I’ve dug deep into FlyKnight by Wabbaboy (developer and publisher). Overall, the community loves its epic soundtrack and huge hand-made levels. For instance, one user called it a classic soul-like dungeon crawler with a fun fishing minigame. Meanwhile, they praised the boss fights, custom fly skins, and tight co-op. On the other hand, some players felt the combat was janky and stamina too short. Even so, it still feels true to old-school FPS roots.
FlyKnight runs on Unity, and Wabbaboy nailed environmental interactivity. Specifically, you bash foes’ limbs or strike from range with spears and bows. As a result, tactical choices remind me of King’s Field and Dark Souls’ campfires. Interestingly, the fishing rod works surprisingly well: drop a line, reel in buffs, then leap back into battle. Moreover, tight movement and weapon weight feel retro-fresh. Finally, co-op lets you trade gear, split bosses, or light campfires together, adding a strong social layer.
The story hooks you from the first swamp village. Wabbaboy aimed to mix medieval lore with insect themes. Interviews show they wanted that fairy-tale vibe in a gritty dungeon. Dialogue is simple but fitting. You play a squire on a wingless quest to stop Lunamoth’s curse. Lore shows up in scrolls and camp chats. Boss patterns reveal more about Lunamoth’s motives. The pacing stays steady with campfires as checkpoints. I love how each weapon type parallels character builds—heavy mace for tank, bows for ranged glass cannons.
Graphically, the game uses low-poly art with moody lighting. Colors shift from swamp green to castle gray. Animations play smoothly on PC and mid-range consoles. I saw zero frame drops in my runs. The soundtrack by Nightshade Studios builds tension before each boss. The clank of steel, the buzz of wings, even water splashes all cue your next move. Sound design tightens every trap and ambush.
For characters, the squire feels blank at first but grows through your gear choices. Swamp folk and knightly ghosts each share backstory hints. Diversity shows in different insect groups—wasps, ladybugs, beetles. Even the fishing rod ties into lore: swamp fish grant wing-growing elixirs. That small detail wins me over.
Combat challenges ramp up nicely. Early bugs test your dodge roll, later bosses demand timed parries. One user said the game ran 4–5 hours if you sprint. But full explorers can hit eight hours with all secrets. Accessibility options hold promise—for example, stamina regen speed and arrow aim assist.
Replay value shines through build variety. Try a heavy build to chop off arms, then a nimble archer run. Co-op invites fresh tactics too. Speedrunners already share 1h15m runs online. Mods could expand this even more.
I love that. I shaved seconds by skipping fights and fishing for speed buffs. Wabbaboy’s studio record run sits at 1h03m on leaderboards.
In closing, FlyKnight feels like a love letter to old FPS dungeon crawlers. Its mix of tactical combat, loot, and campfire co-op sets it apart. For fans of deep exploration, its handcrafted world will satisfy.
If you hunger for open-ended combat and hidden paths, this game delivers. Plus, it’s just five bucks.
Developers show promise. I can’t wait for their next patch or DLC.
And I’ll keep refining those runs.
If you like FlyKnight, try King’s Field for classic wand-and-dungeon action. Dark Messiah of Might & Magic offers tactical melee in a dark fantasy world. Immortal Redneck blends fast FPS with rogue-lite dungeon crawling. Demon’s Souls holds that campfire checkpoint design. Finally, Depths of Despair adds co-op dungeon runs and deep build systems. Each game shares tight combat, rich worlds, and rewards for exploration.
