound design create a relaxing atmosphere for puzzle-solving.
- Great value for the price, offering 100 levels that provide a satisfying experience for both casual and dedicated players.
- Lack of Steam cloud saving limits progress synchronization between devices, which can be inconvenient for players.
- Some minor bugs and glitches can disrupt gameplay, such as issues with camera angles and piece movement.
- The absence of a move counter or grading system reduces replayability and the overall challenge of the puzzles.
- gameplay13 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its gradual introduction of new mechanics, such as teleportals and shifting platforms, which enhance the puzzle-solving experience and increase difficulty over time. Players appreciate the well-tailored level progression that keeps challenges engaging while maintaining a minimalist design. Overall, the game is recommended for those seeking a short yet progressively challenging puzzle experience.
“The difficulty increases gradually, with new gameplay elements added occasionally to increase difficulty.”
“With challenges that progress in the right measure, the game introduces you at the right time, new mechanics, giving the game a fresh air from time to time and leaving the player in the mood to play more and more.”
“Nice puzzle game, the levels are simple in the beginning but become complex with the addition of creative mechanics.”
“There are new features added to take into account, but the problems themselves remain a similar level of complexity, just involving more complicated game mechanics.”
“Yes, this game is really simple in terms of game mechanics.”
“In the beginning, it seems trivial, but when you advance some levels, the game introduces new mechanics that increase the challenge considerably.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their minimalist and appealing design, complemented by soothing sounds and music that enhance the overall experience. However, some users noted issues with blandness and occasional graphical glitches, indicating that while the visuals are functional, they may lack depth for some players. Overall, the aesthetic is described as simple, smooth, and bright, contributing positively to the gameplay.
“It's a great puzzle with great minimalist graphics and soothing sounds.”
“Graphics are minimalistic but appealing to look at; sound and music are calming and fit perfectly to the game.”
“The aesthetic is simple, smooth, and bright.”
“Graphical glitches on the positioning of knights on the boards occur infrequently.”
“Simple, minimalist, and relaxing aesthetics.”
- music4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its calming and fitting nature, complementing the minimalist art style and enhancing the overall zen environment. Reviewers appreciate the polished soundtrack and sound effects, which contribute to an immersive experience. The ability to choose the color palette adds an extra layer of customization to the aesthetic appeal.
“Those games have super polished styles with a minimalist look and music/soundtrack that match perfectly with their environment.”
“Graphics are minimalistic but appealing to look at; the sound and music are calming and fit perfectly with the game.”
“Great sound effects and music, nice zen environment, and it lets you choose the color palette, which is nice.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game experiences stability issues, particularly when inputs are spammed, leading to bugs and occasional game-breaking glitches. Additionally, frame rate problems have been noted, although some improvements were made in the sequel, Knight Swap 2. Graphical glitches related to knight positioning on the boards occur infrequently but still detract from the experience.
“Just don't move too quickly as it can be quite buggy when you spam inputs.”
“However, there are some game-breaking glitches, and they need to fix the frame rate.”
“Graphical glitches on the positioning of knights on the boards occur infrequently.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the absence of a move counter negatively impacts the game's replayability and logical challenge, suggesting that this design choice may limit players' motivation to revisit the game.
“The lack of a move counter significantly reduces replayability and the challenge of true logic.”
“Once you've completed the game, there’s little incentive to play through it again.”
“The game feels repetitive after the first playthrough, lacking new content or challenges.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game as a casual and enjoyable way to fill short breaks, making it a good complement to more intensive achievement-focused games.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive sound effects and background music, which significantly enhance the overall experience.
“The sound effects and background music create an incredibly immersive atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere is truly captivating, drawing you into the game's world.”
“Every element of the environment contributes to a rich and engaging atmosphere.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly highlighting the clever and amusing achievement names that add a lighthearted touch to the overall experience.
“The game features hilarious achievement names that always make me chuckle.”
“I love how the humor is woven into the gameplay, especially with the witty dialogue.”
“The quirky character interactions and funny scenarios keep me laughing throughout the game.”
