Knack

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Nov 15, 2013
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6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 1369 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 666 out of 1369
  2. Mixed: 353 out of 1369
  3. Negative: 350 out of 1369
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  1. Dudum
    Jun 26, 2023
    8
    Jogo muito subestimado, por mais que não tenha uma história incrível ou muita originalidade é sim um jogo bom. É um jogo incrível para relaxar e tem cenários bem bonitos
  2. Morados9
    Jan 3, 2023
    8
    Es un juego de aventuras que he disfrutado como un niño.........................
  3. DK5518
    Dec 11, 2022
    10
    Ich habe das Spiel erst jetzt (Ende 2022) für mich entdeckt. Es ist eine unterhaltsame Mischung aus Crash Bandicoot, The Legend of Spyro, Kameo und einem Transformers Film. Letzteres hat mich so viele Jahre abgeschreckt, da ich den Helden nicht ansprechend finde. Der Rest der Figuren und die Umgebung sieht auf meiner PS5 jedoch hübsch aus. Nervig sind nur kleinere Optik Glitche, die nachIch habe das Spiel erst jetzt (Ende 2022) für mich entdeckt. Es ist eine unterhaltsame Mischung aus Crash Bandicoot, The Legend of Spyro, Kameo und einem Transformers Film. Letzteres hat mich so viele Jahre abgeschreckt, da ich den Helden nicht ansprechend finde. Der Rest der Figuren und die Umgebung sieht auf meiner PS5 jedoch hübsch aus. Nervig sind nur kleinere Optik Glitche, die nach all den Jahren eigentlich nicht sein dürften, könnte aber auch an der Abwärtskompatibilität der PS5 liegen. Schlauchlevel gab es auch in einem God of War und Tiefe erwarte ich bei einem Platformer nicht und wurde dennoch von einer netten Geschichte mit Touch von Uncharted gepart mit dem Warcraft Film überrascht. Es muss nicht immer Open World sein, Schlauch Level haben eine rasante Erzählweise und sind zum entspannten zocken ohne großes Karte absuchen perfekt für zwischendurch. Ich jedenfalls habe viel Spaß mit Knack.… Expand
  4. BrianDavid94
    Sep 8, 2022
    8
    Quick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s more rare for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I findQuick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s more rare for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find something new that I didn't think I'd like. I own a PC (built by me), Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, PS3, PS4, PS5, and a Switch. I prefer Playstation due to their focus on narrative games. For scoring, I’ll be using the Gameinformer review scale and of coursed influenced by my personal opinions.

    (8) Very Good. Innovated, but perhaps not in the right choice for everyone. This score indicates that there are many good things to be had, but arguable so.

    There aren’t very many games out there these days that are children friendly and have co-op, especially ones that received a lot of care in the development like this one. Great game for you and your kids to play together when trying to introduce them to video games. Gameplay is smooth and story is good enough to keep it fun and entertaining. The unique feature of this game is how Knack grows as you collect bolts and stuff like that. Give it a try if you have a family.    … Expand
  5. TheRealIGN
    Apr 20, 2022
    10
    Knack is a charming game that takes you back to a simpler time in gameing. In a time period when photo-realistic styled games with more accessories than neccissary, muddy stories and overproduction rule the world; Knack becomes a breath of fresh air with its simple structure. Knack is a game for those who prefer quality more than quantity. Its nostalgic and fun. Knack shows us that theirKnack is a charming game that takes you back to a simpler time in gameing. In a time period when photo-realistic styled games with more accessories than neccissary, muddy stories and overproduction rule the world; Knack becomes a breath of fresh air with its simple structure. Knack is a game for those who prefer quality more than quantity. Its nostalgic and fun. Knack shows us that their is more to the PS4 than just shooters. This is the greatest that no one likes. Basically what im trying to say is HERE COMES THE MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY HERE COMES THE MONEYYYY!!! ****

    10/10 - IGN (The first review didnt count this ones the real one)    … Expand
  6. LORD_DINGUS
    Apr 6, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Recently replayed this, and it still holds up, for me at least. Around 7 years ago I picked this up. I loved it then, I love it now. I find this to be great! I can see why some people don't like it though.
    Pros: The game is pretty fun, as any game should be. it's a very fun fighting game. Knack himself is a pretty cool character. the controls make sense, y'know, X is jump, square is attack.

    WARNING: I'll be detailing some stuff about the end of the game, so if you don't any spoilers, DON'T READ ANYMORE!

    are you still here? well, time to talk about the story. the fact that we get NO explanation as to how Ryder survived the volcano exploding is kind stupid. Seriously Mark, you couldn't give us at least some explanation? That's actually about all I can say for the cons though.

