Future Knight

Future Knight is a 2D action shoot ’em up set within the visual world of an old handheld LCD device. The story follows a robot named Future Knight and his companion Two More, a sentient growth living inside him, as they travel back in time to stop the Lady of the Past from wiping humanity’s memories. The game is structured around eight levels, or biomes, each representing one hour before the event, with settings ranging from a park to a sushi restaurant and a construction site.

Core gameplay is built around switching between the two playable characters. Future Knight uses a plasma weapon, melee attacks, dodge rolls and heavy weaponry, while Two More can be ejected to perform dashes, climb walls and fire at close range. Players can switch between the two instantly during combat, with using one character restoring the other’s health or energy. Levels alternate between horizontal and vertical scrolling and include physics-based obstacles, with collectible triangles tied to the game’s narrative.

The game features a hand-drawn art style described as “liquid crystal” pixel art, intended to resemble ink blots and inspired by classic handheld electronic games and the work of Satoshi Kon. The narrative includes dark humour and social satire, and each biome concludes with a boss encounter.