Knight's Try
- January 26, 2022
- Modus Interactive
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Reviews
- Knight's Try is a challenging yet fair platformer that offers a rewarding experience as players improve with practice.
- The game captures the nostalgic N64 aesthetic beautifully, with tight controls and engaging level design that keeps players hooked.
- The ability to customize the soundtrack with MIDI files adds a unique and personal touch to the gameplay experience.
- The game suffers from frustrating bugs and design inconsistencies, particularly in later checkpoints where deaths can feel cheap and unfair.
- Progress is not saved between play sessions on higher difficulties, which can lead to significant frustration for players who need to quit mid-run.
- Some sections of the game rely heavily on luck, particularly with enemy placements and timing, which can detract from the overall skill-based challenge.
- graphics48 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their authentic N64 aesthetic, capturing the charm of retro visuals with low poly art and muddy textures that enhance the overall theme. Players appreciate the nostalgic feel and smooth movement, although some note the lack of graphics options and rough edges. Overall, the game's visuals contribute significantly to its appeal, making it a recommended experience for fans of retro-style platformers.
“I love the aesthetic and the movement feels so good.”
“A difficult yet ridiculously charming 3D platformer that will truly test your patience featuring aesthetically pleasing N64 visuals and beautiful MIDI renditions of classic piano pieces that will grace your eardrums as you die for the 184th time.”
“In fact, there's hardly any graphics options at all except for adding an extremely demanding CRT filter and a 'low resolution' option that doesn't even tell you what the resolution is, but I'm assuming it's supposed to be around what an N64 game would be.”
“Very difficult and thus very fun & rewarding with one of the most accurate replications of N64 graphics that I've seen in a long time.”
“Modus is very talented at doing low poly art (and I mean real low poly art, not the textureless corporate art style that you find in Unity asset flips), and has had some success making some short experimental games.”
- music30 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a simple classical MIDI soundtrack that some players find charming but repetitive over time. Many users appreciate the ability to import their own MIDI tracks, which enhances personalization and enjoyment, though some express a desire for a more fitting original soundtrack. Overall, the music aspect is seen as a mixed bag, with the potential for customization being a standout feature.
“This game speaks to me, the music is top notch.”
“What made it all more personal was customizing the midi music tracks that played throughout the game.”
“Also you can import your own midis to make your own soundtrack, which is an incredible feature.”
“I just wish this game had an appropriate N64-like soundtrack to go along with it.”
“No music!”
“The 3 classical music MIDI files get old pretty quick, so toss on some 8-hour relaxing classical music video on YouTube to calm your nerves.”
- gameplay26 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Knight's Try" is characterized by its tight controls and a blend of novel mechanics that enhance the experience as players progress through increasingly challenging levels. The game encourages a trial-and-error approach, allowing players to gradually adapt to its brutal mechanics while unlocking new abilities and armor. With a nostalgic aesthetic reminiscent of N64 graphics, it successfully combines old-school charm with polished gameplay, making it a standout in the challenging platformer genre.
“What really sold me is how each section adds something novel and charming to the game. It's not just a difficulty incline as you progress; there are new mechanics and new types of zones introduced along the way, along with a checkpoint system that allows you to develop in a clean arc on the lower difficulties.”
“Knight's Try may very well be a part of that genre, but it changes a few things about the formula that impact the overall gameplay experience for the better.”
“As for the gameplay, this game has amazingly tight controls for how few actions there are to work with: jumping and just sitting down.”
“Trial and error with old-school vibes and straightforward mechanics.”
“The inclusion of a mechanic like this obviously sets the tone of the game before you can even begin properly playing.”
“If you're into games that hurt you, this is one of the rare ones that feels like it has actual polish and care because it seems like most rage games on Steam lately are just memes or are full of bugs or janky physics/mechanics.”
- humor14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized by its off-kilter charm and engaging visuals, complemented by a whimsical classical MIDI soundtrack. Players appreciate the genuine heart and soul infused in the comedic elements, particularly through quirky obstacles and the ability to add personal soundtracks, making the experience both entertaining and memorable.
“It has genuine heart, it has soul, and it has a funny little classical MIDI soundtrack.”
“There's an off-kilter sense of humor to some of the obstacles, and that plus the really engaging visuals gave me a good reason to want to push forward outside of like, stubborn pride.”
“Adding your own MIDI soundtrack is also hilarious.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits some bugs and stability issues, which may affect the experience, but players note that it becomes more manageable with practice.
“It's a bit buggy around the edges, but it's one of those games that gets easier the more you practice.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Many users express frustration with grinding in hard platformers, noting that it often feels unfair or unnecessarily tedious, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“There have been more and more 'hard platformers' which are completely unfair at times or just tedious for the sake of them being difficult games.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is highly praised, particularly for fans of the genre, with the option to import custom MIDI files catering to those who may not prefer the classical music. This flexibility enhances the overall experience, making it enjoyable for a wider audience.
“The atmosphere is very pleasing for those who enjoy these types of games, and you can import custom MIDI files if you're not a fan of the classical music.”
