Future Knight, a bizarre 2D shoot 'em up with an LCD handheld visual style, is out now across current-gen consoles and PC. Developed by Studio Koba and Aeternum Game Studios and published by Aeternum Game Studios, the game carries a price tag of £12.49.
Quick Facts
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC
- Price: £12.49
- Developer: Studio Koba / Aeternum Game Studios
- Publisher: Aeternum Game Studios
- Genre: 2D Shoot 'em Up
Premise and Gameplay Mechanics
Set on May 23rd, 1993, the game's premise involves the Lady of the Past wiping humanity's memories. Players control the Future Knight, who must travel back eight hours to sabotage her plans before the apocalypse arrives. Each of the eight biomes corresponds to one hour of the countdown, shifting through surreal environments like construction sites and sushi conveyor belts.
Combat and exploration rely on switching between the Future Knight and Two More—a benign, powerful tumour living inside him. While the Future Knight handles firepower, Two More can dash, climb walls, and squeeze into tight spaces. The game also features sectarian triangles to collect, challenging boss encounters, and shifting vertical and horizontal scrolling levels wrapped in an LCD-inspired aesthetic.
Availability
Future Knight can be purchased digitally right now on the Xbox Series X|S via the Xbox Store, alongside the PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC storefronts for £12.49.