Come on out!
Everyone!
It's alright!
Join the fun!
I came to the realization that during my over 20 years of gaming, I've never sat down and played through a Sega Saturn game. Clockwork Knight is the game I've picked for my first game.
It's a simple but fun 2D platformer. The game itself is very short but has limited continues. Still not too hard of a game. Our hero, Pepperouchau is a simple guy. He can jump, hit with his keyblade (eat your heart out Sora) and pick up certain enemies/objects to use defensively or offensively. The stages are varied and interesting. I just wish the last stage didn't go for a tedious maze which is a pain to figure out and I would just look up online. The Saturn's hardware is used for some cool 2.5D stage gimmick shenanigans and an awesome presentation. The FMVs look pretty good. Since these are toys and not real humans, it doesn't fall into that uncanny valley. I must also mention that the music, especially the vocal tracks in the game are just catchy af.
So all in all, Clockwork Knight is by no means some outstanding must-play piece of work. However, it is still a solid and charming experience that is worth a bit of your afternoon.
Everyone!
It's alright!
Join the fun!
I came to the realization that during my over 20 years of gaming, I've never sat down and played through a Sega Saturn game. Clockwork Knight is the game I've picked for my first game.
It's a simple but fun 2D platformer. The game itself is very short but has limited continues. Still not too hard of a game. Our hero, Pepperouchau is a simple guy. He can jump, hit with his keyblade (eat your heart out Sora) and pick up certain enemies/objects to use defensively or offensively. The stages are varied and interesting. I just wish the last stage didn't go for a tedious maze which is a pain to figure out and I would just look up online. The Saturn's hardware is used for some cool 2.5D stage gimmick shenanigans and an awesome presentation. The FMVs look pretty good. Since these are toys and not real humans, it doesn't fall into that uncanny valley. I must also mention that the music, especially the vocal tracks in the game are just catchy af.
So all in all, Clockwork Knight is by no means some outstanding must-play piece of work. However, it is still a solid and charming experience that is worth a bit of your afternoon.