Knack 2

 PlayStation 4
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 540 Ratings

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  1. 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)
  2. killbuttfartpoo
    Dec 10, 2017
    10
    KNACK 2 babyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!! MASTERPIECE!!!!!!! BEST GAME EVER THE KING IS BACK BABYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  3. 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
  4. 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 :)
  5. 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
  6. barak50cal
    Nov 4, 2017
    10
    Knack 2 Baybeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy.

    For starters, game has couch co-op which is feature missing in most games now a days. As well the game can run at 60 fps where as most console developers think 30 fps is ok :P. Greatest game since Cory in the House for DS.
  7. 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.
  8. semigod
    Oct 16, 2017
    7
    jugablemente es bueno novedoso y son bonitos sus distintos escenarios
    knack ,el personaje se controla muy bien con respecto a otros personajes de platamorfas y el control y las habilidades de este contrarrestra lo malo del videojuego , que es poco emocionante
  9. TheHonestJack
    Oct 16, 2017
    10
    10/5 its a knacksterpiece, and that's just for the graphics, don't even get me started on the heartfelt and beautiful story and mindblowing gameplay that puts all other beat em up platformers to shame.
  10. 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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  11. Ijustbakdcukies
    Oct 7, 2017
    10
    2 KNACK yABY!!!!!!!!!!! TEh good teh bad teh awsum. evryguy is here to say YAK IS BACK BABEE!!! gamepley-10/10 yuplay-10/10 miplay-10/1010. Its just too good for good
  12. SuperkenGaming
    Oct 3, 2017
    7
    Knack 2
    Return of the Knack
    Knack 2 is of course the sequel to the PS4 launch title Knack where you can play single player of local co-op, however knack 2, at least for the first half feels like an entirely different game in a good way the first half of this 12 hour game is great… I was one of the few people that actually enjoyed the first knack... and I wasn’t expecting the    Knack 2
    Return of the Knack
    Knack 2 is of course the sequel to the PS4 launch title Knack where you can play single player of local co-op, however knack 2, at least for the first half feels like an entirely different game in a good way
    the first half of this 12 hour game is great… I was one of the few people that actually enjoyed the first knack... and I wasn’t expecting the improvements to be as great as they were...
    As this game focuses a lot more on 3d platforming elements than the linear clear the room gameplay that was the original knack…
    platforming was fun, and exploring these levels actually felt worthwhile...
    I was getting jak and Daxter vibes…
    And of course these levels had some combat sprinkled into them…
    and the combat this time around is much more varied and fun to play with… you can punch, kick, block and parry at first but knack 2 adds in a new leveling system, there’s relic energy found in boxes hidden in all kinds of easy to miss nooks and crannies, there is no obvious wall to punch through like the first knack… and this energy gives you a skill point to dump into knacks skill tree.. Each section being unlocked once you’ve unlocked every basic move of the previous sections... so it isn’t as much of a skill tree until you get towards the end and really have to start picking and choosing…
    All of this made looking for these chests and fighting enemies worthwhile...
    I got excited when I got into fights rather than feel like this game was a chore like the first knack…
    It was fun going through the game, unlocking new moves to really mix up the combat and level progression, making puzzles more interesting this time, and making everything I’ve learned even more powerful.. And there’s a new game plus where you keep everything and continue making your knack even more powerful... there are also gadget parts like the original that give you abilities like a combo meter, seeing health bars for enemies, or a teleportation pad for if you fall while platforming..
    And like the past game your knacks as you collect more knack gets larger and it doesn’t feel like a lie this time…
    you don’t feel like the game is forcing you to stay a certain size... because levels simply don’t give you more knack pieces than you need.. And you can’t really lose them unless they’re tied to the various elemental knacks that also add new puzzle elements to the game and all feel different in combot...
    and something I found great is that the game focus on the fact you can become larger or smaller any time you wish…
