Na I agree that it is / was massively overrated. It's only good because of the music (which wasn't amazing, lets be honest) and that the map is so annoyingly big.
It had charm though, which I think is why it appealed to so many. I tired of it very quickly... I found about 4 things then couldn't be bothered any more. ;_;
Yeah and now everyone will have it in their top 50 indie gaming lists because people rarely dig deep enough to find good games.
I'm not saying Knytt is bad, i dont know because ive never played it.
But out of the millions of freeware games there are only a few that actually become well known and it's not because they're the best.
"It's only good because of the music (which wasn't amazing, lets be honest)"
The atmospheric style of the music in Knytt was a deliberate design choice. Have you heard any of Nifflas other mods? In my eyes, he's far better than anyone here on TDC, and even among the best on Modarchive.
I love Nifflas style and that, but Ben Mercer and Mr. Pineapple have entertained my ears a little better. Ben for his super orchestral and industrial sounding stuff, Pineapple for his genre dexterity and originality.
But when I think of Klik musicians them 3 are the only ones that come to mind. If there's hidden talent - show it