The legendary Knytt series continues with Nifflas’ latest creation; Knytt Underground. In this Knytteration; humans have long since abandoned the planet after practically destroying it in a war, five hundred years ago.
Very Positive
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A wonderful exploration platformer with a huge area to discover! The scenery and music make it a joy to just explore and wander around at first and the jumping and timing puzzles often seem impossible at first but (at least for me) they are tremendously satisfying to solve and when you pull them off, you really feel accomplishment.
The fixed save points and the long ways in between items and quests are on the border of too much. The atmosphere, however, makes up for that.
It's a good game, but the graphics has dated like a skimmed milk, it looks absolutely a** : the author hasn't even bothered to put in proper video settings, so you have to fiddle with 3rd party upscalers to make it look somewhat decent on anything larger than 720p (jfc).
By default it'll look like a blurry pixel vomit on your 4k screen.
7/10
Knytt Underground is an expansive and quietly ambitious exploration-focused platformer that stands apart from many of its genre peers through its sheer scale, relaxed pacing, and meditative approach to discovery. Developed by Nifflas’ Games and published by Ripstone, the game builds upon the legacy of the earlier Knytt titles while dramatically expanding their scope into a vast, interconnected underground world. Rather than emphasizing combat or constant mechanical escalation, Knytt Underground invites players to wander, observe, and slowly piece together a strange post-apocalyptic setting that feels more like a place to inhabit than a series of challenges to overcome.
Players assume the role of Mi Sprocket, a small, silent sprite navigating a subterranean civilization that exists long after the disappearance of humanity. The overarching narrative revolves around a prophecy involving the ringing of six bells to prevent a looming catastrophe, but this central quest often feels secondary to the act of exploration itself. The world is dense with optional paths, side objectives, and hidden areas, many of which have little immediate narrative payoff beyond the satisfaction of discovery. This design encourages curiosity for its own sake, rewarding players who enjoy charting unknown territory and uncovering secrets without constant guidance or pressure.
Movement is one of the game’s defining strengths. Mi can cling to walls, leap across wide gaps, and fall from any height without taking damage, creating a liberating sense of freedom that removes much of the frustration commonly associated with platforming. At various points, Mi can also transform into a bouncing ball, shifting the focus from precision jumps to momentum-based traversal. This dual-form movement adds variety without overwhelming the player with complex controls, and it allows the environment itself to become the primary puzzle rather than enemy encounters or tight reaction windows.
Progression in Knytt Underground is loosely structured around temporary abilities gained from special flowers scattered throughout the world. These powers, such as enhanced jumping or altered physics, open new routes and allow access to previously unreachable areas. Because these abilities are not permanent, progression feels more organic and exploratory than rigidly gated. Players are often encouraged to remember locations and return later with the appropriate power, reinforcing the game’s emphasis on mental mapping and long-term exploration.
The scale of the world is both its most impressive feature and its most divisive. With well over a thousand interconnected rooms, the underground environment feels immense and occasionally overwhelming. Vast stretches of tunnels, caverns, and forgotten cities are connected through winding passages that can take significant time to traverse. For players who enjoy slow, deliberate exploration, this sense of enormity is deeply immersive. For others, it can feel unfocused, with long periods of travel between points of interest that test patience more than skill.
Narratively, the game takes an unconventional approach. Mi herself never speaks, instead being accompanied by two fairy-like companions who act as her voices. These companions often argue, joke, or comment on events in contrasting tones, adding personality and occasional philosophical reflection to interactions with NPCs. The writing frequently breaks the fourth wall and plays with genre expectations, sometimes questioning the purpose of quests or the nature of player motivation. While this meta-humor and abstraction will resonate with some players, others may find the narrative tone uneven or deliberately opaque.
Visually, Knytt Underground juxtaposes simple character sprites against richly textured and often beautiful backgrounds. The environments range from organic caverns to mechanical ruins and vibrant subterranean cities, creating a sense of variety despite the game’s minimalist presentation. The soundtrack plays a crucial role in shaping the experience, offering ambient, melodic tracks that enhance the feeling of solitude and exploration. Music and visuals work together to create a calm, almost hypnotic atmosphere that encourages long play sessions without sensory overload.
In terms of challenge, the game rarely relies on punishing difficulty. Instead, it tests patience, observation, and spatial awareness. Puzzles are generally intuitive, relying on understanding movement mechanics and environmental cues rather than complex logic. Failures are rarely harshly penalized, reinforcing the idea that experimentation and curiosity are core to the experience rather than mastery through repetition.
Ultimately, Knytt Underground is a game that values scale, mood, and freedom above conventional structure. It is not designed to rush players from one highlight to the next, nor does it aim to provide constant narrative reinforcement. Instead, it offers a sprawling underground world meant to be explored at a personal pace, rewarding those who enjoy quiet discovery, environmental storytelling, and the simple pleasure of movement. While its enormity and loose focus may not appeal to everyone, players willing to embrace its slow rhythm will find a uniquely immersive journey that lingers long after the final bell is rung.
Rating: 7/10
The largest game by one of the original creators of the entire indie platforming genre. Calm, beautiful and great mechanics.
idk why but I read it as "kuh-nyoot"
A good game for chill exploration and good vibes. Buuuut, a certain quest resolves in you inadvertandly giving horrible advice to someone who was drugged to fall in love with the drugee. Essentially, you find someone asking for flowers but they're actually mind controlling fungus when fed to someone. You find the drugged person who realises what has been done to them, then you essentially tell them to go be in love with their drugee.
Thats worse than a date rape drug, and its pretty messed up to include this. What the ♥♥♥♥.
Another lazy dev that left out controller support even though the game released on consoles. By the time this released, controller support was well established in PC gaming (ESPECIALLY IN CONSOLE GAMES PORTED TO PC) so there is no excuse other than laziness or ineptitude.
Nice game. Long time no see since I've been played old tiny Knytt's versions
https://youtu.be/G3G9sIwZMg0
Definitely showing it's age the oversize levels provide to much space that negatively impacts spacing due to long long travel times.
Jeżeli graliście w Knytt Stories, to musicie w tą część też zagrać. Jeżeli nie, to i tak polecam bo gierka jest naprawdę fajna i warta swojej ceny.
Really nice, relaxing (at times), underrated game.
Beautiful visuals, near-perfect audio and a dev that I'd like to back with all that I have.
The feeling of mastering the movement system is extremely satisfying and I just wish it was longer.
4/10 - I’m not the biggest fan of platformers, but I tried to like this game. However, you often run through lots of screens without anything happening. You just hold down an arrow key. There are no exciting jumps or enemies to defeat. Then suddenly there’s a difficult jumping section, you fall down, and have to run through the last 15 screens again. If that doesn’t bother you, you’ll probably enjoy exploring, but it’s just not for me.
First playthrough review time.
The controls in the game are smooth and responsive, making it easy to move through each stage without much trouble, and I got this game for free. The gameplay is simple but still engaging, with enough action to stay interesting. Every part of the game has its own visual theme, and the artwork looks clean and detailed.
The story is not very deep, but it includes some humor and small, thoughtful moments that fit well with the game’s setting. The sense of exploration stands out, as every area feels different and contains its own small secrets and ideas to discover. This variety keeps the game steady and gives it a nice flow from start to finish.
