XGN:What do you get when you drop a mysterious adventurer in a very colorful and attractive world, combined with a large dose of freedom and only Metroid Elements? Then you get Knytt Underground.
Hardcore Gamer: For $2, you can get Postal, Expeditions: Conquistador, Knytt Underground, Blockland, Steel Storm: Complete Edition, and Rock of Ages.
Nintendo Insider writes:
It is in discovery that Knytt Underground manages to excite by luring your curiosity throughout its entirety. Broody and evocative, Nifflas signals the emerging rise of the indies on the Nintendo eShop, crafting experiences that rival even the platform holder’s lofty creations.
Matt of RGN writes, "Knytt is at its core, a 2D platformer, but adds a large world to explore and gives the player abilities to solve puzzles and advance throughout the world, allowing the character to dash, fly and teleport, among other powers. Each chapter of the game involves different aspects of gameplay, with the first being an introduction to the main character, the second focused on a ball form, and the third combining both together. While frustrating at times during the beginning as you figure out how each power works and controls, once you’ve got the hang of it, Knytt Underground is absolutely hard to put down and each place you explore is a fun experience."
6.5 story is awful. Part one and two are awful. Part three amazing.
Part 1 and 2 may as well be called long tutorials. Part 3 is the main game. I do see where the non story comes in but for what the game is, I did not really expect a solid story.
Just started to play Part 1. Don't know about the story, but the dialogues are funny. And the gameplay, based deeply on exploration and gaining new abilities is exactly what I like in such adventure games. The game is definately worth its price. I also liked background art and soundtrack.