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[Loudninja]

Attack of the Fanboy 4/5
https://aotf.com/reviews/knack-2-review/

Venture Beat 80/100
https://venturebeat.com/2017/09/05/knack-2-review-it-rocks/

IGN 7.2
http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/09/05/knack-2-review

Press Start 8/10
https://press-start.com.au/reviews/...eview-an-old-relic-learns-some-modern-tricks/

PushSquare - 8/10
http://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps4/knack_2

New Game Network - 70/100
http://www.newgamenetwork.com/article/1768/knack-2-review/

PS LS - 85/100
http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2017/09/05/knack-2-review-knack-improvement-

Polygon 7.5/10
https://www.polygon.com/2017/9/5/16252524/knack-2-review

Twinfinite 4/5
http://twinfinite.net/2017/09/knack-2-review/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

App Trigger 6/10
https://apptrigger.com/2017/09/05/knack-2-review/

EGM 8/10
http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/knack-2/critic-reviews

Gameblog.fr 4/10
http://www.gameblog.fr/tests/2824-knack-ii-ps4

God is a Geek 8.5
http://www.godisageek.com/reviews/knack-2-review/

stevivor 7/10
http://stevivor.com/reviews/knack-ii-review-blandly-competent/

PSX-Sense.nl 8/10
http://www.psx-sense.nl/292336/review-knack-2/

TheSixthAxis 8/10
http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2017/09/05/knack-2-review/

COGconnected 8/10
http://cogconnected.com/review/knack-2-review/

Destructoid 5.5.10
https://www.destructoid.com/review-knack-ii-457841.phtml

GamesRadar 3/5
http://www.gamesradar.com/knack-2-review-if-it-aint-broke-its-knackered/

SpazioGames 7.5
https://www.spaziogames.it/recensio...vventura-delleroe-composto-da-antichi-reperti

Vandal 7.2
http://www.vandal.net/analisis/ps4/knack-2/44226

Everyeye.it 7/10
http://www.everyeye.it/articoli/recensione-knack-2-per-playstation-4-34868.html

Multiplayer.it 7.5
http://multiplayer.it/recensioni/18...ione-di-knack-2-ritorno-su-playstation-4.html

Gaming Target 8.5
http://gamingtarget.com/article.php?artid=17202

Hobby Consolas 82/100
http://www.hobbyconsolas.com/reviews/analisis-knack-ii-ps4-162630

Digital Trends 6/10
https://www.digitaltrends.com/game-reviews/knack-2-review/

Game Over Online 95%
http://www.game-over.com/content/2017/09/knack-ii/#sthash.Z3gbSoTK.gHwhNiRV.dpbs

GamePro Germany 7.5
http://www.gamepro.de/artikel/knack-2-warum-denn-nicht-gleich-so,3319307.html

Meristation 7.5
http://meristation.as.com/playstation-4/knack-2/analisis-juego/2162247

Arcade Sushi 7/10
http://arcadesushi.com/everybodys-golf-review-playstation-4/

CGMagazine 6/10
http://www.cgmagonline.com/reviews/knack-2-ps4-review-god-bore/

Trusted Reviews 3.5/5
http://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/knack-2

VGN 7.6
http://www.vgn.it/recensione/41599/knack-2-ps4/

Gadgets 360 7/10
http://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/reviews/knack-2-review-1746162

Areajugones 7/10
https://areajugones.sport.es/knack-2/analisis/

IGN Italia 6.8
http://it.ign.com/knack-2-ps4/130489/review/knack-2-la-recensione

Gamer.no 7/10
https://www.gamer.no/artikler/anmeldelse-knack-2/405175

IGN Spain 7.6
http://es.ign.com/knack-2-ps4/122970/review/knack-2-analisis-para-playstation-4

PlayStation Universe 8/10
http://www.psu.com/review/34033/knack-2-review

Gamereactor 8/10
https://www.gamereactor.eu/reviews/588493/Knack 2/?page=2

Forbes 8/10
https://www.forbes.com/sites/games/...w-bits-and-pieces-of-family-fun/#35b5b57f77ae

Videogamer 5/10
https://www.videogamer.com/reviews/knack-2-review

Level up 7.7
http://www.levelup.com/PlayStation-4/juegos/400710/Knack-2/review

M3 3/5
http://m3.idg.se/2.1022/1.688177/knack-2

Saudi Gamer 7/10
https://saudigamer.com/review/knack-2/

GamesZone 8.5
http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/review-knack-2-is-a-kid-friendly-blast-of-a-platformer-k6ly

