Knock Harder

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Knock Harder is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Snail-Ninja Studio and was released on January 13, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Knock Harder" is a challenging platformer featuring a snail ninja. Use your ninja skills to navigate through levels filled with obstacles and enemies while avoiding deadly traps. With its unique mechanics and tight controls, get ready for a fun and frustrating experience as you try to reach the end.

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Audience ScoreBased on 94 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

atmosphere2 negative mentions

The game features a unique and innovative concept that keeps players engaged and questioning reality.
The art style and sound design contribute to a charming and immersive experience, enhancing the overall gameplay.
It offers a satisfying challenge with a variety of hints and dream signs, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate detail-oriented puzzles.

The game suffers from poor translation and inconsistent mechanics, leading to confusion and frustration for players.
Some gameplay elements can feel repetitive and lack depth, diminishing the overall experience.
The demo version is limited, and players may find it difficult to fully grasp the game's mechanics without access to the complete content.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The gameplay is characterized by a unique concept and solid controls, but it suffers from flaws that may confuse new players, particularly regarding object positions and dream mechanics. While the core mechanics are simple and enjoyable, requiring players to adapt to a rhythm of distinguishing between sleep and wakefulness, some users find the learning curve steep and the overall execution lacking. Despite these issues, many appreciate the innovative puzzle elements and fast-paced nature of the game.
- “It takes a few times to figure everything out, but the gameplay is fast and simple, the controls are solid, and the concept is awesome.”
- “Delightful little puzzle game with an innovative mechanic.”
- “The game is great; it has the loop mechanic, but you have to get a rhythm of figuring out whether or not you’re still asleep or awake.”
- “A fantastic concept, unfortunately marred by unacceptable gameplay flaws.”
- “You need to go through a full mental inventory of how the mechanics of the game works before you even begin exploring every dream.”
- “As for useful mechanics, except for walking and shooting, well, you can loot shelves and turn the lights on and off.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The graphics are highly praised for their distinct art styles that effectively differentiate between dream and reality, showcasing impressive artwork, backgrounds, and animations. Reviewers appreciate the overall execution of the visual elements, which complement the game's concept and music beautifully.
- “The different art style for dream versus reality is cool and the music is nice as well.”
- “Great concept with some really cool artwork.”
- “They absolutely nailed everything they went for: the art style, the backgrounds, the sprites and their animations, the concept and its execution, the sounds and music, the writing... and it's not even out yet!”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with users praising its quality and how well it complements the overall art style and execution of the game. Reviewers feel that the sound design, including the music, enhances the immersive experience of both dream and reality settings.
- “The different art style for dream versus reality is cool, and the music is nice as well.”
- “They absolutely nailed everything they went for: the art style, the backgrounds, the sprites and their animations, the concept and its execution, the sounds and music, the writing... and it's not even out yet!”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its unique translation, which contributes to a dreamlike quality that blurs the line between reality and illusion. Players appreciate the clever hints and clues that deepen the immersive ambiance, fostering a sense of self-doubt about the nature of the world they inhabit.
- “This is a particularly clever game that is either helped or hindered by the somewhat clunky translation; it sort of adds to the dream-like atmosphere that nobody is speaking in standard English.”
- “The hints and clues are clever, and the overall atmosphere and ambiance really make you doubt whether the world is a dream or not.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of games developed with GameMaker Studio is frequently criticized for resulting in low-quality, "shovelware" titles that appear to prioritize profit over player experience, leading to perceptions of lazy cash grabs.
- “Very often, game maker studios are used to create shovelware and lazy cash grabs.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players highlight the game's exceptional replayability, noting that it consistently motivates them to return for multiple playthroughs.
- “This game has an amazing replayability feature that makes me want to play it over and over again.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps the experience fresh, encouraging multiple playthroughs.”
- “Each run feels unique, thanks to the different paths and strategies available, making me eager to dive back in.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the game emotionally engaging, as it effectively evokes feelings of uncertainty and doubt regarding their choices, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The game concept is fun and definitely made me feel unsure if I was making the right choice or not.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters really resonated with me, making every decision feel significant.”
- “I was genuinely moved by the storyline; it made me reflect on my own life choices.”