Overall, it is a well-made free game with smooth controls, good visuals, and balanced gameplay. It offers a calm yet interesting experience that rewards players who like exploring new areas and noticing small creative details.
Extremely relaxing, almost zen-like game, with a huge nonlinear open world (starting in chapter 3, which is really the entire game; the first two chapters are more like tutorials). Great music and atmospheric sound design that's very reminiscent of ASMR, and some beautiful backgrounds. Very cool. Has some tricky precision platformer elements as well, especially for the optional challenges and achievements. Turning into a ball is great fun, I honestly wish more metroidvanias or platformers had elements like this. The speed it allows you to traverse, as well as nailing tricky bounces into hard to reach places, is very satisfying.
Knytt and Knytt Stories are games I've spent years of my life overfixating on
This game is still mechanically great, but imo doesn't feel at all like the previous ones
The previous games and a lot of Nicklas' other projects feel more ambient and open, and while I really like the backgrounds in this game, I'm not sure about how I feel about the black walls everywhere and the dialogues that certainly weren't what I would have expected from the last game of that series
But it's fine, it plays fine and got nods to previous projects from the creator, so it's alright
That said I'd still recommend the original Knytt and Knytt stories over this one (especially since Knytt Stories + is a thing and people are still to this day making new levels for it)
ОЦЕНКА: 3,5 / 5
Brutto per davvero.
Knytt Underground was an utter disappointment for me. It is not really a bad game, but probably I was expecting more of Knytt Stories and less of author's ball games. I will be honest, there are a lot of nice things in KU and it throws some interesting and clever situations time to time, but perhaps I would have enjoyed it much more if not for two things.
First thing is that the game is trying, definitely on purpose, to render itself meaningless and sometimes even nihilistic. Player is supposed to care about journey and not destination. However, it is hard, because the game is big as for indie title, but doesn't almost change during a playthrough, thus being repetitive and exhausting.
And here comes second thing. Knytt Underground is just not rewarding. You don't get any new abilities through the game; you don't get a lot of new challenges and the game offers no more than a handful of mechanics to master; your main objectives are to find some items, usually junk, and trade them for another junk or buy some passage with them; some quests do not have not only rewards but just any reasonable outcome; and even the ending is deliberately bland.
So this one is very peculiar. It is not easy to enjoy it, but probably it is something personal.
Periodically I will reopen the game just to go sightseeing.
the appeal of this game is that you can spend many hours exploring a staggeringly massive, lush, atmospheric world while listening to great ambient music. that said, the characters and quests are plenty endearing and fun, too.
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Chapter 1 and 2 are quite short, while Chapter 3 is exceptionally long, to a point where I lost interest.
I love the backgrounds but that's about it. It has a very unique atmosphere but I had no comprehension of the plot, did not care for the characters, and compared to its predecessors, its a step down. I would've completed it had it not had me retracking the entire map for the 3rd time.
3/10.
[h1]Comentario Analítico: "Knytt Underground"[/h1]
Aquél pequeño Indie que Nicklas Nygren (Nifflas) publicó en 2006 acabó conformando una trilogía que culminó con Knytt Underground, desarrollado en colaboración con Green Hill Games y originalmente publicado por Ripstone para PlayStation 3 y PlayStation Vita en 2012 y posteriormente en PC a mediados del 2013.
Esta tercera parte cuenta con unos valores de producción muy superiores a los dos juegos previos y explora otras tantas mecanicas vinculadas a la transformación y a pequeñas habilidades que el jugador puede extraer del escenario y conservar temporalmente, ya sea el super salto, el laser o la teletransportación, todo sin hacer a un lado la dinámica opositora a la linealidad que tanto representó a los dos juegos originales. Los escenarios están plagados de secretos con los que incentivar al jugador a explorar, además de varias quests secundarias y un mapa con el que mantenernos al tanto.
Lastimosamente estos valores de producción se destacan en los escenarios más que en los sprites, los personajes se ven horrendos y las burbujas de diálogos les hace un zoom que mucho no ayuda.
Aunque le cayó críticas por sus controles, a mi parecer es cómodo de controlar incluso al intercambiar entre Mi Sprocket y la bola con la que rebotar o utilizar el poder eléctrico para columpiarnos, pero tuve que hacer uso de software externo para poder jugarlo con mando.
A Knytt le tengo muchísimo cariño, jugaba al original en 2013 y luego anduve incursionando entre varios mapas comunitarios de Knytt Stories. Es una pena que ambos juegos no estén disponibles en el catálogo de Steam.
[b]¿En conclusión?[/b] Si obviamos los pésimos sprites, Knytt Underground es un excelente sucesor.
In my opinion, "Knytt Underground" falls flat as a simplistic metroidvania game that fails to deliver on several crucial aspects. The game, rather than offering a challenging experience, merely presents players with a mind-numbing journey of aimless exploration within a basic graphic style reminiscent of a beginner's project.
Upon embarking on this lackluster adventure, players are greeted with a first level that moves at a glacial pace, devoid of any excitement or engagement. This slow-paced and tedious beginning fails to captivate the player, leading to a sense of profound boredom rather than anticipation for what lies ahead.
Furthermore, the lack of a compelling narrative in "Knytt Underground" leaves players questioning the purpose and motivation behind continuing to play. The absence of a gripping story arc only adds to the game's overall lackluster nature, leaving players with little reason to invest their time and energy into this title.
Visually, the game also disappoints with its subpar graphics that appear dated and unimpressive. The simplistic art style does little to enhance the overall gaming experience, failing to immerse players in a visually appealing world.
Ultimately, "Knytt Underground" fails to deliver on multiple fronts: it lacks challenge, depth, engaging gameplay, and a captivating story. With its unimpressive graphics and overall simplicity, this game struggles to justify why players should invest their valuable time and attention in it.
Maybe after the first level it gets better.... I'll never find out
A fun little indie exploration game. I was a fan of the original Knytt and Knytt Stories, and would like them on Steam.
I'll preface by saying, I've never played Knytt or Knytt Stories, so this was all very new to me.
Oh boy, what a phenomenal precision platformer this game is! Knytt Underground has you playing as the voiceless protagonist, Mi, as she ventures through, well, the underground, accompanied by a bunch of fairies, who do most of the talking.
The story doesn't take itself all too seriously though, which is completely fine, considering the platforming and gameplay are definitely the highlights. It's extremely fun to navigate the various environments in this underground world.
You can transform into... a ball? Now that's odd, but it makes for some really fun movement options by using your momentum to bounce to certain areas, or grapple with the power of electricity? Yep, it just gets stranger, but I'm not complaining! I've never seen anything quite like it, and it's surprisingly fun!
The map is MASSIVE, there's so much to explore, with so many hidden secrets to be discovered. Platforming challenge sub areas, side quests and so much more. The only issue with such a large map is that there's a lot of backtracking, which can be really tedious at times, but other than that, it's super fleshed out with areas like factories, towns, forests... you get the idea! It's super vibrant and brimming with life! To add to that, the soundtrack is incredible, it perfectly complements the atmosphere of the game!
