Super Chibi Knight
- July 22, 2015
- Armor Games Studios
- 5h median play time
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Reviews
- The game is incredibly cute and charming, with a nostalgic feel that resonates with fans of the original Chibi Knight.
- Gameplay is engaging with a good mix of quests, upgrades, and boss fights, providing a fun experience for both casual and dedicated players.
- The father-daughter development team adds a unique and heartwarming touch to the game, enhancing its appeal.
- The game suffers from significant performance issues, including lag and stuttering, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Some players find the controls clunky and frustrating, particularly with the double-tap dash mechanic leading to accidental deaths.
- The game is relatively short, with some players feeling that it lacks depth and replayability after completing both story paths.
- story64 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it basic and lacking depth, while others appreciate its charm and the inclusion of multiple story paths that encourage replayability. Many noted that the quests are straightforward and often cliche, but the engaging gameplay and cute graphics help to elevate the overall experience. However, issues such as the inability to revisit completed quests and some quest marker glitches detract from the narrative flow for several players.
“The storyline was well thought out and engaging, and the gameplay was very good.”
“All of the combat is fun and rewarding, the level system can be as simple or difficult as you want it to be, the story is interesting and the characters are fun.”
“I recommend this game for everyone because it has a nice little story, the controls are easy to learn and there are multiple ways you can play the game.”
“The story is really basic and nothing special.”
“It is like reading a bedtime children's story, and the game itself is very aware of this.”
“The one thing that I'm kind of disappointed about was that you couldn't go back and do the quests that you never finished.”
- gameplay43 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its fun mechanics, charming art style, and engaging level design, drawing inspiration from classic titles like Zelda II. While many players appreciate the variety and replayability offered through different character paths and side quests, some critiques highlight issues with clunky battle mechanics and a lack of innovation. Despite these concerns, the game is generally regarded as enjoyable, with a solid balance of challenge and accessibility.
“Great gameplay with cute characters and an epic soundtrack.”
“The game features very interesting and diverse level design, lots of bosses, smooth progression, and two quite different playthroughs, both in story and in mechanics.”
“Fun and simple gameplay with a cute art style.”
“The gameplay loop just isn't good.”
“Nothing about it is necessarily 'innovative' or necessarily 'new' in any way, shape, or form regarding the game mechanics or story.”
“4 hours of not fun, boring, linear gameplay for just $5!”
- graphics36 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute, colorful, and cartoonish art style, which enhances the overall fun atmosphere. While some players noted minor performance issues and a slightly fuzzy appearance on higher resolution monitors, the charming visuals and character designs contribute positively to the gameplay experience. Overall, the simplistic yet appealing graphics resonate well with the game's lighthearted theme, making it enjoyable for players.
“The graphics are very cute and the music is good, fitting the game very well.”
“The graphics are nice and cute, the gameplay is fun, almost like a metroidvania, and I especially like the world.”
“The graphics are cute and colorful, adding to the overall feeling of fun in the game.”
“I recommend this game in its content, but there are some graphical issues with 1920 x 1080 monitors and there is a weird stuttering issue every few seconds that I couldn't fix.”
“By graphical issues I meant that it looked a bit fuzzy on my 1920x1080 monitor but not enough to cause severe discomfort.”
“The art style isn't my cup of tea, it's a bit sloppy and childish looking but I guess that's the theme; I just wanted to try it for the RPG/action elements but the problem with that is, the game mechanics are really bad.”
- replayability13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is mixed, with some players noting limited value due to only two main routes, while others appreciate the potential for speedrunning and grinding for achievements. The short playtime of around 3-8 hours encourages multiple playthroughs, especially with different character paths and branching options that can enhance the experience. Overall, while some find replayability lacking, others enjoy the depth and challenges that can extend gameplay.
“Though most incredibly of all, this game has inspired me to speedrun; it simply has that much replayability, and I can feel the love that was put into this game every time I play.”
“Two routes also offer nice replayability, with different characters, quests, and enemies in the middle part of the game.”
“Unlocked all the achievements (even the secret ones), got everything in the game, and I'm still playing it! It's an amazing game with wonderful replay value, and I really recommend it to any parents, kids, and others. Super Chibi Knight is an amazing sequel and a great casual game on its own; quite frankly, it's a 10/10.”
“Not much replay value, as there are only two routes.”
“Finished in three hours with no replay value.”
“Considering it has 2 paths you can take for the story, and it's replayability you're paying $9.99 for about 6-8 hours of gameplay.”
- grinding12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is a mixed bag; while some players find it tedious and frustrating due to poor controls and challenging boss fights, others enjoy the grind for its replay value and the fun of farming for better gear. Notably, there are effective grinding spots that can enhance the experience, but the overall sentiment suggests that the grind can be overwhelming, especially for those prone to frustration.
“Very jank, very grindy ordeal.”
“Fun but ultimately has awful movement, awful controls, awful keybind mapping and is just grindy and annoying.”
“Very tedious, all you do is spam A.”
- music12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring an orchestral quality that complements the cute graphics and gameplay. However, some players note that the soundtrack can become repetitive due to its short loops, and opinions on its overall appeal vary, with some finding it engaging while others feel it lacks depth. Overall, it enhances the experience but may not resonate with everyone.
“Great gameplay with cute characters and an epic soundtrack.”
“It has an amazing soundtrack and gameplay, while balancing difficulty.”
“The graphics are very cute and the music is good, fitting the game very well.”
“When it comes to music, it's all about tastes.”
- stability10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern, with frequent crashes, random freezes, and various glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players report unresolved issues that have persisted for years, leading to a frustrating experience despite some nostalgic appeal. While the art style is appreciated, the overall polish is lacking, making it feel buggy and unrefined.
“Unfortunately, the game randomly freezes, has some control issues, suffers from unclear progression, and becomes repetitive pretty quickly.”
“The issue with freezes has not been fixed for many years.”
“It frequently crashed along with a variety of glitches that would interfere with gameplay.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 63 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting constant stuttering and lag, particularly when using certain peripherals or running in full screen. Performance issues persist even on mid-tier systems, and there are graphical problems at 1920 x 1080 resolution. Overall, while the game's content is appreciated, significant optimization improvements are needed for a smoother experience.
“The art is good, but using vector graphics can sometimes cause the game to stutter, even on mid-tier systems.”
“It seems to run rather poorly in full screen and could probably be optimized better in that regard.”
“One note: if you have a web browser open while playing this game, it causes performance issues for some reason.”
“The game has constant stuttering if you have an 'incompatible peripheral,' which could be your controller, keyboard, mouse, or in my case, headphones.”
“The art is good, but using vector graphics, the game performance can sometimes stutter, even on mid-tier systems.”
“I recommend this game for its content, but there are some graphical issues with 1920 x 1080 monitors, and there is a weird stuttering issue every few seconds that I couldn't fix.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its cute, cartoonish graphics and funny dialogues, creating an enjoyable and lighthearted experience. Players appreciate the comedic elements in the gameplay and references, while the chibi art style adds to the overall charm. The humor is further enhanced by the contrasting difficulty of the two paths, which some players find amusing.
“A fun, simple game to play with funny dialogues, cartoonish graphics, and lovable characters.”
“Great art, great audio, funny gameplay, and references.”
“If you take it for what it is - a cute, short, funny game filled with action, you will surely enjoy it.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users feel that the emotional impact of the game is diminished by poor recording quality, which detracts from the overall experience and makes it feel less polished, akin to freeware.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by fun graphics and a charming, cute vibe that enhances the overall experience.
“Great game, fun graphics, cute atmosphere.”
