Knockout City

 PlayStation 4
User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 53 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 53
  3. Negative: 7 out of 53

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  1. drlowdon
    Dec 3, 2021
    6
    Knockout City is an online team-based multiplayer game, rather than the usual guns and grenades however, you’ll be attempting to throw dodge-balls at your opponents.

    The dodge-ball angle is certainly a new one, and the abilities such as being able to catch thrown balls or throw a team mate at opponents, means there is a little bit of depth to the gameplay. Despite this I never had much    Knockout City is an online team-based multiplayer game, rather than the usual guns and grenades however, you’ll be attempting to throw dodge-balls at your opponents.

    The dodge-ball angle is certainly a new one, and the abilities such as being able to catch thrown balls or throw a team mate at opponents, means there is a little bit of depth to the gameplay. Despite this I never had much interest in playing any more after my initial few games however. Maybe it’s just that I’ve lost interest in these sort of online games, but I just didn’t find any reason to want to continue to play this over the hundreds of other online multiplayer games and I’d rather just re-download something like Titanfall 2.    … Expand
  2. sityoazzdown
    May 22, 2021
    5
    yeah... no. Mechanically the games fine..but dodgeball? Like I am not spending hours playing virtual dodgeball just to be good at a juvenile game. Silly concept, wont make a dent going up against so many live service games. Can you imagine someone saying want to hop into knockout city tonight?
  3. MENZ0
    May 24, 2021
    6
    I found knockout city to be pretty enjoyable at the start but it becomes a bit fidgity and frustrating after a while. The gameplay is okay, but it could have been a lot better if there was no lock-on/auto-aim, but that you actually need to show some skill in aiming. Now if you throw a ball at the moment someone is dodging you will still hit that person which seems weird. Also if someoneI found knockout city to be pretty enjoyable at the start but it becomes a bit fidgity and frustrating after a while. The gameplay is okay, but it could have been a lot better if there was no lock-on/auto-aim, but that you actually need to show some skill in aiming. Now if you throw a ball at the moment someone is dodging you will still hit that person which seems weird. Also if someone throws a ball from afar and you run in another direction the ball won't miss you but chase you like it is a heat-seeking missile. I would at least like a playlist that removes all this auto aim stuff so there is some more skill in the actual throwing. Additionally, I find the movement to be a bit unsatisfying especially when you are up close and want to dodge into someone. Perhaps increase the movement speed a bit as it feels to be a bit floaty and it doesn't feel your character gains much momentum.
    As of now I find the game a bit too clucky and simple.    … Expand
  4. Bloodnes
    Nov 13, 2021
    5
    Для детей может и сойдет, но в мире где столько онлайн игр, зачем выпускать такое ? Лет так 10 назад может еще и залетела, а так чисто для ознакомления на часок другой. 5/10
  5. SteveMasterP
    May 30, 2021
    7
    I never really knew what to make of this game before; especially as I declined the beta invite; but now that the game has been officially released; I can now say that it's not a complete mess like I was worried about it being, but it's also not something I would buy right now given the server issues and lag I experienced in my time with the game. Though the art style is admittedly prettyI never really knew what to make of this game before; especially as I declined the beta invite; but now that the game has been officially released; I can now say that it's not a complete mess like I was worried about it being, but it's also not something I would buy right now given the server issues and lag I experienced in my time with the game. Though the art style is admittedly pretty neat aesthetically, it looks and plays like a game that came out in the PS2/Gamecube/OG Xbox era. It's not the worst game ever, but I don't plan on playing it more until updates are released to deal with bugs and PVP balance; and I recommend others do the same if they're on the fence.… Expand
  6. JoseManuel10_
    Jun 24, 2023
    7
    Knockout City is a team-based competitive multiplayer video game.

    + Fun Multiplayer
  7. xDiMoura
    Jun 8, 2022
    6
    Nota: 6.5

    O jogo é divertido e desafiador, porém, os servidores são EXTREMAMENTE VAZIOS. Mesmo vindo de graça na Plus o jogo é quase injogável, o tempo que você passa esperando por uma partida é absurdo

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. CD-Action
    Jul 23, 2021
    80
    A wicked, Rocket League-inspired fiesta that cleverly translates dodgeball into a fast-paced multiplayer game. With the variety of balls (and player’s ability to become one!), throwing, catching, knocking each other out, and avoiding city traffic, it’s pure fun. However, to enjoy the game to the fullest, be sure to gather a proper team instead of playing with randoms. [08/2021, p.38]
  2. PLAY
    Jul 5, 2021
    80
    Dodgeball meets platformer, and makes an enjoyable PvP baby. Easy to understand, much less easy to avoid getting a ball in the face. Don’t dodge this one. [Issue#3, p.152]
  3. App Trigger
    Jun 27, 2021
    85
    Approachable, but surprisingly deep, Knockout City is one of 2021’s biggest surprises and a refreshing take on the team-based competitive multiplayer genre.
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