I was honestly surprised by how underrated this game is, it has so much character, and I encourage you to check it out if you're looking for a fun challenge!
It's a beautiful looking game, when it comes to the art style. There's a lot of exploration to do. Some philosophical reflections. And...
...a LOT of platforming! And that's the main reason I barely enjoyed this game at all. The platforming is pretty hard. I guess if you only aim for any-percent, straight to the end kind of gameplay, it's just average difficulty. But when you explore thoroughly and work to get all the achievements, it's really hard and frustrating... at least for someone who doesn't like hard platformers. I expected a more relaxing experience from the footage I had seen before.
Some redeeming points... 1- there are TONS of secret rooms and challenges!
and 2- some of the hardest ones don't give any achievement for completing them.
...I would have felt pressured to do everything if achievements were tied to it (particularly in this game). But "bragging rights"? I'm fine without!
When it comes to the story... it was less than average. Often ended up being disappointing. The developer wants you to appreciate the journey more than the end result. I eventually got tired of the drama, the extreme cynicism of one character, her outbursts and 18+ language (including violent and sexual stuff).
For me, it clashes with the beauty of the environment. Again, not at all what I expected.
This closes a chapter for me, with Nifflas games. I played a lot of Knytt Stories around 2011, as well as Within a Deep Forest, then saw Knytt Underground in store when it was released... was it on Wii U? Or PS Vita? I always wanted to play this beautiful, relaxing looking game! Now I'm glad it's off my list!
Story: 3/10
Graphics: 10/10
Music: 4/10
Sound/Ambience: 9/10
Controls: 7/10
Overall: 6.5/10
pretty good. Please release original Knytt and Knytt stories on steam.
A platformer that is a simulator of pain. Too challenging, maybe? If you have the time and nerves to finish it, then it is probably worth the recommendation... (to you at least, not really to me)
终于打通了，首先打起来不会十分爽，比起以前免费的难太多，也就是即时复活很快，多试几（十）次总能过，不可思议的是明明没几个键，真是玩到最后都不习惯会按错，只要知道方法不难，有的地方需要激活绿色的情况下再拿同一个绿色，也许教程有说早忘了，最后看攻略，混乱世界的4个位置也放好了打出隐藏，只是看上去结局很薄弱，参考回去看第二章结局大概是爆炸了吧，要不就是什么也没有发生，最后还是回归现实，尽管感觉在此游戏是忙了一阵，好像有完成什么，完了就是完了，还得有精力就开第二个游戏，没有就躺下睡。
one of my favorites games, this is a game for relaxing and no pressure, for when you had a rough day and you'd like to just chill out and get lost
it has relaxing music, relaxing atmospheric environments, there is no pressure for you to do challenges, if you just don't feel like this place for now, you can turn back and return to it however later you deem fit as the map is huge and let's you get lost without pressure. You get some dialogues, but aren't bombarded with them and again usually it's nothing heavy to detract from relaxing, sometimes they are stupid, but so is interaction with people (or fairies in this case), but I really appreciate that emotions can get serious sometimes, but need to be handled, because that's what adulting is about
don't take this as a super challenging game, its not hard, don't take it as a super story driven thing, its not, just enjoy exploration and relax during it
one big negative tho - the end really is anticlimatic and boring, the developer clearly intended for you to be here for the journey not so much for the end
Knytt Underground 比较特别，它的场景和设计可以说做的相对精致，但是很多地方的粗糙感也十分令人发笑，像是一个新人游戏开发者的练手作品一般。
具体来说，这个游戏把玩家扔到一个相对开放的 2D 世界中，给了一些比较模糊的目标，剩下的全看玩家自己。最大的特色莫过于整体上营造出来的非常安静的氛围感，画面上的奇妙安排也十分有特色和艺术感。只是难度方面过于简单，解谜方面也没什么非平凡之处，很多任务只是单纯跑图，可以说设计方面的体验相当无聊。此外，有不少粗糙的小插曲，虽然粗糙但确实比较幽默，虽说添不了多少乐趣，但也不失为特色。
不过，在整体相对无聊的情况下，一些小惊喜能够体现的价值就被放大了。无论是突然出现的略有新意的元素，还是莫名其妙地找到了特殊区域，或者别的特殊的东西，虽然称不上出彩，但也算是能够引起玩家的一些兴趣。
如果你想静下心来，放松放松，偶尔打开玩玩这个游戏挺不错的，只要你不会玩睡着的话。
Precision Platforming is not my strong suite. Kyntt Underground offers some really well designed areas, great music, and some very memorable moments.
If you're a big fan of precision platformers, this is one of the best games you could ever try.
i'm really not sure what to think about this game, but I think I can at least say it's one of the most interesting 2D exploration games I've ever played. the worst character portraits known to man hide a story that's both deeply personal and serious yet extremely flippant at the same time. the map is way too big but it's also cathartic to work your way through bit by bit, dealing with some occasionally cleverly designed challenges. maybe it's because I haven't played Within a Deep Forest and Saira for additional context, but the game seemed to operate on its own bizarre wavelength, unconcerned about what people might think of it. there's something admirable about that, even if I don't agree with a lot of its design.
A thoughtful, heartfelt game. Let it come to you on its own terms, and I hope you'll find it moved you like it did me. Explore every inch as an act of joy.
the ost owns, ive never played a game thats like this. yes theres a lot of platformers out there but this one is unique. it hits on weird emotional levels that i cannot explain and i love it.
great game with very fun and unique mechanics and artstyle
bring Within A Deep Forest to Steam
30 minutes of fetch quests and then the game ends. Not much to be excited about here.
Not bad, but would not play this over the many better metroidvanias.
Никлас Нигрен человек безусловно интересный - композитор, моноразработчик, а его бесплатные Knytt и Within A Deep Forest буквально залайканы критиками. Но все испортил денежный вопрос, по крайней мере с Knytt Underground его коммерческим дебютом не всё так однозначно. И так, мы на планете после разрушительного апокалипсиса, жизнь осталась только под землей, а выжившие феи, мирмидонцы и прочие пытаются найти ответы на известные философские вопросы. Главная героиня Ми Спрокет хочет загадать желание перед миссией по обзвону 6 колоколов, спасающих от разрушения мира. Сама девчушка способна использовать разноцветную энергию и превращаться в мяч для преодоления препятствий. Правда что мешает такому таланту нарисовать или написать что он хочет остается загадкой. Всего в игре 1800 локаций и из них 500 секретных. На мой взгляд это настоящий перебор, из разряда смотрите как я талантлив напичкал даже титры скрытым контентом, а в сокрытой комнате ещё таится одна. А получение истинной концовки заставляет собрать 4 предмета, положить на пьедесталы, а затем подобрать Энигму и с ней закончить игру. Бэктрекинг наше все. Немудрено что даже первой ачивки дошли только 5% играющих. Скучно, однообразно и просто глупо. 5.0.
无中可玩，3内可入。
202309，fanatical，steam，steam掉卡抵扣，indie gala，daily indie game，t a o宝，支付宝红包，hxxxx，杉果，它处自定义包入的本体约9元。爱人如己，目前就这，看以后追评。有中文的游戏请耐心自研体验乐趣，攻略指南尽量不用。不建议使用外挂，插件，作弊之类的，游戏都要这样搞，那现实里那更是如此了。兄弟萌，强烈建议不要第三方平台的小店买y u额，通过饰品等挂steam市场转的，高概率red信乃至封号，且行且珍惜。
Great exploration game that oozes personality, unique in many ways. I'm surprised it didn't get more attention.
