The first thing that strikes you about The Knightling is the vibrance of the action-adventure RPG's art style. There's just so much colour in this indie game's charming open world. The next thing you notice is a curious twist. You play the character of an aspiring knight, but you have no sword; only a shield.
The intriguing game is the work of Twirlbound, which previously developed Pine. I caught up with creative director, writer and CEO Matthijs van de Laar to learn more about the thinking behind a game that offers something for everyone (see our guide to the best game development software and the best laptops for game development if you're working on your own indie title).