    Summary: Knack is a good game, and I totally recommend it to anyone who likes fighting games.    … Expand
  7. Xxx_die_xxX
    Jul 31, 2021
    10
    Great est game ever and i dont even have a ps4 lmao also amazing grfics aand ganeplay realy fun and entitaenimg also cool kareckterz awoeso e game recommended yo everyone
  8. EasyGamerBoi
    Jun 10, 2021
    8
    Idc what anybody says, this game is NOT BAD. Was it a bad launch title for the PS4? Yes of course, but I feel like that can distract people from looking at the game in its own light sometimes. When I first picked this game up I expected nothing, but as I played it more it made me feel nostalgic somehow, like a return to games like this from my childhood that I adored. I loved it! Even theIdc what anybody says, this game is NOT BAD. Was it a bad launch title for the PS4? Yes of course, but I feel like that can distract people from looking at the game in its own light sometimes. When I first picked this game up I expected nothing, but as I played it more it made me feel nostalgic somehow, like a return to games like this from my childhood that I adored. I loved it! Even the visuals look good today. Is it basic & repetitive? Duh, but I feel like that’s part of Knack’s charm. There’s a place for games like this! Not launch titles for a new generation obviously, but if it came out separately from the PS4 release I have no doubts this game would not have the reputation it has. The checkpoint system is pretty crappy though. Still a fun ride almost the whole way through!… Expand
  9. saltbag
    Apr 30, 2021
    10
    The revolutionary game for ps4 really revolutionized the knack genre. The only bad part is it led to crappy clones like devil may cry 5.
  10. Mau316
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    Xbox sigue perdiendo generación tras generación jajaja terminara igual a la porquería de Sega.
  11. ImBored58
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    KNACK BAYBEE
    this game has it all
    dog graphics, expert gameplay, and a story that rivals the last of us
    peepee
  12. Demodestroier
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Knack is the dark souls of kiddy platformers and is one of the best games I have ever played
  13. bear00766
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    Fun platformer. Not overly difficult for young players. Simple mechanics. Is game very good
  14. LukasToNight
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Esse jogo me remete aos jogos antigos 3d como Mario. As jogatinas são simples, e para o playstation faz parte do catálogo de exclusivos da Sony. Faz parte da categoria e sei que com um pouco de trabalho se torne uma franquia.
  15. powernap66
    Dec 23, 2019
    8
    This game doesn't deserve the bad reputation it has. I found it to be great fun. So much so that immediately after completing the game, I restarted from the beginning, upping the difficulty. Yes, there's nothing groundbreaking in the gameplay or plotwise in the story and I do wish some of the things that happen before cutscenes were actually playable. On the other hand, there's somethingThis game doesn't deserve the bad reputation it has. I found it to be great fun. So much so that immediately after completing the game, I restarted from the beginning, upping the difficulty. Yes, there's nothing groundbreaking in the gameplay or plotwise in the story and I do wish some of the things that happen before cutscenes were actually playable. On the other hand, there's something about the game that hooked me into eagerly playing it and I sort of didn't want it to end (so, yes, I will be picking up Knack 2). It's kid-friendly, the art direction is eye-pleasing and it goes on sale often.… Expand
  16. RoboKabutops
    Nov 4, 2019
    10
    This game is a mastapiece, it has an epic story, great visuals, one of the best characters ever created. Sadly knack only went on to sell three copies.
  17. HexSalt
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    This is knack, what else do you want to know? the game of the year of 2013.
  18. Robo_Cube
    Apr 17, 2018
    10
    This game is for those who like 3D platformer games. And for those who like videogamedunkey.
  19. Voodoo123
    Mar 5, 2018
    8
    +Great 'pixar meets Osamu Tezuka' art style
    +Excellent yet simple gameplay
    +Wonderful soundtrack -Story is pretty weak Not sure i'll ever understand why this game got so much hate from the critics when it launched with ps4, it always looked pretty fun to me.... sure enough when I finally got my mits on it on ps plus and I have been very impressed! This entertained me from start to    +Great 'pixar meets Osamu Tezuka' art style
    +Excellent yet simple gameplay
    +Wonderful soundtrack
    -Story is pretty weak

    Not sure i'll ever understand why this game got so much hate from the critics when it launched with ps4, it always looked pretty fun to me.... sure enough when I finally got my mits on it on ps plus and I have been very impressed! This entertained me from start to finish in little one hour bursts from time to time. Don't trust the critics, if you're a fan of the lego game series or most kinds of 3d /2d platformers you will have fun with this game! Also the pro resolution mode is sweet.    … Expand
  20. AlciPolanco
    Dec 31, 2017
    8
    It's been four years since Knack was released, it was one of the first games launched on the PS4, loved for fans and hated by the others, this game is very decent, the gameplay is 50/50 difficult depending of how many bosses and creatures will attack using forms, the graphics is AMAZING and creative (god bless Cerny) and the two very bad features is the boring sections and lot of replayIt's been four years since Knack was released, it was one of the first games launched on the PS4, loved for fans and hated by the others, this game is very decent, the gameplay is 50/50 difficult depending of how many bosses and creatures will attack using forms, the graphics is AMAZING and creative (god bless Cerny) and the two very bad features is the boring sections and lot of replay value.

