Knack 2

 PlayStation 4
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 540 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 393 out of 540
  2. Mixed: 60 out of 540
  3. Negative: 87 out of 540
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  1. RagingKilledMe
    Sep 5, 2017
    10
    It's a mastapeece for the books. Knack is back!

    Knack 2 does everything what a game should do. The gameplay is world-class, but the graphics... that's really what this is all about.
  2. porhawj2017
    Sep 5, 2017
    9
    this game is big improvement and better than first one.. graphic is great, gameplay/combat is very good and fun. upgrade skill trade is nice addition. i don't understand why this game getting mixed reviews : 71. it should be 80
  3. Angel42199
    Sep 8, 2017
    10
    im actually very surprised... The gameplay is a vast improvement from the first one. No longer are there needlessly placed cutscenes between jumps and other platforming segments, and...

    KNACK IS BACK BABY KNACK IS BACK!

    HERE COMES THE MONEY!!!!!!!!!!

    MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY
  4. bad1080
    Oct 13, 2017
    10
    the best part about this game is: you need a playstation to play it and i dont have one!
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  5. Tpeuc29
    Sep 7, 2017
    10
    Играю на самом высоком уровне сложности.Это жара конечно.Но так интереснее играть и тем более стремлюсь пройти на платину.Игра шедевр 10 из 10.Одна из моих любимейших теперь игр.В первую часть не играл к сожалению.
  6. UrielKS
    Sep 10, 2017
    10
    Fun little game by Japan Studio with a low budget. Doesn't deserve the hate it gets.
    Family friendly God of War is the best description, with a story that feels like the Uncharted series.
    I really hope they continue to flesh this series out in the future.
  7. NorwayGamer
    Feb 24, 2020
    8
    Imo, the reviewers were a little too harsh on this game, It is really a fun action/adventure game. I like the combat system with the ability to unlock new movers and powers.

    It may lack the depth of games like the Ratchet&Clank remake, but I played through it with my 7 year old son, and we actually had a blast. If you're into the genre, I think you'll have quite a bit of fun with    Imo, the reviewers were a little too harsh on this game, It is really a fun action/adventure game. I like the combat system with the ability to unlock new movers and powers.

    It may lack the depth of games like the Ratchet&Clank remake, but I played through it with my 7 year old son, and we actually had a blast.

    If you're into the genre, I think you'll have quite a bit of fun with this one. Give it a try.    … Expand
  8. tidus_g
    Sep 5, 2017
    10
    Best game ever!!! everything is perfect, this game define a generation, if you only have money for one game this year, this is it. You wont regret it.
  9. knack2babyyyy
    Sep 10, 2017
    10
    this game is a masterpiecce of videohgame history. i am ecstatic that i am able to write this. this is an epic oppurtunity and as you can tell by my previous spelling mistakes i am too excited and am rushing through. knack 2 improves on every other game by being the best game in the world. its the best. no arguments **** 14/10
  10. blackaccione
    Sep 10, 2017
    10
    By far the best LeapPad exclusive so far. Not only one of the more anticipated games of the decade, but one of the best first person shooters of all time. Definitely worth it.
  11. Redfield56
    Sep 6, 2017
    10
    Best game for company and best platformers on ps4. Thanks Sony and Mark Cerny for that game
    Good graphics good level design good defficulty balance
    ITS KNACK BABY!!!!
  12. JanetTan
    Mar 25, 2018
    10
    Not sure why professional critics are rating this lower than 10. It is a great game with nice visuals, Sunday morning cartoon story and packs a punch, makes that 2 if you are playing with a buddy. We have so much fun with it. This is, in fact, the only game that I can enjoy together with my 5-year-old son. The difficulty is just nice for younger players. If you need more challenge canNot sure why professional critics are rating this lower than 10. It is a great game with nice visuals, Sunday morning cartoon story and packs a punch, makes that 2 if you are playing with a buddy. We have so much fun with it. This is, in fact, the only game that I can enjoy together with my 5-year-old son. The difficulty is just nice for younger players. If you need more challenge can choose your preferred difficulty. There is so much interaction with my son on this game as I guide him along solving the puzzles. Overall a great family game. Must buy for parents!… Expand
  13. aah
    Sep 9, 2017
    10
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  14. DreamCore
    Nov 26, 2017
    9
    Being one of those few who actually enjoyed the original Knack despite its many flaws, playing this game was given. Knack 2 improves on everything in the original games and fixes most of its flaws.

