Knack was a fine 3D platformer. It stumbled with its story, struggled with repetition, and lacked challenge with its level design, but we think it had a lot of potential to improve. So, it was hard to believe that Mark Cerny's, err, most important legacy would ever receive a sequel, but against all odds, Knack 2 will be building its way to release in 2017.
The trailer shows our eponymous hero traveling to new lands with familiar friends, and we noticed Knack has a couple new moves and ways to platform his way to progression as well. While a smaller part of the first game, co-op seems to be emphasized in this reveal trailer, with a blue version of Knack running and punching alongside his original counterpart.
What do you make of this unexpected sequel? Are you willing to give Knack another chance, or should his underwhelming debut had kept him in pieces in the past? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Best part of the conference, 10/10
I loved knack
@DLB3 It's the reason why PS4 Pro exists.
@DLB3 I see, well I was just joking of course! Don't know if it's related, might be a coincidence? On the other hand, Uncharted and TLOU were patched for Pro too.. But then again, so was Infamous. Gravity Rush wasn't either. I just think that Sony picked a handful of games for Pro support. Maybe the sequel was related, but I don't think there's a complete correlation.
WOOOOOOOWWWWWWW I loved Knack so im stoked for this
Of all games that deserve sequels we get this...
Poor Knack. Nobody loves you like Mommy Sony does.
That's cool and all but when is the first one coming as a PSN+ game?
I commend Sony for at least trying to diversify bringing another 3D platformer. Just a shame this is the best they've got.
Nonetheless, I'll try to reserve judgement. You never know, they could improve on the first and surprise everyone with a really solid game here. It's possible, amyways
I actually like Knack.
Knack was underrated in my opinion.
I really enjoyed it.
Looking forward to the sequel
@JaxonH You clearly disagree, but I thought the first Knack was a really solid game. It left a lot of room for improvement sure, but the potential was there and hopefully this sequel can deliver on some of it. It's hardly deserving of the scorn it seems to receive mainly from people who never played it.
On one hand it's disappointing because the first got mediocre reviews.On the other it's nice to see Sony are still willing to try out 3D platformers. Hopefully this will be a better second attempt.
I like seeing games aimed at kids that aren't trivial. My kids need to learn the basics of gaming somehow, and most games now are aimed at adults who already played mario for like 15 years. Coop is great too, will definitely play this with my kids.
@Donald_M
I guess it depends on perspective. I play games at all three consoles so I'm accustomed to playing the creme de la creme of platformers. It takes a very, very good platformer to impress me.
But I'm keeping an open mind, and will wait-and-see how the game turns out.
I played thru Knack three times with my son to get everything.
It was our most played PS4 launch window game...no question.
My son's cousin also comes over to co-op Knack with my son in another save.
We obviously like the game alot and are happy to hear about sequel.
Can I just shock you? I like wi......err Knack.
@JaxonH ok whats your creme de la creme of platformer games?
@Ypmud
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Rayman Legends, Super Mario Galaxy 2, Ori & the Blind Forest, and Yoshi's Wooly World. And New Super Mario Bros U, that one's excellent too.
Those are some good platformers there. I particularly recommend DKC Tropical Freeze though.
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