Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout

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Fall Guys is a consistent delight; no other game pairs high tension with complete silliness like this.

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7/10

GameCentral (Metro GameCentral)

Exactly the sort of fun, colourful, and purposefully silly multiplayer game the world needs right now, even if it’s not exactly the most polished video game of the year.

August 6, 2020 |

Full Review

Fall Guys is a masterful mix of party and prowess, held back only by lack of variety and a few lackluster games.

August 7, 2020 |

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8.8/10

Daniel Tack (Game Informer)

80/10

Christopher Livingston (PC Gamer)

In a genre overstuffed with guns and grenades, this cute and cuddly battle royale stands out.

August 7, 2020 |

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GameCentral (Metro GameCentral)

7/10 - (Read Review)

Exactly the sort of fun, colourful, and purposefully silly multiplayer game the world needs right now, even if it’s not exactly the most polished video game of the year.

Daniel Tack (Game Informer)

8.8/10 - (Read Review)

Fall Guys is a masterful mix of party and prowess, held back only by lack of variety and a few lackluster games.

Christopher Livingston (PC Gamer)

80/10 - (Read Review)

In a genre overstuffed with guns and grenades, this cute and cuddly battle royale stands out.

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Outlet	Author	Score	Date	Quote	Read
3DNews	Алексей Лихачев	8 / 10	08-16-2020	A great multiplayer game with a very engaging gameplay and tons of potential. We are very curious about future updates and are eagerly awaiting them.	Read review
Area Xbox	Unknown	8.2 / 10	08-10-2020	The latest internet fad comes in the formo f a masco trace, with a good variety of challenges this game is silly fun everywhere, it Will only get better in time, but it does feel unique as a battle royale experience.	Read review
Ars Technica	Sam Machkovech	Recommended	08-07-2020	A must-play if you already subscribe to PlayStation Plus. A hearty party-game recommendation if you can convince online friends to join in. A tough sell for loners or couch co-op players.	Read review
Atomix	Sebastian Quiroz	85 / 100	08-12-2020	Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is one of the funniest experiences of the year. Despite the connection errors and simple current state, the game has the potential to be as popular as other titles in the battle royale genre.	Read review
Attack of the Fanboy	Diego Perez	4 / 5 stars	08-15-2020	It’s hard to not fall in love with Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout.	Read review
BaziCenter	Unknown	8 / 10	09-07-2020	Fall Guys is more like a hilarious comedy picture directed by Mediatonic Studios, and reminds us that video games are not just about winning over other players, and sometimes its about having fun with family and friends.	Read review
Bazimag	Bahram Bigharaz	7.6 / 10	08-17-2020	Fall Guys is a simple yet fun title that is released in the style of Battle Royale and can well take us away from the worries and problems of the world around us for hours. Thanks to the colorful graphics and funny characters, along with simple and short mini-games, Fall Guys has been able to succeed in achieving its goals of creating a simple and transient experience. Of course, we should not forget that this title has problems that can diminish its current popularity over time and will soon be forgotten. The game is currently suffering from a lack of content and a number of easy mini-games, which, if not addressed by Mediatonic Studios soon, will lead to the omission and failure of Fall Guys in the near future.	Read review
Checkpoint Gaming	Elliot Attard	8 / 10	08-08-2020	When it works, Fall Guys is a remarkably fun experience. It’s a rich and satisfying romp that silly yet rewarding. It’s the exact kind of game we needed right now, a perfectly joyous distraction from a lot of the shittyness around us. Fall Guys has the structure of a delightful game with a lot of longevity. All it needs now is continued support and smart updates to propel it even further forward.	Read review
COGconnected	Jaz Sagoo	82 / 100	08-06-2020	Simply put, Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is brilliant.	Read review
cublikefoot	Chase Ferrin	Recommended	08-08-2020	It’s a simple concept, but it’s one that’s executed well and I’ve had a good time playing it with friends since its release. The devs really have a good base to build on here too. So long as they keep the game updated with new content, this is definitely going to be a party game I’ll keep coming back to.	Read review
Cultured Vultures	Darryl Edge	8.5 / 10	08-11-2020	One or two nitpicks aside, Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is a ridiculously good time and one of the standout titles of 2020.	Read review
