The Knight Witch

"The game’s eeriest moment is attuned to the politics of denial and unresolved emotions. The final boss, a manifestation of the existential crisis that faces the planet, is extremely hard. It’s far easier to accept The Knight Witch’s offer for …"

"The Knight Witch could have been fantastic. It was so dang close to being something very special thanks to its fantastic visuals, great gameplay and compelling story, but it&s;s instead plagued by frame rate issues and awful difficulty spikes rearing …"

"If you like the genre at all or don&s;t mind a good challenge, The Knight Witch is an almost obligatory purchase. A national product with an almost perfect finish."

"The Knight Witch is a beautiful game that holds a lot of promise with its blend of twin-stick shooting and Metroidvania exploration. I just wish that its gameplay was finer-tuned to not be as clunky and disconnected as it currently …"

"The Knight Witch is a nice-looking game with hand-drawn visuals, charming characters, and an interesting story. The game combines twin-stick shooting, deck building, and Metroidvanias in a unique way I have never played before!"

"The Knight Witch is a super fun game an original take on a few different genres. While the game isn&s;t perfect, I do think people should go out of their way to try it out."

"Even with flaws, and a few too many mechanics for me to truly get lost in, I had a surprising amount of fun with The Knight Witch. I wouldn’t have thought that a bullet hell SHMUP could fit so smoothly …"

"The Knight Witch not only looks stunning, but the gameplay is tight and inventive, providing an enjoyable bullet hell extravaganza."

"The Knight Witch is an engaging shoot &s;em up/Metroidvania that features a fun and unique world."

"All in all, I came away pleasantly surprised by The Knight Witch. At a time where so many games are vying for your time and attention, a neatly packed present of an indie, clearly made by a team that knows …"

"What happens by adding to a solid metrodivania some mechanics taken from shoot&s;em&s;ups and card games? The Knight Witch is the answer. Deckbuilding and bullet hell action combined with a lavish presentation and a narrative rich in contemporary messages allow …"

"The Knight Witch is a blend twin-stick bullet hell shooter and the Metroidvania that succeeds in the face of some technical problems by virtue of its enjoyable story and wonderful universe, expressed in beautifully hand drawn visuals and filled with …"

"Fans of exploration and shooters are strongly encouraged to try out The Knight Witch, because it’s a little indie title that’s going to charm you with both its story and its gameplay. What do you know? Mashing concepts together worked …"

"The Knight Witch is a story-driven, flying Metroidvania shoot ’em up deck builder RPG. You may think that is a weird combination that couldn’t possibly go together, like putting peanut butter on a hamburger. However, in both cases you would …"

"By combining bullet hell shoot-&s;em-up gameplay, Metroidvania-style exploration, and tactical deck building, developer Super Awesome Hyper Dimensional Mega Team has crafted something original and unique."

"The Knight Witch is a true and rewarding challenge, with a mixture of two great genres, Metroidvania and Bullet Hell, with a lot of action, shooting and adventure. With a beautiful visual section that is combined with a great story, …"

"The world only has life when parts of it are dying, when Rayne sets them afire with her spells. The Knight Witch wants you to be invested in its world, in the possibility of its death, in the ability of …"

"The Knight Witch always keeps things fresh, and provides an engaging and flexible combat system within levels that never really becomes stale."

"Overall, The Knight Witch is a charming and well-balanced experience that occasionally dips into unfair territory, but ultimately leaves players invested in the home they are fighting for."

"The Knight Witch is excellent in a lot of ways despite its forbidding difficulty, the kind of game you&s;ll be glad to have beaten even if the journey to completion is sometimes a bit much."

"As a big fan of shmups, Knight Witch left a very good impression on me but it might not suit everyone. It may still follow the familiar adventure template, but this steampunk fairy tale has enough tricks to make itself …"

"The Knight Witch is an intriguing amalgamation of genres. Flying through stages and battling foes feels great. The unique approach to special attacks and the Metroidvania style progression work extremely well. While the narrative intrigues and includes some innovation, its …"

"A different metroidvania, with a solid bet on aerial combat and the use of cards, which ends up falling into some of the traps of its genre."

"Admittedly I have an awful habit of reading a synopsis of a game and glancing at screenshots and writing a game off sometimes. With The Knight Witch, I saw Metroidvania and saw the card system and was a little bit …"

"Combining Metroidvania concepts with some twin-stick shooting, The Knight Witch swings big… and gets on base"

"The Knight Witch doesn’t execute all of its ideas perfectly but it manages to be a beautiful and fun Metroidvania in the end. The story and characters are interesting, the twin-stick shooting action feels good, and the world is really …"

"The Knight Witch is a great mashup of two popular genres (Metroidvanias and bullet hell games), with fun and exciting action that keeps you on your toes. The story and likable characters further help enhance the experience."

"The Knight Witch is a pleasant surprise. Its interesting combat engages with its challenge and the simple story makes you want to see Rayne&s;s journey to its conclusion. The game has its problems (such as difficulty spikes), but it&s;s certainly …"

"The Knight Witch seems to occupy a unique niche on the Switch eShop - there&s;s really nothing else quite like it. It&s;s not the best shmup nor is it the best Metroidvania we&s;ve experienced, but its fusion of many core …"

"For enthusiasts of challenging classics like Nintendo&s;s toughest titles or adrenaline-pumping shooters akin to Contra, Knight Witch delivers hours of exhilarating entertainment. However, if you&s;re seeking a traditional Metroidvania experience, you might find yourself slightly underwhelmed. Despite this, Knight Witch&s;s …"

"The Knight Witch is an endearing tale that perfectly blends fast paced shooting and satisfying spell casting. From the sensational artwork and score to clever game design, the entire experience was remarkable."

"The Knight Witch is an easy to recommend entry in a genre loaded with fans who may want to try something different, but also a good starter title for those looking to get acquainted with 2D action games."

"The Knight Witch is a game that has a lot to offer both fans of twin-stick shooters and Metroidvanias. Its moment-to-moment action is enjoyable and exciting as you avoid enemy bullets and try to counter them with your own attacks, …"

"A game seemingly fighting its own presentation and message, The Knight Witch instead alienates the player with smug self-awareness, milquetoast cynicism, and some truly awful genre meshing."

"The Knight Witch has a great mixture of gameplay styles and a fulfilling soundtrack that players will want to explore from top to bottom. While it has some technical issues, it doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy this special indie …"

"The Knight Witch makes a strong case for itself with its simplistic gameplay and charming writing. The overall balance between development and gameplay feels a bit too weird to ignore. Still, this twin-stick shooter-meets-Metroidvania has a quirky intrigue about it …"