Some games feel right from the very first moment.
The Knightling is one of those games, and it’s hard to put down once you start.
It’s a fantasy action-adventure game that nails the feeling of exploration. The world is bright and whimsical, almost like a storybook brought to life, and everything has a weight to it too. Every ledge, bridge, and hidden corner is placed with purpose, making you want to climb, jump, and poke around just to see what’s there. It’s the kind of game where you don’t follow the main path because every time you look around, there’s something else pulling your attention.
And it’s smooth in all the ways that matter. Combat feels sharp, with attacks that connect in a way that’s satisfying and never clunky. You can move freely, chaining swings with dodges and jumps without breaking the flow.
It’s such a joy to play and move around, and you can lose yourself just playing around for hours like I did just in the demo. There’s also a rhythm to the fights, a sense of timing that feels great when you get it right, and it keeps even small encounters fun instead of just being obstacles. You strike, block, and launch your shield around
The music deserves a special mention. It doesn’t just sit in the background, it shapes how you feel while you play and it is ABSOLUTELY gorgeous. One track swells as you cross an open field, another softens as you step into a quiet cave. It’s subtle, but it makes everything feel more alive, more like a place than just a level to clear.
And the world itself? It’s gorgeous, colorful and warm. There’s a bit of Wind Waker here in the sense of adventure it sparks… that feeling that the next area might hold something incredible, but The Knightling never feels like it’s copying and it has its own beautiful personality. The way the world is built, the way characters move and react, the way small details like leaves, gears, and bridges shift as you explore. It all feels handcrafted and I’ve spent way too much time just looking around and having a blast discovering the limited environment in the demo.
The biggest thing, though, is how much fun it is to just be in this world. I didn’t want to stop playing. Every time I set the controller down, I caught myself thinking about what might be waiting just out of sight, about which hidden path I hadn’t found yet or which new challenge might be around the next corner. That’s the mark of a good adventure. It doesn’t just pull you forward… it makes you want to stay.
The Knightling is set to launch August 28th for Steam and Nintendo Switch, with a demo already available. If you love action-adventure games that make exploration feel like a real journey, this is one to keep on your radar.
Some games are about finishing the quest.
But this one, I would be okay if it never end.
The Knightling
by Twirlbound, Saber Interactive
PC (Steam), Playstation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
Edited by
Kevin Fernandes