The map is masterfully designed and interconnected. Once you're free to roam the world, you won't want to leave one spot unexplored. It's one of those games with a mute protagonist that lets you be and do your thing, in which everything feels organic. I would compare it to Cave Story in that sense, but much less linear and with no combat nor leveling. Traversing the world doesn't feel like a chore at any point since the movement feels good and the mechanics are few and easy to learn, but nicely implemented and exploited, including optional segments that push the platforming aspect of the game to the limit and pose a very exciting challenge.
There's a good and unpredictable story under the surface of this strange looking cave, with a cast full of personality, especially the main characters, that kept slowly growing on me even though they might look plain at first. The atmosphere and soundtrack are superb. The worldbuilding is subtle but constant and it's been very interesting to learn piece by piece about the context of where you are, how this world works and the mentality and conclusions of the inhabitants that also try to make sense of the world around them. Plenty of content and full of secrets to discover.
I can't recommend Knytt Underground enough; if you like what you see, listen to the positive reviews you might've already read and try to go in as blind as possible.
Amazing unique game about exploring a huge world. Graphic style, music, and story give the game a very moody vibe. No combat and it isn't missed, there's plenty of puzzles and secrets which make the game feel like a true adventure game. I played this game several years ago and since then have not played many games similar to it. The recently released Animal Well reminded me a lot of it.
[b]Knytt Underground[/b] is one of my least favorite platformer titles. I played primarily on PlayStation and put in close to 20 hours trying to find a point where I'd enjoy the game. Many indie review sites were praising the game--I thought perhaps there was something I was overlooking.
The controls are fine. For me, the issue is everything about the game feels anticlimactic.
For how much the game was praised at release, I had difficulty finding the game on lists that included other indie pixel graphics platformer games from the 2010-2015 time frame.
Bão.
おもしろいよ
Gentle Reconmend,
Pre-face, no clue what the knytt series is and a solid way into chapter 3 which seems significantly larger than the previous chapters, I picked it up on sale for under £1.50/$2
platformer with each chapter building on the controls,
Pros, amazing world building, nice graphics, nice controls, good consistent humour, relaxing, I loved exploring everything it was rather relaxing
Neutral, rather short but its not a cheap game,
Negatives - time consuming to navigate, this isnt a issue in earlier shorter chapters but it does drag the game down especially when back tracking in chapter 3 (the last chapter), plot is ok but falls short of anything substantial,
its a nice game and on sale its 1000% worth it on sale and if you like the genre the full price is probably worth it
Not fun. Got bored quickly on this one.
Nifflas is a master and this may be his masterpiece.
Weird ass game.
[b](spoiler‐free review)[/b] #3 on my “top 25 inspiring games” list. One of my favourite 2D platformers. I consider it “required reading”.
This game is huge. It’s a criminal steal at its current price considering its breadth. The soundtrack alone is almost 5 hours of beautiful mostly‐ambient tracks (complemented in‐game by suitably‐muted sound design that’s still got punch when it should), and it’s a perfect zen companion to even more hours of exploring the vast underground world finding all manner of obscure secrets. Not that it’s just about exploring — mastering the fun platforming mechanics is key to your traversal, and you’ll find your ability to harness your powers is what truly opens up the world to you. There are no “upgrades” to collect like in a traditional “Metroidvania” game; you just have to learn and practice the depth of the controls given to you. There are also a few parts where the exploration is stripped entirely in favour of presenting a pure series of precision platforming challenges, which I also really enjoyed.
The graphical style is perhaps unusual, but manages many beautiful environments regardless. I think character design is the weakest point here, being in a stiff “toon” style which feels a bit out of place, but that’s also not what’s front‐and‐centre most of the time, and it’s still fine anyway.
The game’s story is pretty interesting and engaging. It’s more prominent than you’re probably expecting. It also gets into some more deep and philosophical stuff, with a few things that particularly hit home for me. Do be aware that there are some “adult” themes mixed in with this; it can be a bit surprising to see F‐bombs dropped in this game given how chill and zen it is on the whole, and it’s not plentiful, but they are there. Text and dialogue also end up being something of a weak point however, purely because of how it’s presented: dialogue boxes fade in and out abruptly, and there’s no animation or formatting to it at all (practically the opposite of a Paper Mario game for example), which makes some things fail to land nearly as well as they could have. On occasion the text falls flat on its own merits as well. I still enjoyed the writing on the whole as well though, particularly the quips between your 2 main companion characters.
Incredible and very underrated. I heard this was a game about exploring, gave it a look when it was on sale for about a dollar, and have left feeling like I ripped off the dev. The environments, the characters, the music, the storytelling, have all left this as one of my favourite games ever. It's extremely fun to move around, the dynamic between the two main fairies was entertaining throughout, and the worldbuilding is some of the most fascinating I've seen in gaming since I played Rain World. I will say a few things if you want to try this out:
1: There is no real combat. The 'game' is about exploring and platforming, and some of the platforming gets difficult, but the focus is never on the enemies or your ability to defeat them, because you (largely) can't.
2: The first two chapters are basically prologues and tutorials for chapter 3, which is for all intents and purposes the main attraction here. The map opens up and it's ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ massive, all 17 of those hours came from seeing every corner of it. And for a sidescrolling indie game where you can actually get around pretty fast, that's saying something.
3: On that note, every single tile on that map has a room in it. If there seems to be a blank space with no connections to it from adjacent rooms, there's simply a secret you're missing. Figuring those out is very satisfying.
4: Your character does not gain ANY movement upgrades past chapter 3. This means once the map opens up, you can go literally anywhere you want. If a particular piece of platforming looks impossible, it's just because you haven't discovered the way to pass it yet, and at most there is a power-up a few rooms away that you need to utilise in a creative way. The only exception are the big grey doors, usually locked by a button on the other side.
That's it. Nifflas, thank you for making one of the most relaxing and utterly entrancing games I've every played. This particular world will stick with me for a long time.
серия книтт от Nicklas Nygren получила игру и в стиме (остальные на его сайте просто скачать можно), прошёл, узнал что там есть бонусные уровни, которые как отдельные игры, но до них руки пока так и не дошли. А базовая игра хорошая - сорт оф метроидвания. Как и нестимовские игры серии которые я тоже рекомендую.
wtf is this?
i was looking for the old game with the charming grafics and all i did find was this 2.5 Star Newgrounds game look alike
Were is the old Knytt?
A joyous and mysterious platformer that treats the player with a wide, interconnected world to explore and many tantalizing secrets to find.
I really love Knytt and Knytt Stories, but this has very little in common with them. This should really have been called Saira 2.0, because it plays a lot like that instead. (Saira was a different Nifflas title, with a much higher difficulty and linear layout, instead of focusing on world design, puzzles, and exploration.) I don't hate Saira, but I didn't enjoy playing it and I bought this expecting a Knytt game. I don't regret the purchase since I like the dev, but I'm extremely disappointed at the misdirection.
