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Is Knights of the Road worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Platform-game fans who want acrobatic movement and environmental puzzles
- Players who enjoy using a single tool for both combat and traversal
- Adventure players drawn to story scenes and an 8-bit-style soundtrack
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a slow-paced exploration game may find the focus on platforming and acrobatics too action-oriented.
- Those looking for a combat system built around many weapons may find the shield-centered fighting narrow in scope.
- Players who do not want to collect currency and spend it at shops may dislike the progression loop.
Our take on Knights of the Road
The same returning shield handles both combat and movement: Fred can throw it at enemies, slide on it, or use it to push off enemies and projectiles.
What is Knights of the Road?
Knights of the Road is a platform adventure centered on acrobatics and finding secrets.
Fred, an outlaw, travels with Aiwa, a fairy who can become a magical shield. Use the shield to attack enemies, deflect their shots, slide for momentum and make long jumps. It can also push Fred away from enemies or projectiles to reach certain places, and some obstacles call for other uses of the shield. The story unfolds through dialogue and cut scenes as Fred and Aiwa travel through a kingdom affected by dark sorcery. Collect coins, bars, and pouches to spend in shops on armor or on sorcerers who revive Fred at safe points. The soundtrack uses 8-bit-style music with Irish folk influences.
How Knights of the Road plays
- 01Returning shield
- Aiwa turns into a shield that comes back to Fred after he throws it at enemies.
- 02Shield-assisted movement
- Sliding on the shield builds momentum for long jumps, while bouncing off enemies or projectiles can open routes to otherwise unreachable places.
- 03Safe-point revival
- Collected valuables can be spent on sorcerers who bring Fred back at designated safe points.
- 04Story scenes
- Dialogue and cut scenes reveal the tale of a kingdom falling under dark magic.
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Knights of the Road: platforms & release
Is Knights of the Road worth it?
It is worth it if: platform-game fans who want acrobatic movement and environmental puzzles. Skip it if: players seeking a slow-paced exploration game may find the focus on platforming and acrobatics too action-oriented.
Where can I download Knights of the Road?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Knights of the Road's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Knights of the Road on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