Destructoid	Jordan Devore	8 / 10	08-06-2020	If none of our hopes and dreams pan out (I’m sure at least some of them will considering the game’s early success), Fall Guys is still one of the feel-good excursions of 2020. How much longevity players can get out of it will vary from person to person, but as someone who had essentially called it quits on the all-too-samey battle royale genre, I’m having a ridiculously fun time right here and now.	Read review
Digital Trends	Tom Caswell	4.5 / 5 stars	08-24-2020	Fall Guys is a family-friendly battle royale and a game of the year contender	Read review
DualShockers	Ricky Frech	9.5 / 10	08-06-2020	Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is a joy to play, fun for all levels of video game players, and will only get better from here.	Read review
Explosion Network	Dylan Blight	7.5 / 10	08-07-2020	I’m not sure how much longevity it’ll have compared to other multiplayer games, but the fact it’s so enjoyable to watch and easy to learn means it’ll at least be the go-to party game for the rest of the year.	Read review
FingerGuns	Rossko Keniston	9 / 10	08-06-2020	A breath of fresh, bright and breezy air after a summer of hard-hitting AAA’s, Fall Guys cements itself as an essential addition to your party library. Believe the hype.	Read review
Flickering Myth	Shaun Munro	9 / 10	08-07-2020	For anyone long-tired of self-serious, ultra-violent Battle Royale games, Fall Guys is an arm-flailingly silly rebuke, and one of the most deliriously entertaining multiplayer games I’ve played in years.	Read review
Game Informer	Daniel Tack	8.8 / 10	08-07-2020	Fall Guys is a masterful mix of party and prowess, held back only by lack of variety and a few lackluster games.	Read review
Game Revolution	Paul Tamburro	3.5 / 5 stars	08-05-2020	Fall Guys is a fun party game that wonderfully replicates TV’s silliest game shows, but replaces the boring humans with lovely bumbling egg monsters.	Read review
Gameblog	Thomas Pillon	7 / 10	08-06-2020	Fall Guys : Ultimate Knockout is a grotesque battle royale dressed as a party-game, which gives hopes to 60 poor candidates to triumph over all the others every five minutes or so. Fun, colorful and justly unfair, Mediatonic’s game just need to last the distance with new stages and a better interface with its second season.	Read review
GameCrate	David Sanchez	8.5 / 10	08-05-2020	Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is worth playing for multiple reasons. It’s fast-paced, silly, and fun. It’s a unique take on the battle royale formula. It’s great in short bursts or longer play sessions. This is just a really entertaining online multiplayer game, and it’s some of the most fun you’ll have with a game this summer.	Read review
Gamefa	Aria Moghadam	8 / 10	08-07-2020	Of all the Battle Royale games that has been released in recent years, Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is one of the most unique and engaging titles out there. The mini-games are very interesting and well-designed, and the whole vibe is super fun. There are some control and camera issues here and there, but it’s not a title to be missed.	Read review
GameGrin	James Martin	9 / 10	09-24-2020	With just a few small additions, such as private matches and cross-play, this would quite simply become one of, if not the best party games available on current platforms. It can’t be underestimated how difficult it is to create something quite so accessible and fun simultaneously.	Read review
GamePro	Dennis Michel	80 / 100	08-06-2020	Fall Guys with its fun mini-games is a guarantee for a good mood, but it lacks variety in the long run.	Read review
Gamerheadquarters	Jason Stettner	7.2 / 10	08-06-2020	Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is a hilarious, and generally fun game. It really is enjoyable, yet at the same time this is a very limited experience.	Read review
Gamers Heroes	Casey Scheld	7.5 / 10	08-07-2020	Much like a goofy game show, the zany antics of Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout will appeal to gamers of all types. Though the first season has some nasty bugs and Show duds, those that bring some patience into this battle royale will enjoy their race to the top.	Read review
Gamersky	金闪闪老里	8 / 10	08-06-2020	Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is extremely funny, goofy, and I have never stopped laughing while I play it. I can play it with my friends in the same round but it’s a pity that I can’t really co-op with them.	Read review
GameSkinny	Daniel Hollis	8 / 10	08-07-2020	Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout works because it maintains that “one more game” mentality and encourages players to overcome its challenges.	Read review
GameSpew	Kim Snaith	7 / 10	08-13-2020	It’s a fun little game while it lasts – but the question is, just how long will it last? There’s no denying it’s one of the most accessible battle royale games out there; even if you’re not a fan of competitive multiplayer, Fall Guys is easy to jump into and get a kick out of. But it’s a kick that is more than likely short-lived.	Read review
GameSpot	Alessandro Barbosa	7 / 10	08-18-2020	Fall Guys’ charming presentation and approachable mechanics make it the most welcoming battle royale yet, with just a few blemishes keeping it from greatness.	Read review
