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 good mix of easy and challenging puzzles.
- Lack of Steam cloud saving and limited camera controls can hinder the overall experience.
- Some levels can be frustrating due to graphical glitches and the need for multiple clicks to move pieces.
- The game may feel too easy for experienced puzzle players, as there is no move counter or penalty for incorrect moves.
- gameplay26 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its gradual introduction of new mechanics, such as warp pads and shifting platforms, which enhance puzzle enjoyment and increase challenge as players progress. The level design features a well-tailored difficulty curve, starting with simple puzzles that evolve into more complex challenges, keeping players engaged and motivated to continue. Overall, it is recommended for those seeking a short, minimalist puzzle experience with creative mechanics.
“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.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a minimalist and appealing aesthetic, complemented by soothing sounds and music that enhance the overall experience. While many users appreciate the simple and bright visuals, some note occasional graphical glitches and find certain elements to be basic or bland. Overall, the graphics are generally well-received for their clarity and calming effect, fitting well with the puzzle 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.”
“Graphical glitches on the positioning of knights on the boards occur infrequently.”
“The aesthetic is simple, smooth, and bright.”
“The graphics are simplistic and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
- music8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its calming and harmonious qualities, perfectly complementing the minimalist art style and enhancing the overall zen environment. Reviewers appreciate the polished soundtrack and sound effects, noting how they contribute to an immersive and aesthetically pleasing experience. Additionally, the option to choose the color palette adds a personal touch to the visual and auditory atmosphere.
“Those games have super polished styles with a minimalist look and soundtracks 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.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits stability issues, particularly when players input commands rapidly, leading to bugs and occasional game-breaking glitches. Additionally, there are infrequent graphical glitches related to knight positioning, and frame rate problems have been noted, although some improvements were made in the sequel, Knight Swap 2.
“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.”
“Just don't move too quickly, as it can be quite buggy when you spam inputs.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % 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 limits players' motivation to revisit the game.
“The lack of a move counter reduces replayability and true logic.”
“The game feels repetitive after the first playthrough, diminishing its replay value.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- grinding2 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 in gaps between more intensive achievement-focused games, making it ideal for short play sessions during busy days.
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % 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 a truly immersive atmosphere.”
“The sound effects and background music contribute significantly to the game's overall atmosphere.”
“The atmospheric sound design and music enhance the gaming experience remarkably.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % 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 achievement names are hilarious and add a great layer of humor to the game.”
“I love the funny achievement names; they always make me chuckle when I unlock them.”
“The humor in the achievement names is top-notch and keeps the gameplay light-hearted.”
