Knack

Knack

Knack is a platform beat em up game created by Sony Computer Entertainment and developed only for the PS4 on its release. Since its release it has become one of the most popular games of this current generation.

Released in Europe on November 29 2013 Knack received mixed reviews form several different websites and companies. Game Rankings and Metacritic gave the game a score of 58.21% and 56/100. Which is quite low for a next generation game. But Game Informer gave the game a good score of 8.25/10, stating that the game is not the most innovative or the most visually dazzling game but will wanting more by the end of it. Which is what we all want from our games at the end.

 

The game play is very simple as well as the mechanics, Knack is able to discover abilities which then lets him incorporate Ice, Metal and other substances onto his body allowing him to use these elements to his advantage. It has touches of Crash Bandicoot placed into the game, and since I'm a big fan of Crash Bandicoot, I can't see that being a bad thing. Multiplayer is rather lacking in this game also, as with only being able to follow Knack it does rather take the multiplayer feel away from the game.

It's fun factor is big with the ability of punching your way through enemies and with its funny dialogue, it's great for the family and friends. But if you're a hardcore gamer and you want to earn them Playstation trophies this game probably won't satisfy your thirst for success. But with its challenging levels, and if playing on a high enough level when you're dying after one hit the end of the game will feel rewarding none the less.  

The plot is basic to understand as there's not much to it to be honest. The game starts out with the production of the Knack character, the doctor is showing of Knack to several other people and you controlling Knack, it's a great way to do the tutorial and show the basics of the game. Further on you are tasked to rid the troll or ogre infestation from the land and this is quite tricky as there are many obstacles guarding your path which you need to get rid of. These can be enemies or cliff faces which can all be a danger to your character, and as I have previously mentioned it doesn't take much to kill knack.

 

Overall the game is a fun game to play for the family. But with mechanics and overall game play lacking, this would not attract the hardcore gamer, and with hardly any multiplayer experience this game doesn't wow the new next gen players.

5/10