Strange as it seems ive just completed the game and found it very amusing. Hell yes its repetitive, but for a long time i havent felt as good. To me one of the greatest ps4 games and it deserved at least a 8.
I just bough it and its better then Knack 2 honest which is bugged like crazy and they did not even bother to create a patch. Knack 1 is a tone of fun.
no kids like shooting games and cod im 14 and since i was in elemantry no one liked mario or anything similar most of them liked gta but never a kid game except dak and jakter or rachet
I actually like Knack, it's a platformer and it's a fun one also. I like the gooiness to it and the cartoon aspects of it. It's one of those games where you don't have to worry about going super try hard like you would on other games. It's like my childhood games Crash Bandicoot and Spyro put together, plus the story line in it is unique and interesting. Seriously, who would have thought of making relics as a fuel source, let alone making said relics into a living being?
RustyBagel Yeah that's exactly what I felt as soon as I played the game! That's probably why I love it so much. It's unique and similar to my childhood games! :D
Don't let this one game make or break your decision to get a PS4 or Xbox One. Both consoles are going to have flops here and there and the PS4 literally just came out. Give it a chance.
Kevin The Noobie No, just someone who isn't set in their ways. If I were getting an Xbox One, I wouldn't base my entire opinion on a single game. It's just common sense.
You're right, I'm sorry for calling you a fanboy I've seen much worse, nonsensical things written. The internet just feeds the douche in me. I'm getting Xbox One for Halo and a whatever other exclusives may come.
That would be stupid to not get PS4 for a bad game, PS4 is just to good to pass, coming from PS3 i'm totally sold, games will come and already there is AC4 and soon watchdog and others so buy day 1 for me, its coming out 29th here in Sweden so i cant wait :D
Major REX Why would you buy one now, though? Sony has once again delivered a rather shitty launch line up, yet this time they seem to have a legitimate edge in hardware (unlike the Ps3 which just had better first party support). The Xbox one has at least delivered a couple of good games at launch, some of which (Ryse) have graphics which are definitely not achievable on the 360 or ps3. I won't be getting either yet, and we won't be seeing a graphical difference between the two for a long time.
This game is no Crash Bandicoot or Spyro, however I feel that this game gets too much hate. I feel that the gameplay mechanics were very fun, even if it was scripted. Plus, the story wasn't half bad, and I honestly expected a lot worse. This game is great for what it is; a simple game to pass time. This game isn't trying to be the next big thing, nor was pretty much every game that launched with PS4's and Xbox One's. It isn't like this game promised anything. Most of it's advertisements were next to other games launching around the same time period.
Gamespot is owned by Viacom, and Viacom and Microsoft are close business partners. Notice how they only show Microsoft E3 press conference every year, not Sonys or Nintendos?
Knack's been getting shitty review scores from a lot of places, not just GS. Knack sucks balls, I played it at the Sony store, and I cancelled my PS4 pre-order immediately afterwords. Also there is talk of the launch PS4's being faulty and breaking, so I'll just have to wait and see how bad it is before I consider purchasing it..
Guy Brohski You shouldn't have done that. I got the PS4 early and Knack is so much fun! It can be repetitive and difficult, but it's super addicting! Plus the story is pretty good!
Knack is actually fun and challenging if you play on a challenging mode. if you play on easy (meant for little kids) yea it's gonna be bad. If you play on hard it's really challenging and there is TONs of enemy variety. Knack is meant to have an old school gaming approach with lots of enemy variety to keep it fresh.
You know I honestly thought it was just going to be another Kameno Elements of Power or whatever it was called that was that launched with the Xbox 360. Reading your post though it really sounds interesting. I like games that are challenging.
matthatter56 Kameo was a decent game for launch, not great but was rather fun, unique and interesting. It scored fairly well across the board and at the time looked gorgeous for the beginning cycle of the 360's hardware.
I'm not denying that it isn't all that great but then again you guys have something just as bad, it' something called 'Ryse'. I mean that game looks nice and is aimed at adults rather than kids, you'd think that'd be enough right? WRONG. It's repetitive, too much of the game is interactive fight scenes losing difficulty and it's got a heck load of unnecessary slow-mo bits in the middle of a fight and that's between normal soldiers who aren't even bosses. It's just the main character slashing stuff rather than punching, the dude can't even jump (even if I'm incorrect there it doesn't change anything). Anyway you Xbox fanboys get the picture, you aren't in any position to be criticising.
If you're getting the game, than get it. We know a lot of review sites are bribed. Look at the lego videogames. Nonstop combat with the exception of guns in the game, but it was fun. Crash Bandicoot was straight line game as someone said.
i bought this game today after seeing a lot of bad reviews about it, i was thinking not getting it. i bought it and its way better then what people say.
I bought this game before seeing any bad reviews, you are brave to buy it after seeing so many bad reviews. It is rather simplistic, but at the the same time fun.
It's very idiotic to say PS4 sucks just judging at the launch lineup. Like seriously the console hasn't even come out yet, there are no games library established yet. PS3 didn't have good launch lineup but we all know what happened in the later years.
Gary Meyers Xbox one one is better in every conceivable way. All the launch games for the X1 are great. Two great fighting games, two great driving games, great sports titles, and ryse and dead rising 3...no to mention dance/exercise games. A game console should have decent games available from DAY ONE! That is what sony's proclamation was @ the beginning.
I don't know why people hate this and Killzone Shadowfall so mutch! :D! Played both at my cousins place and i thought they were awsome! Well , everyone has there own opinion! :D Enjoy!
As far as I remember, Crash bandicoot was just basically in a straight line, and that is considered a PS great, this shouldn't be compared against FPS's, this is what platform games are....
I played this game at a Sony Store a few times, and in my opinion the gameplay actually felt pretty entertaining. It was a bit repetitive, sure, but it was repetitive in the way that some 3D sonic games are repetitive, where if you're actually playing the game it can still remain engaging provided you like that type of game. I'm saying this having played through the demo multiple times.
'' Knack '' is a very imaginative and innocent game in the midst of dark first person shooters and other tired franchises.This game is underestimated and is very UNDERRATED. In terms of graphics the developers definently played it safe by using a pixar type art style. In some ways this ads to the innocence and nostalgia but others may criticize it because it doesn't show of the graphical power of the PS4 as much as lets say Killzone 4 The gameplay is where all the nostalgia comes in. Rather than hold your hand throughout the entire game as most other franchises do Knack instead goes for a more traditional brawler type experience reminiscent of 80's NES games. Because of this your enjoyment of the game relies heavily on your skill as a player. The story nor characters wont offer you much enjoyment. The story itself is rather traditional and cliche. The characters do have personalities and heart however the game doesn't focus much on character development so you never care much for them. This makes the story a lot more dull than it should be. Overhaul i'd give this game a 8.0/10 It's not for everyone but if you're a fan of challenging but rewarding games you should definitely pick this one up.
Look at all these people trying to convince themselves that they're opinions are fact. This guy reviewed a game, of you don't like the review, play the damn game and form your own opinion of it. Don't assume he was paid by Microsoft, or that he's biased.
EXACTLY!! These dumb fucks bitch and complain when a reveiwer gives a game that they don't like a good score and bitch when games they do like don't. Why don't they just use the brain that they were born with to form their own god damned opinions, rather than rely on the opinion of some failed journalist.
Day one, I completely agree with you. I'm getting the PS4 and I'm very optimistic about it, but the day one titles are limited to AC4, Killzone Shadow Fall, or BF4 really. And only one of those is an exclusive. I'm getting it for later titles like Watchdogs, The Division, and Drive Club. I'm really excited about the exclusive lineup for the next year, but right now it's pretty limited.
No cuz xbox one has shitty shooters the only game I would get the xbone for is dead rising 3 the ps4 on the other hand I got for infamous theif knack putty squad killzone and many other great ps4 exclusives
People are always bitching about COD, but the fact is that COD isn't ever a poorly made game. 60fps, no terrible glitches, stable online, and it never strays too far away from it's winning formula, this is why it continues to sell. The franchise is massively popular, so it's open to massive criticism, but at the end of the day COD is fun, fast paced, while not carrying a massive learning curve. If you guys want ARMA, then play ARMA.
this game was intentionally made to be like crash bandicoot from the playstation one. mark cerny himself said that it was for kids or the whole family. these game consoles can't just have video games for 40 year old men. it's smarter to have something for everybody.