    Knack for me is a good game for all ages, if you like the action adventure games, i can recommend this title and i can wait for Knack 2 could be better that the first one.    … Expand
  21. Rustaman
    Jul 10, 2017
    9
    Knack leaves a pleasant impression. There are a lot of secrets and more tests, you can play together. It's good and a good game, interesting and challenging. Waiting to continue in September
  22. AggressivLama
    Jun 15, 2017
    10
    uh oh did someone say KNACK? KNACK babyyyyyyyyyy knack is back! anotha masterpeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee everything is good about knack
  23. zkg03mjmk
    Apr 6, 2017
    8
    Bought at sale. Playtime is around 6 hours. Though it is a kid game without much action choices or weapon upgrades, I find it very joyful. The story is well written(simple, but complete). The game has quite a few mechanisms give a very original feeling.
  24. GoldRamen
    Dec 4, 2016
    10
    baby its knackkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
  25. AlPasas
    Nov 17, 2016
    8
    When I first played this on PS4 standard version I could not play it with such bad FPS so I could not even review it... But now that it has been patched up with High FPS with the PS4 Pro. I was able to enjoy the game & story, not the best I have played but still worth the play, BUT even with the patch it still had some FPS problems but not game breaking.
  26. Skepller
    Sep 15, 2016
    8
    I really don't understand why the critics went nuts (in a bad way) at it, i played the game, and i liked it a lot, sure, i wouldn't put it on my "top 10 games ever", but it`s not like the critics are saying either, it isn't a bad game, i had a lot of fun on it, it`s very good to entertain kids and very easy to get playing it, if you have kids of yourself, or have a recurring visit of kidsI really don't understand why the critics went nuts (in a bad way) at it, i played the game, and i liked it a lot, sure, i wouldn't put it on my "top 10 games ever", but it`s not like the critics are saying either, it isn't a bad game, i had a lot of fun on it, it`s very good to entertain kids and very easy to get playing it, if you have kids of yourself, or have a recurring visit of kids in your house, this game is a great option to get them quiet (haha), and although kid-friendly, it's not exclusive for them, i played it myself, to the end, and had a great time on it! I recommend it!… Expand
  27. DRAGANSUS
    Jul 6, 2016
    10
    Очень понравилась игра, отличная картинка, интересный дизайн вселенной, простой но затягивающий гемплей, игра преподносит новых врагов постоянно, вообщем всем рекомендую!
    А все критики пускай горят в аду!
  28. MarcusThePerson
    May 29, 2016
    8
    I enjoyed playing this game, even though I did notice the fact that it started getting repetitive at times I still enjoyed the combat. I can say that the game does have minor issues since there are enemies in the game that are a little over powered and it can take you multiple times to get through just one section. This game does have more content besides the story though, you can do aI enjoyed playing this game, even though I did notice the fact that it started getting repetitive at times I still enjoyed the combat. I can say that the game does have minor issues since there are enemies in the game that are a little over powered and it can take you multiple times to get through just one section. This game does have more content besides the story though, you can do a battle arena and time attack, and after you finish the game you can replay it and find all the other treasures. There is also a co-op mode so you can play with a friend which makes it much more fun.… Expand
  29. EpicRetroNerd
    May 18, 2016
    10
    Kanck is the best platformer snce super mario bro 2. Possibwy the best platformer evre made. The platforming is increedbile, i especially like that it goes to cutscene whenerv i jump off a ledge, GREAT FEATURE!!!!!!! :).

    tHE MUSIC IS GOOD.

    THE GRAMPHICS OR GOOD AND SO IS THE GRAMPELY.
  30. Antemiz
    Mar 13, 2016
    10
    Knack is one of the best launch titles ive played, first game i bought, it takes me back thinking of the old crash games amd the first jak amd daxter, also meets uncharted which is a game for every1 not only a little babyish game, this is the best japan studio has made, very happy sony, i hope you reveal the sequel at e3 2016
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#26 Best PS4 Game of 2013
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#5 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2013
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 83 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 83
  2. Mixed: 46 out of 83
  3. Negative: 28 out of 83
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Feb 13, 2014
    75
    Knack isn't a bad combat platformer, it's just mediocre. It's a kind of God of War for casual players and the fighting works actually quite well. Some boring factory levels should have been cut, though. [Jan 2014]
  2. GameCritics
    Jan 26, 2014
    40
    I have absolutely no idea what caused Knack to be the kind of game that is, because it just doesn't make any sense. Whether it's the case of being a a vanity project that went unchecked or just another could-have-been that lost its way while rushing to meet the PS4's launch date, the bottom line is that it's a misguided title too simple for adults and too difficult for children.
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  3. CD-Action
    Jan 10, 2014
    25
    An awfully boring, repetitive and uninspired game that does absolutely nothing to show PS4’s capabilities but a lot to ruin your day. [01/2014, p.66]
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