An entertaining little platformer with a lot to recommend it. The difficulty is not particularly high and it's aided by the fact that you can bypass some obstacles just by collecting enough coins instead of finding the required artifacts. Interacting with the denizens produces a lot of interesting commentary about the setting and can unlock character development and allow you new characters to interact with. Basically you can zoom through the main quest quickly, or spend a lot of time on little sidequests that introduce cute background elements. I particularly liked learning about the "Metal Pineapple Incident." That was darkly hilarious.
I'd love to see controller support added, but I liked it nevertheless.
while the character designs are "unique" it's not a bad puzzle platformer. controls are pretty responsive and require a bit of skill. worth a couple of bucks.
I loved this game but your enjoyment will depend HEAVILY on how much you like to explore and piecing together fictional lore. Though the game is laid out like a metroidvania, there are no upgrades to get or combat to master. It is a very simple game with minimal mechanics .
HOWEVER, Nifflas did a lot to endear me to the world of Knytt Stories through the simple format.
The main gameplay loop involves traversing the massive 'Underground' to find objects/relics/plants/etc and doing fetch quests (usually associated with platforming challenges). Many of the objects you find will have flavor text with them, and the quests are filled with character-driven moments.
Many of the areas you'll come across are unique and will make you very curious, amazed, or even scared!
It is truly a beautiful game for people who like to daydream.
Knytt Underground is a surprisingly good 2D puzzle platformer with tons to explore. The graphics may appear basic at first, but they are actually quite charming after a while.
The game consists of three chapters and a hub that connects them. Chapters 1 and 2 serve as tutorials, helping you become familiar with the game's unique traversal mechanics. As a sprite, you can move, jump, and wall climb. However, the real excitement comes when you transform into a ball. The ball bounces, and you can make it bounce a little higher, but you need to learn how it interacts with the environment.
Chapter 3 is essentially the main game. You can freely transform between sprite and ball, giving you more freedom and traversal options. The game's primary objective is to ring six bells, which are scattered around a huge map and guarded by NPCs who request that you collect generic items. This means you have to explore on your own, but that's one of the best parts of the game.
The map is 48x30 screens in size, totaling 1440 screens. It might sound daunting, but most of the screens are relaxing passageways, and only a few of them have obvious puzzles. The mini-map is your best friend. It tracks everywhere you've been and, more importantly, marks rooms with items, quests, or points of interest. If you're unsure about what to do next, just keep exploring, revealing the map, and collecting the items you find along the way.
There are also interesting NPCs scattered throughout the world. The main character is mute but accompanied by two fairies with opposite personalities. In each interaction, you can choose which fairy speaks on your behalf, altering the dialogue. The game also has great, relaxing tracks that enhance the experience.
In a map this big, you'd expect a good fast travel system, but I think this is one of the worst ones out there. It tries to be a unique mechanic but sacrifices almost all the convenience of normal fast travel systems. Here, you must first find an entry point, which is fine. However, you're then thrown into a dark, miniature version of the world without a mini-map. You have to navigate in the direction you want to travel and find an exit point that takes you somewhere in that area.
But it gets worse. You only have one minute for the travel segment, so good luck going from one end of the map to the other. Additionally, each time you use this system, you consume a finite resource. It's just a pain to use, but thankfully, it's not required. The map is big, but even backtracking manually doesn't feel too bad since most rooms are empty anyway.
It's a big game, and it gets even bigger because there are a lot of secrets to find, hidden inside passages. The hub looks innocent, but that's where the majority of secrets are located. Oh, and there are even secrets within secrets! Most achievements are related to specific secrets, and while I encourage you to you to beat the main game by yourself, you'll definitely need a guide to find everything hidden around. With those, the game's size increases to 1800+ screens!
It's a great game with great design, especially considering it was mostly developed by one guy. However, it appears that the PC version lacks a few features compared to the console versions. For example, there's no quest log or display of map coordinates. But the biggest issue is the lack of any form of controller support! The game is available on consoles, so there's no excuse for their absence in the PC version, especially since it's a platformer. However, you can use a third-party software tool to map keyboard inputs to a controller, and it works fine like that. It's just an extra step.
Overall, I had a great time playing Knytt Underground. I enjoyed all the exploration and freedom the game provides, along with its interesting movement options. Finally uncovering the entire map was incredibly satisfying, and the abundance of secrets adds a lot more playtime. It's a hidden gem that I definitely recommend.
You are looking at this game. You are thinking about if you should purchase it. Well ask yourself these questions: "Do I like precision platformers?" "Do I like puzzlers?" "Do I like exploration?" "Do I like ambient music?" If you answered 'yes' to any one of these questions, you may want to consider looking into this game. If you answered 'yes' to more than one of those questions, you will kick yourself if you don't get it. If you answered 'yes' to all of those questions, please stop reading this review and just get the damn game already, you will not regret it. I loved playing through this game. Them 80+ hours don't lie!
I feel obligated to start by saying that this game is definitely not for everybody. First and foremost, it is a precision platformer game with some sort-of puzzle-y elements to it. You will miss your jumps and landings. A lot. You will die. A lot. You will hit parts of the game where you're not quite sure what to do, at least not right away. If you don't have the patience for it, then you will find it frustrating. Another factor which I've noticed some folks in the reviews section complaining about is the pacing. To some, it may feel a little slow because a big part of the game is just kind of exploring--especially when trying to hunt down all the gazillion secrets squirreled away in all the corners. If that sort of gameplay isn't for you, then you will probably feel like this is a little too frustrating or slow-paced for your enjoyment, and you may just want to pass on this.
Okay, now with that out of the way, let me extoll the virtues of Knytt Underground, easily one of my favorite games. I feel like this game is a real credit to its genre; it really gets the precision-platformer formula very very right. First off, games like this reward repetition and fine-tuning your maneuvers. On top of that and the obvious stuff, though, this game has a pretty unique element in which you need to switch between two different modes which handle completely differently in order to, y'know, get past obstacles and continue the game. One mode is where you're on foot, and you can walk and jump and climb, and the other mode is where you're a bouncy ball and you can gain bounce height and momentum and bounce off of surfaces and stuff. Additionally, there are short-term power-ups which are strategically placed in the platforming challenges which you will need to use in order to get through. Overall, pretty cool and fun! Now yes, you will fall into lava or walk into laser beams and you will die a lot; but, the mechanic is, in my opinion, pretty forgiving as you can generally return right to the start of a section when you die. I think that's kind of the perfect way to balance this sort of gameplay. For those of us who enjoy precision platformers, I think this game has some unique features and really brings an extremely strong offering to the table which will bring many hours of enjoyment to fans of the genre.
Speaking of hours, let's talk about the length. You'll breeze through chapters 1 and 2 in... I dunno, 30 minutes, maybe less. Those are basically just the tutorial chapters, though, so don't enter chapter 3 thinking you'll finis the whole game in an evening. Once you start chapter 3, things actually start to get interesting, and then before you know it, you're 20 hours in and haven't even explored half of the map yet. This game is actually huge! The main story will take you all around the sprawling map which has loads of areas to explore, with an absurd number of secret areas hidden away for you to find.
