HarmoKnight
7.7
Platforms
- Nintendo 3DSMar 28, 20137.7playscore7.215 Critics8.74.78K Players
15 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- The Game Freak fan in me wants to heartily recommend Harmoknight, because it might mean more non-Pokémon games from the studio going forward, but my conscience is loudly overruling her. Harmoknight isn't a bad little tune, but its simple melody just doesn't have the strength to carry a truly memorable song.
Heidi Kemps · Apr 05, 2013 Reviewed on 3DS - HarmoKnight is a darling rhythm platformer with plenty of heart, but it's over too quickly, offering little in the way of surprises or challenge, and providing too scant a challenge to inspire return visits. Game Freak has a lot up its sleeve, but as is, its maiden voyage into the rhythm genre isn't an entirely successful one.
Gamespot Staff · Apr 02, 2013 Reviewed on 3DSRead full review - At it's launch price of $15, HarmoKnight is one of the more expensive 3DS eShop games available - but it's also one of the best and lengthier ones. From start to finish, the experience is so enjoyable that it's easily recommendable to any 3DS owner with an affinity for rhythm games. If only Game Freak would step out of their Pokémon shell more often, because the result of the developer's experimentation is awesome.
Neal Ronaghan · Mar 28, 2013 Reviewed on 3DSRead full review - It’s refreshingly exacting about timing, though too forgiving when it comes to grading
Edge Staff · Mar 28, 2013 Reviewed on 3DS - Harmoknight has that deceptively simple, cheery, Rhythm Heaven-like quality that belies just how addictive it can be. Though it's not particularly innovative in any way and the story is rather throwaway, its flaws don't significantly mar what is still an effervescent and enjoyable experience. For a downloadable title priced at around $15 for the 3DS handheld, it notably strikes the right chords.
Nick Tan · Mar 28, 2013 Reviewed on 3DSRead full review - In the end, though, the music needs to shine, and HarmoKnight fails to measure up to the best in the genre. We continued playing, not to see how the story unfolded, but in the hope the soundtrack would substantially improve. Unfortunately, we can't recall a single tune, and as a result, will vaguely remember this title once 2013 concludes.
Chris Buffa · Mar 27, 2013 Reviewed on 3DSRead full review - HarmoKnight manages to combine attractive cartoon-like visuals with engaging, rhythm-based gameplay to create an experience which can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with genre classics like Vib Ribbon, Gitaroo Man and PaRappa the Rappa.
Damien McFerran · Mar 26, 2013 Reviewed on 3DSRead full review - Anybody who enjoys the music and action but hopes to see a steadily increasing damage curve through the game should definitely pick it up. Anybody who finds that the action doesn't quite click with them should probably give it a pass, because the game's basic flow and strict rhythmic requirements remain consistent throughout.
Becky Cunningham · Mar 26, 2013 Reviewed on 3DSRead full review - HarmoKnight is a wonderful bundle of charm and joy that doesn't really punish failure but rather encourages perseverance and dedication. There isn't even a "Game Over" when you die! Instead, the screen reads, "Oh Dear..." Reminds me of a mother who picks up a child who fell off the jungle gym, dusts him off, and gently urges him to try again. It's such a minor touch, but it's nonetheless uplifting.
Tony Ponce · Mar 25, 2013 Reviewed on 3DSRead full review - While the world and the people who lived there were bright and vibrant, most of the gameplay was either boring or frustrating. I’m sure the younger crowd will appreciate the game more than I did, but even they would be put off by the unresponsive controls and dull soundtrack. In the future I really do hope that Game Freak continue to experiment outside of the Pokémon universe but also bring the quality we expect from that franchise to their other projects.
Alex St-Amour · Apr 07, 2013 Reviewed on 3DSRead full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
Strike and jump to the beat in this rhythm-based action platformer from GAME FREAK inc., the makers of Pokémon! With over 50 stages spanning eight worlds, it's a full-featured game in a digital package. Feel the music and find your rhythm to save Melodia!
Developer: Game Freak