Knockout City – Hidden Gem after Release in May
Genre: Action Game | Developer: Velan Studios | Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch | Release: May 21, 2021 | Model: Buy-to-Play
What type of game is it? Knockout City is a type of dodgeball in a sci-fi world. You participate in multiplayer matches either alone or in teams, trying to take out opponents with skillful throws.
Various balls and trick throws are at your disposal. If you run out of balls, you can curl up and let a teammate throw you. Instead of playing on a traditional dodgeball field in a gym, you play in Knockout City, where you leap across rooftops, streets, construction sites, or in a burger joint.
Knockout City is a classic service game and is designed to be expanded through regular seasons. There is also a shop with various cosmetic items.
To play it, you must either purchase it once or have an EA Play subscription. However, there is a trial version that allows you to get familiar with Knockout City.
Here are the highlights of Knockout City
Knockout City impresses with its short but very crazy and fun matches:
- You can play in various modes: 3v3, 4v4, or free-for-all
- Your character can be fully customized, including appearance, clothing, hairstyle, and dances for victory and defeat
- The game is very easy to learn but hard to master
- There are various maps, some with objects that interact with the gameplay, like a giant wrecking ball
On Steam, Knockout City has so far received nearly 2,000 reviews, of which 93% are positive.
Here’s why you should play Knockout City in June
Knockout City caters to players who enjoy fun and fast-paced PvP games. A match usually lasts only about 5 minutes, and things can get very chaotic.
This sci-fi dodgeball does not necessarily appeal to the serious shooter community, but rather to casual players. This is also evident in the colorful graphics and the crazy announcements.
Knockout City is currently becoming a hidden gem, as few players anticipated it at its release at the end of May. If you’re looking for a fun PvP game for between sessions, which offers an alternative to Rocket League or similar games, Knockout City is just right for you.
