Karma Knight

Great platforming level design, combined with fast hack n slash combat. This game plays like a Character-Action game, similar to something like Devil May Cry, but in 2D. You stun-lock your enemies, and combo them to oblivion with immensely satisfying attacks. The combat system is really well made, pretty much every attack combos into every other attack. The controls are very responsive (except for the wall jump and wall cling), and the gameplay is really fast and fun. There are a lot of unique and interesting mechanics that they give you for platforming. When all the mechanics are combined in the platforming, it feels very fluid and you enter a flow state of jumping between lanterns and enemies, and dashing between obstacles. The game is pretty hard, I died probably 20 or so times. But I did end up finishing it, and I was surprised by how good it was. I got the game for $4CDN on sale. I got 5 hours of playtime out of the game to finish it (not quite 100%) so it's probably still worth full price. I beat the whole game in one day, it was that fun. Congrats to the devs for a surprisingly fun gem of an action game.

Excellent action platformer, where everything revolves around combat and combos. Fast, fluid, gorgeous looking, and soundtrack is also very notable! Default controls, even if a bit weird - work well, but you can rebind anything and use a controller if you prefer. A single, miniature complaint, would go to slightly off translations - but its never confusing or misleading. If you like games like Strider or Dead Cells, this one will be right up there.

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Karma Knight is all about fast, dexterous action and demands that you learn its mechanics to make it all the way to the end. You choose from one of two playable characters at the start and proceed through twelve stages, each one a gauntlet of enemies and platforming challenges. You come equipped with a main weapon, partially invulnerable dash, three special attacks, and a "shift" ability that allows you to launch yourself in the air when near special lotus flowers (more on this later). As you progress you will accumulate a few different currencies that can be traded in for various upgrades--higher weapon damage, more health, more stamina for special attacks, etc. Among the stages are various items that will unlock even more offensive and defensive options, and while they're not exactly hidden, you will need to explore the limited branches off the main path in order to find them. Karma Knight's greatest achievement is in delivering truly compelling combat and platforming in one package. The fighting is kinetic, with your character zipping from one enemy to the next in a balletic froth of slashes and split-second evasive maneuvers. It's important to prioritize enemies according to t…

Like other people have said, this game is a rare gem. It's a two hands on the keyboard kind of platforming fighting game. There are a lot of boring games in this genre, but this is a good one. Worth the time if you're into the sort of game. I picked it up for $2 but it's worth paying the $8 they're asking for. It's a cheap price but better than a lot of other games you'll pay more for.

This painfully underrated game is a gem! The fluidity of the attacks, the well implemented platforming and the great character animation make this game a joy to play. It is gaming poetry in movement <3