Knightmare Tower
- June 16, 2014
- Juicy Beast
- 5h median play time
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Reviews
- Highly enjoyable and nostalgic, reminiscent of classic flash games.
- Fun gameplay mechanics that combine hack and slash with bullet hell elements.
- Great for short play sessions, with a satisfying progression system and engaging upgrades.
- Lacks mouse support, which is perplexing given the original game's functionality.
- Some bugs and issues with save data can lead to frustrating experiences.
- The game is relatively short, with limited replay value after completing the main content.
- story84 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally perceived as short and simplistic, revolving around a knight tasked with rescuing kidnapped princesses from a tower, which some players found entertaining and humorous. However, many reviewers noted that the narrative lacks depth and can become repetitive, with some quests feeling underdeveloped or unfulfilled. Overall, while the story provides a lighthearted backdrop for gameplay, it leaves players wanting more in terms of complexity and engagement.
“This game is a very fun short and sweet game that has many ups. I would recommend it because it checks all the boxes for a fun, short, and sweet game with a funny storyline.”
“The game has an ordinary story, where you are a knight that has to rescue the princess. However, you have to climb a huge tower filled with evil creatures and many mini-bosses.”
“Knightmare starts with a simple story: ten princesses have been kidnapped and need rescuing from a tower.”
“It's story is painfully boring; replete with a token black princess and a duck sidequest that is hinted at but never implemented.”
“The game has an ordinary story, where you are a knight that has to rescue the princess; however, you have to climb a huge tower with evil creatures and many mini-bosses.”
“It's another story of 'they could have taken it much further but they didn't.'”
- gameplay66 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its addictive and simple mechanics, blending hack-and-slash with bullet hell elements, and features a responsive control scheme that keeps players engaged for hours. While the game offers a fun progression system and a variety of unlockables, some players find the overall replay value lacking once everything is unlocked. The combination of fluid gameplay, appealing art style, and a comedic narrative makes it an enjoyable casual experience, though it may not provide the depth some players seek.
“Fun little 'bullet hell rogue-like' game, the art is simple but good, the gameplay is great, and the sound design is also cool.”
“Game itself is snappy, responsive, and good for hours of addictive gameplay.”
“The gameplay is simple, yet addicting like hell - especially if you want to 100% this game.”
“Game mechanics work fine, but at the end it just feels... lacking.”
“It controls better and feels less luck-based than Burrito Bison, but while it follows the same model of escalating upgrade-based gameplay, it doesn't have the same hook because you don't really get a chance to take in the sensation of that escalation.”
“The final boss kicks ass, both the gameplay and the soundtrack are repetitive but still fun, and the controls via controller or keyboard work just fine and precise enough.”
- graphics36 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their high-resolution, cartoony art style, and smooth animations, contributing to an engaging visual experience. Many users appreciate the charming and sometimes quirky design elements, noting that the visuals enhance the overall fun and addictive gameplay. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, with improvements noted in the Steam version compared to the free flash game.
“I personally love the art style, so for me the 2D graphics are perfect, as are the sound effects and music.”
“The graphics are nice and high-resolution, featuring a cartoony style.”
“The graphics and animations, in my opinion, are great.”
“Cool game, this is a free flash game from what I've read, but the Steam version is a little better graphics-wise.”
“Graphics and sound aside, some games just have that 'fun' quality to them, and this one has it in spades.”
“The graphics have been improved (slightly); you get animated cutscenes (...yay) and it supports controllers.”
- music30 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find the soundtrack catchy and epic, others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking variety. There are mentions of audio glitches and issues with looping, but overall, many appreciate the sound design as a fitting complement to the gameplay experience.
“It has everything: gameplay, music, art, and humor.”
“Fantastic music as well.”
“The soundtrack was catchy.”
“The music is lazy, it doesn't even loop cleanly: the HUD is tiny and doesn't even show your current level or height.”
“- same music tune on and on”
“One recommendation would be to change up the music a bit.”
- humor20 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its humor, described as colorful, funny, and addictive, with a storyline that adds to its charm. Players appreciate the blend of casual gameplay and challenging elements, often highlighting the hilarious boss encounters. Overall, it delivers a fun and entertaining experience that keeps players engaged for hours.
“This game is a very fun, short, and sweet game that has many ups. I would recommend it because it checks all the boxes for a fun experience with a funny storyline.”
“It's casual and challenging with a fun sense of humor.”
“I found it harder to defeat the boss (which is hilarious) in this game.”
- replayability20 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed among users. While some appreciate the addictive gameplay and simple mechanics that encourage repeated play, others feel that once achievements are unlocked, there is limited incentive to replay. Titles like Knightmare Tower are noted for their strong replay value, but many players express uncertainty about the longevity of their engagement after completing the main content.
“Took me around 5 hours to complete the full game with all achievements, but you can still try to beat your score in survival for those who like the replayability.”
“It's simple mechanics and upgrade system makes it a fun and replayable game.”
“Knightmare Tower has great replayability, sound, and graphics.”
“It was okay for the 6 hours it took to complete the whole thing; I can't see much replayability to it.”
“Not sure about replayability just yet, though.”
“The replayability of this game is adequate, and the game's design is fun enough that completing a story is somewhat in the back of the gamer's head anyway.”
- stability14 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have several stability issues, including frequent glitches and bugs, particularly during launch and with texture rendering. While players find the game enjoyable, the overall experience is marred by these technical problems.
“My only issues are that it seems to be a bit buggy when launching; the textures kind of look really weird.”
“Well, it is a fun game, although it is kind of buggy. I hope they still plan on porting more games to Steam.”
“Game glitches; these weird bars show up and glitched out my game.”
- grinding10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding in the game to be enjoyable and rewarding rather than tedious, with ample opportunities to earn gold and power-ups. The game avoids unnecessary grindy goals, ensuring that the experience remains engaging without overstaying its welcome.
“Anything after that is just endless mode + grinding out achievements.”
“Having said that, the game doesn't overstay its welcome and I'm glad the devs didn't try to artificially increase play time by adding arbitrary, grindy goals.”
“It's doesn't even feel grindy at all since the game has no problem awarding you with gold so you can get that next power-up.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game experiences optimization issues primarily at the menu screen, but once players navigate past this point, it runs smoothly.
“It runs smoothly once you get past the menu screen.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, particularly by players who favor immersive storytelling and rich environmental details. Many reviewers highlight the game's ability to create a captivating and engaging world that enhances the overall experience.
“I'm not much of a casual gamer, and I tend to prefer games that focus heavily on story and atmosphere, but my god, this game is good!”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is available for free on a website, but players can purchase it on Steam to enjoy an ad-free experience and the convenience of controller support.
“It can be legally played for free on a website, but I wanted to play it with a controller and not have to look at ads, so I bought it on Steam.”