    1) The original Knack had constant "micro-cutscenes" where control was taken away from the player for even small things as jumping down a ledge. This is now a thing of the past for the most    Being one of those few who actually enjoyed the original Knack despite its many flaws, playing this game was given. Knack 2 improves on everything in the original games and fixes most of its flaws.

    1) The original Knack had constant "micro-cutscenes" where control was taken away from the player for even small things as jumping down a ledge. This is now a thing of the past for the most part except when sliding down zip-lines etc. which makes sense.

    2) The difficulty was a mess in the original. Even on normal, 1 or 2 hits from an enemy would kill you meaning you had to progress throug large amounts of enemies without taking a single hit. The game was designed for kids, but balanced for hard-core gamers. It was extremely unforgiving. In Knack 2 I've been playing on Hard which feels is much more forgiving and fair.

    3) The combat in the original was pretty dull. One normal attack and 3 special ones which could only be used once in a while. Knack 2 has one punch and one kick attack as a base and then special moves, unlocked by abilities, which can be used in every combat encounter. This makes the combat more varied.

    4) In the original knack, the only way to avoid projectiles was to jump or dodge. In Knack 2, projectiles can be blocked and even bounced back for damage if you time it right. This makes combat much more fluid when fighting ranged enemies.

    5) I liked the art style of the original but some areas felt a bit more unpolished than others. I feel like they've improved on the graphics in the sequel.

    6) In the original, you could never really choose if you wanted to be small or big. The game made the choice for you in various sections of the levels. In Knack 2 you can swap between small and big at any point which is also used extensively in puzzle solving.

    Overall, Knack 2 is a much improved game compared to the original. Even if you didn't like the original theres a big chance you will like Knack 2. I would say that the original is a 7 out of 10, while Knack 2 is a 9 out of 10. So why not 10 out of 10? I think it's a bit too linear, just like the first game. More branching paths and exploration like in games such as Ratchet and Clank etc would have been nice.    … Expand
  15. Untitled94
    Mar 21, 2018
    8
    Knack 2 is an improvement over the original Knack, and it's a great sequel. Still not the best game in the world, but it's a great one.
  16. Bastion_of_DOOM
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    Отличная игра для ребёнка примерно 7 лет. Младшему 4 не особо справляется с трёх мерным управлением, а старшему (8 лет) очень даже понравилась. Игра красочная и в меру сложная. Присутствует и боёвка (без крови, кишок и мозгов врагов по всему экрану) и головоломки. Своих денег однозначно стоит. Отличный вариант для семейного досуга с ребёнком.Отличная игра для ребёнка примерно 7 лет. Младшему 4 не особо справляется с трёх мерным управлением, а старшему (8 лет) очень даже понравилась. Игра красочная и в меру сложная. Присутствует и боёвка (без крови, кишок и мозгов врагов по всему экрану) и головоломки. Своих денег однозначно стоит. Отличный вариант для семейного досуга с ребёнком.
  17. Voodoo123
    Oct 14, 2019
    8
    +Great visuals
    +Fun gameplay
    +Excellent level design -Story/dialogue -Repetitive over longer sessions of play Knack 2 is an excellent sequel and clearly learns from some of the key weaknesses from the first game firstly by changing to improve the health and checkpoint systems to favour longer gameplay sessions. The unpretentious story and setting of the world is back for a second    +Great visuals
    +Fun gameplay
    +Excellent level design
    -Story/dialogue
    -Repetitive over longer sessions of play

