Knockout City is definitely one of the more interesting competitive multiplayer games to release this year. And I’d like to be able to access my character customization or in-game store while matchmaking as well.
I’d also like to see some improvement with the user interface and menu navigation. And with how long it would sometimes take to find a match, throwing me into one where it was such a lop-sided defeat already in progress was quite frustrating. I was often dropped into matches where players had rage quit mid-game because they were losing. If there is one area of improvement to be made, it’s the matchmaking. The cartoon-ish graphics, the vibrant and colorful cityscapes, the fast-paced jazz-inspired music, the excitable live commentary by the in-game DJ, and the eclectic customization - it’s basically like a big party. Part of what makes Knockout City so approachable is its art style and tone.
These duels would sometimes go for multiple throws and felt like a test of skill. Some of the greatest moments were mid-match 1v1 showdowns in which me and an enemy teammate would go back and forth throwing the ball at each other. After just a few matches, I found myself able to pull off some pretty wild throws and dodges. Learning the basics, and even the more complicated moves, doesn’t take very long at all. What I love about Knockout City is how easy it is to just jump into and have fun. Or if your reflexes are good enough, you can actually time their throw to catch the ball and fire it back at them. Catching the ball requires a bit of timing but I was surprised at how easy it was to pull off. You can dash into an opponent, causing them to drop the ball. One defense, you’ve got multiple maneuvers you can do to dodge throws or knock the ball out of an enemy’s hands. There are other useful tricks you can employ, such as rolling up into a ball yourself and having one of your teammates toss you for a big explosion. By pressing and holding certain buttons, you can add some spin or throw a lob, keeping your opponents off balance. In addition to the different ball types, there are multiple ways to throw the balls. All of these different types of balls add an extra layer of strategy to the gameplay. The Cage Ball will trap any opponent you hit with it inside of it. The Moon Ball allows the holder to defy gravity and jump higher. The Bomb Ball is on a timer and detonates, dealing explosive damage to enemies and teammates. guns) in most multiplayer shooters - this is dodgeball, after all - there are differently powered balls. To make up for the lack of traditional weapons (ie. Various ball types and throw styles, dodging versus catching, and using the environment to your advantage are what separates the good versus great players in Knockout City. On the contrary, there’s quite a lot of skill expression through your reflexes and strategic tactics. That’s not to say there is no skill involved in the game. In Ball-Up, you must throw your own teammates to eliminate the opposition.īecause of the auto-targeted aim that automatically locks onto your opponent, Knockout City is less about your accuracy and precision and more about the individual choices you make during a match - specifically in those intense 1v1 duels you’ll often find yourself in mid-match. In Diamond Dash, for instance, you must collect diamonds that are dropped by knocked out enemies (similar to Call of Duty‘s Kill Confirmed). There are variances of this core Deathmatch mode which add some wrinkles to the game. But it’s knocked out in the sense that you only score a point, the actual player can respawn. A player must be hit twice to be “knocked out” and count as a point for your team. But the gist of it is you and your team must eliminate the opposing team by nailing them with balls that spawn across the map. The rules are simple, although they vary based on the rotational game modes that become available. But there’s a deceptively complex nature to the gameplay that hardcore competitive players will undoubtedly enjoy mastering. Knockout City is definitely one of those games that easy to pick up and enjoy competitive multiplayer matches. This is dodgeball amped up, a rather intense, team-based multiplayer take on the childhood (or in my case, collegiate) game. Platforms: PS4 (reviewed and played on PS5), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PCĪs a former intramural dodgeball star at University of Central Florida (I once led a comeback for my team down 1 against 4), I have a bit of a soft spot in my heart for Knockout City.
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