Knights and Bikes

GameSpewBecca Smith

10/10

Knights and Bikes excels in its uniqueness. The hand-drawn characters are adorable and detailed. Demelza and Nessa’s dialogue is sweet and funny. The world and story that the folks over at Foam Swords have created is equal parts exciting and inherently sad. The narrative covers difficult topics in a whimsical way that will have players at times on the verge of tears and laughing out loud only moments later. Whether you play alone or with a friend, Knights and Bikes is a sensational adventure game. Everything from its characters and its narrative to its art style and sound design is an absolute...

Pure NintendoKirstie Summers

9/10

Knights and Bikes is a game about riding bikes, throwing frisbees and splashing in muddy puddles with your best friend and your companion goose. It is wholesome

GameSpaceRalph Whitmore

9/10

Knights and Bikes is a great tale of adventure and friendship. I love the message that the game sends about the power of imagination and how it can help you overcome tragedies.

Video ChumsCharlie Jackson

8.7/10

Friendship and imagination combine in a co-op adventure inspired by Earthbound and The Goonies with Foam Sword Games' debut title.

Nintendo LifeMitch Vogel

8/10

From stem to stern, Knights and Bikes is a delight to behold and a testament to the creative power of the talent at Foam Sword. Demelza and Nessa’s story is a compelling one that hits all the right emotional and comical beats, while the laid-back gameplay proves to be varied and interesting as the narrative continues. All of this is tied together by some stellar presentation to make for a couch co-op experience that you won't want to miss out on. We’d give Knights and Bikes a strong recommendation whatever way you choose to play it, though bear in mind that you’ll be getting the best and most ...

Nintendo World ReportNeal Ronaghan

8/10

Ideally, you’ll sit down and play through Knights and Bikes with a friend in the excellent co-op. If you find yourself in that potential situation, relish it like you would the end of summer before school starts again. If single-player is the only way you’ll be able to play Knights and Bikes, maybe take heed; solo play is less enjoyable experience even if the overall charm and presentation is wowing. This is a fun video game, but it’s optimally meant for two-player adventures.

Metro GameCentralGameCentral

8/10

One of the best story-based games of the year, that manages to capture the joys and pains of childhood (and riding bikes) in a very relatable and compelling way.

Game InformerJoe Juba

8/10

Knights and Bikes sends players back to when life was more magical. In this world, treasure maps are real, local legends come to life, and your bike is an extension of yourself. Though the game is set in the ‘80s, nostalgia for a specific era isn’t the centerpiece; developer Foam Sword Games instead focuses on a more universal sense of turning back the clock. Knights and Bikes successfully captures child-like wonder and fun in an unabashedly wholesome adventure – with just the right amount of danger.

PC GamerRichard Wakeling

78/100

Knights and Bikes is a game of childlike curiosity and friendship.

COGConnectedPatrick Anderson

77/100

Being a kid, riding your bike with your friends — no school, no parents, just freedom and fun in the sun. Who wouldn’t be instantly attracted to the quaint, simple premise of Knights and Bikes, from developer Foam Sword? It’s a co-op adventure, with two protagonists setting off on their bikes to find treasure, solve a mystery and along the way learn about friendship, family, and life. The kid in all of us, no matter what our age, can relate.

TechRaptorRon Welch

6.5/10

Knights And Bikes is a solid experience for those who are young or young at heart. The characterization and art are top-notch. While the puzzling is rather thin, the combat is hectic and exciting. Overall, Knights And Bikes focuses on its charming cast and telling a story for the whole family.

Rock Paper ShotgunMatt Cox

Unscored

Apart from the merely functional combat, my only real criticism is that I had some difficulty figuring out what I was supposed to do in later sections. I resorted to a guide a couple of times, even with the help of an AI companion that would often step up and solve puzzles for me. That's because those puzzles often need you to do two things at once, which is challenging for the solo-player who has to press a button to swap character. Playing by yourself is certainly a diminished experience, especially given the impromptu competitions Demelza is fond of inciting, but it's still one I'd thorough...