Future Knight Brings Retro LCD Style and Eight Biomes to Xbox Series X and Series S

Future Knight is now available on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, offering a 2D shoot ’em up built around the look and feel of classic electronic handheld games.

The game uses an LCD inspired visual style designed to resemble old pocket devices, while combining that presentation with faster modern combat. You play as a robot trying to save humanity’s memory inside a world based around calculator technology and liquid crystal displays.

Future Knight also changes its scrolling direction as you progress, moving between horizontal and vertical stages across eight different biomes.

Future Knight Mixes Retro Presentation With Modern Combat

The main idea behind Future Knight is its visual identity.

Instead of using a conventional pixel art approach, the game aims to recreate the appearance of older LCD handheld systems. That means simplified shapes, limited visual elements, and an intentionally mechanical presentation that fits the setting.

The gameplay itself is more modern. Future Knight is described as a fast 2D action shoot ’em up with aggressive combat, unusual physics, and stages built around different environmental themes.

The game’s story centers on a countdown toward a mass memory wipe, with each biome representing another critical stage before that event.

The environments are also designed to be varied rather than sticking to one visual theme. Examples include dangerous construction areas and sushi conveyor belts, giving each section a different setting despite the consistent LCD inspired art direction.

Early Reception Has Been Positive

Future Knight has only been available for a short time, so the number of reviews is still limited.

However, early feedback has been encouraging. One review awarded the game 7 out of 10, while its Steam reception is currently listed as Positive, with 95 percent of players rating it favorably at the time of reporting.

That early response suggests the visual style is doing much of the work in helping the game stand out. Future Knight is clearly aimed at players who enjoy unusual retro presentation, especially those familiar with older electronic handheld games.

The combination of simple looking graphics and more aggressive modern gameplay also gives it a different identity from traditional retro inspired shooters.

Xbox Version Costs $14.99

Future Knight is priced at $14.99 on the Xbox Store, or £12.49 in the UK.

It works on both Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, but it does not support Xbox Play Anywhere. That means buying the Xbox console version does not also provide access to a PC version through Microsoft’s ecosystem.

For players mainly interested in the console version, that limitation may not matter much, but it is worth knowing if you regularly move between Xbox and PC.

With its eight biome structure, changing scrolling direction, retro LCD graphics, and relatively short eight hour format, Future Knight looks designed as a focused indie experience rather than a long campaign.

Its strongest appeal is likely to be the presentation. If you like the look of old electronic handheld games but want faster combat and more variety, Future Knight offers a modern interpretation of that style on current Xbox hardware.