Summary
- Release Year: 2012
- Genres: Adventure, Indie, Platform
- Platforms: Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Wii U
- Developers: Nifflas Games, Nifflas’ Games
- Publishers: Ripstone
Knytt Underground (2012) Review
Knytt Underground is a Metroidvania platformer developed and published by Nifflas’ Games. It was released for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux in 2012. The game is the third installment in the Knytt series, and it follows the adventures of Mi, a small, furry creature who must explore a vast underground world to find her way home.
Knytt Underground is a beautiful and atmospheric game with a unique art style. The game’s world is rendered in a soft, muted color palette, and the backgrounds are filled with intricate details. The game’s music is also excellent, and it creates a sense of mystery and wonder.
The gameplay in Knytt Underground is similar to other Metroidvania games. Mi can explore the game’s world freely, and she can use her various abilities to overcome obstacles and solve puzzles. Mi can jump, climb, and swim, and she can also use a variety of weapons and items to defeat enemies.
One of the things that makes Knytt Underground unique is its focus on exploration. The game’s world is vast and interconnected, and there are many secrets to discover. Mi can find hidden items, solve puzzles, and meet new characters as she explores the world.
Knytt Underground is a challenging game, but it is also very rewarding. The game’s world is full of secrets to discover, and the game’s story is engaging and well-written. If you are a fan of Metroidvania games, or if you are looking for a beautiful and atmospheric game to play, then I highly recommend Knytt Underground.
Story
Knytt Underground takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where humans have long since abandoned the planet after practically destroying it in a war 500 years ago. The game follows Mi, a small, furry creature who is searching for her way home.
Mi’s journey takes her through a vast underground world filled with strange and dangerous creatures. Along the way, she meets other survivors, and she learns more about the world that she now inhabits.
The story of Knytt Underground is told through a series of cutscenes and environmental storytelling. The game’s world is full of details that hint at the past, and the player is left to piece together the story for themselves.
Gameplay
Knytt Underground is a Metroidvania platformer. The game’s world is interconnected, and Mi can explore it freely. Mi can jump, climb, and swim, and she can also use a variety of weapons and items to defeat enemies.
The game’s world is filled with secrets to discover. Mi can find hidden items, solve puzzles, and meet new characters as she explores. The game also features a number of challenging boss battles.
Graphics and Sound
Knytt Underground is a beautiful game with a unique art style. The game’s world is rendered in a soft, muted color palette, and the backgrounds are filled with intricate details. The game’s music is also excellent, and it creates a sense of mystery and wonder.
Conclusion
Knytt Underground is a beautiful and atmospheric Metroidvania platformer. The game’s world is vast and interconnected, and there are many secrets to discover. The game’s story is engaging and well-written, and the graphics and sound are excellent. If you are a fan of Metroidvania games, or if you are looking for a beautiful and atmospheric game to play, then I highly recommend Knytt Underground.
Score
9/10
Review Score
9/10
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