Bahnsen Knights

Bahnsen Knights

December 14, 2023

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In a world of religious fanaticism, F5 tornadoes and Ford Sierras you are Boulder, an undercover agent. Your assignment sees you infiltrate the Bahnsen Knights, a deadly, supercharged cult with an enigmatic leader. In this murky and dangerous world you must keep your wits about you and stay alive to …

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Alex Orona NintendoWorldReport Dec 2023
55.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

70.0

"yet. I&s;ll be keeping an eye on LCB Game Studios and Chorus Worldwide Games because Pixel Pulps is something I would be interested in, if fleshed out more. This just ain&s;t it."

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Britt Roberts Games Freezer Dec 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

70.0

"My trousers began to slowly unbuckle themselves in anticipation..."

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Chad Johnson Garage Band Gamers Dec 2023
80.0 /100

"I would recommend Bahnsen Knights if you enjoyed the other entries in the trilogy. It features a more mature narrative that is a little too lean for its own good, but has just enough action and suspense to keep you …"

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Chris McMullen GameSpew Dec 2023
80.0 /100

"You can finish the game in two to three hours, but it’s just the right length for this slice of suspense (and the game’s £8.49/$9.99 price tag). Engaging and shocking in equal measure, Bahnsen Knights is a wild ride you …"

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Christian Donlan Eurogamer Dec 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

100.0

"The third of LCB&s;s weird narrative experiences is a reminder of what makes this series so special."

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Erik Hodges Try Hard Guides Dec 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

84.0

"Though the pace is sometimes interrupted, Bahnsen Knights certainly captivates with its striking pixel art and captivating story, weaving a narrative where loneliness, tornados, and fast cars come together in unexpected ways. Bahnsen Knights beckons, promising a unique blend of …"

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Jeroen Janssen Evilgamerz Dec 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

48.0

Gameplay

38.0

Story

62.0

"Bahnsen Knights is a game in which you have to maintain concentration more than ever. If you don&s;t do that, death will soon be near and you will soon no longer follow the storyline. However, even if you skip all …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Dec 2023
71.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

80.0

"Another Pixel Pulp story is here, delivering very retro-styled graphics mixed with hardboiled narrative with some choices"

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Kate Mitchell Jewett GameLuster Dec 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

86.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

93.0

"Bahnsen Knights is a high-speed horror thriller that plumbs the depths of a car-obsessed cult and its fanatical "Messiah" in a story that&s;s a little bit The Stand, a little bit Mad Max, and all terrifying."

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Katherine Kong But Why Tho? Dec 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"Bahnsen Knights is a short ride with fun highs brought on by its timely features and mini-games that move the story along and keep players in the driver’s seat."

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Mark Isaacson WellPlayed Dec 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

85.0

"A harsh yet engaging narrative drives Bahnsen Knights down the streets of hell, flanked by vivid violence and stomach-churning scenarios. It&s;s short, but it packs a punch all the same."

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Missy Taylor Checkpoint Gaming Dec 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

40.0

"The last of LCB Game Studio&s;s Pixel Pulps is here! Bahnsen Knights is a short, choose-your-own-adventure about a cult of the same name. Despite focussing on the wrong areas of the plot, the game does have some lovely characterisation where …"

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Mitchell Demorest Slant Magazine Dec 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

54.0

"But as engaging as Bahnsen Knights’s atmosphere may be, the process of navigating it isn’t as consistently engrossing. The similarities to Choose Your Own Adventure-style storytelling work both in the game’s favor and against it. On one hand, there’s freedom …"

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Oliver Revolta Nintendo Life Dec 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

92.0

"If you&s;re intrigued by visual novels and their potential to delight, then the Pixel Pulps series is arguably the best possible place to start. Bahnsen Knights is the third entry and it&s;s pretty damn wonderful. With its tighter emphasis on …"

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Oliver Shellding WayTooManyGames Dec 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

76.0

"I feel like this is a visual novel anyone, and I mean anyone, can get behind. It’s broken into bite-sized pieces with animations, game mechanics and QTEs that keep you from just clicking through. It’s almost more like a Lucasarts …"

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Paulo Roberto Montanaro PSX Brasil Dec 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

28.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

27.0

"Bahnsen Knights is awkward, short, and gangly. It has uncomfortable controls and isn&s;t even available in Portuguese. None of this, however, takes away from the game its best narrative qualities, bold artistic style and a very particular way of promoting …"

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Scott Ellison II Saving Content Dec 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Bahnsen Knights features less “going through the motions”, and features more gameplay to chew on. LCB Game Studio really has something special here in Bahnsen Knights, and the entire trilogy of games must be experienced, even if they are crafted …"

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Sophie Hiner Pure Nintendo Dec 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"Bahnsen Knights does a great job at keeping fans of visual novel adventures involved. It&s;s fun and unique story, visuals, and occasional minigames make it hard to put down, and it never feels repetitive or slow across the few hours …"

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Timothy Hyldahl Gamer Escape Dec 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

72.0

"Bahnsen Knights is something I’ve said I’ve wanted, I just wish it did it better. Short and cheap games seem like the ultimate cure for folks burned out by the current gaming landscape… but a single hour is perhaps too …"

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Victor Hugo Carreta Nintendo Blast Dec 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Bahnsen Knights has the hard mission of entertaining a public already used to modernity. Reader, if you didn&s;t know about this detail, the expression Pulp Fiction is synonymous with dynamic narrative, clearly outlined characters, heroes and villains, action and drama, …"

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Will Silberman Digital Chumps Dec 2023
78.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

82.0

"Bahnsen Knights is an interesting visual novel that leans heavily on pulp fiction storytelling while giving players the illusion of choice. While the game is quite short, it’s a good recommendation for a player wanting a gripping narrative set within …"

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