Yes, you read that right -- before the year is out, Knack 2 could be crowned Best Game at the British Academy Children's Awards. With the series reduced to a meme at this point, we're sure the internet will be thrilled to see the sequel recognised as worthy of such an award.
On a serious note, it's worth remembering that Knack 2 is actually a pretty good action platformer, and a marked improvement on the first game. Everyone likes to give Mark Cerny's series a bit of stick, but the sequel is a decent kid's game, and it's nice to see that it's been nominated.
Four games have been selected for the Best Game category at the Children's Awards, and in fact, three of them come from Sony. Joining Knack 2 are Everybody's Golf, PlayLink title Frantics, and the Nintendo Switch exclusive Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle.
The awards ceremony takes place on 25th November. While games for children aren't always the most exciting of titles, it's an important area for platform holders to ensure is served well. Going by these nominations, we'd say Sony has been doing a decent job of making sure PS4 has just as much to offer kids as it does adults.
What do you think of the nominations? Which game do you think will take the trophy? Get those GIFs ready for the comments below
[source eurogamer.net]
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As I said; Call of Duty: Knack Ops, make it happen Cerny!
i enjoyed Knack 2 a good step up from the original even though there are game ending bugs still present. I had to play from the start as one level didnt work how it should - maybe they will patch it now?
Actually thinking about it I don't really know of any of these types of games that have launched this year and looking at the nominations kind of proves that lack of quality
Finally Knack get some recognition! Love Everybodys Golf not sure would class it as a kids game have there been no LEGO games this year to make the list?
I still need to play Knack 2 and Everybody’s Golf. The first game was fun. Even if the game is far from perfect, I don’t understand the hate.
So Mario will win then cos Mario
Well one thing I learnt today to get nominated for a BAFTA you have to pay so guessing these were the best of the games that paid to be nominated. As would of thought Mario Odyssey would of been on the list.
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K N A C K S T E R P I E C E
knack 3 confirmed.word up son
@PS_Nation
People hating on knack are just making a joke of themselves. Its as if they go hating on Lego games. Kids love them.
Knack ain't no hack.
@LN78 @bindiana I can only imagine it may be due to it already winning some bafta awards for a similar category, that's the best I've got
@LN78 My guess Rabbids is Ubisoft and paid for a nomination where as Nintendo didn't pay for a nomination which seems a little strange as they have in the past with Pokemon games.
Mario + Rabbids is one of the best games released in 2017. It's like XCOM with exploration, puzzles, a beautiful aesthetic, and a much more focused campaign.
Knack 2 is a good platformer but I don't blame people for not trying it if they play knack 1, sony absolutely doing the right move by not giving knack 1 free on plus until knack 2 is out.
I bought knack 2 day 1 since I like the demo and the game is $40, but I don't think I want anything to do with knack 2 if I try knack 1 first. The first one is not a good game with flaw like the order 1886, but it's a bad game, especially at $60.
Knack 2 actually has a chance of winning this
KNACK 3 BABY
Knack the true mascot of the PS4 confirmed
I really enjoyed both Knack games. And unlike Mario Odyssey I completed them both as for the plumbers last adventure I got bored half what though.
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