Knives Out

About

"Knives Out" is a fifth-anniversary adventure game that offers amazing gameplay and pretty visuals, but is plagued by bugs and excessive advertisements. Despite its flaws, it provides a laugh-out-loud experience that makes it worth a try. The game's five-year celebration promises even more exciting features to enjoy.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 980 reviews

graphics112 positive mentions

stability28 negative mentions

The game has good graphics and a variety of weapons and vehicles.
Gameplay is fun and engaging, with a decent battle royale experience.
The game runs smoothly on low-end devices, making it accessible to more players.

The matchmaking system is unfair, often pairing new players with highly ranked opponents.
There are significant lag issues and high ping, making gameplay frustrating.
The game requires a large amount of storage and additional downloads, which can be misleading.

graphics
212 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
33%
14%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the overall quality and detail, describing them as "amazing" and "stunning." However, several users express disappointment with lag issues, outdated visuals, and a need for optimization, particularly on lower-end devices. Overall, while some players find the graphics impressive, others feel they require significant improvement to match competitors like PUBG.
- “Absolutely stunning graphics, beautiful maps, and a great weapons selection.”
- “The graphics are really exhilarating.”
- “The graphics are great, the gameplay is great, but for people who don't live in China or whatever country this game belongs to, the game takes a lot of time to load.”
- “The graphics are really bad.”
- “The graphics are so bad, even 2021 Knives Out was better than this. Do not recommend if you have a good phone; you're wasting storage.”
- “The worst game ever...even loading is very slow....it needs to improve with the graphics...it's just a waste of time...👎👎👎👎”
gameplay
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
38%
8%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its smooth mechanics and enjoyable experience, especially on low-end devices, while others criticize it for lag, glitches, and outdated graphics. Many users noted issues with controls and server performance, particularly in regions outside of China, which detracted from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, some players find the gameplay engaging and comparable to other popular battle royale games, highlighting its potential if technical issues are addressed.
- “The ease of the gameplay is exceptional, unlike any game of its type!”
- “High quality graphics, great FPS, fantastic interactive gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is awesome, there's no lag yet but we may expect it soon because it is a Netease game; they always spoil their own game on update.”
- “The gameplay was pretty laggy, bad, and so are the controls.”
- “The graphics are pretty outdated, the recoil is unrealistic and there is too much vertical recoil; the gameplay is bad, and it's just a bad alternative to PUBG Mobile or PUBG New State. I don't recommend this game even if it's interesting; you're getting bored.”
- “The trailer was way different than the actual gameplay; I felt like I was playing a kids' game.”
stability
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent glitches, freezing, and performance issues across various devices. Many players experience significant disruptions during gameplay, including screen bugs, movement glitches, and connection problems, which detract from the overall experience. While some praise the game's graphics, the overwhelming consensus is that it requires urgent optimization and bug fixes to enhance stability.
- “It is a very good game, but my screen is very buggy. It is very distracting when you play, and even when I'm in the lobby, it still goes on. Please fix the bug immediately.”
- “This game is not actually optimized and has a lot of glitches.”
- “Game freezes on the loading screen every time. Every single time. Waste of time and data. Sorry to say, but it's not worth spending your data on this.”
optimization
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
40%
32%
The game's optimization is a mixed bag, with some players praising its performance on low-end devices and smooth gameplay, while others report significant issues such as bugs, rendering problems, and lag. Many users express a need for further optimization to enhance the overall experience, particularly for mid-range devices and to address performance inconsistencies. Overall, while the game shows potential, it requires substantial improvements in optimization to fully meet player expectations.
- “You can't believe it is a hidden gem with awesome optimization, and I am also happy to see real players in the game.”
- “Can you please consider the players' comfort while playing this game? The only good side is that this game is very optimized for low-end device phones, and it runs smoothly on my phone at 120 FPS.”
- “I would rate it 5 since, due to its amazing realistic graphics, I was glad the max graphics would run smoothly on a 4GB RAM phone. I enjoy this game.”
- “The game is good, but it lacks optimization; there's a bug where the black screen keeps popping up randomly.”
- “This game is not actually optimized and has a lot of glitches.”
- “Graphics are okay but need a lot of optimization; it could be a little bit better if it was fast-paced.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Users express frustration with the game's monetization strategy, citing excessive ads and a lack of in-app purchase options as major drawbacks. Many feel that these issues detract from the overall experience, leading some to abandon the game entirely. Improvements in monetization practices, such as reducing ads and enhancing gameplay features, are suggested to enhance player satisfaction.
- “I thought it would be a good game, but after I tried it for the first time, there were so many ads that I deleted it immediately. Please improve this issue.”
- “Most ads I see are for some Netease game.”
- “The controls are bad, there is no option to watch ads and shoot at the same time, the map barely loads, and it's laggy.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Users express a desire for a game with a more structured and realistic storyline that spans multiple levels and time periods, as they often find themselves skipping missions due to confusion. While the graphics and gameplay are enjoyable, the lack of a cohesive narrative detracts from the overall experience for some players.
- “I'd really like someone to create a game such as this that has many levels and time periods with locations to choose from, with a realistic storyline. Now that would be great.”
- “I always had to skip missions and seasons as I didn't understand them, and I couldn't join a team, nor could I play in god modes.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the humor in the game is perceived as unintentional, particularly due to awkward jump animations that some players find amusing, while others view them as a frustrating prank. Overall, the humor seems to miss the mark, with players expressing disappointment rather than enjoyment.
- “Just fix the jump animations because they look hilarious.”
- “Your app for the Nintendo Switch Japanese store is a laughing and dumb version.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
Players appreciate the game's variety of modes and the active community, which contribute to its replayability. However, technical issues such as freezing detract from the overall experience, suggesting that improvements are needed for a smoother gameplay experience.
- “Moreover, there are many players and all game modes are playable.”
- “Beautiful game that just needs to be fixed. Nice map, nice graphics, but it has freezing issues. Fix it to be more playable like PUBG; it's rare to get issues.”
- “The game has potential, but the lack of diverse content makes it hard to stay engaged after the initial playthrough.”
- “While the graphics are stunning, the limited game modes and repetitive gameplay significantly reduce its replayability.”
- “After completing the main story, there isn't much incentive to return, as the side quests feel uninspired and repetitive.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players find the game to be emotionally engaging and wholesome, capable of holding their attention for extended periods. However, some express frustration with gameplay mechanics, such as ineffective armor, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The game was wholesome enough to make you sit and play for 2 hours.”
- “The emotional depth of the story really resonated with me.”
- “I felt a strong connection to the characters, which made the experience unforgettable.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is reminiscent of a competitive spirit, blending elements that evoke both the intensity of PUBG and the playful rivalry of the song "Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better." This suggests a soundtrack that enhances the game's competitive atmosphere.
- “The music feels like a cheap knockoff of popular tracks, lacking originality and creativity.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “The audio quality of the music is subpar, which detracts from the overall gaming experience.”