Yes with CoD, no with all other shooters, most change and innovate, CoD just stays the same through every single variant with a very slight change here and there, look at how Halo and Battlefield have changed over the years, look at Titanfall, now compare those evolutions to CoD, ever since World at War CoD has used the same formula with very slight changes. The problem is do you know how much shit they would get and how low their views would be? CoD fanboys are literally and metaphoricly children about this. Some are older men who don't give a fuck but most are children who bitch and whine and will do so much out of spite that 95% of CoD fanboys (which is a large number) will just go and unsubscribe and dislike every video they ever made. However lately CoD fanboys had begun to leave the series, so it may be Ok to now actually go after the series but before they where practically Midevil level religious about it, sending death threats to anyone who insulted the series.
Hmm i dont think the game deserves a 4/10. This game was ment for kids to play on a ps4 at day one. A kid would love this game, so 10/10 !!! Gamespot u need to see these kind of games from another perspective.
from a kids perspective yeah 10/10. Im rather shocked that u dont like it, u ended ur comment rather childish. if u can't respect someones opinion, then dont comment at all
EXIA112 You're taking it wrong. I'm terribly excited for Knack but it's stupid to rate it perfectly because it's good for kids. Hell, thats not even true. It's for all ages really, and judging a game you've never played makes you look like an idiot either way.
dude, allready played it at gamescom. I'm judging a game that i already played 2/3 months ago, So keep ur childish youtube comments for yourselve wouldya.
This is a poor review. The reviewer talks exclusively about gameplay and doesn't even mention story, presentation or audio design. Sloppy and rushed from Gamespot.
so if the gameplay sucks but the storyline, presentation and audio are good, would you still consider it a good game? because last time I checked, games are primarily about gameplay
The gameplay is THE MAIN part of games, if the gameplay is dogshit then its not worth your time. Platformers are suppose to let you explore, you know games like Mario 64! Not a corridor platformer with sloppy beat em up mechanics. The story!? You think the story needs to be mention, books have better stories than videogames and that is a fact. Knack is aimed for kids, what more do you want? Its not gripping or an emotional.
Am I the only one who likes this game? I played the demo at gamestop and it's very good! You have to give the developers credit for not playing it safe and making a game different from other games alone.
Exactly, when all is said and done, reviews are just opinions. I'm actually glad that gamespot is being harder on games and developers, I'm sick of having shit games or copy sequels just selling like hell and offering gamers nothing in terms of creativity and new game mechanics. It's the same shit over and over again. I'm glad this review takes this game apart, this is a shit halfassed game that was made just to make money because of the hype around PS4.
Why does this vid have so many dislikes? "How dare they insult a PS4 exclusive, the PS4 is infallible, ALL HAIL SONY!!!!" I do agree that it seems really low, especially since it was designed for kids, but I'm sure most of these people never played knack so you don't know if it sucks or not.
It isn't the low score, although it's certainly lower than every other score I've seen, it's the tone of the review. It's like the reviewer didn't "get" the game. Which is fine. To each their own. The 3/5 & Rev3Games review seems accurate. The 6/10 on IGN, though numerically similar to Rev3's review, suffers from the same approach as this one...a lack of interest (it seems) in the genre.
You know there's something terribly wrong with next gen gaming when the environment is more destructible in knack than cod ghosts lmfao have a gander at the building @ 0:14
Ohlmay Bheaze IGN gave this game a bad review too. it's everyone. So face it, this game sucks. Sorry sony fanboys, not every game sony makes is going to be good. Get over it
How dare the frame rate drop a little while your plowing through hundreds of zombies with a steam roller motorcycle that shoots flamethrowers, boohoo. I understand that you're upset that the only launch games PS4 has are a generic FPS and a glorified PS1 game. But try not to be such an idiot please.
I just got to chapter 5. I have already have the battery gadget! :D This game is good, though. It's supposed to be like the old play station games like Crash Bandicoot, Ratchet and Clank, Spyro, and all of the others, so of course you're beating up things all of the time. I must say, this game is good, and has a good story. I think they are just giving it a bad review because it's a Sony exclusive.
Knack gets a 4 for being repetitive, and watch Ryse get an 8 or 9 for being beautiful and innovative. lol I just think it will be funny if that happens, cause in all honesty I though Knack and Ryse looked pretty dull and repetitive lol
Of course go drag some other console exclusive just cause yours got a bad mark, did you ever think that the game is actually a 4 before pinning the review on fanboyism or bias ?
Killer97 lol, guess i shouldve explained. i knew knack was going to get bad scores, and i wasnt planning on getting it anyway. peoples impression of ryse has been very negative. gameinformer even said that its as fun as dialing a phone number.
Killer97 I brought Ryse into it because I thought that it looked comparably repetitive lol Not some fanboy bull crap. I like to play ALL games, I'm not going to NOT play a game just because it's on another system, that's retarded.
sunset261 I am currently playing Jak and Dexter 1; It is a great game but Damn it is repetitive. Every time something goes wrong I hear Keira say "WE NEED MORE POWER CELLS JAK, GO TALK TO PEOPLE"
yes it's a collectathon but the shit you do is varied, the platforming is interesting and great, it's entirely open-world, it doesn't hold your hand, and the level design is amazing.
Called it, I knew it would be bad now give me a medal someone. J/K But seriously I was surprised how much they marketed this game even presenting it at launch event
How is this any less repetitive than crash bandicoot or ratchet? Why are people hating on such a fun game that has such wicked graphics and a pretty cool story line with some fun gameplay to back it up?!?!
Rofl. Just like Ryse. I actually look forward to Knack, and Killzone: Shadow Fall. I'll be playing some Need for Speed: Rivals, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag and Battlefield 4 as well!
actually the gameplay looks nice. As opposed to Ryse which is the same but with more limiting. And opposed to DR3 the single fucking stupidest game ever. Killing xombies in intricate ways and making it more realistic, so dumb.
Still not much worse than Xbox ones...both consoles have a shitty launch lineuo, both fucked it up, the big blockbusters are either coming out next year or are on pc/current gen already
Bain0o Yeah, I thought this years lineup was terrible until I heard about Watchdogs. But then that got pushed back and then I was pissed because that was the consoles only hope for launch titles for me.
Bain0o I'm not buying either console but I got to say that the xbox one has at least two great titles. Forza and Ryse, the second game is my personal opinion. I would love to play a game in that genre, there aren't any good ones yet..
I always knew knack would suck. I knew it from day one. Concept was stupid. Characters looked stupid. Looks like I was right once again... Next PS4 game please.. Oh wait... -Sent from my Wii U Browser.
Im still getting this game... where are the real gamers? Everyone just seem hating gaming different platform.. I bet yah when its COD IGN will praise it.
I already got the game. gamespot has always been douche bags on scores and i really am getting the impression they are favoring msoft for sure this next gen launch time being. but its still a good game though i dont think it will suck that bad. its nice to switch from killzone to knack switch it up ppl.
The score is spot on, anyone in denial of it or is calling the reviewer names because this said score play the game for yourself and be shocked. Could tell it's bad just by looking at it.
I swear xbox fanboys are so ignorant. Ugh "that's the lowest score I've ever seen," fighters within got a 1/10. Knack is definitely not a 4, it's a 7 at least.
Oh yeah, I forget because it's next gen, everything has to be made for the hardcore gamer. Then the gamers complain about why kids are playing mature like GTA V or COD, because the only demographic focus is for hardcore wannabes, not focusing on the future generation of kids that will be getting these consoles. Lucky I could care less what reviewers say. To each his own experience.
I knew this game would suck. I never saw anything other than the main character punching things. Luckily, it looks good, so hopefully someone can make a true successor to Ratchet & Clank and Jak and Daxter. Hell, just make a new Jak and Daxter.