And that leads us to the exploration element of the game. The game consists of a whole lot of varied areas to explore, with platforming challenges to solve, characters to interact with, fetch quests, and new areas that will open up. If you do enjoy exploration, then this game is for you, as there are loads of places on the map to explore, and each area brings its own interesting and unique atmosphere and ambiance, and the (rather excellent) soundtrack really brings everything together very nicely. And the secrets. Ohhhhh buddy, the secrets. There are so many little secret passages, shortcuts, areas, and challenges hidden ALL OVER the map. If you want to go balls to the wall, you can spend HOURS just trying to ferret out all the little secrets the game has hidden all over the place. This is a game where before or after completing the platforming challenges (some of which are, indeed, very challenging), you then may face the urge to try to climb into all of the corners of the room, just in case there's a secret passage somewhere that might lead to some new bit of the story of the world it's set in. And be aware that exploring every little thing and finding secrets is actually the only way to truly beat this game. In fact, if you really play this game in and out, you'll find that the whole premise of the main quest is somewhat of a farce (actually it's one huge farce nested in another farce), which really plays into the whole central point/theme/whatever of the game.
So now, let's talk about the story. Most of the story is told through dialog; there are lots of characters to talk to and lots of dialog to read through, and all of it, plus the environment, kind of builds up into a sort of atmospheric story. The main bulk of the story isn't really told in the main quest line, it's built up in all of the side interactions, which I think is a pretty neat way to do it and express the overarching themes. I will say that sometimes the writing can feel a little clunky because English is not the creator's first language, but it's fine, and the point definitely gets across in every section with dialog. There are plenty of funny moments and lots of moments that'll just kick you straight in the feels and make you think. The storytelling was actually one of my favorite parts about the game, but it might go a little bit over your head if you aren't actually giving it the attention it deserves (which, tragically, seems to be the rule rather than the exception in today's gaming community). It doesn't always take itself too seriously (4th wall? What 4th wall??), but it's definitely interesting and fun, and manages to engage some philosophical ideas without actually getting super serious about any of them or trying to shove any ideology down your throat.
So... Overall, yeah, I recommend this game to anyone who enjoys... Well... All the stuff up above that I just wrote about in that little wall of text. If this sounds like your cup of tea, it's well worth way more than the 7 bucks it's listed for.
I played this game mostly on my PS Vita, but it is the same experience on PC.
I can't recommend this wonderful experience enough. The chill ambiance and music, the lovely level design, the feeling of exploration..
There are three chapters; One where you are a tiny person jumping and climbing a huge level. One where you are a bouncing ball, and the third where you combine those two, completing the ability upgrades.
And now it's all about exploring.
I like upgrades as much as the next Metroidvania-aficionado but it's just so much more satisfying when your skills and willingness to explore are what makes you progress.
Super chill puzzle metroidvania.
Highly recommended.
Definitely a step up from Knytt stories. The visuals are at there best in the intro unfortunately. However everything else holds up.
Sehr entspannter Jump-and-Run Platformer mit schönem Stil, viel Atmosphäre und interessanten Mechaniken. Komme immer gerne in die Welt zurück :)
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The perfect open-world game. It really doesn't get much better than this.
Excellency in action.
This is one of my favorite game. The platforming just felt great the moment you take control of the character. There is a huge, interconnected world to explore, filled with things to find, and platforming challenges that have you switching between powers (Mi and jump and climb and use various power-ups, the ball form can bounce higher and has a grappling hook).
What really sets Kynnt Underground apart is that it is a exploration platformer that is NOT a Metroidvania. It's just one big world, not segmented into separate areas, and no doors locked behind certain power-ups. It is still a lot of fun to find your way through the world and there are varied settings with area-specific gimmicks. It just doesn't have the usual tropes of the Metroidvania genre that was starting to get a bit old for me.
I also can not stress enough how much I loved the vibe of the world. It's not lonely/desolate, but alive and filled with people. The NPCs quests/dialogs just elevate the game so much for me. Some are goofy but charming, while some are heartfelt and sincere. I don't want to spoil anything, but I will give one small example I really liked. In chapter 3 of the game, you get a fairy companion. And while you are exploring the world, you two might wonder upon her parent's home, and you see her having a small argument with her family. Her dad wants what's best for her, but is being a bit too over-protective / conservative. It's a little detail, but the writing felt very believable and did a lot to make her more believable as a person with her own life. And the game is filled with little moments like this.
"When I am not sure what the message is, that's when I like a story the most"
These were the last words I read in Knytt Underground. This was the best game I played this year. A game that had so many things in it, and, even though they were quite simple, I still have difficulties in piecing them together. I enjoyed every minute of it, every minute of exploration, every minute of dialog that gives a further glimpse of character backstory. I really loved the fact that there was no human in the underground, and still, all the creature were so human-like, from the fairies, to the disgusting jellies. All of them expressed what seemed like the whole spectrum of human emotions, and, as humans, their stories never quite resolve the way we expect, or even resolve at all.
Given that I am under 50% completion in achievements, I probably have so many things to find still, but I won't bother. Excavating the underground came to an end today, and I am very happy that I met all the characters, and experienced their emotions, fears, and wants. I expected nothing in the beginning, but this is a game that I will cherish forever. Thanks, Nifflas.
Amazing platformer game if you're willing to sink some time into it.
Неплохая игра чтобы убить немного времени
A fun little platformer that gives some hints of Celeste and Hollow Knight. If you like those, you will probably like this one
Easily one of the best games I've played in my lifetime, an astounding culmination to the whole Knytt / Within a Deep Forest saga.
The sense of exploration, discovery, the zen-like ambiance, and an unparalleled feeling of getting lost in this huge underground alone would make it a close 10/10 for me, but there's so much more to the game's world stacked to the brim with secrets, quirky characters, lore, and humour that it elevates the whole package to be something truly special.
The game is also a blast to 100%, the completionists won't be disappointed. Although, unfortunately, many of the hidden challenges aren't tracked anywhere.
Some gripes I have with the game:[list]
[*]There's no native controller support, but setting the in-game controls to "Advanced" and applying a Steam Input config works just as well as a native solution would.
[*]Internal resolution is very low, slightly diminishing the quality of the art on display.[/list]
Wonderfully moody open world platformer. The only way this could be improved is with better sprites and complete eradication of the obnoxious 4th wall breaks. Aside from these, the dialogue is excellent.
I've been a fan of Nifflas for a while. I remember back in the day playing Knytt Stories and running through community made maps. Naturally a full length proper Knytt Adventure was something I was really looking forward to. Overall, the game was very good and I really enjoyed the simplistic, yet challenging mechanics.
However, the game has a weird way of scaling difficulty. Some of the challenges in Chapter 3 required a good amount of precision, or backtracking, or knowing where to find hidden passages. The last two being particularly difficult as much of the map looks very similar.
The overall gameplay is nice, with quests to help you progress and funny NPCs that constantly break the 4th wall. Despite this the overall theme, artwork, and feel of the game are really nice and those familiar with previous nifflas games will feel right at home.
Biggest negative though was that the ending was awful.
Keine Controller-Unterstützung.
Gameplay is fun for a bit but chapter 3 is such a slog that I lost interest and wound up quitting. Life is too short.
