Knight Squad
By Marc Saltzman,
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Fun, frantic party game with mild cartoonish violence.
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A very simple game and great introduction to fast paced videogames.
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What’s It About?
KNIGHT SQUAD is an action-heavy brawler set in a fantasy medieval universe. You can play a half dozen or so single-player challenges, fighting against skeletons, dragons, other knights, and more, but the game focuses heavily on online multiplayer matches, allowing up to eight people to fight to the finish in free-for-all battle arenas or in team-based challenges (up to four on four). Played from a simple top-down view, this Xbox One and Windows PC game has you use weapons to kill or be killed, ranging from longswords and crossbows to bombs, guns, and laser blasters. Some modes include familiar game mechanics such as those used in soccer (but with a weaponized twist), a more strategic Capture the Flag mode, and Deathmatch, a "last knight standing" battle royale, to name a few of the nine modes available.
Is It Any Good?
Yes, if you give it a chance, this fast action game is quite fun, fast, and fierce. Not only are the game controls and rules easy to pick up, but there's a wide variety of modes to choose from to keep things fresh. If there aren't enough people to hop online to play, AI-driven game 'bots will fill in for human players. Though you can choose for them to be tough, they're simply not as smart or gratifying to play against compared to real people. Reminiscent of top-down '80s brawlers such as Bomberman or Gauntlet, you can choose the arena to play in and engage in these head-to-head skirmishes; some are better than others, as you might expect, with four-on-four games being the most intense and memorable, such as Capture the Flag, Soccer, and Team Deathmatch as clear callouts. Weapons aren't limited to medieval fare, so it's fun to experiment on these busy battlefields. If you can forgive the outdated graphics, you'll have some fun with this one. It's a solid B-grade title, and you have nothing to lose by snagging this enjoyable party game. Even at under $15, it's a worthy pick for those who like fast-paced multiplayer matches.
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Game Details
- Platforms: Windows, Xbox One
- Pricing structure: Paid
- Available online?: Available online
- Publisher: Chainsawesome Games
- Release date: November 17, 2015
- Genre: Party
- Topics: Magic and Fantasy, Monsters, Ghosts, and Vampires
- ESRB rating: T for Violence
- Last updated: April 2, 2021
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