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Knack |OT| Playin' Knack in my Tub!
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Dead Prince
Banned
The game is so cheap on hard.
i don't know how many times i died for wrecklessly trying to attack enemies knowing they either dodge and then attack or theres a few that shoot at me lol.
i don't know how many times i died for wrecklessly trying to attack enemies knowing they either dodge and then attack or theres a few that shoot at me lol.
I about dropped the controller the first time I picked up some relics in the first level, and the clinky-clank relic sound came from the controller. I knew the feature was there, of course, but it's nice to see them implementing it right off the bat like that.
I only played through the first level, then switched over to a quick match in Resogun. So far, I'm liking it. The online videos don't really do it justice, the game is very good looking. Sharp and clean, and the lighting is phenomenal. I know not everybody likes the art style, but oh well. I think it looks great.
Combat's going to take some getting used to. Compared to other third-person games, the enemies hit hard. You can take only two, maybe three hits and that's it (luckily, most enemies also go down in about two hits). Play defensively and use your openings, or you will die. A lot.
Platforming is very solid, though, nothing to complain about there. Controls are great, I've had no problems getting around.
I only played through the first level, then switched over to a quick match in Resogun. So far, I'm liking it. The online videos don't really do it justice, the game is very good looking. Sharp and clean, and the lighting is phenomenal. I know not everybody likes the art style, but oh well. I think it looks great.
Combat's going to take some getting used to. Compared to other third-person games, the enemies hit hard. You can take only two, maybe three hits and that's it (luckily, most enemies also go down in about two hits). Play defensively and use your openings, or you will die. A lot.
Platforming is very solid, though, nothing to complain about there. Controls are great, I've had no problems getting around.
General_Frags
Member
I'll take your word for it, is the co-op experience any fun at all? Going to mainly do a co-op run.
lemmykoopa
Junior Member
Can the whole campagn be played in co-op or are there seperate co-op missions guys?
Miles Quaritch
Member
So those who picked it up, are you all enjoying it? The fact that the thread seems pretty dead suggests hardly anyone bothered to pick it up though.
Such a shame.
Such a shame.
I like it. It's about what I expected, despite the reviews.
The game is challenging on hard and the outdoor environments are beautiful. But the combat is kind of shallow and sometimes frustratingly clunky.
If the combat was deeper, it could be a great game, but I guess you could say that about any brawler.
ShroudOfFate
Member
I only played the first level before I went to bed last night, but I like it more than Killzone to be honest. It brings back some good ps1/2 memories.
Miles Quaritch
Member
Thanks for the quick impressions. It sounds about what I expected, although I am ever so slightly disappointed to hear the combat is combat can be frustratingly clunky. Figured that would be the most worked upon aspect of the game....
Ah well, maybe something to work on in the sequel - if there is ever one.
Nice to hear that it brings back some PS1/2 memories, that's exactly what I like to hear. Not surprised that you like it more than KZ, but then I've never really been a fan of KZ. Mercs was good though, so credit where it's due....
Later Alligator
Member
its one of the only exclusive launch games available, it will sell well as most people will just grab a game off the shelf for their new system
give it until the weekend
DenogginizerOS
BenjaminBirdie's Thomas Jefferson
I absolutely disagree with the negative reviews. Definitely trust your pre-review feelings on this one.
FrostuTheNinja
Member
Went to my local Target today. They had ZERO copies of Killzone, Assassins Creed, Ghosts and about 30 copies of Knack. :|
Miles Quaritch
Member
You may be right. I'm still hopeful it will reach a wider audience, if not now, when it hits Plus or when it hits $20.
Yep, I'm not trusting any reviews when it comes to next gen launch titles. I'll take them into consideration to perhaps adjust my expectations slightly, but I certainly won't be passing on any games I'm really interested in because of less than stellar reviews.
DangerMouse
Member
I think it's a bit early for that. Not that I'm expecting a ton of posts.
Or we're actually playing. Or in my case waiting for the delivery truck. Heck most people probably aren't even done with work yet.
HORRORSHØW
Member
when are they releasing Knack's quest for android?
Grinchy
Banned
I've been doing that for almost 2 hours now
They typically get here at 4:30 for every item shipped to me by UPS...until today. Today they just had to fuck with me hahaha
Miles Quaritch
Member
True enough, but I did expect at least some activity from those who went to midnight events, etc. But you're absolutely right, we may see a lot more activity over the weekend/into next week.
Zen_Arcade
Banned
I've played through the first three chapters and I think it's better then the reviews are saying. It's not going to blow anyone away, but it's more entertaining then a 6 in my eyes. I agree with people who say it brings back the PS1/2 memories.
Miles Quaritch
Member
I'm really loving hearing this. The 29th feels so far away...
I've made it to 3-2 and I'm really enjoying it so far. It's really pretty. You just don't get to see the lush colors and crisp image on YT vids and streams. I've enjoyed the gameplay so far too. It's all about being smart, do your damage, then get out. There aren't a lot of games that require you to be so quick with your attacks. I like it.
This is what I've been thinking the whole time. People say they wanted something that harkened back to Crash and then bash Knack for being a very simple and linear game. Well, Crash was a very simple and linear game. Knack looks like a PS1 game with PS4 visuals, and while that simplicity seems to be turning a lot of people off from it, it's what makes me want to play it even more.
DangerMouse
Member
Good to hear.
Miles Quaritch
Member
Thanks for the impressions. Sounding really good.
One thing that's absolutely true is that it's hard to appreciate how good next gen games look via YT videos. DR3, for example, looks fantastic in person, but looks so dreary and dark in videos. Anyway, enough OT....more impressions!
