Knights and Bikes Review

Knights and Bikes (available on PC, PS4, and Nintendo Switch) is the tale of two girls having a fantastic adventure on the fictional British island of Penzfurzy. Along the way, they encounter fantastical monsters, dig up hidden treasures, and really trick out the bikes they use to travel the island.

Ultimately, this game is a lot like your favorite dessert. It’s very enjoyable and very memorable, but you’re going to be done with it way too soon.

Back to the Past

One of the most notable things about Knights and Bikes is that it is set in the 1980s. That means it joins the ranks of Stranger Things and other popular media that have stoked our collective passion for that beloved decade.

If you squint, you’ll even notice how much of the story elements seem like an homage to ’80s classics. For example, one protagonist hopes to find enough treasure to save her dad’s trailer park, which seems to seriously echo the “kids save their parents’ homes” vibe of The Goonies.

While you don’t have to be an ’80s kid to enjoy this game, it may help you appreciate some of these homages and Easter eggs.