Knytt Underground

Release Date: December 18, 2012

Arcade, platformers, 2D, metroidvania, indie games, PS Plus Premium, singleplayer

7.4

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83%

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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

7.4

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 56% of Critics. There are 9 Critic Reviews.

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Worth Playing: 8 / 10 by Brian Dumlao

Knytt Underground is for gamers who value exploration over combat. It is for those who enjoy small bouts of platforming and platforming puzzles that don't involve too many switches. It isn't for those who enjoy profound messages or meaning in their games. Unless you need to take out your aggression on digital foes while conquering seemingly impossible platforming obstacles, I'd recommend Knytt Underground.

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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.

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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

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