JeuxActu 13/20
http://www.jeuxactu.com/test-knack-2-la-saucisse-est-elle-vraiment-meilleure-a-deux-110700.htm

Atomix 7/10
http://atomix.vg/review-knack-ii/

Metro GameCentral 6/10
http://metro.co.uk/2017/09/05/knack-ii-review-better-than-awful-6904546/

Gamebolt 6/10
http://gamingbolt.com/knack-2-review

LaPS4 70/100
http://www.laps4.com/analisis/435895-analisis_knack_2.html

Digital Chumps 8/10
http://digitalchumps.com/knack-2-review/

GameSkinny 8/10
https://www.gameskinny.com/8jjaq/knack-2-review-a-fun-platforming-romp-with-lots-of-replayability

Gameinformer 8.25
http://www.gameinformer.com/games/knack_ii/b/playstation4/archive/2017/09/05/knack-ii-review.aspx

Mirror UK 3/5
http://www.mirror.co.uk/tech/knack-2-review-far-better-11085117

Just Push Start 8.3
http://www.justpushstart.com/2017/09/knack-2-review/2/


No score reviews:

Kotaku:

In my review of the first Knack, I wrote: ”It's not that I want to knock Knack. It's a launch game. Launch games seldom offer more than what Knack offers. You get a game you can show off to friends. You get a game that hints at what new gaming hardware can do. You get a game that feels ready to be supplanted by a richer sequel." Knack II appears to be that sequel. It's less of a punchline and more of a success than I ever expected it to be.

http://kotaku.com/knack-ii-is-actually-pretty-good-1799717466

Eurogamer

hat a strange fate. Mechanically, Knack 2 is an adequate game that seems to have had money and effort and skill thrown its way. But in its aggressive charmlessness it only really serves to illustrate the point that games are not merely the sum total of their mechanics. A step forward, then, but I still wish Cerny had just asked for the macaroni.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-09-05-knack-2-review

Gamersyde

Knack 2 is clearly more generous and polished than its predecessor, both in terms of graphics and gameplay mechanics, but it hasn't radically changed and remains faithful to its roots. As a result, the game still does not compare well with Sony's other exclusives, which are clearly in another league. Still, this sequel remains pleasant to play, with a co-op mode that may not be a game changer, but will allow you to share the experience with your kids. It is very unlikely you'll find Knack 2 a lot more convincing if you didn't enjoy the previous game, but those who had fun the first time most certainly will again, especially since platforming sequences are much more present now. Not a must-have by any means, but an entertaining ride that will keep you busy for a little while. We'll see if the third episode hinted at at the end of the game will manage to be a little more surprising, but for that to happen, this second episode will have to prove its worth to the public and Sony's officials.

http://www.gamersyde.com/news_we_re...en.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

 

[McDougles]

Our review at App Trigger. 6/10.

 

[hitme]

GAME OF THE YEAR HAS COME..

AND SO HAVE I.

 

[stevivor]

7/10 from us: http://stevivor.com/reviews/knack-ii-review-blandly-competent/

 

[Neptonic]

KNACK 2 BAYBEEEE
HERE COMES THE MONEY

 

[Splash Wave]

It's good, y'all.

 

[Kindekuma]

I eagerly await Dunkey's dunkview on this.

It's reviewing better than I thought!

 

[Xiofire]

Did someone say KNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACKKKKKKK?

Actually looking pretty good. Hope Simply ship my copy today.

 

[MadraptorMan]

I think I'll wait for it to come to PS Plus.

 

[Sarobi]

The Uncharted 2 of this gen.

 

[Lima]

Cerny 🙏

 

[Musiol]

Our review at PSSite.com: http://en.pssite.com/reviews/2637/review-knack-2-ps4.html - 9/10

This time Mark Cerny has done it. The rule “bigger, better, more effective” puts Knack 2 a few levels above its predecesor, and the low price makes the smaller problems unimportant.

 

[travisbickle]

lol, I expect the anger to be palpable if this gets a metacritic of mid 70s.

 

[Majine]

2017.

A Battle Royale game takes over the world.

A Mario and Rabbids game.

A Knack game that is good.

 

[ZeroX03]

Return of the Knack.

