Knights & Guns

 Switch
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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 3 out of 13

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  1. chysydzg
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    10/10 Great arcade fun! Nice cartoon graphics, local co-op, endless mode! I can recommend it!
  2. NindieSpotlight
    Dec 17, 2021
    7
    Back in the arcades, Pang (or Buster Bros) was one of the more interesting shooters out there that did things its own way and layered puzzling sensibilities into the mix. Firing only vertically the challenge was to shoot enemies, often breaking them up into smaller ones, and knocking them all out through a combination of skill and some very useful periodic power-ups. Knights & Guns wasBack in the arcades, Pang (or Buster Bros) was one of the more interesting shooters out there that did things its own way and layered puzzling sensibilities into the mix. Firing only vertically the challenge was to shoot enemies, often breaking them up into smaller ones, and knocking them all out through a combination of skill and some very useful periodic power-ups. Knights & Guns was absolutely conceived in this mold while bringing some of its own style to the table, with a well-defined art style, an overworld where you’ll choose where to go and that opens the door to side quests, and a variety of stage types that will keep you on your toes. Even though some of the innovations are appreciated, and help K&G stand out from the pack, there are still some problems that hold it back. First and foremost would be the lack of tight precision in movement, and perhaps that your character is on the chonky side. Getting hit unintentionally due to either of those factors is in itself annoying but then given the precision associated with this style of shooter it further frustrates matters. While I appreciate the idea of changing things up the scaling changing from level to level, with the action either being zoomed in or out and some levels having quite a bit of verticality, in practice it makes the experience feel uneven and conceptually all over the place. I don’t doubt it will find an audience with some shooter fans, but within this sub-genre there are definitely better options already out there in the eShop.

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  3. Myowngalactus
    Aug 18, 2022
    2
    This game seemed to have a lot of potential. A fun side scrolling bullet hell game with a variety of weapons, and the animation was solid, but it’s incredibly dumb that you can only shoot upwards. It takes what could have been a fun game and makes it trash. I bought this on sale and only spent 2 dollars for this game, but it’s still wasted money. I recommend no one buy this game, I’llThis game seemed to have a lot of potential. A fun side scrolling bullet hell game with a variety of weapons, and the animation was solid, but it’s incredibly dumb that you can only shoot upwards. It takes what could have been a fun game and makes it trash. I bought this on sale and only spent 2 dollars for this game, but it’s still wasted money. I recommend no one buy this game, I’ll never give this developer money again.… Expand

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  1. Gaming Age
    Nov 5, 2021
    67
    All things considered, Knights & Guns feels like it would’ve been an amazing game to play, say, thirty years ago in an arcade — someplace where the action wouldn’t feel quite as repetitive, and where you’d be able to enjoy its fiery action in all its loud, brightly coloured glory. As it stands, it probably doesn’t do enough to stand out among the many shmups that call the Switch home — whether it’s a slight variation on the usual or not.
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  2. Pure Nintendo
    Oct 21, 2021
    60
    Knights & Guns uses…well…knights and guns to change up the classic Space Invaders / Galaga 2D action gameplay, but is bogged down by its in-game economy for weapons and advancement. It’s fun for some quick two-player gaming sessions, but is not rewarding enough for long-term engagement.
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