FIGHT KNIGHT is an absolutely phenomenal game that combines classic, grid-based dungeon crawling with a rewarding Punch Out!-styled combat system.

In the dungeons, the level design is impeccable with plenty of shortcuts to unlock, puzzles to solve, and unique gimmicks for each themed floor of the tower. Plenty to collect too, between enemy drops and hidden upgrades to your movelist and equipment.

The combat is highly responsive and satisfying to master, with each enemy in the game having their own quirks to learn to expedite battles. Some enemies even synergize with each other if they end up paired together.

Between these two aspects, the game is quite challenging at times but not frustratingly so. Dying will return you to your previous save, so saving often is a good practice lest you lose lots of exploration progress.

I really really do recommend giving FIGHT KNIGHT a go if anything I've written here sounds appealing, because everything (including the fantastic soundtrack as well) comes together in a spectacular way. This might be my biggest surprise of 2021.