Spiral Knights

I returned to this game after thinking about how much I enjoyed it as a child. I played a lot of Spiral Knights over a span of 2 to 3 months, but I barely touch it now. It felt nice to revisit it in 2026. Unfortunately, the content feels pretty stale, even though the developers are trying to modernize and improve the game. As it stands, I don't expect much change. This game will likely remain a niche title for its core community. I've noticed that some players can be quite pretentious and performative. They seem friendly, make friends with you, and then disappear while lying about why they no longer want to interact. It’s best to play with people you already know. It's also worth noting that many will scam you if you're not careful. This behavior is not helpful for attracting new players. Earning currency requires playing the same mission repeatedly if you want to be efficient. It’s boring. I am still flabbergasted that the devs simply cannot add mini events where you can earn some currency or run a 1.5x crowns on the weekend or double tokens with a limit of 10, for instance. In my opinion, Spiral Knights revolves around having a nice costume, but this is controlled by ridiculous prices since the developers don’t rerun older time-limited events. As a result, hoarders can sell items for an outrageous price, which takes a long time to earn, especially if you can’t commit much time. Still, I'm glad I came back to experience Spiral Knights again. I might return occasionally, but there are simply better games out there that value your time more. Despite the negatives, I love the art style and world-building. I enjoy the costumes and the overall aesthetic. The music is also fantastic. I hope things will improve, but hope alone won't change anything. I had a good time while it lasted, but I simply cannot recommend it to newer players, so thumbs down.