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[Chû Totoro]

GAF you deserve to burn in hell for this.

We could have Jumping Flash VR. And no we won't have both... or at least we won't have something that could have been made instead so if not JF VR then Ape Escape or Crash or any other game that could have been made instead of this uninspired (yet enjoyable) platformer.

PS: game is good, it doesn't mean they shouldn't focus on better franchises or even better make a new IP (yes this is a new IP but it's not that good to deserve to be followed by many games).

Where is the new real Sony systems platformer? Crash was so good

 

[SDCowboy]

Knack on harder difficulties will kick your ass. The only frustrating thing are the bad checkpoint placements.

Those checkpoints were fucking brutal.

 

[ScatheZombie]

I don't know why this is casing so much butthurt. It's probably a pretty cheap game to make it won't stop other games from being developed.

Because (a significant portion of) GAF doesn't like the idea that games are made for anyone but them. Or the idea that no one in the industry actually gives a single fuck what GAF thinks.

The existence of Knack 2 confirms both of those things to be true. And it pisses them off.

 

[Johndoey]

Is Knack the new FF13 for gaf? Popular to hate it?

Both were good games.

Neither was good but Knack was at least charming.

 

[farisr]

Knack on harder difficulties will kick your ass. The only frustrating thing are the bad checkpoint placements.

Yup, they need to work on the checkpoints. Thankfully I was playing through it on co-op so it made it more manageable, but I could definitely see it being a nightmare for solo play.

 

[prwxv3]

Those checkpoints were fucking brutal.

The loading between deaths were pretty quick if I remember correctly so it was bearable.

 

[Draconian]

It's validation that enough people enjoyed it, purchased it, and supported it to make a sequel financially viable.

This is basic shit, guys. Are you intentionally acting obtuse because it's Knack, or are you really this dense all the time? Dense like when Knack gathers a ton of relics to fight the Guardians in the valley in chapter 13.

So we're equating a purchase of the game to those people enjoying it? Because I'm pretty sure this thread shows that isn't the case.

 

[sn00zer]

Willing to bet its a code name for Ape Escape.

 

[Enter the Dragon Punch]

So what are the chances this is the codename for the new Crash Bandicoot?

same as it being a good game

 

[Verendus]

So we're equating a purchase of the game to those people enjoying it? Because I'm pretty sure this thread shows that isn't the case.

Yes.

Over 1 million people enjoyed this game.

 

[Icyflamez96]

Please focus more on platforming.

 

[eFKac]

Iron out the most glarring issues of the first game which were many, and I'll take it.

 

[DeepEnigma]

So what are the chances this is the codename for the new Crash Bandicoot?

Don't do this. We want BOTH!

 

[Acquiescence]

So what are the chances this is the codename for the new Crash Bandicoot?

The exact same thing crossed my mind lol.

Why do I do these things to myself?

 

[SDCowboy]

The loading between deaths were pretty quick if I remember correctly so it was bearable.

The load times weren't the issue. The harder difficulties were crazy hard and the checkpoints were too sparse, IMO.

 

[prwxv3]

Yup, they need to work on the checkpoints. Thankfully I was playing through it on co-op so it made it more manageable, but I could definitely see it being a nightmare for solo play.

I beat it on solo. There were a few controller breaking moments but I felt like a god when I beat them. I wish there was a death counter lol.

 

[wrestleman]

Personally, I don't see why Knack II would make any less room for Crash Bandicoot: The Ocho. They're different genres that have at times borrowed aspects of each other's genres in turn.

Neither of these are the same. Knack is a lot more like Crash.
And the demographic is: something that anyone from kids to grown up VG vets can enjoy.

And yes, it's very much meant to be "Crash-like". Unless you'd want to not believe the guy who actually worked on both of these IPs. The parallels are fairly obvious.

 

[Zaki2407]

Because everybody deserve a second chance right guys?........guys?

 

[GIANKRATOS]

As for your punishment, GAF, I hope you get Knack II instead of a new Crash Bandicoot.

 

[Oversoul]

I think no one is actually mad right?

We all just can't stop laughing.


Which is fitting for the absolute joke that is Knack.

 

[Blackleg-sanji1]

So we're equating a purchase of the game to those people enjoying it? Because I'm pretty sure this thread shows that isn't the case.

Using this thread is terrible. Its to much salt and hate im here like knack murdered their families

 

[Kaako]

Knack II to run a train on your favorite IP sales as well. Prepare thy tear glands, cause it shall be a bloodbath.

 

[SDCowboy]

Please focus more on platforming.

For me this is the biggie. It needs to be a true platformer instead of a beat 'em up with jumping.

 

[Big Green Anus]

OMG!!! I HAVE TEARS IN MY EYES!! THANK YOU SONY SO MUCH FOR THIS!! I'VE BEEN ASKING FOR THIS FOR A LONG TIME AND EVEN SENT VERENDUS PMS REGARDING THIS!! THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST DAYS OF MY LIFE!!!!!!!!!!

