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Cover for Knytt Underground

Dec 18, 2012

84%
Very Positive
487 reviews

MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler)

Knytt Underground

Developer: Nifflas Games

Publisher: Ripstone

Dec 18, 2012

Visual
  • pixel
  • side scroll
Structure
  • ability gated
  • exploration
  • interconnected map
  • item gated
  • non linear
  • fast travel
Combat
  • no combat
Features
  • multiple characters
  • multiple endings
Sub-Genre
  • puzzle heavy
  • Metroidvania Lite

Summary

The legendary Knytt series continues with Nifflas’ latest creation; Knytt Underground. In this Knytteration; humans have long since abandoned the planet after practically destroying it in a war, five hundred years ago.

Where to play

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Steam Deck Playable
  • Nintendo
    • Wii U
  • PlayStation
    • Vita
    • PS3

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