***** If this was a X1 only game i would still be here laughing at how shit this looks. Even Kameo a 360 release title was more innovative and that was 9 years ago.
i'm sorry but giving this a 4? Super Luigi U has the exact same 'problems' that you say this game has and yet you give that a much higher score? you clearly don't look at games the same depending on what they are and sort how you view a game to make it suit you. Knack and Super Luigi U are both fun pass times that don't require much effort to play and are all about the gameplay and very little about evolving the gameplay, characters and story, and i would go as far to say that knack is better than super luigi U because it actually has some focus on characters and story. Your reviews are very inconsistent
This game was a little repetitive but it was still a good game you guys must get paid to give good games bad reviews and bad games goood reviews like call of duty
People need to realise that launch games rarely review well, whether it's because the reviewer has stupidly high expectations or the game tries to do too much with technology that the developers aren't quite attuned to yet or maybe the game tries very little in order to keep it on the safe side. Launches are rarely solid so give both platforms time and they should deliver, just not straight away, just not at launch.
This was one of the most obvious bombs on the next generation, absolutely no surprised what-so-ever. Most surprising thing is, this left the drawling board and actually became a console game. Up next on the list of bombs, RYSE. Probably a bigger bomb than this.
Cind of subpar revie gamespot...you didn`t even mention ANYTHING about the voice acting, graphics! And while you had some valid complaints, i think you guys keep forgetting that this game is ment for kids!!! Its not meant to be a super deep game with a deep combat system and story, its simply meant to be entertaining for kids while some of us young at heart kan enjoy it....
I'm SO SICK of all these Negative reviews for KNACK! People, it's a PLATFORMER! It is supposed to bring back the good-old-days of games like Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon! Must it be a First-Person-Shooter so it could get a good review!? This industry is becoming a Joke!
Always pointing the finger at first-person shooters, huh? Especially when similar (and superior) games like Super Mario Galaxy consistently get high marks. I'm tired of all this console war nonsense. You've got Sony's nuts so deep in your mouth you think they can do no wrong.
thevidspot And you don't think the FPS games are Over-rated? I have NEVER seen an FPS game gets this much of a low-rating! And as for Mario, Mario is AWESOME no deny in that! you just think that i'm being a fanboy for no reason!
What, you even said it was it was first shown? Well then, with your credibility that we all definitely know of, it should have been obvious from the start.
I have no credibility. However, you cannot attack me as if I'm wrong with public opinion is in my favor. Especially with the game coming as a genuine shock to many as being sub-par. This game isn't good, I said it wasn't good, more people do not think it's good, so exactly what are you trying to do? Sound smart, because by all means continue to try. You lack a point in your comment which makes my reply to it somewhat pointless. I just dislike people who have to make everything about themselves. It's somewhat or a poor attempt of attention. What I said was a statement to those who were angry at this game being disappointing. From what I can see, your comment is solely to act superior to someone when there is nothing claim.
Bumbleness Supreme Brady I'm not attacking you for what your opinion is. It's just that how you said it made it seem like your opinion is more important than everyone elses. I mean "I even said". Come on, can't you agree that sound's a little bit arrogant? Like people were supposed to know about you before.
Well it's official, Knack is the best exclusive game on the PS4 ;( looks like it's pretty clear that Xbox one has the best exclusive games on launch day. Well I'm positive that PS4 Will get great exclusive titles a year or so from now, for now there's just nothing special exclusively for PS4
How is Knack the best exclusive? clearly Killzone or ResoGun is so far? and Xbox One games won't be receiving stellar reviews for launch titles either mate
Ok this game is really under rated. I got it for Christmas because it cane with my new ps4 and I thought it was gonna suck but it's actually pretty fun I was just playing it all day yesterday. I'm not saying this is an amazing title and the best game I've played in a long time but I'm just saying this game doesn't deserve the low ratings it's getting
I got a PS4 for Christmas and decided to get knack with it as I got quite a bit of money on my game card so got it quite cheap. It's on it's way! This review really put me off it but hopefully it won't disappoint.
I don't know I guess it just depends on the person and their preference. I like it because it reminds me of games I used to play when I was little on the ps2 or gamecube
Knack still does quite a decent job at presenting you with new environments and each level has its own little twist on the formula. Enemies become more crafty over time. There are repeating patterns that don't leave much difference between the race you fight, but enemies become more skilled at fighting you and often the aforementioned twists give you enough tricky situations to fight in and to master. This review really just focuses on the punching bit, but what do you expect from a brawler. Sure its probably a bit too long for its own good and plays much like a late PS1 or PS2 title. But its not bad, and certainly not a 4.
absolute garbage, it starts out fun, but becomes a chore and makes the player beg for another checkpoint, when I put the disc back in it didn't start me at the last checkpoint no it starts the entire level again. I took my ps4 back, there is nothing worth getting, killzone is boring,, the ps4 online store is under maintenance, hdmi update is a mystery, its a joke. £350 for what a console with half the features not available till sony say so.
u know that the consoles are at their beginning and there'll be a lot of updates right? and many games to come....stop bitching...the console is out for one month..-.-'
HeyImDominic exactly its the beginning and stores are already offering low ball rock bottom prices for these games I traded knack in my local game store offered £12 and they sell it for £54.99 that's about a $100 next gen is a huge money pit.
shaolinskunks88 Then you should be able to appreciate some elements of this game, it's not perfect, but it's not as bad as niggas make it out to be, I'm at chapter 10-2 and it's not as bad as people make of it
To be honest, it starts fun but then you realise that it gets repetitive really quickly. The enemies basically are: small/easy, long ranged/annoying and big/easy. They tried with the robots, goblins and humans but it didn't really make a difference. It would have been a lot better if the damage, range or fire rate even differed but it's just 1. Jump over attack 2. Jump attack 3. finish with regular attack
This is ridiculous, this is way too low. Granted I haven't played the game but all I heard from the review is how bad and repetitive it is. I know that everyone uses this comparison but they use it for a reason because it's true, I am taking about Call of Duty. They do the same yet they are not criticized for repetition, why is that? Second they have not mentioned the fact that Sony is giving us something different from the shooters or how beautiful knack is and those particle effects, no they go straight for the repetitiveness. Anyway I am excited for this game and I said that I wouldn't care what the review said, but a 4 really pissed me off. . . . . Comments suck
OneDolla Watta no I am just surprised that he hasn't mentioned any of the positive things about the game. I don't know if the game is fun but I do know that it looks impressive and that the particle effects are awesome where are those mentions?
CoD isn't repetitive, that campaigns are usualy varied and filled with different action sequences. It's still a solid game despite how much people hate on it
charles125 I know that and that's why I said that I didn't like to use that example but this review bugged. A good example of a good review is Rev3 Games where it was very balanced and fair.
But COD at least has good gameplay, and the debris and dead bodies don't disappear one millisecond after they hit the ground in COD either. Knack is a poor effort from a talented developer. Shame.
I was seriously thinking about preordering this game when Watch Dogs was delayed, glad I went with something else. I figured it wasn't going to be too great :(
Gamespot is owned by Viacom, and Viacom and Microsoft are close business partners. Notice how they only show Microsoft E3 press conference every year, not Sonys or Nintendos?... Yeah.
ConciousEcho I can appreciate what you're saying but the criticisms that were covered here have been repeated by a lot of different reviewers. My opinion was not just based on this one single video (or on reviewers only),
Oh dont get me wrong, I never liked knack, I never thought it would be great, but I saw some interesting designs they could work on to make a really good game out of it, as many reviewers have said. Look at the Rev3games review of Knack... This guy had zero objectivity, and behaves like a clown, just because it's a important title, important to Playstation, and a threat to Xbox, they know how to pick their battles.
