Knight Swap 2

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Knight Swap 2 is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Minimol Games and was released on December 13, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The sequel of the successful Knight Swap, with more levels, more gameplay mechanics and even more fun. The goal in each level is to move the opposing knights to where the others are placed (and vice versa) using the features of the board. Can you swap the Knights?

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Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

music1 positive mentions

monetization1 negative mentions

Introduces new challenging mechanics like tandem moves, trapdoors, portals, and linked pieces that significantly increase difficulty and puzzle complexity.
Well-designed learning curve and level progression; recommended for fans of logic and chess-inspired puzzle games.
Offers good polish, peaceful ambient soundtrack, and several visual customization options such as multiple color schemes.

Lacks quality-of-life features such as an undo or rewind move option, making some puzzles frustrating and requiring restarts.
Visuals and resolution locked at a low setting, making it feel more like a mobile or browser game rather than a full PC experience.
Some players find the color scheme changes and piece colors harder to distinguish compared to the first game, impacting clarity.

gameplay
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The gameplay of the sequel builds on the original by introducing three new mechanics that significantly increase puzzle difficulty, making it more challenging and addictive while still accessible for casual players. Although some find the mechanics less interesting and visuals less impressive, the new features enhance gameplay depth and provide a satisfying continuation of the first game.
- “Knight Swap 2, in a great continuation of the already entertaining first version of the game, brings new mechanics that make this game even more challenging and addictive!”
- “This sequel retains all the mechanics of the first game, while adding 3 new ones which make it significantly harder than its predecessor.”
- “All 3 of these mechanics combined make it very easy to blunder yourself into dead ends, something which rarely happened in the first game, which is why the sequel is noticeably more challenging, taking me twice the time I needed for the first one, though I would still consider it a 'casual' puzzle game.”
- “Ks2 offers a significant increase, in comparison with the first one, in the difficulty level of puzzles, through new mechanics.”
monetization
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The monetization of Knight Swap 2 is viewed negatively, as users see its release on Steam as a cash grab by mobile developers, suggesting a lack of effort and value in the game's presentation.
graphics
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The graphics are considered inferior compared to similar games, though this is somewhat offset by the game's lower price. Overall, the visuals are seen as less impressive but acceptable given the cost.
music
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The music is praised as pleasant and well-polished, especially impressive given the game's low price of $1.
- “Nice music and decent polish for a game that is $1.”