HarmoKnight

 3DS
User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 47 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 47
  3. Negative: 6 out of 47

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  1. Nostalgic9tails
    Jul 7, 2013
    7
    I always enjoy music games, and this one is no exception. I enjoyed the many various levels and designs, as well as the music in game. The graphics were crisp and the characters' designs were nice to look at. The only issues I have are that the difficulty spike was sudden in the game, I couldn't get the official 'All Perfect' ending, and the jumping drums were finicky. Perhaps I couldn'tI always enjoy music games, and this one is no exception. I enjoyed the many various levels and designs, as well as the music in game. The graphics were crisp and the characters' designs were nice to look at. The only issues I have are that the difficulty spike was sudden in the game, I couldn't get the official 'All Perfect' ending, and the jumping drums were finicky. Perhaps I couldn't time it right, but more often than not, whenever I reached a drum, 8 out of 10 times, I end up falling. But the game is still enjoyable, even with those flaws.… Expand
  2. EpicMegaman64
    Apr 28, 2015
    6
    While HarmoKnight gives off a solid impression early on, it's hard not to notice how little there really is to the game. Nothing is quite compelling enough to return to. Specifically, as a rhythm platformer, neither the platforming nor the music particularly stands out. That said, the tunes are generally rather pleasant, even if they do fail to make a lasting impact, and you may manage toWhile HarmoKnight gives off a solid impression early on, it's hard not to notice how little there really is to the game. Nothing is quite compelling enough to return to. Specifically, as a rhythm platformer, neither the platforming nor the music particularly stands out. That said, the tunes are generally rather pleasant, even if they do fail to make a lasting impact, and you may manage to have some fun with HarmoKnight. The simple fact is: there's a better rhythm platformer in BIT.TRIP RUNNER for the 3DS's own BIT.TRIP SAGA.… Expand
  3. TheLinkgirl
    May 12, 2023
    6
    Simple, fun, but not without frustrations. Now that the 3DS has been retired, its online systems discontinued, I felt it was time to take a look at a few of the victims of this tragic event. Harmoknight is a simple rhythm game that is honestly charming and fun, though it does have a couple of flaws. I felt the timing on some of the button presses was a little off, perhaps a result of theSimple, fun, but not without frustrations. Now that the 3DS has been retired, its online systems discontinued, I felt it was time to take a look at a few of the victims of this tragic event. Harmoknight is a simple rhythm game that is honestly charming and fun, though it does have a couple of flaws. I felt the timing on some of the button presses was a little off, perhaps a result of the game being a little too lenient. I also felt that the game had a couple of frustrating moments toward the end that put a bit of a damp mood on my playthrough. Nevertheless, I think Harmoknight was a fun game. Maybe some day it will see the light of day again.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#25 Best 3DS Game of 2013
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#27 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2013

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Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 37
  3. Negative: 1 out of 37
  1. XGN
    Jun 9, 2013
    55
    HarmoKnight is not attractive because of its repetitiveness. All with all it feels like a game on the wrong device.
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  2. Slant Magazine
    May 27, 2013
    70
    Its music isn't as catchy as it could be, but this is nonetheless a vibrant little gem of a rhythm game with plenty of replay value; it's easy on the eyes and a joy to play.
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  3. Games Master UK
    May 9, 2013
    83
    Puts many retail games to shame. [June 2013, p.79]
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