I am a 45 yo father, probably one of the oldest people playing this game. I am a single father to my Son, who is 14 now. My son got this game for Christmas in 2021 from his uncle, so we installed it on his computer and he started playing. By the end of the week he had 24 hours on this game. This was horrible for me, as it was already hard for me to find ways to spend time with my son, as he is always out with his friends or just watching YouTube. So i decided to make a Steam account and get this game to see if I could maybe play alongside him. I loaded into the game, picked my character and world and started playing but I was stuck on what you where supposed to do. I asked my Son for help and he hosted a game for me to join. I loved it as it was the best time I had spent with my Son since my wife had died. This game has ever since brought me and my son closer again and now we actually spend time together outside the house together as well. This game reminded me that there's fun to be had in everything, and it has brought both me and my Son many happy memories.
Such an Underrated game.
I knew this game long ago, i enjoyed playing it back then and the same thing as now.
Everything about this game is beautiful, from the main menu, the achievement room to the story, the art and gameplay.
Highly recommended.
I LOVED this game, but I also agree with a lot of the negative reviews. Let me explain. The reason I loved this game is because I think it looks and sounds beautiful, and it was a joy for me to search and explore every corner of the map. You never know what you'll see/hear in the next screen. The platforming puzzles were pretty good overall, and I grew to really like the main character's ball form and quickly switching between forms to get places.
Beyond the exploration and sight-seeing, there was the secrets - and boy is this game chock full of them! I've visited all of the rooms in the game's map, and still probably haven't revealed even half of them. I do have to say that a lot of them are too well hidden and give no indication of being there. It's really upto the player's taste, whether they like hunting secrets like this. I personally liked looking for them whenever I could, but I am certainly not gonna spend the time to go after each and every one of them. Most achievements are related to secrets, and given how well hidden they are in this game, very few players get any achievements at all.
So, to summarize, the reason I love this game are the beautiful visuals and music, the exploration, and the secret hunting. Now to the criticisms. The main criticism from me is the story and writing. The way the game ends seems to be a setup to send a message about "the journey being more important than the destination", but it really comes off as if the developer just didn't know how to do a cohesive story. It feels as if the game is chiding me for expecting a well executed ending and fears that I will think the worse of it because of the lacking story. It would have been better to not have so much dialog and set up so many characters. An abstract and vague story would have worked just as well. To be fair to the developer though, he seems to be aware that he's being a jerk and characters in the game badmouth him at the end :D
Because of the way it's written, it feels like the developer had some ideas, started to write and incorporate them in the game, and then at some point threw up his hands and did self-inserts to try and make it funny. This can be a huge turnoff to many, as it makes everything feel pointless. Hence, this is a very cautious recommendation - if you like just running around exploring, occasionally doing some platforming and puzzles, and hunting for secrets, then this game is right up your alley. If you can't stomach bad writing or hate games without a story or atleast proper payoffs for the exploration, then I you'll find this game boring and pointless.
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At first I was like "what is this?", then I start playing it and it was actually pretty good platformer with its own atmosphere. The whole soundtrack in this game is pretty charming and fits really good with the art style. Movement is tight and feels decent, you have a few abilities like changing into a ball, which makes the whole journey even better. There is a lot of exploration in this game, every section feels unique and sometimes challenging. I would play this game again, if I didn't so far. You should try it if you like 2D platformers.
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Does not start on macos
[h1]Stupidly frustrating.[/h1]
I used to like this game a lot, but the puzzles have become so annoying that I do not care anymore about any other aspect of the game.
God, I miss when games were all about fun...
[h1]Se você gosta de exploração e plataforma, você vai AMAR esse jogo! [/h1]
Knytt Underground, eis um jogo que me pegou completamente desprevenido.
Comprei ele em uma promoção por 3 reais (pra fechar um valor múltiplo de 5 na compra total - sim, eu tenho esse TOC as vezes), então, quando comecei a jogar ele, não estava esperando nada além de um jogo de plataforma simplório que eu terminaria em pouco tempo.
Resultado: Depois de 25 horas de gameplay, após ter explorado absolutamente tudo no mapa e platinado o jogo, eu me encontro triste por não ter mais dele para jogar.
E é por conta disso q eu venho fazer essa análise, para tentar explicar toda a experiência incrível contida nesse jogo que, infelizmente, passa batido por muita gente.
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[h1]O que é Knytt Underground?[/h1]
Knytt Underground é um jogo que possui 3 capítulos, mas não se deixem enganar pelos dois primeiros, eles são apenas tutoriais, pode-se dizer assim. O verdadeiro jogo começa no capitulo 3, que te dá total liberdade para explorar todo o mapa do jogo.
E é aqui que eu faço um aviso: Se você não gosta de exploração, passe longe desse jogo, porque Knytt Underground é 95% exploração (e os outros 5% são plataforma).
Eu não estou exagerando quando digo isso. Para vocês terem uma ideia, os mapas dos capitulos 1 e 2, que são até que grandinhos, somam apenas, mais ou menos, 10% a 15% do mapa do capitulo 3 (que seria o mapa completo do Underground).
Sim, É UM MAPA [b]GIGANTESCO!!![/b] E não apenas isso, como é um mapa CHEIO de segredos, áreas, caminhos secretos, quests, items, etc.
(Destaque pra parte dos segredos e caminhos secretos. Esse jogo tem tanta coisa secreta que algumas são Inceptions de segredos. Literalmente, há lugares com áreas secretas dentro de áreas secretas, e isso não é incomum de achar)
E aqui eu devo deixar o meu fascínio pelo jogo. Esse mapa gigantesco não é algo feito de forma simples, nem de longe. Ao se explorar, é perceptível o cuidado do desenvolvedor em tornar o Underground um local dinâmico e vivo. Há diversas áreas com ambientações e temas variados, há diferentes locais com cidades e NPC's de diferentes espécies, há diferentes conhecimentos, histórias, ideologias e construtos para se aprender mais acerca do underground e dos povos que lá vivem, há uma soundtrack específica para cada área diferente no Underground, etc. E falando na OST, as músicas desse jogo são muito boas e agradáveis.
E, um dos elementos que mais gostei do jogo, é a história dos personagens (principalmente das duas fadas que você conhece no final do capitulo 1 e que te seguem durante todo o capitulo 3). Ao se explorar o Underground, você passa por diversos lugares e coisas que fizeram parte da vida dessas fadinhas, e elas comentam acerca dessas coisas. Quanto mais você explora, mais você vai encontrando coisas que fazem as fadas se abrirem e explicarem conhecimentos acerca do Underground e coisas das vidas delas, e essas coisas não são apenas historinhas, são umas paradas meio "realistas", como experiências traumáticas que elas passaram e como elas seguiram em frente com isso (e, meu amigo, o que essas duas tem de histórias traumáticas... damn!). Essas histórias não apenas te deixam com vontade de explorar mais, como, algumas vezes, realmente te fazer pensar e te fazem se apegar e simpatizar com os personagens do jogo.
