Skautfold: Moonless Knight

Skautfold: Moonless Knight doesn't try to compete with the giants of the genre. It lacks the budget, depth, and polish of the major modern soulslike and Metroidvania titles.

It’s a failure of a Metroidvania, and it’s a bad and clunky action RPG as well, with progression mechanics that fail to synergize with the rest of the gameplay and ultimately drag the experience down even further. The experience is wholly disappointing, and Moonless Knight is simply not worth a player’s time.

A top-tier pixel art adventure that rewards your curiosity, even if the lack of a proper map marker and accessibility hold it back from greatness.

While you could find the story of some interest, or enjoy the game’s general look, when it comes to gameplay there are just some problems

Skautfold: Moonless Knight is one of those games that grabs you without warning. Its dark and mysterious world compels you to explore and carefully consider every move, and the challenging combat keeps you constantly on your toes. The console version successfully captures the essence of the original PC game. Ultimately, it's a game to be enjoyed at your own pace, leaving you with the feeling of having discovered something truly special, despite being part of a franchise with five installments already.

Fun and challenging Rated M for Mature Lovecraftian Metroidvania