Review: Spiral Knights

Spiral Knights is a cooperative adventure in a persistent world with a focus on instant, fast-paced action. Arm yourself and join the ranks of the Spiral Knights; stranded on an alien world, they must explore the ever-changing Clockworks beneath its surface in hopes of reaching its mysterious Core.

Spiral Knights pits players against the creatures of Cradle, where they must fight to survive by scavenging materials from the ever-changing worlds beneath the surface. The game features easy matchmaking for co-op mayhem with parties of up to four players and gear/weapons upgradeable through adventuring or through the purchase of Crystal Energy. Players can also create guilds, craft new gear, and customize the looks and abilities of their characters.

Spiral Knights Gameplay

The Spiral Knights are a spacefaring army from the planet Isora. Their ship, the Skylark, has crashed on the planet Cradle. The interior of the planet is filled with a mechanized, continually reconfiguring dungeon called the Clockworks. Operating out of the town of Haven on the planet's surface, the knights descend into the Clockworks, with the goal of understanding the mysterious energy source at the planet's core. They hope to exploit this energy source to resurrect and re-launch the Skylark.

Spiral Knights Key Features

Cooperative Gameplay | Group together with other players to take on challenges like fighting monsters and solving puzzles.
Build Your Arsenal | Discover, purchase or alchemize hundreds of different weapons, items, and gear.
Create a Guild | Create a guild to join forces with other players.