Knytt Stories is the spiritual successor to the game Knytt, an atmospheric platformer with elements inspired by Shadow of the Colossus and Pikmin. If you haven’t played Knytt, I recommend you do so immediately.

There are several areas where Knytt stories improves upon in predecessor, including music and graphics, but the single function that stands out most is the built in editor. You see, Knytt Stories is not a single game, but a collection of stories revolving around the character Juni. Included with the game are the tools to make your very own story about her as well. While I do say story, story is not heavily emphasized in the game, but serves as a nice backdrop, and a simple motivation for progressing, although exploration alone is enough to keep some (myself included) satisfied.

Knytt Stories’ level editor gives people who have always wanted to make a game, but have never had the means or time to do so, to make a modification (very easily) for a very polished platformer. I have seen mods that introduce brand new functions into the game, and it is very impressive. Imagination, and a bit of artistic ability, is all you really need here.

Official Site: Knytt Stories
Direct Download: [link]

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