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Is The Knightling worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Action-adventure players who want exploration across multiple regions
- Players who enjoy defensive combat built around blocking and parrying
- Players seeking a fantasy quest focused on finding a missing mentor
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a combat system built around weapons other than a shield
- Players who prefer tightly linear levels instead of open-world exploration with secrets
- Players looking for multiplayer gameplay rather than a solo hero's journey
Our take on The Knightling
The shield-centered design gives traversal and combat a distinct focus, but limits the Knightling’s arsenal to one primary piece of equipment. Players looking for broad weapon variety or conventional sword-focused battles may find that specialization restrictive.
What is The Knightling?
Play as the Knightling, an aspiring knight searching for the missing Sir Lionstone across the open-world lands of Clesseia.
The adventure spans multiple regions containing secrets, citizens to assist, bandits, monsters, and clues about the shield’s power and the realm’s history. Combat centers on a legendary shield infused with Callyrium: block attacks, parry enemies, create openings, then use attacks and combos. Shield abilities also support traversal, platforming, and sliding across the landscape. Training and abilities can be upgraded using praise earned while exploring and overcoming obstacles. The Digital Deluxe Edition adds golden colors for the Knightling and Magnus, Albamare colors, and a lantern-ribbon cosmetic.
How The Knightling plays
- 01Shield-Based Combat
- Defensive moves create opportunities for follow-up attacks and combos against bandits and monsters.
- 02Open-World Exploration
- Multiple regions of Clesseia contain secrets, citizens needing assistance, and discoveries about the realm.
- 03Shield Traversal
- Movement abilities support platforming and sliding across different areas.
- 04Upgradeable Abilities
- Praise earned during exploration can be spent on training and ability upgrades.
- 05Deluxe Cosmetics
- The Deluxe Edition adds two color sets for the Knightling and Magnus plus a lantern-ribbon cosmetic.
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The Knightling: platforms & release
Is The Knightling worth it?
It is worth it if: action-adventure players who want exploration across multiple regions. Skip it if: players seeking a combat system built around weapons other than a shield.
Where can I download The Knightling?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens The Knightling's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is The Knightling on?
Windows only.
