Knight Squad

 Xbox One
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. ICXM
    Jan 8, 2016
    80
    One of the funniest games you can play with your friends, either locally or with your Xbox Live friends. Even if you play against the AI bots by yourself you will get some fun, or get some real challenge if you choose the Extreme AI bots difficulty.
  2. We Got This Covered
    Nov 16, 2015
    80
    If you're looking for pure arcade action that's a blast to play locally, Knight Squad is worth checking out. There's a ton of modes to keep things varied, and the chaotic pace is perfect for party play.
  3. Multiplayer.it
    Nov 24, 2015
    78
    Knight Squad finds its strength in its simplicity and intuitive structure. Supported by a good number of variations, the game flows really smooth and pleasantly, even if it can't last for too long. Obviously, the multiplayer is practically mandatory.

Awards & Rankings

97
#97 Best Xbox One Game of 2015
88
#88 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2015
86
#86 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2015

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 24
  3. Negative: 3 out of 24
  1. cybervegeto
    Dec 5, 2015
    2
    With some of the most inconsistent programming in flash game history - er, excuse me, Xbox One game history - Knight Squad manages to ruinWith some of the most inconsistent programming in flash game history - er, excuse me, Xbox One game history - Knight Squad manages to ruin even the "time-killer" genre of console gaming.
    Unintuitive controls make for a chaotic scramble to be the winner, and on lower AI difficulty settings, the actual difficulty can be as random as a tree deciding which acorns to drop.

    - LAN/online play with friends can be exciting, not having to deal with an apparent God Mode suddenly being bestowed upon a bot. But even then, why not utilize more than 1 button and 1 stick on the controller? Were they going for a minimalistic record?

    - The single-player challenges are beyond difficult, made impossibly worse with the random timing and actions of the AI. For some reason, the devs randomized a lot of the attributes to enemy bullets, leading to an entirely luck-based condition of victory.

    - All in all, this game reminds me a lot of some flash games I've played. The challenges resemble a bullet hell/RPG-style game, while the massive inconsistencies in them serve only to ruin the reminiscent experience of either classic genre.

    I find that this game would greatly benefit from the use of the right analog stick as an aimer. If that one hiccup had been considered, and more time were dedicated to controls (there are only two of them!), perhaps I could give this game a higher score than a generous 2 out of 10, but that control alone would barely add just one extra point.    … Full Review »
  2. SaintTodd
    Nov 17, 2015
    8
    Fun game. I suck at it, but that didnt stop me from having a blast. Try soul hunters, its fun. Even against the AI, I spent more than an hourFun game. I suck at it, but that didnt stop me from having a blast. Try soul hunters, its fun. Even against the AI, I spent more than an hour playing this silly game.… Full Review »
  3. Broyax
    Jan 21, 2017
    0
    Encore une "perle" des jeux indés, quelle créativité, quelle leçon de "game design", quelle audace, Pacman dans les cordes ! ton jeu 16Encore une "perle" des jeux indés, quelle créativité, quelle leçon de "game design", quelle audace, Pacman dans les cordes ! ton jeu 16 couleurs en 2 dimensions proposé en 1080p, une technique éblouissante assurément... et tu peux jouer avec tes amis kévins en local parce que t'as pas d'argent pour le Call of annuel (alerte pauvreté tout ça...).

    Des modes de jeu variés même si la jouabilité reste désastreuse (mais y en a t-il une ?) y compris "capturer le drapeau", trop bien en vérité. Tu aimes jouer à des sous-produits roulés sous les aisselles dans la cave, tu aimes les **** développeurs indépendants bio, le commerce équitable... pas les triple A impérialistes !

    Commerce équitable ?... comment ça mon petit bonhomme ? 20 euroballes cet immondice à faire mourir de honte un jeu flash sur ton téléphone, plus 5 balles le DLC ! ils ne se mouchent pas du coude ces morveux. On aura tout vu.    … Full Review »
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