Knack isn't so bad as they say. But still very repetitive action style. The graphics are stunning, the story is silly, but still fun. l would give this game a 5.0 but the last boss fight is so cool and huge that earned the game a 6.0. Old school game that could be a whole better if they only added more mechanical options.
lol look at all those dislikes they deserved it for giving this a 4 tho. they obviously dont know shit, they just rush through the levels on gamemode easy to record some gameplay and make a spinwheel decide the final verdict
Notice how gamespot does the worst reviews when it comes to Playstation? I never lied Knack, I never thought it would be a great game, but I saw some interesting qualities in it that Sony could build on, and many reviewers say the same thing. But gamestop has ABSOLUTELY NO OBJECTIVITY WHEN IT COMES TO THIS GAME.Go watch the Rev3games review, the reviewer did no sound like a troll or a jerk when doing the review... she just tells you what she doesn't like, what she likes and what could of went n a different direction. I mean you have every right to hate EVERYTHING about a game if that's how you really feel, but explain why, what could of made it better, what came close to being more enjoyable. Gamespot doesn't understand it's gaining a track record, and while that may feed the trolls, it's a turn off to most gamers. It seems any important;highly anticipated PS game that poses a threat to microsoft will have a biased review. Gamespots scores are always the worst out the three majors when it comes to those circumstances. Gamespot is owned by Viacom, and Viacom and Microsoft are close business partners. Notice how they only show Microsoft E3 press conference every year, not Sonys or Nintendos?... Yeah.
Hers the problem....when a consumer pays full retail price @ $60 It should expected to be flawless. $60 I nothing to laugh at when it comes to money. When we pay $400+tax the games available for it should be flawless like the machine. Not malfunction or play mediocre(timeframe conscious)software. Game devs have had decades to work out the kinks. "So where's the excuse or validity in selling mediocre crud anymore?"
All it needed was faster and more fluid combat with more ways to fight and get through levels. Give us more combos and attacks, let us roll into a ball, give us some moves from mecha anime, something.
***** Madchimpz Well regardless of whether it was intended to be a platformer or not, it's a beat'em up now. So it should have done a good job of being one.
MisterHeroman it only uses 3 bottoms.. and its not like theres differen't weapons let ratchet and clank stay as the beat um up and they should had left knack as a platformer there original idea.
The review is terrible, the guy should be fired, most unprofessional review I ever heard/seen. This game is for kids and should not be hard or complicated.
So what you're saying is, games that are made "for children" should not have effort put into them. Well, no wonder why this game got such a low score then.
If you want an awesome game for kids, any Lego game will do, or Skylander games, or even Disney Infinity, which is 10 times better than this. This game look so plain, boring and uninspired.
I was actually referring to the original comment from Happy Camper (I guess that'd be more clear if I was more used to the convoluted nature of replying with this new youtube), he said that, "This game is for kids and should not be hard or complicated," implying that he believes children games do not need challenge or dept. In reality, I had never meant to reply to you, and this is all just one big misunderstanding.
"This is a game for kids and it should not be hard or complicated" really? newsflash, kids deserve more credit than you give them. I was seven when Jak and Daxter came out and I beat it. it was challenging but it was also fantastic. just because the aesthetic is cartoony doesn't excuse the game from being boring and repetitive.
I would have gave it an 8 because it has great graphics plays fluidly and the idea of a creature formed of relics and those relics used as a power source gives explanation to why he runs into relics all the time unlike games were there is no explanation to where there stuff comes from
Its a fucking launch guys! Get with with. I'm buying a ps4 and I have to say Knack looks like a piece of shit but we all know next year there are going to be great next gen games coming for BOTH platforms. So be happy and calm down
you look like a piece of shit. what if i put a barbie game on a super computer for girls? does that mean that the game is shit because you're not a little girl? some people will like the game and some won't. just because he doesn't like it doesn't mean i won't like it. i'm playing drakengard 2 on ps2 right now. the combat is repetitive as fuck and i love it.
Insulting?? shouldn't even reply but then why is the cheap graphic 3ds destroying the "super computer vita"??? the 3ds started so badly it took almost a year to come back! Bernard.Y
Wasn't insulting. Miscommunication on my part.(sorry) I like nintendo. I've been playing their consoles since NES when my older brother had it. I think Nintendo is going to be fine despite what people and analyst say. I have to admit though, I think they missed the marketing with the WiiU.
Is anyone really surprised? I mean, who remembers Amped 3? Who remembers Kameo or Peter Jackson's King Kong: The Official Game of the Movie? Launch games NEVER measure up. I think that's why Ubisoft delayed WD and Sony pushed back Planetside 2 for the PS4. Get out of the launch window, get that stigma off your game, and then release it.
A fucking 4? Seriously a 4, lacks variety? But gave cod ghosts an 8? Gamespot get your shit together
Rowa No shit this game was absolutely horrific
Strange as it seems ive just completed the game and found it very amusing. Hell yes its repetitive, but for a long time i havent felt as good. To me one of the greatest ps4 games and it deserved at least a 8.
Agreed :D
I liked it too.
Very agreed. I love it
I just bough it and its better then Knack 2 honest which is bugged like crazy and they did not even bother to create a patch. Knack 1 is a tone of fun.
An 8
funny thing is this game was not made for older players its made for kids. give it to a kid and he would have more fun than a adult player
no kids like shooting games and cod im 14 and since i was in elemantry no one liked mario or anything similar most of them liked gta but never a kid game except dak and jakter or rachet
dad da
when i was a "kid" I was playing Zelda and Golgo13
I actually like Knack, it's a platformer and it's a fun one also. I like the gooiness to it and the cartoon aspects of it. It's one of those games where you don't have to worry about going super try hard like you would on other games. It's like my childhood games Crash Bandicoot and Spyro put together, plus the story line in it is unique and interesting. Seriously, who would have thought of making relics as a fuel source, let alone making said relics into a living being?
I got a Crash meets Ratchet vibe from the game.
ikr? lol
RustyBagel Yeah that's exactly what I felt as soon as I played the game! That's probably why I love it so much. It's unique and similar to my childhood games! :D
And level design, and overall design for that matter, reminded me of Jak and Daxter. Lel.
Why are all the game companies hating on this game??? I think it's great so far I love it
***** true
Don't let this one game make or break your decision to get a PS4 or Xbox One. Both consoles are going to have flops here and there and the PS4 literally just came out. Give it a chance.
Do you hear that? I hear a fanboy.
Kevin The Noobie No, just someone who isn't set in their ways. If I were getting an Xbox One, I wouldn't base my entire opinion on a single game. It's just common sense.
You're right, I'm sorry for calling you a fanboy I've seen much worse, nonsensical things written. The internet just feeds the douche in me.
I'm getting Xbox One for Halo and a whatever other exclusives may come.
That would be stupid to not get PS4 for a bad game, PS4 is just to good to pass, coming from PS3 i'm totally sold, games will come and already there is AC4 and soon watchdog and others so buy day 1 for me, its coming out 29th here in Sweden so i cant wait :D
Major REX Why would you buy one now, though? Sony has once again delivered a rather shitty launch line up, yet this time they seem to have a legitimate edge in hardware (unlike the Ps3 which just had better first party support).
The Xbox one has at least delivered a couple of good games at launch, some of which (Ryse) have graphics which are definitely not achievable on the 360 or ps3.
I won't be getting either yet, and we won't be seeing a graphical difference between the two for a long time.
It's not made to have a good story or a twist plot, It was made for children and family to have fun and mess about.
This game is no Crash Bandicoot or Spyro, however I feel that this game gets too much hate. I feel that the gameplay mechanics were very fun, even if it was scripted. Plus, the story wasn't half bad, and I honestly expected a lot worse. This game is great for what it is; a simple game to pass time.
This game isn't trying to be the next big thing, nor was pretty much every game that launched with PS4's and Xbox One's. It isn't like this game promised anything. Most of it's advertisements were next to other games launching around the same time period.
How the hell is Knack growing a gimmick? Thats one of the biggest dynamics in the game...this reviewer did a horrible job.
You're right, it's the biggest dynamic, but it's also a gimmick.
horrible game. It's VERY well made... it just needs improvements. A 7, 7.5, or 8 is a more deserving and honest score.
Gamespot is owned by Viacom, and Viacom and Microsoft are close business partners. Notice how they only show Microsoft E3 press conference every year, not Sonys or Nintendos?
Knack's been getting shitty review scores from a lot of places, not just GS. Knack sucks balls, I played it at the Sony store, and I cancelled my PS4 pre-order immediately afterwords. Also there is talk of the launch PS4's being faulty and breaking, so I'll just have to wait and see how bad it is before I consider purchasing it..
