Ken McKown writes: Being a launch game on any platform is not an easy task. Knack looked to be one of the shining spots for Sony’s PS4 launch. Unlike most of the lineup, it showcased a more lighthearted look and feel akin to Nintendo launching a new Mario with their platform. It also helps that Mark Cerny, the current face of the PS4, was behind its creation. After plodding through the 10-12 hour campaign I can safely say that Knack crumbles under archaic design and tedious progression. There is just not enough charm here to make it worth putting up with.
Sony might be gearing to launch a new Knack game, a franchise that has had received quite a polarizing reception from the community.
While I did actually enjoy the Knack games, and found the reviews overly harsh, I do feel 2 games were enough unless the series was revitalized in a major way. For me, that would be a new Knack game for PSVR2. With the increased hardware power, those HD particle effects would be pretty awesome, surrounding the player at times. Astrobot proved that platformers can be amazing in VR, so let's hope that's where they're going with this, if real!
Agreed there. I went into Knack with the realization that it was a simple platform/brawler (i.e. something akin to a Crash Bandicoot style of simplicity). My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed the co-op for what it was. Fun to play in short bursts to take a break from the more serious fare out there. I haven’t played Knack 2, but my understanding was that many of the original’s shortfalls were addressed there.
Translation: the next best game of all time is coming soon! Show me the money, Knack!
Lol! I have both knack 1-2. Second one is fun local co-op action, but to be honest, I don't care for a third installment. I'd rather have a new resistance game!
I'd rather have an enema than a new knack game.
A new killzone, resistance, motorstorm, driveclub or even a days gone sequel would be more welcomed than flogging any more life from the knack series.
I completely read this comment wrong, but I'll refrain from explaining. XD
Edit - ah screw it... My heart can't wait for Knack to come into that hole for a third time!
Surprised to see them continue this but considering how invested they are in the IP and the wider appeal, there must be some commercial sense to continue with a 3rd title
My young kids love playing it. I don't know why all these older people are complaining about it.
This… my kids love knack probably more then other mascots. And that’s probably because that’s their generations mascot. It’s undeniable ps4 spoke to a lot of children the last decade more then other competitors that have only been in kids sight for the last 4-5 years.
My kids will flip if this news is real
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Loved locoroco and legend of dragoon. Never played gravity rush or even ape escape but I heard good things.
Beyond the memes, Knack is just a solid platformer that deserves a new home on the PlayStation 5.
I'd rather they make a new platformer IP. With Sackboy and Astro's Playroom PS5 looks very good for the platformer genre so far
Agreed. Astro Bot Rescue Mission is honestly one on the best platformers I've ever played. It took things to the next level and was a delight from start to finish!
That said, while I was happily laughing along with the "Knack 2 baby!" memes with everyone else, I have to say I was a bit shocked when they gave it out free on PS Plus and I actually played it...it was actually really enjoyable lol
And huge too. Really long, loads of replayability and upgrade trees, new powers, costumes, challenge modes...hate to admit it, but I'd be pretty pleased with a Knack 3 announcement now!
Also Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Balan Wonderworld, Crash Bandicoot 4 (probably), and Spyro 4 is rumored to be in development
PS5 is looking great for platformers
I think it would be great if they rebooted it, keep the visual style, but change the tone of the story and voices to match. This game looks like it should have a semi mute protagonist with a silly professor and his rebellious apprentice. Instead knack sounds like a brainwashed soldier, the professor like an angry divorced dad, and the kid is such an average joe. And the story takes itself way too seriously, it's so clashing with it's art style
It's time for Ape Escape PS5, Dual Sense Enhanced.
Give me that first. Then whatever.
Couldn't agree more, i remember the first time playing Ape Escape with the Dual Shock, great times, we need a PS5 version.
It's really not.
The first really didn't deserve a sequel, and the sequel, itself, was nothing special.
I've watched a bit of this game through the PS4s streaming service, and I'm baffled as to why it's getting shredded in reviews. It's obviously not going to win any GOTYs but it looks like a halfway decent 7-ish title. I can see myself picking it up when it hits the bargain bin; alternately I'd be happy if it turned up as a PS+ release.
@Philoctetes
I agree,this is not normally the type of game i would play but it looks fun and i might buy it when the price drops a bit.
I'm half-way through Knack, and it does not deserve low scores. It's a GOOD game. There is nothing broken in it and the controls work very well. It definitely has a great, old school feel to me which I really love.
I'd give it an 8/10. Watch the streams and judge for yourself, but I'm really impressed with it.
Another wrong score. I've been playing this since launch. The scores are wrong and the reviews are incorrect.
This reviewer doesn't know what he's talking about. He's completely wrong. I don't care if it is his opinion. The game is great. I would give it a 7.5 at least.