    again making this journey feel varied as you’re switching through the different sizes to complete different sections of the level…
    however this where the great ends
    The 2nd half of the game really feels like knack 1 without an interesting story.. The story here feels very throwaway and forgettable... you’re taking down goblins and robots to save the world... the game stops feeling creative and just turns into a linear beat em up, baby’s first god of war game…
    The combat is fun in short bursts... but it just starts piling it on and the platforming and level design starts feeling so uninspired.. it’s still good… but nowhere near as great as this games first half is…
    Like the development team was running out of steam
    This is also where we start getting boss fights that are worse than the first games fights, and end in a a quick time event that feels like every other quick time event in this game
    Knack 2 does sequel bait…
    I’m just hoping in knack 3 we get more of the 3d platforming with combat sprinkled in that is the first half of knack 2 and less of the combat focused game with generic platforming sprinkled in that was the 2nd half of this game…
    Knack 2 starts in the right direction but ends where it started.
    I give knack 2
    a 7/10    … Expand
  13. Superbros22
    Sep 28, 2017
    9
    Couch co-op games (where you play with somebody in the same room on the same TV... I know, it's rare nowadays) are a dying breed, which is a shame, because it's a great way to have fun with your friends and family. I'm personally not into the online multiplayer games which are huge nowadays, but I love playing with my buddies in the same room. Knack 2 is enormously successful in thisCouch co-op games (where you play with somebody in the same room on the same TV... I know, it's rare nowadays) are a dying breed, which is a shame, because it's a great way to have fun with your friends and family. I'm personally not into the online multiplayer games which are huge nowadays, but I love playing with my buddies in the same room. Knack 2 is enormously successful in this regard - perhaps one of the best I've ever played. My son and I played this for about 2 hours last night, and it was awesome! The controls are super smooth, the gameplay is fun, the graphics are great, and most importantly, every co-op aspect has been carefully designed and works excellent. We were running around, smashing robots and busting goblin heads, laughing hysterically. There are also great puzzle/platforming areas which require teamwork (not sure how it works in single player), and what's really cool is there's a warp button that allows you to instantly reach your friend's location for those occasions when the distance between you has grown too far, or when he needs immediate backup against a heavy. I also enjoy the cartoony art design of this game; it's a refreshing break from the realistic ultra-violent titles. I play those too, but this is just unique. Sort of like a Lego video game, but with the graphics and intensity turned up to 11.… Expand
  14. 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
  15. Rustaman
    Sep 27, 2017
    9
    Knack II is not perfect and there are many more quality fighters. However, the developers have saved the game from annoying elements of the first part, whether it's a problem with the optimization and placement of control points added to the adventure thoughtful obstacles, puzzles and unobtrusive management techniques. Battles still require attention and concentration, the enemies are notKnack II is not perfect and there are many more quality fighters. However, the developers have saved the game from annoying elements of the first part, whether it's a problem with the optimization and placement of control points added to the adventure thoughtful obstacles, puzzles and unobtrusive management techniques. Battles still require attention and concentration, the enemies are not similar to the monotonous grey mass, and the list of skills of the NEC supplemented by new techniques. The game has enough notable advantages of led with low cost, so that the shortcomings can be easily forgiven… Expand
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. big_b0ss
    Sep 21, 2017
    10
    KNACK IS BACK ITS THE GRAFICS THEIY R GR9 AND HTE GAEMEPLATY IS AMAZING BABAYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEe
  19. Jonathan1234567
    Sep 21, 2017
    10
    KNACK 2 BABY KNACK 2 BABY KNACK 2 BABY KNACK 2 BABY KNACK 2 BABY KNACK 2 BABY KNACK 2 BABY KNACK 2 BABY KNACK 2 BABY KNACK 2 BABY KNACK 2 BABY
    Game of the year
  20. TopMoisture
    Sep 20, 2017
    10
    The truth is I played the first Knack and i couldn't get into it, it was more like a joke that SONY didn't get. and fell very short.