    Knack 2 is an excellent sequel and clearly learns from some of the key weaknesses from the first game firstly by changing to improve the health and checkpoint systems to favour longer gameplay sessions. The unpretentious story and setting of the world is back for a second helping and its entertaining enough to provide a nice chilled background to the game play esp if you are in a family setting. Knack 2 is fun to play through and is usually found at a discount price now (2019). The visuals are very impressive on ps4 pro @4k HDR. Will definitely buy knack 3 day one!    … Expand
  18. SunRider
    Jun 30, 2022
    9
    A great platformer beat 'em up game, I wish there were more like this one!
    Excellent action, great story, decent length...and of course, Knack is nothing short of awesome character, especially when huge :) Even ending credits are cool!
    I immediately started on hard difficulty - do it if you're looking for challenge.

    Definite recommendation, I hope there will be Knack 3!
  19. dubloon7
    Feb 8, 2020
    8
    Knack 1 was a meme generator on how generic and unfun it is. Knack 2 surpasses its predessesor and is actually fun to play. Gameplay is engaging throughout with fun puzzles, seitching back and forth between small and large Knack, fighting develops and is fun. Story is mich better than the first. Checkpoints are frequent enough where it doesn't matter if you play on Easy or most difficultKnack 1 was a meme generator on how generic and unfun it is. Knack 2 surpasses its predessesor and is actually fun to play. Gameplay is engaging throughout with fun puzzles, seitching back and forth between small and large Knack, fighting develops and is fun. Story is mich better than the first. Checkpoints are frequent enough where it doesn't matter if you play on Easy or most difficult as you return right before each fight. 8.5/10 game… Expand
  20. Wolfenstein51
    Dec 19, 2017
    10
    My surprise game of the year! I really enjoyed Knack 2 and besides Super Mario Odyssey, Knack 2 was my favorite platformer of 2017. The game looks great in HDR and controls are tight. A shame it did not sell better because it deserves it. The game is like 15-20 bucks now and it is well worth it.
  21. JKekaNVKZ
    Dec 17, 2017
    10
    Just like i wait! Knack 2 grow up in all direction! Graphic, Gameplay, LevelDesign, Particle Systems, even Story line more interesting) Me and my child playthrough with fun! Thank You Very Much for this game!
    And about reviewers who scrore like 0 or 1 - i think you understand it’s just xbox fans-haters)
  22. Ladrultral
    Nov 19, 2017
    9
    Buying this game should be a civic duty. It's INCREDIBLE. 1. It's superfunny. 2. There are a lot of offensive & defensive moves. 3. The story is engaging. 4. The coop mode is one of the best i've never seen, it's so good that playing SOLO after proving with a friend becomes boring. 5. There's variety, something missing in the first part. 6. Ending the game the first time can take ( to aBuying this game should be a civic duty. It's INCREDIBLE. 1. It's superfunny. 2. There are a lot of offensive & defensive moves. 3. The story is engaging. 4. The coop mode is one of the best i've never seen, it's so good that playing SOLO after proving with a friend becomes boring. 5. There's variety, something missing in the first part. 6. Ending the game the first time can take ( to a normal person) at least, 16 hours in Normal difficulty and you always wanna repeat it. 7. IT'S A MUST BUY IF YOU HAVE A PS4, 40 BUCKS AND A BROTHER OR FRIEND. I really enjoyed this sequel more that its first part. Reviewed on PS4 (It's exclusive) by Diego Gentili (Ladrultral Elpato). Have a nice day with this game ON in your TV.… Expand
  23. fvolpim
    Nov 22, 2017
    8
    If you liked the first one, you will like this second too. The same style/fun from the fist one with more moves, upgrades and a loooooooooong campaing :)
  24. bear00766
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    yo juge el primero esta segunda parte estuvo mejor una divertida historia mejor que the last of us 2
  25. Shann32
    Sep 11, 2018
    9
    Believe it or not, but Knack 2 is actually a proper action games with tons of combat depth and mechanics at play. If people can get past the weird memes and trolling and actually play the damn game they might see that. On Very Hard you get demolished if you don't know what you're doing.
  26. Kiki_Lord
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    This game is a masterpeece. There is family fun, ice knack, co op and that's epic. It's clear that this gets a 10/10 because come, it's Knack we are talking about. I hope we get a Knack 2 remake because this game is a masterpeece.
  27. GALACTICFUT
    Oct 6, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. De los mejores juegos para iniciar en el mundo de ps4, maneja frenéticos combates y una intensa emoción a medida que avanzamos en el juego… Expand
  28. JP6
    Nov 29, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Knack 2 is exciting, fun and i really like it. The game has a lot of mechanics, the models and textures are fine, co-op is extremely entertaining and the hints are much more helpful than something like Uncharted 4. However, writing could really use some work since characters cut someone off while they are speaking to finish their sentences and it just gets old.… Expand
  29. bawboy
    Apr 22, 2020
    10
    Very fun game.I don't played the first chapter, but this game is fun, beautiful and cute
  30. Mau316
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    Xbox sigue perdiendo generación tras generación jajaja terminara igual a la porquería de Sega.
  31. kirilkarom
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    That's how you should doing sequel! Much better than the first one! Great work, Sony Japan!
  32. khanhtung
    Sep 24, 2020
    8
    Cốt truyện game tiếp nối phần trước, các nhiệm vụ giải đố hay. Thể chế gameplay đơn giản, phù hợp với độ tuổi từ 10 đến 14 tuổi. Game phù hợp để thư giản, không đặt nặng quá vấn đề kỹ năng.
  33. EwokSmuggler
    Nov 10, 2020
    8
    First Knack was good but this Knack is even better. Plays similarly to other knack. Story is better, boss battles are pretty fun. Gameplay is still relatively simple for kids to grasp easily and learn. Overall a great game.
  34. Khalid1
    Nov 5, 2020
    10
    Awesome, intelligent, beautiful and breathtaking game and story with fantastic gameplay and well hidden treasures and a great story narration and directing overall. Bravoo
  35. Bendeezcheez420
    Apr 8, 2022
    10
    KNACK 2 BEST GAME EVER BABBBY GOAT GOTY GAME OF THE CENTURY

