
Knytt Underground
Release Date: December 18, 2012
Arcade, platformers, 2D, metroidvania, indie games, PS Plus Premium, singleplayer
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Knytt Underground is a two-dimensional platformer produced by Nifflas Games. The game is mainly about exploring the world and fighting enemies. Each map is huge and largely open. The gameplay is enriched by logical elements.
Mi Sprocket is a sprite who develops special powers as she embarks upon a quest to ring the six bells of fate; which if not rung every six hundred years will begin a chain reaction that will obliterate the world! There’s one small detail though; the odds are it’s just a superstitious nonsense and the world isn’t really ending...
Knytt Underground is a 2D platform game featuring a quirky story and a huge world to explore.
Last updated on August 14, 2015
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[1:14] Knytt Underground WiiU launch trailer
Destructoid: 7.5 / 10 by Jonathan Holmes
There are plenty of irreverent characters to talk to, fetch quests to give a limited sense of purpose/achievement, and a nice split between breezy and tough areas, but all the same, you'll likely want to take more frequent breaks than in chapters one and two. Interest will dry out more quickly, especially if you focus on the story, which is either trying to be "so stupid that it becomes awesome," is designed to make you hate stories in games, or both. Either way, Knytt Underground is brilliantly-designed 2D platformer that offers a ton of content. Just don't think about the story too much. "blah blah blah blah blah" indeed.
Nintendojo: by Anthony Vigna
All things considered, Knytt Underground is still a fantastic game. I thoroughly enjoyed spelunking through the game's massive world, and even though the story can get lackluster, it does excel when it tackles its religious themes. Knytt Underground is an excellent addition to the eShop, and is perfect for anyone looking for a solid Metroidvania on Wii U
Twinfinite: 3 / 5
Knytt Underground, however, fails to give that reason to keep playing. If you're looking for stylish games that simply exude an air of mystery and darkness, then this game might be exactly what many players are looking for. But if you need some substance to back up all that style, then this game might not be as tightly knit as it needs to be.
GAMERS Score
Average score from 200 votes.
Knytt Underground Summary
Platforms:
PC Windows December 18, 2012
PlayStation 3 December 18, 2012
PlayStation Vita December 18, 2012
Nintendo Wii U December 19, 2013
Developer: Nifflas Games
Publisher: Ripstone