    Knack 2 on the other hand, IZ A MASTAPEECE! JUST LOOK AT THE GRAPHICS RUNNING AT FULL CAPABILITY THAT THE PS4 COULD HANDLE, The story is so enthralling that I couldn't think about anything for the rest of the day! You can play as Ice Knack! What more could    The truth is I played the first Knack and i couldn't get into it, it was more like a joke that SONY didn't get. and fell very short.

    Knack 2 on the other hand, IZ A MASTAPEECE! JUST LOOK AT THE GRAPHICS RUNNING AT FULL CAPABILITY THAT THE PS4 COULD HANDLE, The story is so enthralling that I couldn't think about anything for the rest of the day! You can play as Ice Knack! What more could I ask for out of a game! This game made MGSV look like a turd that's been left out in the sun. I give this game a solid 15/5 and that's just for the graphics alone, don't get me started on the story.    … Expand
  21. Ragging22
    Sep 16, 2017
    8
    Despite the very marmite response to the first game, I love the concept as it reminds me so much of all my childhood console gaming that consisted of checkpoint level style, button mashing fun like of Banjo Kazooie, Crash Bandicoot and Pokemon Stadium. The second instalment is much more of a defined game using the same concepts of building knack up or shrinking him down to avoid objects orDespite the very marmite response to the first game, I love the concept as it reminds me so much of all my childhood console gaming that consisted of checkpoint level style, button mashing fun like of Banjo Kazooie, Crash Bandicoot and Pokemon Stadium. The second instalment is much more of a defined game using the same concepts of building knack up or shrinking him down to avoid objects or complete puzzles, but it feels properly developed now.

    The whole thing feels a lot more thought out which appeals to both adults and children as there is a requirement of skill based dynamics as well as figuring out the puzzles. Plus the combat is brilliant fun, just don't think too much about the random story and things that happen, this game is simply fun to the core. As always with games, don't knock it until you've tried it!    … Expand
  22. mikepatyaev
    Sep 15, 2017
    7
    Glad they didn't leave this franchise alone. Deserves its place on the release calendar. Just as hard as the original. Sad some people have nothing better to do then give negative reviews to games they haven't played.
  23. animefan106
    Sep 15, 2017
    10
    my mom died I was sad but then I saw this at gamestop picked it up my mom got revived because knack 2 is a knackstapiece 11/10 masterpiece her comes the money oh its knack baby
  24. MarkSony
    Sep 13, 2017
    10
    GREAT GRAMPHICS GREAT GRAMEPLAY
    . What else can I say except I've made a GOTY contender. Take a backseat Nintendo because Mario is losing for the first time this year!
    KNACK IS BACK BAYBE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    KNACK IS BACK KNACK IS BACK KNACK IS BACK KNACK IS BACK KNACK IS BACK KNACK IS BACK KNACK IS BACK KNACK IS BACK KNACK IS BACK KNACK IS BACK KNACK IS BACK KNACK IS BACK
  25. Pixelparrot
    Sep 11, 2017
    10
    Knack is back baby! 10/5 It's a knacksterpiece.
    Here comes the money!
    This game is the best game in the entire world. It's so good. Knack 2 is by far the best game I have played this century. It's a must-play for any gamer. I give knack 2, my first ever, 10/5, and that is for the graphics alone. Don't even get me started on the story line. ;)
  26. Juras
    Sep 11, 2017
    10
    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!GAME OF GAMES 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EOT and FIN.
  27. 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.
  28. KNACK_2
    Sep 10, 2017
    10
    KNACK 2 THE FUTURE YOU GOT YOUR GRAFICS THE BUTTONS THE CONTROLS THE LED DISPLAY THE OPTIONS MENU THE ANIMATIONS THE FLAVOR THE SMELL THE TASTE THE TEXTURE THIS GAME HAS GOT IT ALL

    Overall, KNACK 2 THE FUUUUUUUUTUUUUURREEE

    god i wish somebody loved me
  29. 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.
  30. 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
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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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