Protecting nobles from mud may look simple on the surface, but the intricate cape arranging puzzle mechanics ensure steadily increasing difficulty. Join the Knights on their quest to preserve dignity, and mindmuck is practically guaranteed! Playtime 10-35h.
Players control knights and use their flowing capes to create paths for the nobles to safely cross over mud without getting their feet dirty. The core mechanic of strategically positioning knights to form bridges and pathways for the nobles to reach their designated exit tiles serves as the foundation of the game. This mechanic gradually expands as new elements, such as tearing capes, trap doors, and vertical spaces, are introduced in each of the 10 distinct worlds.
The game features over 129 hand-crafted puzzles. Each world introduces new gameplay mechanics, which the developers then combine in increasingly complex ways. Early levels teach the new mechanics, while later optional levels provide a significant challenge, often requiring deductive reasoning and strategic planning rather than just trial-and-error. Reviewers praise the intelligent and creative puzzle design, noting the "aha" moments when the solution becomes clear, leading to a deeply satisfying sense of accomplishment.
The game includes several quality of life features that enhance the player experience, such as an unlimited undo function, the ability to rotate the camera, and the option to switch between multiple player characters on the fly. These features help mitigate frustration and allow players to experiment and think through the puzzles. The game's difficulty is also structured in a way that allows players of different skill levels to enjoy the experience, with the main progression through each world maintaining a fair and steady difficulty curve.
Reviewers report playtimes of 10-35 hours to complete the full experience, and the developer has released free content expansions after the initial launch, adding new worlds and levels to the game, further increasing its value and replayability.