Knight Squad
Release Date: November 16, 2015
Action, 2D, top-down, indie games, splitscreen, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
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Developed by independent studio Chainsawesome Games, Knight Squad is an arcade game focusing on multiplayer gameplay for up to 8 people. Each player becomes a knight and the group fights on confined arenas that resemble levels from the classic Bomberman. Players can make use of many different pieces of gear and weapons, including swords, bows, and crossbows, but also laser guns, as well as special actions (e.g. ninja, kamikaze).
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[1:20] Knight Squad trailer
Shacknews: 6 / 10 by Ozzie Mejia
For simplistic multiplayer fun, Knight Squad is up for the job, even if there are a couple of kinks in its armor that players may have to look past.
Pure Nintendo: 7.5 / 10 by Kirk Hiner
As far as party games go, Knight Squad has more going for it than you'd expect at first glance. It's accessible, it's frenetic, and it's fun. The lack of online multiplayer and a worthwhile single-player mode will be easily overlooked when you've got your personal squad of knights seeking battle in your living room.
DVS Gaming: 7 / 10 by Bradley Dotson
To sum it all up, I highly recommend Knight Squad.
Knight Squad Description
Knight Squad is an independent arcade game designed around multiplayer gameplay for up to 8 players. The title was developed by Chainsawesome Games, a developer team of three.
The creators describe their game as a crossover between Bomberman and Gauntlet. The player becomes one of the titular knights and is sent to fight on small, confined arenas. Chainsawesome Games prepared a number of both competitive and cooperative modes. Knight Squad offers the following game modes: Grail (you have to carry the grail into a target location), Capture the Flag (a mode known to all fans of multiplayer gameplay), Soccer (a local variation of the popular sport), Gladiator (stay alive within the golden zone), Last Man Standing (be the last one to survive all rounds), and Team Deathmatch (teams against eachother).
The game was designed with multiplayer gameplay in mind (both local and online) for up to 8 people. However, if none of your friends is available at the moment, you can play with bots (AI-controlled knights). There are all sorts of weapons you can use in combat. The developers implemented various tools of destruction, including crossbows, bows, swords, and even laser guns. Moreover, you can use special powers, such as shield, kamikaze, or ninja. The game features a top-down perspective and minimalistic visuals.
Last updated on November 27, 2015
Knight Squad Summary
Game Series: Knight Squad
Platforms:
PC / Windows
Xbox One
Developer: Chainsawesome Games
Publisher: Chainsawesome Games
Knight Squad System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB GeForce 9800 or better, 300 MB HDD, Windows XP/Vista(SP2)/7/8.1
Dreamfall: Chapters moved to Unity 5 – see screenshots
Dreamfall: Chapters went through a complete engine update – from Unity 4 to Unity 5. The results are better graphics and improved performance. The new version is available now on Steam.
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November 26, 2015