NightKnight

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NightKnight is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by WeRVR Studio and was released on August 28, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

NightKnight is an intense, chaotic, fantasy VR archery game. Grab a magic bow and equip your favorite arrow to defend the castle from hordes of living undead. Could you survive the night and protect sweet Princess Day?"

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The bow mechanics feel smooth and accurate, providing an enjoyable archery experience.
The game features a humorous and engaging art style, with fun animations and interactive elements.
There is potential for future updates, including multiplayer and co-op modes, which could enhance the gameplay experience.

The game suffers from a lack of content, with only one level consisting of multiple stages, making it feel incomplete.
Many players have reported bugs and crashes, which detracts from the overall experience.
The game is considered overpriced for the amount of content it currently offers, especially compared to similar free or cheaper titles.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its challenging mechanics, particularly the bow and arrow system, which many players find intuitive and enjoyable. While the game offers a visually appealing experience and some innovative ideas, it is noted that the core gameplay feels similar to other titles in the genre, and the limited content (only one level with 28 stages) may leave players wanting more. Overall, the combination of humor, art style, and engaging mechanics makes it a worthwhile experience, despite some concerns about repetitiveness.
- “It takes some skill and some practice, but if you love VR bow and arrow mechanics, this game delivers.”
- “This game is still in early access, but it looks like a lot of good stuff is coming. I like the core gameplay and the challenge it provides.”
- “Funny, very intuitive gameplay; the bows feel very nice.”
- “It's a TD game; they're all the same and all have just about the same amount of thought put into the actual gameplay.”
- “The gameplay itself is virtually identical to the archery game in The Lab, which is free.”
- “But the core gameplay felt the same to me.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are polarizing, with some players loving the unique art style while others find it unappealing. Overall, the visuals are praised for their polish and the richness of the environments, complementing the gameplay effectively. However, some reviewers note that despite the impressive graphics, the game may lack content with only one level featuring multiple stages.
- “The graphics art style is something you'll either like or hate, but the overall aesthetic is captivating.”
- “This is a fun defend the castle game with your bow; the graphics are very nice, and the scale of the enemies and environment is perfect.”
- “Now granted, the graphics are more polished and the environments are richer in this game.”
- “The graphics art style is something you'll either like or hate (I don't know how anybody could love it, but whatever).”
- “Don't fall for thinking it is just a beautiful graphical upgrade; it also offers up some new gameplay ideas that make it worth a look.”
- “Now granted, the graphics are more polished and the environments are more rich in this game.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players noting its dark and chaotic comedic elements that enhance the overall experience. Many found the gameplay to be both funny and engaging, with humorous moments evident from the trailer to the game's conclusion. Overall, the combination of intuitive mechanics and a captivating art style contributes to a hilariously intense VR experience.
- “Btw, this game is funny as hell.”
- “From the first moment you see the touches of humor and chaotic moments in the game's trailer until the last when you reach the game's end (I won't spoil it for you), you are captivated by its cool mechanics, beautiful art style, and humorous gameplay & sound.”
- “I can truly say that it was a hilariously intense VR experience.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a four-week single-player story mode, with co-op and multiplayer options expected in the future. Players can unlock various bows with unique power-ups after completing each week, although the overall narrative remains unclear to some users.
- “The game currently consists of a four-week single-player story mode campaign, with co-op and multiplayer coming soon.”
- “I like that after you beat each week in the story mode, you are able to unlock new bows with different power-ups. I won't say what they are to avoid ruining anything for anyone looking to play.”
- “If there's a story, I'd like to know where it is.”
- “The game currently consists of a four-week single-player story mode campaign with co-op and multiplayer coming soon.”
- “The first thing I noticed when loading into the story mode was the bow mechanics.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is generally good, with smooth performance during gameplay despite some bugs. However, users have reported sluggishness in the main menu, which raised initial concerns about performance.
- “The game runs smoothly outside of the bugs I encountered.”
- “I noticed it was very sluggish in the main menu, and I was worried I wouldn't be able to play it, but once I entered the game, the performance was perfect.”