Quanto ao elemento plataforma do jogo, eu achei ele desafiador na medida certa. Tirando os vários desafios secretos que tem perdidos pelo jogo (esses sim são difíceis de fazer) os obstáculos que você encontra durante a exploração possuem uma dificuldade até que fácil (o que faz sentido, tendo em mente que o jogo tende a ser mais zen), com uma ou outra parte que te faz parar pra pensar como passar dela.
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[h1]Conclusão[/h1]
Acreditem quando digo que Knytt Underground é uma pérola dourada perdida na Steam. Não se deixem enganar pela sua aparência mais simples, há muito, mas [b]MUITO[/b] conteúdo dentro desse joguinho, o suficiente para trazer uma experiência de jogo única e fantástica que vai te prender por horas.
Se você está em dúvida se vai gostar ou não, espera uma promoção, esse jogo fica 3 reais direto e por esse preço você nem precisa pensar muito - Só pegar e ser feliz!
I've played this game back in 2013 the first time on a different steam account and it left such a gigantic impression on me i couldnt get it out of my head for nearly a decade now.
The artstyle of this game, the music, hell even the simplistic character are just the best thing in the world to me.I simply had to buy it on this account again.
The controls are extremely simple and i LOVE IT so MUCH because that means i can quite literally only play with one hand and like eat a snack or something on the side, which i know is probably just a me thing plus point, but its a plus point regardless.
i love this platformer and i have been a huge fan since the release days... now i can make even more memories replaying it all again ♥
10/10 please try out this game, even if you're unsure about it in the beginning. Give it the chance it deserves! you're not going to regret it i promise you that.
Every bit as satisfying as its freeware Knytt predecessors in the exploration department, with a bit of Within a Deep Forest sprinkled in as an entirely welcome enhancement. There's a huge amount to look around at and find, the challenges you face are well-balanced too.
This is a very artsy and environment-focused game. The areas are beautiful and plentiful, with a lot of lush scenery and some images that look like they were ripped directly out of reality and put in the game, like a chili pepper you encounter early on. It's a unique art style for sure, especially considering the black foreground, and I really like it. The map is also absolutely massive, and somehow didn't bore me all that much. The fact that it was so easy-to-read and the various markers [spoiler]along with the teleportation/disorder[/spoiler] made it much more enjoyable to run through. The physics are quite "bouncy" and can be hard to get used to at first, but are definitely worth it and by the end you'll most likely find that you have mastered them and can go super fast everywhere. Mechanics and puzzles are done very well, along with the worldbuilding and various NPCs around the land. There are so, so many secrets that you can find and so many quests you can go on to find items and help everyone out. The only couple gripes I had were the incredible amounts of items needed in the third chapter and the lackluster ending. Really? You're just going to leave it like that?
All in all, a very solid game and worth it for the music and art, along with the experience itself.
As a big fan of Knytt and Knytt Stories I knew it was necessary for me to get this game, and it did not disappoint.
Like the previous titles, it's a 2D platformer that focuses on exploration and platforming rather than defeating enemies. Chapters 1 and 2 are just the introduction for chapter 3, which contains the main meat of the game. You can climb in your humanoid form, and switch to a ball and bounce on surfaces, and you get temporary powerups like a super jump or horizontal flight. Using just these mechanics (you don't really get any more abilities, unlike a typical Metroidvania) you can go anywhere you want, and explore the beautifully crafted world and uncover all its secrets. Sometimes you'll be running around and just stop to admire the scenery. Few other games can match the "I wonder what's over there" aspect of Knytt Underground; this feeling drove me to try and see every room. Anyone who enjoys open-world adventure games will feel right at home.
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J'ai beaucoup aimé joué à ce jeu. Les contrôles ne sont pas ordinaires (monter et sauter sont sur la même touche) et je suis étonné que le support n'ai pas été fait à la base pour les manettes. Le jeu est initialement prévu pour être joué au clavier. La carte est IMMENSE et le jeu aurait certainement pu bénéficier d'une DLC en ajoutant des quêtes. Fini en 14h, sur quelques sessions, sachant que je joue rarement à des platformers.
Je recommande pour la beauté du décor, le sound design et la BO, les puzzles plutôt sympas et le gameplay d'orientation avec la carte pour accomplir les quêtes. Attendez vous à faire beaucoup d'allers et retours à travers les nombreuses salles (la carte fait environ 30 x 50 salles !) pour aller chercher des objets, accomplir des quêtes, franchir des obstacles.
Note : Le jeu est très léger vu qu'il tourne parfaitement sur mon ordinosaurus.
OK, it is going to be the long list of bad things, but i really want you to be ready before buy this one
1. Achievements. Well, just look at "Achievements" stats to understand what i am talking about. Average achievement is found, in best case, by 4% (FOUR PERCENT) of all players. It's almost impossible to get even one. I have no achievements, just like 96% of average, non-hardcore gamers who played this.
2. Music. Music just killing any enthusiasm, which not been killed yet by the level design. Some platphormers have inspiring music, but this just makes you feel melancholic.
3. Chapter 3 is TEN TIMES bigger then two first chapters combined. Let me put it another way: for 6 hours of constant exploring and finding shortcuts and secret passages i've opened less than a hulf of a map.
And to beat this, You should go to all the corners many times. I read in other reviews that is a kind of MESSAGE, and it is not about beating the game, but about exploring. But how anyone should find fun in a pointless exploring with 0 (zero) rewards?
4. Plot. In this game you are meeting like hundred characters and they have a lot of dialogues on 20+ clicks each. At some point I found myself just clicking through it. Maybe there is actually some plot in this game, but after hours and hours of gameplay i still don't know what actually going on, who is the main character, who are bad guys, if there is any.
So, at some point i just realized i am not having any fun wandering between endless bells, none of which i can ring.
I think, it's really fun game for that 4% of super hardcore people from "100% achievements club", but it is hard for me to tell what average puzzle platphormer lover could enjoy here.
Beautiful backgrounds, but subpar everything else. In my opinion the game could of done without the third act. I just wanted the game to be over, which is never a good sign.
best platform-metroidvania ever, charismatic characters, they really feel alive with their problems and how they interact with the world, beautiful art style, its a hidden gem, full of secrets (no kidding, there are many secret stuff even in the main menu), a big map to explore, so give it a try if you like exploring and platforming action, worth every penny, hope someday Nicklas makes a game of this level of quality, also the plot in this game is connected with other games made by Nicklas.
really engaging non-combat based open world Metroidvania style game. i honestly really liked the ball bouncing mechanics and found them pretty unique. there's an interesting and slightly bizarre 4th wall-breaking story in there as well. the world (once you get into the main section of the game) is ginormous and while i like the unique look, some of the areas do kind of blend together a little bit. but there are also a lot of interesting ideas in there that i haven't exactly seen from other games of the type. overall i really enjoyed the experience, and often recommend it to friends.
Great platforming exploration game with one of the best atmospheres ever in a video game. Loved it almost a decade ago on the Vita and it's just as relaxing now.
Too long for the amount of content it has to offer.
There might be a couple more puzzles/obstacles and environments that I have yet to see, and I might go around just to see them, but there's just not enough variety in the levels, or quality in the story, to think about putting another 10 to 20 hours into this game to finish it. It's already feeling like a chore.
Play the dev's free games instead, and if you liked them, then maybe just buy this to support him.
is guud. lots of secrets.
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