Knack 2

 PlayStation 4
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 540 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 393 out of 540
  2. Mixed: 60 out of 540
  3. Negative: 87 out of 540
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  1. GamingNinja
    Sep 23, 2017
    4
    Have been waiting weeks for a patch for a game breaking bug..
    It would be very easy to fix and yet here I am waiting..
    Would have given an 9 for my experience of the 6 hours so far but still no fix and no way to talk to the developers I feel frustrated.
  2. gagames_br
    Nov 3, 2017
    1
    Ugly graphics, bad music and no innovation
    I am very disappointed in this game, generic gameplay
    A game without inspiration, characters without charisma
    I really wouldn't recommend this game.
  3. Skydog
    Sep 27, 2017
    1
    Going to start my review off by saying i LOVED Knack (The first one).. with that said I actually didn't enjoy this game at all.
    The game felt like they were trying to hard to incorporate what makes most games suck (QTEs, Action Scenes in unnecessary spots... i could list more but short on time)
    I never did care for the first ones story so I won't even go into that because I didn't care    Going to start my review off by saying i LOVED Knack (The first one).. with that said I actually didn't enjoy this game at all.
    The game felt like they were trying to hard to incorporate what makes most games suck (QTEs, Action Scenes in unnecessary spots... i could list more but short on time)
    I never did care for the first ones story so I won't even go into that because I didn't care for it to begin with (the movies were rather dull )

    If you are interested in this i'd wait till it's in the bargain bin to be honest.. like $5 or less..    … Expand
  4. katakwoi
    Sep 5, 2017
    1
    Graphics and presentation : a little improvement over the last game but still bland and uninspired compared to other platformer titles

    Performance : Solid with a little hiccup Gameplay : improvement over the last game but still shallow and basic, game was tailored toward kids and unfortunately for mature audience this is not the game for you. Overall : mediocre in all department    Graphics and presentation : a little improvement over the last game but still bland and uninspired compared to other platformer titles

    Performance : Solid with a little hiccup

    Gameplay : improvement over the last game but still shallow and basic, game was tailored toward kids and unfortunately for mature audience this is not the game for you.

    Overall : mediocre in all department and playable at best    … Expand
  5. CanadianYeti
    Sep 26, 2017
    3
    Knack 2 is way too easy for older players and way too boring for players of any generation, including the target demographic. If you want to play a good platformer on the PS4, the Crash Bandicoot N-Sane Trilogy is still the way to go. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a game for a kid and Crash is a bit above their skillset, Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens is more exciting, moreKnack 2 is way too easy for older players and way too boring for players of any generation, including the target demographic. If you want to play a good platformer on the PS4, the Crash Bandicoot N-Sane Trilogy is still the way to go. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a game for a kid and Crash is a bit above their skillset, Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens is more exciting, more entertaining, and has leagues more replayability than this game could ever hope for. Save your money.… Expand
  6. seriimac
    Oct 22, 2018
    0
    Resume: I liked first part, but second is crap. Not to mention much lagging that I had, the character feels uncontrolable, so many dull platforming. Thing that got me was a BIG Glitch on 2-4 chapter, the cutscene doesnt start, the next location is dead, I just cant progress. Tried a lot of tricks, none worked. This game is dead for me too, and no moneyback! But Sony must payback one dayResume: I liked first part, but second is crap. Not to mention much lagging that I had, the character feels uncontrolable, so many dull platforming. Thing that got me was a BIG Glitch on 2-4 chapter, the cutscene doesnt start, the next location is dead, I just cant progress. Tried a lot of tricks, none worked. This game is dead for me too, and no moneyback! But Sony must payback one day for all the shet they do with serious faces. Hell of an exclusive game.… Expand
  7. njja02
    Jun 17, 2018
    4
    Way better than the last game, but still lacking in story and characters. The combat is better, but it still feels a bit clunky. Plus the quick time events are annoying. At least the platforming was decent.
  8. Xplocion
    Jun 7, 2021
    4
    The good:
    The particle game is back and now brings multiplayer

    The bad:
    The novelty of the particles is soon over. The servers were emptied in the first week, causing no people to join you in your games, making the multiplayer novelty just a drag and not a highlight

    Meh !:
    The sequel that nobody asked for from a game that very few people liked. The multiplayer died fast.
  9. seb_thoms
    May 22, 2020
    1
    The game is broken, I've played up to level 2-4 but can't go on because the cutscene won't load. The only way to solve it is to delete the save file and create a new one. Really??
    However, the co-op was pretty fun - 1 point for that.
  10. LuckyGN
    Jan 9, 2020
    0
    Knack 2 is the best dating sim i've played but there is a tiny problem there is'nt any explicit scenes so i geuss i'll have to stick to rule 34 of knack
  11. Diglet626
    Oct 26, 2020
    0
    NOW THIS IS A KNACKSTAPEICE 10/5 BEST GAME OF THE DECADE KNACK IS BACK BABYYYY
  12. knackII
    Dec 13, 2021
    0
    KNACK 2 BABY OG THE GRAPHICS ARE JUST AMAZING LOOK AT THE GRAPHICS ON THE HAND, KNACK IS BACK AND YOU CAN PLAY AS ICE KNACK, ICE KNACK LADIES AND GENTLEMEN (ice is nice) IT’S LIKE THE GAMEPLAY OF KNACK BUT WITH THE STORY OF TRANSFORMERS KNACK HAS TO FIGHT THE HIGH GOBLIN OK? SO HE CAN MAKE A ROBOT TO FIRE A LASER OK! KNACK EVEN HAS A NEW MOVE, DYNAMIC COMBAT COUCH CO-OP FAMILY FUN I GIVEKNACK 2 BABY OG THE GRAPHICS ARE JUST AMAZING LOOK AT THE GRAPHICS ON THE HAND, KNACK IS BACK AND YOU CAN PLAY AS ICE KNACK, ICE KNACK LADIES AND GENTLEMEN (ice is nice) IT’S LIKE THE GAMEPLAY OF KNACK BUT WITH THE STORY OF TRANSFORMERS KNACK HAS TO FIGHT THE HIGH GOBLIN OK? SO HE CAN MAKE A ROBOT TO FIRE A LASER OK! KNACK EVEN HAS A NEW MOVE, DYNAMIC COMBAT COUCH CO-OP FAMILY FUN I GIVE KNACK 2 MY FIRST EVER 10/5 AND THAT’s JUST FOR THE GRAPHICS, OK? DON’T EVEN BET ME STARTED ON THE STORYLINE… Expand

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Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 43 out of 81
  3. Negative: 2 out of 81
  1. CD-Action
    Dec 19, 2017
    80
    The first Knack was a laughing-stock. The sequel kept the main concept but did everything else differently and surprisingly the result is one of the most enjoyable co-op platformers I’ve ever played. [12/2017, p.44]
  2. Riot Pixels
    Nov 17, 2017
    72
    Knack 2, one of the least anticipated of Sony’s sequels, is quite spectacular and fun enough to make you forget about its stale, cliche-ridden script.
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  3. GameGrin
    Oct 23, 2017
    75
    Not a lot has changed here, so if you didn’t like the first game, you’ll probably not feel any more warmth to this one. If you did like the original Knack though, then this is more of the same and chances are you’ll enjoy it. Without the pressure of being a launch title, we can see the game for what it really is: a fun platform title that does plenty of things well, if very little that’s particularly ground-breaking.
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