- August 6, 2020
- Minimol Games
- 6h median play time
Knight's Retreat
Knight’s Retreat is a clever puzzle game based around the movements of chess pieces. There are 80 levels to keep players challenged, but its basic visuals and redundant gameplay may turn away chess and puzzle dilettantes.
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Knight's Retreat is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Minimol Games and was released on August 6, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.
In Knight's Retreat, players strategically move chess pieces across a grid to capture keys and unlock exits in various levels. The game features a medieval fantasy theme, with puzzles that require logical thinking and careful planning. With over 100 levels and increasing difficulty, Knight's Retreat offers a challenging and engaging experience for puzzle enthusiasts.
- Knight's Retreat offers a relaxing and visually appealing experience with charming low-poly graphics and ambient music.
- The game features 80 levels with a well-paced difficulty curve, providing a mix of easy and challenging puzzles that encourage strategic thinking.
- It's accessible for players of all skill levels, requiring only a basic understanding of chess piece movements to enjoy the gameplay.
- The undo function is limited to one move, which can lead to frustration during more complex puzzles and may require players to restart levels frequently.
- Some players found the puzzles to be too easy or lacking in depth, with a few levels feeling like filler rather than engaging challenges.
- Visual clarity can be an issue, as differentiating between certain chess pieces can be difficult, especially from different camera angles.
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The gameplay is characterized by a straightforward approach, featuring 80 unique levels that introduce new mechanics progressively, which keeps the experience engaging. While some players appreciate the simple yet intriguing puzzle mechanics and aesthetic design, others find the gameplay lacking depth and occasionally obscure in its mechanics. Overall, the game offers a mix of enjoyable challenges and beautiful graphics, though its basic visuals and repetitive elements may deter some players.
“The game doesn't seem to overuse a lot of mechanics and tries to keep it simple by making each level unique.”
“As you progress, you'll be introduced to new mechanics that challenge you to experiment with how they work and play around them.”
“The levels get increasingly difficult and complicated as additional mechanics are introduced.”
“I like the design and I find the low-poly models aesthetically pleasing, but the gameplay is lacking, so I can't recommend it.”
“Admittedly, this does have the negative side effect of keeping some mechanics too obscure, at least in my case.”
“There are 80 levels to keep players challenged, but its basic visuals and redundant gameplay may turn away chess and puzzle dilettantes.”
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Knight's Retreat is a casual puzzle game.
Knight's Retreat is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, PlayStation 4 and others.
On average players spend around 6 hours playing Knight's Retreat.
Knight's Retreat was released on August 6, 2020.
Knight's Retreat was developed by Minimol Games.
Knight's Retreat has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.
Knight's Retreat is a single player game.
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