Killing_Joke
Member
About to start ch3 and took a break. It's ok but not 4-5 bad only because of how gorgeous and fluid the game is. It's hard as fuck too and just found out there's a very hard trophy. *tear*
Nowhere near the level of a Ratchet or old school Crash. Not that much depth (only on ch3 though) but solid enough to play. But the hate is a little too ridiculous. COD and BF4 getting better scores despite the horror stories they have is hilarious.
Got it for free so not bitching, if i didn't probably would have just rented it. What is exciting is how good Knack and KZ look on day 1. 2nd/3rd wave games are going to be insane.
Nowhere near the level of a Ratchet or old school Crash. Not that much depth (only on ch3 though) but solid enough to play. But the hate is a little too ridiculous. COD and BF4 getting better scores despite the horror stories they have is hilarious.
Got it for free so not bitching, if i didn't probably would have just rented it. What is exciting is how good Knack and KZ look on day 1. 2nd/3rd wave games are going to be insane.
Final Boss
Banned
I will pick this up once the price drops, I kind of Liked what I saw from the streams, really old school vibe
Zen_Arcade
Banned
Yup. There aren't a lot of enemies like all of the reviews have said, but when you're playing on hard it doesn't really matter because of how quickly you have to dodge and move around to beat the few that are there.
Katana_Strikes
Member
Witchfinder General
punched Wheelchair Mike
I think I'm going to make this the other PS4 game I get alongside my Killzone bundle. The GB quicklook - despite their apathy - sold me on it.
What's the sound design in the game like? Does it make good use of a proper 5.1 set-up?
What's the sound design in the game like? Does it make good use of a proper 5.1 set-up?
DenogginizerOS
BenjaminBirdie's Thomas Jefferson
The quality and challenge of this game along with the PS1 nostalgia are all far more worthy than a 6. This game is at minimum a 7.
Agreed. This game is brutal on hard. Had to restart on normal, and it's pretty good. That and I can't remember the last time I've waxed nostalgia this hard playing a game.
Brings back a lot of fond memories.
DC1
Member
It's dead because of the shear amount of games available to play.
Personally, I took advantage of the B2G1F deal and then proceeded to download everything available to me through PS+ (Not to mention mucking around in that glorious Playstation UI).
Regarding Knack
All things considered, I played 3 hours of Knack today and it's very very good. The music is unexpectedly flying, the visual design is as pretty as a Disney movie (for real this time) and the game play is uncompromisingly old school (which probably turned off several reviewers who were in a rush to run through games in preparation for the 13th).
Knack has been dealt a great disservice.
Knack is great.
I only got this game because of the B2g1, but it is freaking great. I still hate the character design on the humans, but it is super fun. I'm not very far in. I hope there is more platforming ahead.
I keep laughing at how I'm dealing with combat. I've been playing Demon Souls lately, and I keep trying to draw enemies out one at a time and hit them from behind.
I keep laughing at how I'm dealing with combat. I've been playing Demon Souls lately, and I keep trying to draw enemies out one at a time and hit them from behind.
brandonh83
Banned
game reviews are a fucking blight. It would be fine if people didn't just look at an IGN score and decide on a game right then and there, but they do.
Pound_lb003
Member
Watching the Giantbomb Quick Look, I kinda agree with them, that it looks like mechanically it looks really good; it feels good. But they just don't give you much in the way of encounter design to use the mechanics - I'd just love to see it open up a little more.
It looks really pretty to me.
It looks really pretty to me.
Got the knack bundle from amazon and played the first two chapters. Took about an hour. So far, really solid stuff. I can see how it would get old after awhile, but it's a gorgeous game, and I am actually enjoying how the beat-em-up combat feels, as well as the weight of the main character. Pretty satisfying, overall. I disagree with the reviews, although I understand where they're coming from. We'll see how it lasts as I play more.
Very much enjoying it. If you like Crash and Spyro, you should enjoy this; if you think those games are boring, repetitive crap, I would stay away from Knack. It looks crisp; it is colorful; gameplay is tight; and it is difficult. Like, almost old school difficult. My wife was playing with me as Robo Knack, and the drop in/drop out co-op works great.
SlasherJPC
Banned
Got to chapter 3. Really loving it. I will go along with what others have said. Solid game that harkens back to old school.
After watching the streams, no way I'd miss out on Knack, just too broke to get it at the moment. Barely affording the PS4, but very much looking forward to giving this a go on the first hard difficulty. Couldn't stop watching yesterday and I want to watch more now but worried I'd ruin it for myself too much.
It's fun and charming. It's also somewhat shallow and repetitive, but I still have fun just figuring out how to approach encounters. I also adore the music, especially in areas like the forest and the green cliff-like area just after the caves. It can be really nice and whimsical at times, and definitely gives me nostalgic vibes, even if I can't really pinpoint why.
Main complaint is obviously the lack of platforming. They give you a bit of it in that opening lab level, and I was in love instantly. And then it just stops and you're going down corridors. I wonder if they were planning on making it like that but had to go with something simpler to get it out for launch.
Also don't like Knack's characterization. He's so cute when he's just a little guy! But he still has the voice of a generic adult tough guy male. Jarring and kind of creepy.
I like it, though! Don't regret choosing this at all. I can see where the critics were coming from, but I'd hesitate to give it such a low score. It's not bad by any means, just a touch too simple for some.
Main complaint is obviously the lack of platforming. They give you a bit of it in that opening lab level, and I was in love instantly. And then it just stops and you're going down corridors. I wonder if they were planning on making it like that but had to go with something simpler to get it out for launch.
Also don't like Knack's characterization. He's so cute when he's just a little guy! But he still has the voice of a generic adult tough guy male. Jarring and kind of creepy.
I like it, though! Don't regret choosing this at all. I can see where the critics were coming from, but I'd hesitate to give it such a low score. It's not bad by any means, just a touch too simple for some.