Guy Brohski You shouldn't have done that. I got the PS4 early and Knack is so much fun! It can be repetitive and difficult, but it's super addicting! Plus the story is pretty good!
Knack is actually fun and challenging if you play on a challenging mode. if you play on easy (meant for little kids) yea it's gonna be bad. If you play on hard it's really challenging and there is TONs of enemy variety. Knack is meant to have an old school gaming approach with lots of enemy variety to keep it fresh.
You know I honestly thought it was just going to be another Kameno Elements of Power or whatever it was called that was that launched with the Xbox 360. Reading your post though it really sounds interesting. I like games that are challenging.
matthatter56
Kameo was a decent game for launch, not great but was rather fun, unique and interesting. It scored fairly well across the board and at the time looked gorgeous for the beginning cycle of the 360's hardware.
Love how Sony fanboys instant response is downvote. Face it, ever since this game was revealed all they ever showed was Knack punching stuff.
I'm not denying that it isn't all that great but then again you guys have something just as bad, it' something called 'Ryse'. I mean that game looks nice and is aimed at adults rather than kids, you'd think that'd be enough right? WRONG. It's repetitive, too much of the game is interactive fight scenes losing difficulty and it's got a heck load of unnecessary slow-mo bits in the middle of a fight and that's between normal soldiers who aren't even bosses. It's just the main character slashing stuff rather than punching, the dude can't even jump (even if I'm incorrect there it doesn't change anything). Anyway you Xbox fanboys get the picture, you aren't in any position to be criticising.
ThaThree LOL Your comparing Ryse to Knack :D wow best argument I've heard all day (Sarcasm)
If you're getting the game, than get it. We know a lot of review sites are bribed. Look at the lego videogames. Nonstop combat with the exception of guns in the game, but it was fun. Crash Bandicoot was straight line game as someone said.
A 4? I realize it probably won't go down in gaming history as one of the greats, but a 4? I'd give it an 8, but it deserves a bare minimum of 6.
Tried the demo at WalMart. Control's very fluid and thats the only thing I look for in video games.
this game is so fun..have cod ghosts and ac4 and barely touch em, all my time is in knack; most fun ive ever had with a launch title
i bought this game today after seeing a lot of bad reviews about it, i was thinking not getting it. i bought it and its way better then what people say.
I bought this game before seeing any bad reviews, you are brave to buy it after seeing so many bad reviews. It is rather simplistic, but at the the same time fun.
It's very idiotic to say PS4 sucks just judging at the launch lineup. Like seriously the console hasn't even come out yet, there are no games library established yet. PS3 didn't have good launch lineup but we all know what happened in the later years.
Gary Meyers
Xbox one one is better in every conceivable way. All the launch games for the X1 are great. Two great fighting games, two great driving games, great sports titles, and ryse and dead rising 3...no to mention dance/exercise games. A game console should have decent games available from DAY ONE! That is what sony's proclamation was @ the beginning.
People haven't even played Killzone or Knack but since they want the games to be good they dislike. How pathetic.
Biased...play this for your self then judge the game...
I don't know why people hate this and Killzone Shadowfall so mutch! :D! Played both at my cousins place and i thought they were awsome! Well , everyone has there own opinion! :D Enjoy!
I agree. i was 16 when i played knack. I liked the game :)
As far as I remember, Crash bandicoot was just basically in a straight line, and that is considered a PS great, this shouldn't be compared against FPS's, this is what platform games are....
I played this game at a Sony Store a few times, and in my opinion the gameplay actually felt pretty entertaining. It was a bit repetitive, sure, but it was repetitive in the way that some 3D sonic games are repetitive, where if you're actually playing the game it can still remain engaging provided you like that type of game. I'm saying this having played through the demo multiple times.
'' Knack '' is a very imaginative and innocent game in the midst of dark first person shooters and other tired franchises.This game is underestimated and is very UNDERRATED.
In terms of graphics the developers definently played it safe by using a pixar type art style. In some ways this ads to the innocence and nostalgia but others may criticize it because it doesn't show of the graphical power of the PS4 as much as lets say Killzone 4
The gameplay is where all the nostalgia comes in. Rather than hold your hand throughout the entire game as most other franchises do Knack instead goes for a more traditional brawler type experience reminiscent of 80's NES games. Because of this your enjoyment of the game relies heavily on your skill as a player.
The story nor characters wont offer you much enjoyment. The story itself is rather traditional and cliche. The characters do have personalities and heart however the game doesn't focus much on character development so you never care much for them. This makes the story a lot more dull than it should be.
Overhaul i'd give this game a 8.0/10
It's not for everyone but if you're a fan of challenging but rewarding games you should definitely pick this one up.
Look at all these people trying to convince themselves that they're opinions are fact. This guy reviewed a game, of you don't like the review, play the damn game and form your own opinion of it. Don't assume he was paid by Microsoft, or that he's biased.
EXACTLY!! These dumb fucks bitch and complain when a reveiwer gives a game that they don't like a good score and bitch when games they do like don't. Why don't they just use the brain that they were born with to form their own god damned opinions, rather than rely on the opinion of some failed journalist.
Thank you. Someone with a brain.
XBOX ONE has a better lineup than PS4 so far, but both are pretty bad.
Day one, I completely agree with you. I'm getting the PS4 and I'm very optimistic about it, but the day one titles are limited to AC4, Killzone Shadow Fall, or BF4 really. And only one of those is an exclusive. I'm getting it for later titles like Watchdogs, The Division, and Drive Club. I'm really excited about the exclusive lineup for the next year, but right now it's pretty limited.
TheWhoDatWhoady I got both and I'm playing fuckin COD. I never even used to like this fuckin game lol.
No cuz xbox one has shitty shooters the only game I would get the xbone for is dead rising 3 the ps4 on the other hand I got for infamous theif knack putty squad killzone and many other great ps4 exclusives
Lol
BlackOpsAmazing man i could give a rats ass about your channel.
People are always bitching about COD, but the fact is that COD isn't ever a poorly made game. 60fps, no terrible glitches, stable online, and it never strays too far away from it's winning formula, this is why it continues to sell. The franchise is massively popular, so it's open to massive criticism, but at the end of the day COD is fun, fast paced, while not carrying a massive learning curve. If you guys want ARMA, then play ARMA.
this game was intentionally made to be like crash bandicoot from the playstation one. mark cerny himself said that it was for kids or the whole family. these game consoles can't just have video games for 40 year old men. it's smarter to have something for everybody.
I dont have the game but shouldnt cod & every other fps shooting get the same "repetitive" and "dull" review?
Yes with CoD, no with all other shooters, most change and innovate, CoD just stays the same through every single variant with a very slight change here and there, look at how Halo and Battlefield have changed over the years, look at Titanfall, now compare those evolutions to CoD, ever since World at War CoD has used the same formula with very slight changes. The problem is do you know how much shit they would get and how low their views would be? CoD fanboys are literally and metaphoricly children about this. Some are older men who don't give a fuck but most are children who bitch and whine and will do so much out of spite that 95% of CoD fanboys (which is a large number) will just go and unsubscribe and dislike every video they ever made. However lately CoD fanboys had begun to leave the series, so it may be Ok to now actually go after the series but before they where practically Midevil level religious about it, sending death threats to anyone who insulted the series.
Hmm i dont think the game deserves a 4/10. This game was ment for kids to play on a ps4 at day one. A kid would love this game, so 10/10 !!! Gamespot u need to see these kind of games from another perspective.
You're rating a game you've never played 10/10 because its marketed towards kids? Are you really.. this stupid?
from a kids perspective yeah 10/10. Im rather shocked that u dont like it, u ended ur comment rather childish. if u can't respect someones opinion, then dont comment at all
EXIA112 You're taking it wrong. I'm terribly excited for Knack but it's stupid to rate it perfectly because it's good for kids. Hell, thats not even true. It's for all ages really, and judging a game you've never played makes you look like an idiot either way.
dude, allready played it at gamescom. I'm judging a game that i already played 2/3 months ago, So keep ur childish youtube comments for yourselve wouldya.
