Knightin'

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"Knightin' is an award-winning sequel to a dungeon-crawling adventure game. Play as a brave knight searching for loot and fame in a dangerous dungeon. The game features full gamepad support, mouse support, and updated level design in the 1.3 version."

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Single-Player

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 264 reviews

gameplay26 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

The game features beautiful pixel art and a charming retro soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
Each of the four dungeons is unique, offering different enemies, mechanics, and puzzles, making the gameplay engaging.
It's a fun, short dungeon crawler that captures the essence of classic Zelda games, perfect for casual play.

The game is quite short, with only four dungeons, which may leave players wanting more content.
Some puzzles can be frustratingly difficult, and the dungeon layouts can be confusing, leading to potential backtracking.
The controls can feel unresponsive at times, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.

gameplay
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
63%
4%
The gameplay of "Knightin’+" is characterized by its charming pixel graphics and a blend of puzzle-solving and combat reminiscent of classic Zelda titles. While the game offers unique dungeons with varied mechanics and enemies, some players find the controls unresponsive and the overall experience somewhat repetitive and short. Despite these criticisms, many appreciate the solid mechanics, humor, and nostalgic feel, making it a worthwhile indie gem for those seeking a light-hearted dungeon-crawling experience.
- “Love the pixel graphics and dungeon crawling gameplay!”
- “It has a number of different mechanics that allow choosing your own play style; and the variety of enemies doesn't let it get old.”
- “Overall, knightin’+’s classic gameplay is absolutely good while offering well-paced upgrades, great enemy variety, and mixing in a handful of different elements to keep things fresh.”
- “The gameplay is alright, but here is where it fails for me.”
- “The unresponsive controls took a lot from the gameplay, but the main thing that got to me was invincibility frames.”
- “While this game is sort of cute, shiny, and nostalgic... the gameplay simply does not hold up.”
music
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
28%
4%
The music in the game has received high praise for its catchy chiptune and retro-style soundtrack, which complements the pixel art beautifully and enhances the overall gaming experience. While some players noted that the music can be repetitive and the soundtrack is relatively short, many found it enjoyable and fitting for the game's atmosphere. Overall, the sound design is considered well-executed, contributing positively to the game's charm and playability.
- “The electronic music is varied and makes great background noise for the game type, befitting the different dungeons available to explore.”
- “I found myself humming the music while I played; very nice!”
- “The chiptune style music sounds awesome, and people watching my stream of the game often commented on the music as a selling point.”
- “Artwork is great, music is a little repetitive.”
- “No way to mute the background music if it's not your thing.”
- “Soundtrack is dull.”
graphics
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
34%
5%
The game's graphics are characterized by a vibrant and clean 8-bit style, which many players find aesthetically pleasing and fitting for its dungeon-crawling gameplay. While the visuals are generally well-received, some critiques mention a lack of detail and originality, with certain designs feeling overly inspired by other franchises. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's charm, though some players feel they could be enhanced further.
- “Love the pixel graphics and dungeon crawling gameplay!”
- “The graphics look beautiful, all sprites look amazing, some monsters are a bit out of place, but I guess it fits the general theme of the game.”
- “Cool game with beautiful retro graphics and not annoying music.”
- “The graphics are simple 8-bit style, with a good variety in levels, monsters, and effects, but it lacks a bit of detail and many look too 'inspired' by other franchises (like Pokémon and Metroid).”
- “A lot of the difficulty I was having with the sokobans was the fact that the art style of the game confused me and made me think I had less space than I actually had, which made me either not think of a potential solution or accidentally push a box too far because I didn't realize that tile was free because it looks like there's a pillar there.”
- “The visuals and mechanics are very simplistic and cute—just your typical vibrant and clean 8-bit graphics with simple controls.”
story
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
74%
13%
The game's story is largely absent, with many reviews noting that it lacks depth and complexity, often poking fun at typical RPG tropes in a self-aware manner. While there are humorous elements and a light plot featuring a knight named Sir Lootalot, the overall narrative is minimal and does not enhance the gameplay experience. Players seeking a rich story should look elsewhere, as the focus is primarily on puzzle-solving and dungeon crawling.
- “The plot itself isn't complicated at all; it's basically a huge joke that makes fun of most RPG script stereotypes. Sometimes it's not funny, but it doesn't really matter.”
- “The story is cynical and self-aware, and will make fun of itself on a regular basis.”
- “The limited story that does exist consists of humorously breaking the fourth wall and poking fun at the rather generic fantasy setting.”
- “The game is sadly very short; there is no procedural generation, no story, no lore, collectibles, or anything like that. Surely there are chests, but if you really explore the maps, it is almost impossible to miss anything.”
- “The plot of Knightin'+ is nearly non-existent, as the focus is the gameplay.”
- “No effort was made to tie all these dungeons together with an overworld or some kind of actual plot.”
humor
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
90%
10%
The humor in the game is characterized as cute and funny, often serving as a parody of RPG tropes and generic fantasy settings. While some players find the jokes hit-or-miss, with instances of derivative content, the overall lighthearted narrative and comedic elements contribute to an enjoyable experience. The game is recommended for those seeking a humorous and carefree adventure, complemented by engaging music and pixel graphics.
- “With really great music and a good sense of humor, I'd recommend this game to anyone looking for a quick puzzle dungeon fix.”
- “The limited story that does exist consists of humorously breaking the fourth wall and poking fun at the rather generic fantasy setting.”
- “The comical narrative is a tad funny and allows the player to enjoy the title care-free.”
- “The plot itself isn't complicated at all; it's basically a huge joke that makes fun of most RPG script stereotypes. Sometimes it's not funny, but it doesn't really matter.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
80%
Players have mixed feelings about grinding in the game; while the automatic collection of coins alleviates some tedium, many find the gold farming and fetch quests to be overly repetitive and time-consuming. Additionally, the slow movement speed during dungeon exploration contributes to the overall sense of grindiness, making puzzle-solving feel laborious.
- “+ Coins will automatically fly towards you from the beginning - no tedious collecting to grab all.”
- “First level exposes how tedious the game will be.”
- “If it weren’t for gold farming, I probably would finish the first dungeon in half the time.”
- “I do wish the movement speed was increased, as running through the dungeon looking for the solution to puzzles is a bit tedious.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The game offers solid gameplay in a small dungeon-crawling format, but lacks significant replayability due to its limited story and absence of features like randomly generated dungeons or character customization. While enjoyable, it may not satisfy those seeking extensive replay value.
- “It would be nice if it had randomly generated dungeons and character customization or something to add some replay value.”
- “Don't buy it for a story or something that has a lot of replay value, but if you like a small dungeon crawling puzzle game with some solid gameplay, it is certainly worth the asking price.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is criticized for its simplistic audio design, which fails to enhance the experience significantly during dungeon exploration. Reviewers feel that the sound system is inadequate and in need of improvement to create a more immersive environment.
- “The sound system is very simple and barely sufficient to create any atmosphere while cleaning dungeons; it definitely needs improvement.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has received a mixed response, with users rating it a 7/10 for performance and support. While it performs adequately, there may be areas for improvement to enhance the overall experience.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from numerous glitches and unfinished elements, leading many players to feel it resembles an early access title despite having received a 1.1 patch. Overall, stability is a significant concern for users.
- “There are also a ton of glitches and unfinished aspects of the game which make it feel like an early access title even though it already had its 1.1 patch release.”

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4h Median play time

4h Average play time

4h Main story

6h Completionist

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