GamesRadar+	Mark Delaney	4.5 / 5 stars	08-06-2020	Nothing else has ever paired high tension with complete silliness like this, and Fall Guys reveals we should’ve been doing it a long time ago	Read review
GamingBolt	Shubhankar Parijat	8 / 10	08-07-2020	In its current state with the solid start it has gotten off to, Fall Guys is already an extremely enjoyable and unique game. With a little bit of work, it might just become the best new multiplayer release of the year.	Read review
Geeks Under Grace	LJ Lowery	8 / 10	08-21-2020	Fall Guys is a great time whether you are playing alone or with friends and family, though it can feel repetitive after you’ve seen all that it has to offer.	Read review
GotGame	Josh Boykin	8.5 / 10	08-28-2020	Fall Guys may not be the game that I put 100 hours into, but I’m sure happy with the time I’ve put in. Mediatonic and Devolver Digital took the world a bit by surprise with this one. I only hope there are more surprises in store for this floppy, casual game.	Read review
Guardian	Keith Stuart	4 / 5 stars	08-05-2020	This silly multiplayer online game is like a Teletubbies-style athletics tournament, and is a good entry point for the battle royale curious	Read review
Hardcore Gamer	Sam Spyrison	4 / 5 stars	08-09-2020	Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout capitalizes on its bold and wacky take of the battle royale genre through its polished gameplay and wide variety of minigames that make it easy to pick up and tough to master.	Read review
Hey Poor Player	Heather Johnson	4 / 5 stars	08-09-2020	Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout was the surprise hit that no one — especially not the developers — saw coming in terms of its resounding popularity and success. A slightly bumpy launch will not knock this game down, however, as the dev team is working day and night to get it back up and working to its full potential. If you want to play a quick round (or 10) of addicting eye candy that’s fun for all ages, be sure to pick up Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout as soon as possible.	Read review
Hynerd.it	Matteo Rossi	5.5 / 10	09-04-2020	Fall Guys fails in every way as a video game, but its enormous ability to interconnect people makes it an epochal product. The months and years will tell us whether Devolver Digital’s game is a flash in the pan or a phenomenon, but for the moment it has cheered the summer of millions of people.	Read review
IGN	Simon Cardy	8 / 10	08-06-2020	A collection of exciting minigames and a burst of every colour under the rainbow makes Fall Guys a consistent delight.	Read review
IGN Italy	Davide Mancini	8.3 / 10	08-07-2020	Fall Guys is a crazy and cozy take of the battle royale concept. Mediatonic did a brillaint job to create a social platform with 11 hectic event, with the classic “easy to learn, hard to master” party gameplay. If the British studio will keep to support the game with new contents, it has the chance to become a proper classic.	Read review
Impulsegamer	Hugh Mitchell	4 / 5 stars	09-24-2020	Fall Guys is addictively chaotic multiplayer mayhem, and the mid-season update delivers some great new features that add to its replayability.	Read review
INDIANTVCZ	Patrik Strnad	8 / 10	10-03-2020	Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is properly crazy and entertaining, yet lacks something overtime. More mini-games and local-play would definitely benefit it, but it is amazing fun nonetheless.	Read review
Jump Dash Roll	Evan Prather	8 / 10	08-19-2020	Fall Guys is a delightful new take on the Battle Royale format. It has its irritating moments, but overall is a game almost anyone should try.	Read review
Just Push Start	Mark Fajardo	4.1 / 5 stars	08-06-2020	Games like Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is hard to review. Some people will tell you skill makes little to no difference, something I’d probably agree with for the most part, and the unpredictable elements can be annoying, yet it still manages to be engaging.	Read review
KeenGamer	Joshua Robertson	8.5 / 10	08-06-2020	Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is sweeping the globe with its popularity, but is it any good? With a ridiculous number of players trying to play the game on launch, Fall Guys seems to be the next big multiplayer game, but does it have staying power? Will it become a battle royale titan, or will we forget it in a week’s time?	Read review
Merlin’in Kazanı	Atıf Doğan Özcan	78 / 100	08-22-2020	Fall Guys invites players to Wipeout style tracks with different characters. I can say that it is one of the most entertaining games of the year.	Read review
Metro GameCentral	GameCentral	7 / 10	08-06-2020	Exactly the sort of fun, colourful, and purposefully silly multiplayer game the world needs right now, even if it’s not exactly the most polished video game of the year.	Read review
MMOGames	Alex Sinclair Lack	9 / 10	08-11-2020	One thing is for certain, we really, really hope that the game has a long shelf life. It’s the cartoony, bean-themed, chaotic, assault-course rumble that we never realized our lives were missing.	Read review