What's the song in the background? Does anyone know?
Yeah, Knack isn't a really good game.
Knack 2 on the other hand...
It's a knacksterpiece.
@@totallyahuman5055 a knacksterpiece indeed.
This is a poor review. The reviewer talks exclusively about gameplay and doesn't even mention story, presentation or audio design. Sloppy and rushed from Gamespot.
so if the gameplay sucks but the storyline, presentation and audio are good, would you still consider it a good game? because last time I checked, games are primarily about gameplay
The gameplay is THE MAIN part of games, if the gameplay is dogshit then its not worth your time. Platformers are suppose to let you explore, you know games like Mario 64! Not a corridor platformer with sloppy beat em up mechanics.
The story!? You think the story needs to be mention, books have better stories than videogames and that is a fact. Knack is aimed for kids, what more do you want? Its not gripping or an emotional.
I don't care about whether this is a good game or not. But a review should consider all factors of the product.
A game with a concept such as this should be made by Nintendo, they would've known what to do
Knack ( Review ) 4 ???
Me = 9 /10 :)
Yes because you have played it.... your in denial, PS4 sucks
Am I the only one who likes this game? I played the demo at gamestop and it's very good! You have to give the developers credit for not playing it safe and making a game different from other games alone.
I think you're confusing 'different' with 'dated'. You must not have been gaming around the PSX/PS2 generation.
4? Really! This game isn't that bad?
Knack will be game of the year, all these other games are no match for PS4's killer-app!
Check the other reviews before jumping to conclusions.
T'was a joke.
Isn't this a casual gamers/introduction game. This game doesn't deserve a 4 but then again a review shouldn't dictate what you play or like.
Exactly, when all is said and done, reviews are just opinions. I'm actually glad that gamespot is being harder on games and developers, I'm sick of having shit games or copy sequels just selling like hell and offering gamers nothing in terms of creativity and new game mechanics. It's the same shit over and over again. I'm glad this review takes this game apart, this is a shit halfassed game that was made just to make money because of the hype around PS4.
Its because its a PS4 title
Why does this vid have so many dislikes? "How dare they insult a PS4 exclusive, the PS4 is infallible, ALL HAIL SONY!!!!" I do agree that it seems really low, especially since it was designed for kids, but I'm sure most of these people never played knack so you don't know if it sucks or not.
I haven't played this yet, but from what I've seen I think it looks cool and I don't think it deserves all the hate it's getting.
It isn't the low score, although it's certainly lower than every other score I've seen, it's the tone of the review. It's like the reviewer didn't "get" the game. Which is fine. To each their own. The 3/5 & Rev3Games review seems accurate. The 6/10 on IGN, though numerically similar to Rev3's review, suffers from the same approach as this one...a lack of interest (it seems) in the genre.
wtf.? knack is one of the best games on ps4 put there
You know there's something terribly wrong with next gen gaming when the environment is more destructible in knack than cod ghosts lmfao have a gander at the building @ 0:14
Gamespot are absolutely shitting on PS4 games xD Oh man, Gamespot HQ is about to be murdered by Sony fanboys.
game looks like boring shit... what's the controversy here?
Ohlmay Bheaze IGN gave this game a bad review too. it's everyone. So face it, this game sucks. Sorry sony fanboys, not every game sony makes is going to be good. Get over it
Tyler Dietrich This was actually one of the ps4 games I actually intended on skipping.
THIS JUST IN, Dead Rising 3 confirmed to be releasing on PS4 running at 0 fps with a 0p resolution
huh... that funny because Deep Down was to be running on a resolution at -1p @ -1fps as it was confirmed to be releasing on the xbox one.
DR 3 cant even run at 30 fps all the time at 720p get your shit together.
How dare the frame rate drop a little while your plowing through hundreds of zombies with a steam roller motorcycle that shoots flamethrowers, boohoo. I understand that you're upset that the only launch games PS4 has are a generic FPS and a glorified PS1 game. But try not to be such an idiot please.
I just got to chapter 5. I have already have the battery gadget! :D This game is good, though. It's supposed to be like the old play station games like Crash Bandicoot, Ratchet and Clank, Spyro, and all of the others, so of course you're beating up things all of the time. I must say, this game is good, and has a good story. I think they are just giving it a bad review because it's a Sony exclusive.
Knack gets a 4 for being repetitive, and watch Ryse get an 8 or 9 for being beautiful and innovative. lol I just think it will be funny if that happens, cause in all honesty I though Knack and Ryse looked pretty dull and repetitive lol
trust ,me ryse will get the same score
Of course go drag some other console exclusive just cause yours got a bad mark, did you ever think that the game is actually a 4 before pinning the review on fanboyism or bias ?
Killer97 lol, guess i shouldve explained. i knew knack was going to get bad scores, and i wasnt planning on getting it anyway. peoples impression of ryse has been very negative. gameinformer even said that its as fun as dialing a phone number.
Killer97 I brought Ryse into it because I thought that it looked comparably repetitive lol Not some fanboy bull crap. I like to play ALL games, I'm not going to NOT play a game just because it's on another system, that's retarded.
Killer97 just shut up loser :)
Anyone think that when they say reppitive gameplay is a bad thing, I then think do they know they are playing a platformer???
but mario 3d world
go play jak and daxter and tell me how repetitive it is.
sunset261 I am currently playing Jak and Dexter 1; It is a great game but Damn it is repetitive. Every time something goes wrong I hear Keira say "WE NEED MORE POWER CELLS JAK, GO TALK TO PEOPLE"
yes it's a collectathon but the shit you do is varied, the platforming is interesting and great, it's entirely open-world, it doesn't hold your hand, and the level design is amazing.
sunset261 Oh I agree and I love it
Called it, I knew it would be bad now give me a medal someone. J/K
But seriously I was surprised how much they marketed this game even presenting it at launch event
How is this any less repetitive than crash bandicoot or ratchet? Why are people hating on such a fun game that has such wicked graphics and a pretty cool story line with some fun gameplay to back it up?!?!
Sony fans will be disappointed when Infamous Second Sun comes out and receives a 7 out of 10. That game looks "pretty" but the gameplay looks shitty.
Rofl. Just like Ryse.
I actually look forward to Knack, and Killzone: Shadow Fall. I'll be playing some Need for Speed: Rivals, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag and Battlefield 4 as well!
actually the gameplay looks nice. As opposed to Ryse which is the same but with more limiting. And opposed to DR3 the single fucking stupidest game ever. Killing xombies in intricate ways and making it more realistic, so dumb.
Congratulation sony, you officially have the worst launch line up.
Still not much worse than Xbox ones...both consoles have a shitty launch lineuo, both fucked it up, the big blockbusters are either coming out next year or are on pc/current gen already
Yup the big one comes out next year, titanfall
Bain0o Yeah, I thought this years lineup was terrible until I heard about Watchdogs. But then that got pushed back and then I was pissed because that was the consoles only hope for launch titles for me.
Bain0o I'm not buying either console but I got to say that the xbox one has at least two great titles. Forza and Ryse, the second game is my personal opinion. I would love to play a game in that genre, there aren't any good ones yet..
I always knew knack would suck. I knew it from day one. Concept was stupid. Characters looked stupid. Looks like I was right once again... Next PS4 game please.. Oh wait...
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lol and what games does the PS4 have? Talk crap when your console receives a decent amount of first party support.
Ouch.. That's gotta hurt baby
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Your mom has great third party support btw. Drove my Wii crazy
Im still getting this game... where are the real gamers? Everyone just seem hating gaming different platform.. I bet yah when its COD IGN will praise it.
I already got the game. gamespot has always been douche bags on scores and i really am getting the impression they are favoring msoft for sure this next gen launch time being. but its still a good game though i dont think it will suck that bad. its nice to switch from killzone to knack switch it up ppl.
The score is spot on, anyone in denial of it or is calling the reviewer names because this said score play the game for yourself and be shocked. Could tell it's bad just by looking at it.
Could tell just by looking at it....and that's why your opinion doesn't matter
Jon Thompson It may not but I'll give it anyway, Just like you gave yours on this subject which also doesn't matter.
