Classic indie platformer Knytt has been updated and released on modern consoles as Knytt Classic for the game’s 20th anniversary, and Polygon has the latest news!
Swedish developer Nifflas released the original Knytt as freeware on Windows PC back in 2006. The charming platformer spawned a series with two sequels, Knytt Stories and Knytt Underground. Now, the game that started it all has been brought back to life to celebrate its 20th anniversary in the form of Knytt Classic. Announced and released Monday, Knytt Classic is developed by Bit Kid, developer of Chasm and Wolfhound. The anniversary release has fully rebuilt the classic platformer to be pixel-perfect and run on modern hardware. Like the 2006 version, Knytt Classic is available for free.
Knytt Classic focuses on the titular character after their UFO crashes. The Knytt must gather resources and ship parts to rebuild their home and return. The game is less chaotic and reliant on twitchy jumping skills like other platformers. Knytt Classic is meant to be a calmer and more relaxing platforming experience. With over 1,500 screens to explore, there is plenty to get lost in. But there’s something there for those who want to create a challenge for themselves, including adding a timer to the game.
Knytt is a self-described “zen-like atmospheric platformer” due to the relatively slow and methodical pace of its gameplay, which can be quite meditative. Knytt Classic brings some new ways to enjoy the original game as well. It now has an achievement list and full gamepad support. There are also a number of display effects, such as CRT and handheld LCD styles. Bit Kid has introduced two challenging modes called “UltraTough” and “Brutally Unfair Knytt,” the latter of which remixes the game world.
Knytt Classic is available on PC via Steam, Linux, and macOS for free.