 

[Lord British]

Knack was really good on Hard Mode. Picking this sequel up ASAP.

 

[DKHF]

Seems like a bit (not a huge one) of a step up from the original which is what I was expecting. Curious to see how it sells when not a launch game like the first.

 

[KrisB]

I think I'll wait for it to come to PS Plus.

Don't think that will happen anytime soon. The original still hasn't come up in the cycle.

 

[pixelpatr0n]

Our review at App Trigger. 6/10.

Gross....ignore, lame ass reviewer couldn't even bother to play the first one before reviewing its sequel!? Click bait at its finest.🤢

 

[Machina]

This franchise has a knack for above average scores

 

[dark10x]

I agree that it's pretty good. The core gameplay is dramatically improved. Lots of platforming, some light puzzles, improved combat and much better environments plus loads of technical improvements.

It's not an especially charming game but I felt the same way about Crash and Spyro as well and it didn't ruin those games.

 

[MagicWithEarvin]

2017.

A Battle Royale game takes over the world.

A Mario and Rabbids game.

A Knack game that is good.

Darkest timeline or best timeline I can't tell

 

[MattAces]

Holy shit all 8.

 

[reptilescorpio]

The Uncharted 2 of this gen.

Almost! Shame the pacing in the second half is a bit disappointing. Gameplay is a huge step up though from the original.

 

[panty]

Damn that's pretty high.

thank knack

 

[AzureSkies]

KNACK 2 BAYBEEEE

 

[Footos22]

71 meta atm

 

[Basketball]

they made a 2

wut

 

[Donthizz#]

Game of the year

 

[reptilescorpio]

Seems like a bit (not a huge one) of a step up from the original which is what I was expecting. Curious to see how it sells when not a launch game like the first.

It'll struggle against Destiny 2 which is taking up all the room to talk about games. I assume Sony don't care and will look evergreen on it due to the choice of date.

 

[eFKac]

Ok I knew the reviews would be better than the first game, but that's a good deal higher than expected.

I wonder whether first Knack would have a better reception if it wasn't a launch with an expectation of "next-gen gameplay"

 

[Loudninja]

PSX-Sense.nl 8/10
http://www.psx-sense.nl/292336/review-knack-2/

TheSixthAxis 8/10
http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2017/09/05/knack-2-review/

COGconnected 8/10
http://cogconnected.com/review/knack-2-review/

Destructoid 5.5.10
https://www.destructoid.com/review-knack-ii-457841.phtml

 

[JaffeLion]

Metacritic is at 69 based on 18 critics, see: http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/knack-2

 

[webkatt]

I hate gaf sometimes...

 

[feli]

IGN Italy - 6.8 it.ign.com/knack-2-ps4/130489/review/knack-2-la-recensione

 

[Mattenth]

71/100 on OpenCritic: http://opencritic.com/game/4491/knack-2

 

[KazenY2J]

KNACK 2 THA FUTURE

 

[Loudninja]

I hate gaf sometimes...

Ehh?

 

[kurahador]

Knack 3 will be 10/10. Believe!!

 

[Not Drake]

Metacritic is at 69 based on 18 critics, see: http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/knack-2

71/100 on OpenCritic: http://opencritic.com/game/4491/knack-2

That's decent. Glad they greenlit it. I have to much on my plate right now, but I'll pick-up it up for 10 yuros next year I guess.

Sony should let someone create The Order 1887 now.

 

[Armadilo]

Maybe we really are knacked of us

 

[Blobbers]

 

[bigjig]

lol, I expect the anger to be palpable if this gets a metacritic of mid 70s.

Why, are people expecting better scores or worse scores?

 

[SanguineShark]

So this is what happens when a console is starved for decent platformers huh.

Well, I guess it's more of a beat em up at this point. Looks better than the first, at least.

 

[Glass Rebel]

Good to see that it seems to retain the spirit of the predecessor and doesn't overwhelm its fans.

 

[reptilescorpio]

So this is what happens when a console is starved for decent platformers huh.

Well, I guess it's more of a beat em up at this point. Looks better than the first, at least.

Fantastic beat em up, average platformer. Which is good they have less platforming this time round.

 

[Maintenance]

 

 

[ScaryShark]

These seem really good for a $40 family friendly title.

 

[robotrock]

nice

 

[LordKano]

They're progressing, at least. Maybe the 3rd one will manage to have a green score.