Knack is an action adventure platform game in development by SCE Japan Studio for exclusively for the PlayStation 4. Headed up by Spyro and Crash Bandicoot game designer, Mark Cerny, it will have cross-play potential with the PlayStation Vita. It has the distinction of being the first game officially announced for the PlayStation 4.
Knack revolves around a creature called Knack, who has the ability to attract and expel stones to himself, allowing him to rapidly grow or shrink as the situation demands. Humanity seeks to use him in their clash against the Goblins, but the Goblins seem to have their own agenda for Knack.
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Story
Knack is set in a world where goblins and humans are at war with each other, with both sides drawing on their vast military resources. The Goblins, led by Gundahar, are on the rise.
Gameplay
Knack is a third-person action/adventure title which incorporate elements from a number of different genres including, chiefly, platformers. Players take control of the titular Knack, a lab creation capable of switching forms, from a small creature to a large beast capable of wreacking mass destruction.
Enemies
The primary enemies in Knack are the Goblin hordes, led by Gundahar. This section will detail the basic enemy types.
Items
Items are collectibles that are hidden throughout Knack. These are typically found in treasure chests, and are rarely found in plain sight. When acquired, items can have a variety of uses, often improving one of Knack's overall stats when enough are collected.
Media
The following pages cover the multiple different media coverage for this game, from concept art to game trailers.
- — Screenshots
- — Artwork
- — Videos
Trophies
The following table covers the trophies available for Knack.
Characters
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