Rofl, to you maybe it's spot on. I guarantee that some people will love the game.
I swear xbox fanboys are so ignorant. Ugh "that's the lowest score I've ever seen," fighters within got a 1/10. Knack is definitely not a 4, it's a 7 at least.
Oh yeah, I forget because it's next gen, everything has to be made for the hardcore gamer. Then the gamers complain about why kids are playing mature like GTA V or COD, because the only demographic focus is for hardcore wannabes, not focusing on the future generation of kids that will be getting these consoles. Lucky I could care less what reviewers say. To each his own experience.
I knew this game would suck. I never saw anything other than the main character punching things. Luckily, it looks good, so hopefully someone can make a true successor to Ratchet & Clank and Jak and Daxter. Hell, just make a new Jak and Daxter.
indeed
A 4.0 FUCK U GAME SPOT at1080p and my god that story looks awesome ..... jk im getting a xbox one XD
OMG that made my day XD
glad i could make someone day
And now the ps4 fanboys try and say this was wrong bribed.. Etc.. LOL face it, just by looking at it, the game sucks
***** If this was a X1 only game i would still be here laughing at how shit this looks. Even Kameo a 360 release title was more innovative and that was 9 years ago.
***** You comment is invalid. LOL I went to PAX the game sucks!! I like Playstation and Xbox but this game really was bad. :(
***** Played the game for an hour, I left feeling grateful that I didn't buy it
LOL same here at PAX my god terrible.
i'm sorry but giving this a 4? Super Luigi U has the exact same 'problems' that you say this game has and yet you give that a much higher score? you clearly don't look at games the same depending on what they are and sort how you view a game to make it suit you. Knack and Super Luigi U are both fun pass times that don't require much effort to play and are all about the gameplay and very little about evolving the gameplay, characters and story, and i would go as far to say that knack is better than super luigi U because it actually has some focus on characters and story. Your reviews are very inconsistent
My advice do not judge a ps4 or xbox one at launch this is only a beginning
This game was a little repetitive but it was still a good game you guys must get paid to give good games bad reviews and bad games goood reviews like call of duty
People need to realise that launch games rarely review well, whether it's because the reviewer has stupidly high expectations or the game tries to do too much with technology that the developers aren't quite attuned to yet or maybe the game tries very little in order to keep it on the safe side. Launches are rarely solid so give both platforms time and they should deliver, just not straight away, just not at launch.
Still getting this game. Looks fun :-)
Okay, now how about a game for the PS4 that doesn't look like it's supposed to be a well-done CGI cartoon?
Aww...now I feel really bad for Mark Cerny... they have just ''punched'' his baby:(
This was one of the most obvious bombs on the next generation, absolutely no surprised what-so-ever. Most surprising thing is, this left the drawling board and actually became a console game. Up next on the list of bombs, RYSE. Probably a bigger bomb than this.
Cind of subpar revie gamespot...you didn`t even mention ANYTHING about the voice acting, graphics! And while you had some valid complaints, i think you guys keep forgetting that this game is ment for kids!!!
Its not meant to be a super deep game with a deep combat system and story, its simply meant to be entertaining for kids while some of us young at heart kan enjoy it....
yeah.. ratchet and clank was for kids and that was deep and funny. now thats a great game series (and thats coming from a xbox guy)
I'm SO SICK of all these Negative reviews for KNACK! People, it's a PLATFORMER! It is supposed to bring back the good-old-days of games like Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon! Must it be a First-Person-Shooter so it could get a good review!?
This industry is becoming a Joke!
Always pointing the finger at first-person shooters, huh? Especially when similar (and superior) games like Super Mario Galaxy consistently get high marks. I'm tired of all this console war nonsense. You've got Sony's nuts so deep in your mouth you think they can do no wrong.
thevidspot And you don't think the FPS games are Over-rated?
I have NEVER seen an FPS game gets this much of a low-rating! And as for Mario, Mario is AWESOME no deny in that! you just think that i'm being a fanboy for no reason!
***** And what are you exactly trying to achieve with this comment?
***** That's YOUR opinion!
***** oh the good old days :') better than this pile of shit
Come on, does this really surprise anyone? Knack didn't look good. I even said that when it was first shown and I'm a PS4 fanboy (not overt about it).
What, you even said it was it was first shown? Well then, with your credibility that we all definitely know of, it should have been obvious from the start.
I have no credibility. However, you cannot attack me as if I'm wrong with public opinion is in my favor. Especially with the game coming as a genuine shock to many as being sub-par. This game isn't good, I said it wasn't good, more people do not think it's good, so exactly what are you trying to do? Sound smart, because by all means continue to try. You lack a point in your comment which makes my reply to it somewhat pointless. I just dislike people who have to make everything about themselves. It's somewhat or a poor attempt of attention. What I said was a statement to those who were angry at this game being disappointing. From what I can see, your comment is solely to act superior to someone when there is nothing claim.
Bumbleness Supreme Brady I'm not attacking you for what your opinion is. It's just that how you said it made it seem like your opinion is more important than everyone elses. I mean "I even said". Come on, can't you agree that sound's a little bit arrogant? Like people were supposed to know about you before.
Why the giant file size?
Well it's official, Knack is the best exclusive game on the PS4 ;( looks like it's pretty clear that Xbox one has the best exclusive games on launch day. Well I'm positive that PS4 Will get great exclusive titles a year or so from now, for now there's just nothing special exclusively for PS4
How is Knack the best exclusive? clearly Killzone or ResoGun is so far? and Xbox One games won't be receiving stellar reviews for launch titles either mate
Puppeteer & ratchet and clank into the nexus should been a PS4 launch tittle instead of Knack ...
Ok this game is really under rated. I got it for Christmas because it cane with my new ps4 and I thought it was gonna suck but it's actually pretty fun I was just playing it all day yesterday. I'm not saying this is an amazing title and the best game I've played in a long time but I'm just saying this game doesn't deserve the low ratings it's getting
I got a PS4 for Christmas and decided to get knack with it as I got quite a bit of money on my game card so got it quite cheap. It's on it's way! This review really put me off it but hopefully it won't disappoint.
I don't know I guess it just depends on the person and their preference. I like it because it reminds me of games I used to play when I was little on the ps2 or gamecube
***** If it's anything like Spyro/Ratchet and Clank then I'll love it! Cheers for the response.
You're welcome 😊
I got knack for Christmas and me and my brother really enjoyed it. It really deserves a higher rating than a 4!!
Knack still does quite a decent job at presenting you with new environments and each level has its own little twist on the formula. Enemies become more crafty over time. There are repeating patterns that don't leave much difference between the race you fight, but enemies become more skilled at fighting you and often the aforementioned twists give you enough tricky situations to fight in and to master.
This review really just focuses on the punching bit, but what do you expect from a brawler. Sure its probably a bit too long for its own good and plays much like a late PS1 or PS2 title. But its not bad, and certainly not a 4.
absolute garbage, it starts out fun, but becomes a chore and makes the player beg for another checkpoint, when I put the disc back in it didn't start me at the last checkpoint no it starts the entire level again. I took my ps4 back, there is nothing worth getting, killzone is boring,, the ps4 online store is under maintenance, hdmi update is a mystery, its a joke. £350 for what a console with half the features not available till sony say so.
u know that the consoles are at their beginning and there'll be a lot of updates right? and many games to come....stop bitching...the console is out for one month..-.-'
HeyImDominic exactly its the beginning and stores are already offering low ball rock bottom prices for these games I traded knack in my local game store offered £12 and they sell it for £54.99 that's about a $100 next gen is a huge money pit.
shaolinskunks88
looks like someone was gaming in the age of it's glory days, we had games like this all the time
***** the NES days, I started gaming on the 16 bit sega. super Nintendo. NES didn't even know what a check point was.
shaolinskunks88
Then you should be able to appreciate some elements of this game, it's not perfect, but it's not as bad as niggas make it out to be, I'm at chapter 10-2 and it's not as bad as people make of it
To be honest, it starts fun but then you realise that it gets repetitive really quickly. The enemies basically are: small/easy, long ranged/annoying and big/easy.
