Knockout City

 PC
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. SpazioGames
    May 21, 2021
    70
    Knockout City is a fun gameplay experience, but how (and if) it will find a long lasting place in the crowded games as a service market is yet to be seen.
  2. Attack of the Fanboy
    May 21, 2021
    70
    Knockout City is an absolute blast, even if it doesn't have many reasons to return after players have had their fill.
  3. Gfinity
    May 21, 2021
    70
    While Velan Studios has created a competent multiplayer experience, Knockout City’s not especially thrilling. There aren’t many games that use dodgeball as a core mechanic, making it somewhat unique, but it feels afraid to take risks, creating an entertaining but ultimately safe experience. If you can gather up some friends, there’s silly enjoyment within and considering it’s got a free trial – to say nothing of Game Pass/EA Play – I’d recommend at least trying it.
  5. DualShockers
    May 21, 2021
    70
    Knockout City is a quirky game that players will find most enjoyable when teaming up with their friends. It struggles with pacing from time to time and could do with some quality of life improvements. However, it balances elements that players will feel familiar with whilst also successfully putting an individual spin on things to make for a fun time.
  6. GameGrin
    May 21, 2021
    65
    On the right map with the right team, you’ll encounter some fantastic PVP moments. Though tonally it’s more miss than hit, Knockout City is at least worth trying out; but without much variety of content as of review, I'd wait until the game reaches its potential.
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  1. 3DJuegos
    May 21, 2021
    Knockout City is a fresh and fun take on multiplayer. Should be amazing to play with friends and family and there’s tons of cool stuff to play every season. However it should be noted that there’s barely any depth attached to its core gameplay mechanic and therefore it becomes repetitive after just a few hours.
  2. Polygon
    May 21, 2021
    The other back-of-the-mind tingling I have about Knockout City is how little time it takes to feel like I’ve played something meaningful.

Awards & Rankings

90
#90 Best PC Game of 2021

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User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 43 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 43
  3. Negative: 12 out of 43
  1. Yavzier
    May 26, 2021
    0
    This game is actually a ton of fun. The gameplay is engaging and every match is all encompassing. I have to leave this a horrible reviewThis game is actually a ton of fun. The gameplay is engaging and every match is all encompassing. I have to leave this a horrible review though, because it hides the exit button in a "More..." option. You aren't clever devs. If I want to quit and the last I think is "this is so exasperating to quit I may as well alt+F4" the last feeling you've left me with is rage. Screw your idiotic menu.… Full Review »
  2. SuperkenGaming
    May 22, 2021
    8
    Knockout City
    Don’t Doge this one forever
    Knockout city is a competitive 3v3 or 1v1 dodgeball game, and first things first.. I love how much    Knockout City
    Don’t Doge this one forever
    Knockout city is a competitive 3v3 or 1v1 dodgeball game, and first things first.. I love how much customizable options you have for a competitive hero game.. you can craft your own and unlock new cosmetics as you play.. it isn’t super detailed, but the amount of choices is appreciated..
    Where the game is lacking though is in its actually gameplay content..
    I love knockout city.. I am a sucker for dodgeball games.. at first you hve a typical 3v3 mode, youre put into a random map, and youre given a random special ball each time,,, annnd it’s the first team to score 10 knockouts 2 times wins, you run, automatically grab a ball, and youre off, holding down the trigger to target and smack your opponent to knock them out, but it isn’t all that simple.. there is a bit of skill and strategy to be had here as youre able to tackle eachother and knock the ball out of their hands, or make them defenseless for your teammate to hit them, as you are bale to catch a ball and lob it back.. timing this right can make for really great moments, I was having an absolute blast working my way up to rank 5 and unlock the other 3 modes, a 3 v 3 party mode where every ball is a special ball, a 1 vs 1 mode with a circle closing in on you where there are no special alls, and a kill confirmed type 3v3 where you grab diamonds of fallen opponents to tiher score for your team and stop the other team from scoring…
    Kncokout Citys biggest downfall though is that it has a free to play mentality without being free to play..
    Theyre expected to add more content with as seasons go on, but the 5 maps we get now get boring fairly quickly… I was over this game after about maybe only 3 hours of play time…
    on top of that I feel like we need at least a 5 v 5 in a larger world, with more ball drops… too often I found myself just searching for a ball to go help out my teammates…
    Overall I had a really great time with knockout city, this game can be a blast..
    I would jsu hold off for future seasons when this game gets more padded out…
    I give Knockout City an 8/10    … Full Review »
  3. DrGreatJob
    May 22, 2021
    4
    Knockout City, at the surface level, seems like a pretty fun game. What lies beneath the surface, though? Nothing. It's very shallow, theKnockout City, at the surface level, seems like a pretty fun game. What lies beneath the surface, though? Nothing. It's very shallow, the mechanics are basic, and there isn't much enjoyment to be had past a few matches. I won every match I was in, and after about 5 matches, I can safely say this game requires no skill to win, and the skill ceiling is very low. It might be a fun game for kids, though!

    It's on XBOX Game Pass for PC, if you have ultimate. It's worth checking out, but I wouldn't expect to get any real mileage out of it. I'd hard pass on paying the $20 to buy it from Steam or whatever other storefront.    … Full Review »
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