MonsterVine	Diego Escala	4 / 5 stars	08-18-2020	Fall Guys is battle royale at its silliest as you waddle your way through a technicolor game show.	Read review
New Game Network	Alex Varankou	62 / 100	08-15-2020	Fall Guys has a decent foundation for creating some whacky multiplayer mayhem, but with so much of your success resting on luck, the lack of maps, and occasional server problems, the entertainment value rapidly dissipates.	Read review
Niche Gamer	Brandon Lyttle	9 / 10	08-19-2020	Ultimately, Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout manages to be a refreshing and whimsical take on the battle royale genre. While it might be a stretch to consider it a battle royale game, it’s not difficult to imagine that the success of such titles may have spawned the concept of the game.	Read review
Oyungezer Online	Mert Köse	8 / 10	08-12-2020	Whether you play solo or with your friends, Fall Guys is such a sweet option if you like party-style fun games.	Read review
PC Gamer	Christopher Livingston	80 / 100	08-07-2020	In a genre overstuffed with guns and grenades, this cute and cuddly battle royale stands out.	Read review
PC Invasion	Andrew Farrell	7 / 10	08-05-2020	On one hand I really like a lot of what Fall Guys has to offer. It’s bright, colorful, zany, and it controls well, but some of the round types are simply obnoxious and the RNG makes each game a crapshoot.	Read review
PCGamesN	Jen Rothery	8 / 10	08-11-2020	Fall Guys’ ingenious game show royale formula is a recipe for success, and its gameplay is full-fat unadulterated fun.	Read review
PlayStation Universe	Joe Apsey	9 / 10	08-06-2020	Fall Guys is one of the best online party games of the generation, offering a hilarious and intense battle royale with a ridiculous amount of customisation. A speedy pace and a substantial amount of different modes at launch mean that the game is always fresh and exciting. Even the Battle Pass and store are some of the fairest and less money-grabbing I have seen. Fall Guys is a must-play.	Read review
Polygon	Julia Lee	Recommended	08-04-2020	With new stages to be added in coming updates, Fall Guys is already cementing itself in the “favorites” section of my Steam library.	Read review
PowerUp!	Nathanael Peacock	8 / 10	08-13-2020	This game is the most illogical conclusion to the timeline we’ve been tracking on, but it’s a refreshing pull away from the all-too-serious shooters.	Read review
Press Start	Brodie Gibbons	9 / 10	08-08-2020	Fall Guys is not only a charming, whimsical take on one of television’s biggest spectator events, it’s on my shortlist of the year’s very best games. I don’t think the Mediatonic team could have ever dreamed just how big of a success their one-page pitch inspired by It’s A Knockout would amount to. It’s insanely addictive with the rapid turnaround episode-to-episode making it easier than ever to keep telling one of gaming’s biggest lies: “Alright, just one more.”	Read review
Push Square	Liam Croft	8 / 10	08-06-2020	Fall Guys is the Battle Royale game for those who don’t like Battle Royale games. This is enjoyment and positivity in its purest form with a long list of events that are primed to put a smile across your face, no matter whether you’re playing alone or with friends. Your family will catch you chuckling, your buddies won’t forget that time you cried with laughter, and you’ll do it all over again because there’s nothing else like it. Fall Guys is just the best.	Read review
Rocket Chainsaw	Andrew Cathie	3.5 / 5 stars	08-15-2020	There are some small niggles that stop it from being great, like the weaker stages and slow progression towards buying cosmetics, but if you’re looking for a fun new multiplayer game, Fall Guys is for you.	Read review
Saving Content	Scott Ellison II	4 / 5 stars	08-07-2020	This is only the beginning, as Fall Guys is poised to evolve and grow from its launch to reach new, dizzying heights. You won’t find anything so dynamic and unpredictable. Fumbles, stumbles, and successes are all the reasons why you watch physical game shows like newcomers “Holey Moley” or “Cannonball” or classics like “MXC”. Mark my words: Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is the hit of the summer, the year, and beyond.	Read review
SECTOR.sk	Lukáš Zábojník	8.5 / 10	09-04-2020	Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is a humorous and infantile take on the battle roayle genre, where it is about family fun and not violence	Read review
Shacknews	Ozzie Mejia	9 / 10	08-12-2020	It’s never ceased to bring me smiles. It’s consistent happiness. Fall Guys is why I play games, and if my biggest complaint is that I can’t get more people in on the fun, that’s a pretty good sign for its future.	Read review
Sirus Gaming	Jem Sagcal	8 / 10	08-18-2020	As it is a new game, I am looking forward to the updates Mediatonic has in store whether it’s new challenges, new skins, or even have it handled by other platforms. There is still more that Fall Guys has the potential to be, and I am excited to see others pick up the game and find a little break from the madness going on outside.	Read review