    10/5 KNACKSTAPEECE
  36. erectocan12
    Jan 18, 2023
    10
    Knack 2 is a one of a kind once in a generation piece of art that DEFINES a generation of consoles. KNACK 2 is THAT game, with the power of the playstation 4 it utilizes the 12 octoflops in the processor to render knack 2's beautiful rocks with pristine and unmatched detail compared to any game EVER MADE. The playstation 5 can barely even run this game at 480 25 fps because its THAT GOOD.Knack 2 is a one of a kind once in a generation piece of art that DEFINES a generation of consoles. KNACK 2 is THAT game, with the power of the playstation 4 it utilizes the 12 octoflops in the processor to render knack 2's beautiful rocks with pristine and unmatched detail compared to any game EVER MADE. The playstation 5 can barely even run this game at 480 25 fps because its THAT GOOD. People will live and die and yet this game remains in history as the greatest knack in history. The reason Shigeru Miyamoto doesnt want to add his games to the Personal Computer is because of Knack. Becauses of the playstation super computer no other console or system can run this masterpiece, or should i say MASTAPEECE, because this game creates wars and at the same time peace. No other videogame can do that. Even the Super Houser Brothers cant make a better grand theft auto than knack 2 because they are too scared of the sheer power of knack. This is the reason why many left Rockstar Games including but not limited to Dan Houser and Ham Houser. Sam Houser the only Houser brother left in the company is still trying to make his STUPID games like Playstation dogs for the NES. Even with their 2 billion dollar budget for the next Steelie Wheelie Game they cannot even come close to the experience you get with Knack 2. 100000000/10 its a mastapeece babyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy… Expand
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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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