Of all the launch titles for PS4, Knack seems to be the least of a killer app. It’s not that it’s bad, it just isn’t why people are buying their next generation console. But now, it’s getting a companion app that looks like a Candy Crush killer.
Available on iOS, the app titled Knack’s Quest, will let you collect items that can be sent to the PS4 title. Gameplay is pretty simple, it’s a puzzle game in which you collect three or more of the same type of parts:
Collecting parts will make Knack grow larger – reach the maximum size within the time limit to clear the stage. Super Move (Special Power) Collect Sunstones to use two different types of Super Moves! Use the “Thunder Chain”, which allows you to collect all parts of a certain type by tracing over them with a single vertical, horizontal or diagonal line. Or use the “Blast” to collect parts all at once by tapping on them. Use the two super moves wisely based on the situation and collect lots of parts at once!
You can already download the app from the iStore for free, but you’ll only be able to sent items after the next software update. I assume that update will launch when you get your PS4.
It looks like it’s another Bejeweled clone, which means it’s also a Candy Crush clone. Will this replace that insidious game? Somehow, I don’t think Knack, or its companion app, is a killer. Rather, it’s just the obligatory lame, boring launch game all consoles need. Not quite sure why it needed a companion app, but I suppose all games are going to get them from now on.
Last Updated: November 7, 2013
Fnuik
November 7, 2013 at 10:07
I Actually think Knack looks fun. Reminds me of the good old days, playing Croc.
Brian Murphy
November 7, 2013 at 10:10
I know right? Seems like a woefully negative article.
Hammersteyn
November 7, 2013 at 10:08
This is a nice companion app for my toilet as I have a Knack for pooping
Unalighned John (JJ)
November 7, 2013 at 10:09
TMI
Hammersteyn
November 7, 2013 at 10:13
Hmmm… I’m slipping with the jokes. Second time this week.
Admiral Chief in 1986
November 7, 2013 at 10:15
My poop also slips out when on the porcelain throne
Unalighned John (JJ)
November 7, 2013 at 10:17
I liked the joke, I’ll give you that though. I just don’t list pooping under my skillz.
Admiral Chief in 1986
November 7, 2013 at 10:09
UPVOTE!
Admiral Chief in 1986
November 7, 2013 at 10:09
Too much effort…
http://d24w6bsrhbeh9d.cloudfront.net/photo/aNegbrb_460sa.gif
Rather get this machine to play for me
Hammersteyn
November 7, 2013 at 10:12
Could have used that on the Cube game by Peter Molynuex
Kensei Seraph
November 7, 2013 at 11:18
Isn’t that made from Lego?
Admiral Chief in 1986
November 7, 2013 at 11:24
Indeed good sir (not the phone though :P)
chris
December 28, 2013 at 19:06
Knack was my reason for going ps4 over Xbox one