Knight Swap 2
- December 13, 2019
- Minimol Games
Get on Steam"Knight Swap 2" is the sequel to the minimalist puzzle game based on chess knight swapping. It offers 100 levels, original music, and new gameplay mechanics for both fans and newcomers. The goal is to swap knights using features such as rotations, trigger buttons, and teleportation tiles. The additional mechanics increase the difficulty and fun of the original concept.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game introduces new mechanics like trapdoors and linked pieces, significantly increasing the challenge compared to the first installment.
- It features a good learning curve with 100 levels, allowing players to gradually adapt to the more complex puzzles.
- The game has a peaceful ambient soundtrack and offers a variety of color schemes for the board, enhancing the overall experience.
- The difficulty can be brutally high, making it frustrating for some players, especially with the lack of an undo feature.
- Camera control is limited, only allowing rotation in 90° increments, which can hinder gameplay.
- The color changes for the pieces can make it harder to distinguish between them, leading to confusion during gameplay.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay in this sequel builds on the original by introducing three new mechanics that significantly increase the difficulty, making it more challenging and time-consuming than its predecessor. While the visuals and some mechanics may not be as engaging, the game remains accessible for casual players, with a well-designed introduction to the new elements. Overall, it offers an addictive experience that enhances the original's entertaining puzzle-solving.
“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 happen to 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.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics are considered inferior to those of competing games, with some users noting that while the visuals may not impress, the lower price point makes it a more acceptable trade-off.
“However, its visuals pale in comparison to those games, in my opinion, and the mechanics are also less interesting.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern titles.”
“Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the game world.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its quality and polish, especially considering the low price point of just $1.
“The music is fantastic and adds a lot of depth to the gameplay experience.”
“I love the soundtrack; it perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.”
“The sound design is impressive, making every moment feel immersive.”
