![]() Going into this, I expected something akin to Fortnite. Cross-play and cross-progression mean that there will certainly be a decent player base at launch, and I truly hope the game finds and maintains an audience. The online play is smooth, the gameplay is fun, the controls are easy to master, and there's plenty of cosmetics to unlock and challenges to complete. Knockout City seems to be checking off all the right boxes. The friends I played with all enjoyed their time with Knockout City but weren't quite sold on the purchase, even if it's only $20. Will the content be deep enough to warrant the purchase? It remains to be seen. Interesting that they would buck the free-to-play trend that's proven itself so successful over the last few years. I was also surprised to learn that the game isn't a free-to-play game, but instead will offer a free trial to all players at launch, and once that trial is done, it will cost $20 to continue playing. The same can't be said for the levels, though, which were all interesting, inventive, and fun to play on. ![]() Considering games like these are 50% skill and 50% looking cool, I wonder if the exaggerated characters might turn off potential players. In fact, It's actually one of the uglier games I've seen in a while in this regard. The characters seem to be channeling this rockabilly meets street punk vibe that doesn't always look good. One of my biggest gripes so far isn't really so much with the game itself as with its art style. Knockout City Character Customization (Image credit: iMore) The game also features a Quality Mode and a Performance Mode. While the game's art style might be divisive, the simple, colorful visuals look good on the Switch in handheld and docked mode. Switch owners will be happy to know that Velan Studios has taken the time to optimize the Switch version. Knockout City also features an in-game store and tons of unlockable cosmetics for your dodgeballer, so knowing I'll have access to any gear I unlock, no matter where I unlocked it is a welcome addition (looking at you, Apex Legends). Knockout City's party system was seamless, and it was easy to send invites to friends on other platforms. In my playtime, I connected with friends on the PC and the Xbox and encountered no latency issues. Knockout City is dropping on basically every platform available, and you and your friends can join up together and play no matter your system of choice. One of the biggest draws of the game is its cross-platform and cross-progression support. Knockout City Streets (Image credit: iMore)
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