Knack

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

Mixed or average reviews- based on 1369 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 666 out of 1369
  2. Mixed: 353 out of 1369
  3. Negative: 350 out of 1369
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  1. LG_Fox_Brazil
    Jul 6, 2020
    4
    Tedious gameplay, boring story, characters that are completely unlikable, a gameplay that is, at best, okay, and a multiplayer component that looks like was an afterthought. Stay away
  2. Justareviewer21
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    Better than the order 1886, but it’s still a big pice of hot **** in a good console with great games
  3. adrianompo
    Jan 2, 2023
    5
    Not technically impressive. Not fun to play. Not even fun to watch the history, characters are dull and boring.

    Knack fails even on being bad enough to be remembered even if it is to be bashed. If it tried to be a disaster, it failed there as well. It's just a lifeless, forgettable and mediocre game that few people would know to exist if it was not developed by Sony itself
  4. tariq_almandhar
    Aug 16, 2020
    7
    لعبة جيدة المستوى من القصة حتى الأسلوب لا يوجد بها شيء مبهر
  5. kirrwed
    Sep 5, 2020
    4
    The graphics are nice and the controls are somewhat intuitive. There is nice scenery and some intuitive puzzle solving throughout that utilizes Knack's nature. Those things give the game a few points.

    However, there are far more flaws as follows: • Very redundant. Levels go on forever with repeated mini fights against the same enemies over and over. • The aim of the special attack    The graphics are nice and the controls are somewhat intuitive. There is nice scenery and some intuitive puzzle solving throughout that utilizes Knack's nature. Those things give the game a few points.

    However, there are far more flaws as follows:
    • Very redundant. Levels go on forever with repeated mini fights against the same enemies over and over.
    • The aim of the special attack can be sketchy and will sometimes target some breakable object off-screen instead of the enemies on the screen.
    • Knack's toughness and strength are frustrating because they are not consistent. He can pick up cars or tanks and throw them at enemies. And yet it takes him up to 3 hits to defeat a beetle. As well, later in the game there are times when the prompt to pick up cars or tanks simply doesn't appear.
    • On a related frustrating note, he can do amazing things in cutscenes that he cannot do in gameplay, such as scale bare walls, fences, or jump tremendous distances.
    • The game is very on the rails, which isn't necessarily bad, but it suffers from no option to rotate camera in some areas where you can't see enemies or paths off-screen that are affecting the moment. There are times when you think hitting attack will make Knack zero-in on the nearest enemy but because the camera angle is so awkward or far away, he will sometimes punch air and be left in a vulnerable position because his swing motion leaves him in stunlock for a second every time.
    • Closing gates that prevent backtracking - what's the point of this, especially in a game where there are treasure pieces to collect. Once I came upon a fork and wasn't sure which was a path to a hidden item and which was the continue path. I chose the latter and a gate immediately closed, so I wasn't able to explore the other path even though it was only a few feet back.
    • Treasure collecting is nearly useless unless you plan to play over and over. It takes forever to complete a set and get the powerup. I got one powerup on first playthrough at the very end and I found a ton of secret items besides.
    • From a story perspective, the characters act highly irrational multiple times and some of the dialogue and decisions are laughable.    … Expand
  6. Elite_Soldier
    Nov 21, 2020
    5
    Knack is an absolute Knacksterpiece, absolutely the system seller for the ps4.
  7. EwokSmuggler
    Nov 10, 2020
    7
    Good platforming game. Gameplay is simple and easy to allow children to get into gaming, upgrade knack's ability and sizes, graphics are pretty good.
  8. candycorn__
    Dec 9, 2020
    5
    it's a decent game for the average user. short, mildly interesting storyline, mind-numbingly simple gameplay, but still being pretty fun. no blood or gore or anything of the like, so it's basically perfect for an eight year old with an attention span shorter than the average vine.
    5/10, simply because it just doesn't do anything remarkable in the slightest. 7.5/10 for kids.
  9. WillJohn46
    Feb 2, 2021
    4
    This game was really rushed out, and if they gave it more time it could've become the new ratchet and clank. Sadly that didn't happen. And the combat is ok at best. Flaws aside, Knack is actually a good mascot.
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. DominicPlays135
    Aug 15, 2021
    5
    With the game current 15£ price tag , I would get it there are some levels/ mission which are a bit meh and the ending was like 1/10.
    So its worst a try but I would rather spend my money on a other platformer game
  13. BlueSubi
    Oct 29, 2021
    4
    Good things: Graphic Soundtrack
    Leveldesign Bad things: Movement Checkpointsystem
    The Enemy's they kill you by one hit and that's not good if the game give you a lot of enemy's in a little area.
    The Projectiles from the Enemy's are not good enough to see.
  14. Nautalcritzsm64
    Jan 18, 2022
    4
    Mi chiedo ancora perché ho completato questa imitazione di un qualsiasi action-platform game con un character mediocre e una personalità morente e infantile, e ciò nonostante il gioco è complicato e si muore con due colpi, boh
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. Xx_ammar10
    May 14, 2022
    3
    It's inferior to the sequel in literally every aspect and it's boring so not worth any dollar
  19. Morados9
    Jan 3, 2023
    8
    Es un juego de aventuras que he disfrutado como un niño.........................
  20. HuevoAlce
    Jun 27, 2022
    5
    I wouldn't say it's a bad game. There's just nothing new or unique about it.
  21. DarthJ
    Aug 28, 2022
    6
    The gameplay is Ok, but the plot is ruining everything. The game takes itself too serious!
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. Aool
    Feb 9, 2023
    2
    Story, combat skill, 2p play and the like, all suck. Besides difficulty is too difficult! Enemies are even stronger than knack. Kanck's 2p play is even worse than Kirby's Return to Dream Land.
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Awards & Rankings

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#26 Best PS4 Game of 2013
5
#5 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2013
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#5 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2013

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Metascore
54

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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