 

[harrisk954]

 

[Leafhopper]

Is Knack the new FF13 for gaf? Popular to hate it?

Both were good games.

Final Fantasy 13 was at least pretty and you could laugh at how dumb the plot is.

Knack lacks both of those.

Knack was bad on release and it is bad now.

You can like it though but, lets not compare those 2. [Insert CernybathtubKnackjoke.gif here.] Good for people who want a sequel though.

 

[klee123]

Eh, good for the fans I guess.

 

[Crimson_Gold]

This one is for the players. I'll be there day one

 

[Warxard]

Because (a significant portion of) GAF doesn't like the idea that games are made for anyone but them. Or the idea that no one in the industry actually gives a single fuck what GAF thinks.

The existence of Knack 2 confirms both of those things to be true. And it pisses them off.

I don't give a fuck about what GAF wants out of the industry, I know for a fact that on launch day for PS4 in the US that I bought a bad game.

I postponed buying Shadowfall (which was getting poor reception but was a much better game than Knack) to get this and I stil ended up with shit. Nah, fuck this game.

 

[Protome]

Please focus more on platforming.

Why would the sequel change the genre?

 

[sn00zer]

Yeah its probably Ape Escape



On top of it being the year of the monkey

 

[David Ricardo]

I got Knack for 15€ in a sale. It was a pleasant surprise, I found it pretty enjoyable.

+ graphics. The colorful world, and the effects on some materials looked great.
+ gameplay. It was both enjoyable and challenging, and it felt pretty responsive and polished. Some more platforming would be welcome, also.

- Soundtrack. The quality of the orchestra soundtrack is very good, but it didn't feel like it fit with the game. I would have prefered something different, something like classic Sonic or Mario Soundtracks.

- - Story. It was too bland. Didn't like the human characters look either.

 

[Crawl]

Knack was the dark souls of platformers.

 

[farisr]

Why would the sequel change the genre?

It can still remain a beatemup while having more platforming sections.

 

[Unknown?]

It wasn't a supurb game but I quite enjoyed it. If you like action platformers, I don't see how you would at least not get some amusement out of it.

 

[LyleLanley]

Because everybody deserve a second chance right guys?........guys?

No. The studio that made Knack should be shut down and someone should salt the ground so that no new studios can grow in its place.

 

[Verendus]

Stop trying to ruin this thread sn00zer.

 

[Enter the Dragon Punch]

I don't give a fuck about what GAF wants out of the industry, I know for a fact that on launch day for PS4 in the US that I bought a bad game.

I postponed buying Shadowfall (which was getting poor reception but was a much better game than Knack) to get this and I stil ended up with shit. Nah, fuck this game.

you know boo boo
we may disagree on things
you may not like my twitter
but god damn do I respect you
fuck knack

 

[Oversoul]

Now all we need is Sonic Boom 2 and Ryse 2 for the Dirty Shitsequel Trifecta.

 

[wrestleman]

For me this is the biggie. It needs to be a true platformer instead of a beat 'em up with jumping.

And this is exactly why it's nothing like Crash. Crash is a platformer (that had beat em up side-story games, coincidentally, but those side games still had more platforming than Knack does) and Knack is a brawler that has jumping.

 

[Nightengale]

Knack was not a good game.

That being said, I have no opinion on a potential Knack 2 until I see at least a trailer/gameplay.

 

[nampad]

If this is true, it just shows once again what I shitty job Yoshida is doing.
And yes, I played and finished Knack 1.

 

[Warxard]

Yeah its probably Ape Escape



On top of it being the year of the monkey

WAIT THIS IS REAL?

Oh my lord

 

[Leafhopper]

Yeah its probably Ape Escape



On top of it being the year of the monkey

I hope.

 

[silva1991]

Yeah its probably Ape Escape



On top of it being the year of the monkey

I don't understand

do companies sometimes use code names of non existent sequels for another IPs ?

 

[Mobius 1]

We did it guys

AN AUSPICIOUS DAY INDEED MY BRETHREN

 

[jmaine_ph]

All I ever wanted. Let's go!

 

[ScatheZombie]

I don't give a fuck about what GAF wants out of the industry, I know for a fact that on launch day for PS4 in the US that I bought a bad game.

I postponed buying Shadowfall (which was getting poor reception but was a much better game than Knack) to get this and I stil ended up with shit. Nah, fuck this game.

In other words, you fall into the first camp but not the second. Ok.

 

[SDCowboy]

And this is exactly why it's nothing like Crash. Crash is a platformer (that had beat em up side-story games, coincidentally, but those side games still had more platforming than Knack does) and Knack is a brawler that has jumping.

Exactly. The game is nothing like crash. I don't know how some people draw the comparison. lol

 

[IdreamofHIME]

Sequel before Super Mario 3D world 2?

Justice 4 Knack