They tried with the robots, goblins and humans but it didn't really make a difference. It would have been a lot better if the damage, range or fire rate even differed but it's just
1. Jump over attack
2. Jump attack
3. finish with regular attack
Joystiq reviewed Knack and gave it a 1.5 out of 5. Ouch, I'm glad I held off on buying a PS4.
This reviewer is correct. Game is bad
This is ridiculous, this is way too low. Granted I haven't played the game but all I heard from the review is how bad and repetitive it is. I know that everyone uses this comparison but they use it for a reason because it's true, I am taking about Call of Duty. They do the same yet they are not criticized for repetition, why is that? Second they have not mentioned the fact that Sony is giving us something different from the shooters or how beautiful knack is and those particle effects, no they go straight for the repetitiveness. Anyway I am excited for this game and I said that I wouldn't care what the review said, but a 4 really pissed me off.
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So... you haven't played the game and your telling someone that has played the game that the score is too low?
OneDolla Watta no I am just surprised that he hasn't mentioned any of the positive things about the game. I don't know if the game is fun but I do know that it looks impressive and that the particle effects are awesome where are those mentions?
CoD isn't repetitive, that campaigns are usualy varied and filled with different action sequences. It's still a solid game despite how much people hate on it
charles125 I know that and that's why I said that I didn't like to use that example but this review bugged. A good example of a good review is Rev3 Games where it was very balanced and fair.
But COD at least has good gameplay, and the debris and dead bodies don't disappear one millisecond after they hit the ground in COD either. Knack is a poor effort from a talented developer. Shame.
Looks like the PS4 was better off being delayed till next year.
Tom again? ignore him people...
I'm glad these companies have not given up on 3rd Pearson platformers! I love em!
I knew right when they announced knack the game wasn't going to live up to anything.
I was seriously thinking about preordering this game when Watch Dogs was delayed, glad I went with something else. I figured it wasn't going to be too great :(
Gamespot is owned by Viacom, and Viacom and Microsoft are close business partners. Notice how they only show Microsoft E3 press conference every year, not Sonys or Nintendos?... Yeah.
ConciousEcho
I can appreciate what you're saying but the criticisms that were covered here have been repeated by a lot of different reviewers. My opinion was not just based on this one single video (or on reviewers only),
Oh dont get me wrong, I never liked knack, I never thought it would be great, but I saw some interesting designs they could work on to make a really good game out of it, as many reviewers have said. Look at the Rev3games review of Knack... This guy had zero objectivity, and behaves like a clown, just because it's a important title, important to Playstation, and a threat to Xbox, they know how to pick their battles.
I think a 4 is pretty harsh for a game designed for casual gamers. Still looks like a fun game!
Knack isn't so bad as they say. But still very repetitive action style. The graphics are stunning, the story is silly, but still fun. l would give this game a 5.0 but the last boss fight is so cool and huge that earned the game a 6.0. Old school game that could be a whole better if they only added more mechanical options.
lol look at all those dislikes
they deserved it for giving this a 4 tho.
they obviously dont know shit, they just rush through the levels on gamemode easy to record some gameplay and make a spinwheel decide the final verdict
+Video Games lol so true.
this game is really fucking good its in my top 5 ps4 games
Notice how gamespot does the worst reviews when it comes to Playstation? I never lied Knack, I never thought it would be a great game, but I saw some interesting qualities in it that Sony could build on, and many reviewers say the same thing. But gamestop has ABSOLUTELY NO OBJECTIVITY WHEN IT COMES TO THIS GAME.Go watch the Rev3games review, the reviewer did no sound like a troll or a jerk when doing the review... she just tells you what she doesn't like, what she likes and what could of went n a different direction. I mean you have every right to hate EVERYTHING about a game if that's how you really feel, but explain why, what could of made it better, what came close to being more enjoyable. Gamespot doesn't understand it's gaining a track record, and while that may feed the trolls, it's a turn off to most gamers. It seems any important;highly anticipated PS game that poses a threat to microsoft will have a biased review. Gamespots scores are always the worst out the three majors when it comes to those circumstances. Gamespot is owned by Viacom, and Viacom and Microsoft are close business partners. Notice how they only show Microsoft E3 press conference every year, not Sonys or Nintendos?... Yeah.
Hers the problem....when a consumer pays full retail price @ $60 It should expected to be flawless. $60 I nothing to laugh at when it comes to money. When we pay $400+tax the games available for it should be flawless like the machine. Not malfunction or play mediocre(timeframe conscious)software. Game devs have had decades to work out the kinks.
"So where's the excuse or validity in selling mediocre crud anymore?"
i thought this game will be another masterpice like Sly cooper or ratchet clank series, but i was wrong....
All it needed was faster and more fluid combat with more ways to fight and get through levels.
Give us more combos and attacks, let us roll into a ball, give us some moves from mecha anime, something.
no what knacks original idea was to be a platformer the game should had been a platformer. not this crap.
***** Seemed more like ignorant people seeing it as a platformer just because it doesn't have a photo-realistic art-style.
Madchimpz well when its creator before we saw anything said it was going to be a platformer um yeah i expected platforming.
***** Madchimpz Well regardless of whether it was intended to be a platformer or not, it's a beat'em up now. So it should have done a good job of being one.
MisterHeroman it only uses 3 bottoms.. and its not like theres differen't weapons let ratchet and clank stay as the beat um up and they should had left knack as a platformer there original idea.
The review is terrible, the guy should be fired, most unprofessional review I ever heard/seen.
This game is for kids and should not be hard or complicated.
So what you're saying is, games that are made "for children" should not have effort put into them. Well, no wonder why this game got such a low score then.
If you want an awesome game for kids, any Lego game will do, or Skylander games, or even Disney Infinity, which is 10 times better than this. This game look so plain, boring and uninspired.
I was actually referring to the original comment from Happy Camper (I guess that'd be more clear if I was more used to the convoluted nature of replying with this new youtube), he said that, "This game is for kids and should not be hard or complicated," implying that he believes children games do not need challenge or dept. In reality, I had never meant to reply to you, and this is all just one big misunderstanding.
"This is a game for kids and it should not be hard or complicated" really? newsflash, kids deserve more credit than you give them. I was seven when Jak and Daxter came out and I beat it. it was challenging but it was also fantastic. just because the aesthetic is cartoony doesn't excuse the game from being boring and repetitive.
what a beautiful departure for ps4
I would have gave it an 8 because it has great graphics plays fluidly and the idea of a creature formed of relics and those relics used as a power source gives explanation to why he runs into relics all the time unlike games were there is no explanation to where there stuff comes from
You can't be too hard on the game because it was made for kids after all. So yeah just my opinion... I think knack is awesome!
Its a fucking launch guys! Get with with. I'm buying a ps4 and I have to say Knack looks like a piece of shit but we all know next year there are going to be great next gen games coming for BOTH platforms. So be happy and calm down
you look like a piece of shit. what if i put a barbie game on a super computer for girls? does that mean that the game is shit because you're not a little girl? some people will like the game and some won't. just because he doesn't like it doesn't mean i won't like it. i'm playing drakengard 2 on ps2 right now. the combat is repetitive as fuck and i love it.
Yet WiiU isnt given a pass
LOL. my guess for this reasoning is because WiiU is not a "super computer" nor are they barbie games for girls.....EICL2011
Insulting?? shouldn't even reply but then why is the cheap graphic 3ds destroying the "super computer vita"??? the 3ds started so badly it took almost a year to come back! Bernard.Y
Wasn't insulting. Miscommunication on my part.(sorry) I like nintendo. I've been playing their consoles since NES when my older brother had it. I think Nintendo is going to be fine despite what people and analyst say. I have to admit though, I think they missed the marketing with the WiiU.
Is anyone really surprised? I mean, who remembers Amped 3? Who remembers Kameo or Peter Jackson's King Kong: The Official Game of the Movie? Launch games NEVER measure up. I think that's why Ubisoft delayed WD and Sony pushed back Planetside 2 for the PS4. Get out of the launch window, get that stigma off your game, and then release it.
But King Kong and Kameo were both great games.