Slant Magazine	Aaron Riccio	2 / 5 stars	08-10-2020	Even when Fall Guys is working perfectly as intended, its appeal is limited.	Read review
SpazioGames	Nicolò Bicego	8.7 / 10	08-11-2020	Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout delivers a great party game mixed with the battle royale genre. Mediatonic managed to deliver something fresh and frantic that will appeal to every kind of gamer (and even non-gamers).	Read review
TechRaptor	Austin Suther	8 / 10	08-10-2020	Fall Guys offers a mixed variety of fun (and frustrating) stages. With its over-the-top physics and personalization of your character, there’s a lot to love about this battle royale.	Read review
The Digital Fix	Andrew Shaw	9 / 10	08-07-2020	There is a very good reason why Fall Guys has taken the world by storm already; it is absurdly, addictively brilliant fun. Give in to the jelly beans, you will not regret it.	Read review
The Games Machine	Gabriele Barducci	8 / 10	08-25-2020	Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is extremely entertaining, and it’s really hard not to fall in love with it. Bringing some friends is recommended, as it can lead to hilarious outcomes – and it helps during team games, too. With updates, it could easily go from a summer fad to a real mass phenomenon.	Read review
The Outerhaven Productions	William Kok	4 / 5 stars	08-19-2020	If you can overcome these flaws, then you will have a fun, frantic game. Aim for the crown and don’t get eliminated!	Read review
TheSixthAxis	Stefan L	8 / 10	08-07-2020	Full of cute and cuddly jellybean dude bumbling into each other in a race for the crown, Fall Guys is just about the most wholesome battle royale imaginable, and a whole lot of fun.	Read review
ThisGenGaming	Justin Oneil	8.5 / 10	08-07-2020	Putting the server issues and a few of the other problems I have with the game aside, Fall Guys has been an absolute joy to play.	Read review
Twinfinite	Khayl Adam	3 / 5 stars	08-07-2020	There is a very promising kernel at the core of Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout. With some more game mode variety, some basic controller and accessibility options, and a stable player base, I could see it being a great alternative to other live-service games. It just isn’t quite there yet.	Read review
Unboxholics	Λεωνίδας Στραβάκος	Recommended	08-13-2020	Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout took a clever idea and made the most of it, delivering an incredibly addictive experience that validates what it promises: plenty of fun, joy and multiple waves of laughter.	Read review
USgamer	Caty McCarthy	4 / 5 stars	08-06-2020	Prolific server issues and slim bonus settings are holding Fall Guys back for now, but for the time being, the wobbly obstacle course battle royale forges its own path. It’s easy to envision the game only getting bigger from here on out—especially considering this launch era has been declared as Season 1, battle pass and all. As a foundation, Fall Guys is an endlessly engaging one. I’ll be chuckling as I fumble to finish lines for quite some time.	Read review
Video Chums	A.J. Maciejewski	8.7 / 10	08-19-2020	Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is a hard game not to love. Even the most cynical and jaded gamers would have to jump through a lot of rotating hoops to call this fun-filled extravaganza anything less than a revolution in online gaming.	Read review
WayTooManyGames	Leonardo Faria	9 / 10	08-05-2020	I loved Fall Guys. It is exactly what I expected from it: a brand new, family-friendly take on the battle royale genre that is really easy to pick up and play, and almost impossible to master. This is a game that will please any kind of gamer, regardless of age, gender, or skill level. It’s simply impossible not to smile while playing it.	Read review
Wccftech	Dave Aubrey	8 / 10	08-28-2020	Fall Guys is an excellent chaotic multiplayer game that can be played by people of any skill level, and that is its greatest strength. Sadly repetition has well and truly set in after several weeks of play, but if the developers at Mediatonic keep dishing out updates and new content on a regular basis, this could be just as influential and essential as Rocket League.	Read review
Zoomg	Mohammad Hossein Jafari	8 / 10	08-15-2020	Even tough servers are far from being optimal, Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is a great fun to play, whether you like battle Royale games or not. Mini games are mostly fun and the whole idea is something new in a battle royal genre that makes playing Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout filled with laughter and also hard work for catching that crown!	Read review

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Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout flings hordes of contestants together online in a mad dash through round after round of escalating chaos until one victor remains! Battle bizarre obstacles, shove through unruly competitors, and overcome the unbending laws of physics to avoid both humiliation and elimination. Leave your dignity at the door and prepare for hilarious failure in your quest for the crown!

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