![]() ![]() You've been magically enchanted in an attempt to return all the pastry goods that have been scattered across the landscape, with each one transforming you in to one of over a dozen unique characters.Įach of the eye-popping cartoonish levels is essentially an 'endless' arcade game, pitting you against a constant stream of increasingly challenging monsters that act as obstacles to your main objective of collecting muffins. The premise is simple, if a little strange - the amusing animated introduction tries to make things clear. In fact I'm often more surprised than not at the creativity of developers, but Muffin Knight by Angry Mob Games certainly takes the cake (and that's the yeast of the jokes you're going to have to endure). You'd think that after playing over a thousand iOS games it'd be harder to find games that feel unique and fun, especially in genres like the Platformer, given its sordid and over-used history in the 90s. With that said it would be poor form for me to keep the score in-tact and as such it has been brought down from its lofty peak, though it still remains a solid game worth buying if you're a fan of SCB. This release is not without its merits however as the upgrade system, including game-changing unlockables add some creative spark to the mix. (Final Score: 4.0 -> 4.2)Įditors Note (Sep 5, 2011): It seems that I'm getting a bit forgetful in my old age and one should point out that Muffin Knight isn't as wholly unique as I first believed considering it has taken much of its gameplay (and weaponry) from Super Crate Box by Vlambeer. As each update adds to the roster of champions and arenas to battle in, Muffin Knight steps further and further away from its roots to forge a path on its own and deserves a place on any arcade gamer's iOS device. Unfortunately the reviewer had completely overlooked Muffin Knight's inspirations, resulting in a retraction and in a first, a minor score change that bumped it from a 5 to a 4. Information is current as of July 14, 2012ĭeveloper's Channel Description: Muffin Knight is an action-packed platformer with stunning visuals and a myriad of fairytale characters, each with their own unique abilities, which gain strength as you advance.Editors Note (Nov 9, 2011): This update has been a long time coming, though some may feel it should have retained this score from the get-go. Still, you may find this game to be entertaining, especially with a purchase price of only two bucks. Remember, this game was originally developed for the limited capabilities of a smartphone, so don't expect action in the same league as Call of Duty. ![]() You can see some examples for yourself in the Muffin Knight gameplay trailer on YouTube. ![]() And if you aren't careful, those pumpkins will hit a wall and roll back to flatten you. A second or two later, you have a pumpkin head and your only defense is to roll pumpkins. One moment you're an archer sending arrows to your enemies, then suddenly you're a unicorn that can only jump over them. As you battle, your character changes between ones you have unlocked. As you collect muffins, you get points to unlock new characters with different powers with which to battle your enemies. You go back and forth in the play area picking up muffins as they appear. This game was originally released as a smartphone app and has now been re-released on the Roku. The old fairy turned the boy into a knight, and now he must go on a long journey, battling evil creatures along the way, to retrieve the fairy's magic muffins so that he can be turned back into his original little boy self. The basket of enchanted muffins blew up, scattering the muffins throughout the land. ![]() Quick Look: Muffin Knight is an action game that tells the story of a little boy who tried to eat the muffins of an old fairy. ![]()
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