Kunai
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Kunai Trailers
KUNAI - Launch Trailer - Nintendo Switch
KUNAI - Boss trailer (PC/Switch)
KUNAI - Reveal Trailer (Nintendo Switch, PC)
Critic Reviews for Kunai
Kunai throws a grappling hook and a fair amount of style into the Metroidvania genre for a solid if not stellar example of the form.
The novelty of traversal doesn't last, leaving you with a generic adventure inspired by Metroid
Despite some tedious backtracking, Kunai's fast-paced combat and satisfying platforming are accentuated by smart level designs that make it a blast to play.
Maybe it's a little unfair to propose that Kunai's weaker spots are a result of the high bar games preceding it have set.
The game holds itself well and is great fun, even if it lacks any real innovation. The unique weapon combinations can make each run different and interesting, but the repetitive nature of each level means that Kunai's replayability could be in doubt.
From the opening moments to the end credits, everything about Kunai just oozes charm and its movement mechanics make it a joy to play. An absolute must-play.
A competent Metroidvania with some attractive visuals and fun gimmicks, but they can't hide the fact that the game underneath is far less inspired than it first seems.
