Popular Post DaivRules Posted April 19, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted April 19, 2016 (edited) Knack's Quest will shut down as of March 29th, 2018. This will not work after that date. If you are thinking of starting out this game, before you start your first play through, download the Knack's Quest game for Android (iOS will only run 32-bit. You must be running iOS 10 or earlier to find it in the store). Not only will you get a head start on gadget parts, you can start the game with every Knack besides Diamond. Free Android emulators are available for PC that will allow you to complete this process if you do not own an Android device. Start the app and sign in on PSN so you can send the items you get to Knack on PS4. From the app, you can get 2 Relic Detector parts, 2 Secret Detector parts, 4 Transmuter parts, 1 Sunstone Battery part, 2 Harvester parts, 2 Time Dilator parts, 3 Double Battery parts and 3 Combo meter parts. That's 19 parts off the bat. In addition you can get Sunstone, Emerald, Ruby, Amethyst and Aqua relics. Now, what you can do to obtain the most possible is play the app until you have earned enough points for all the parts or requires a fairly high score like 500,000 points for the next part. Then delete the app. Yes, delete the app. Re-download and install the app again. Before doing the first challenge in the app, click on the chest icon. All the items you have already found will be on the Collection screen. The only thing that resets is the number of points needed. If you do not view your collection in the app before playing a challenge, your items will be reset. Once you have all the Relics you want, launch Knack on PS4, start a game and receive the items. Once you have unlocked a Knack on one of your saves, it will be available on any other games you start. Unlock Massive Knack with 15 Emeralds and all 19 parts and you will have a huge advantage right off the bat. Diamonds are not obtainable through the app. I have done over 3 dozen play-throughs until it was 1 million for the next part and never received a diamond. Diamonds are also obtainable on the Easy play through. Higher difficulties do not increase the chances of diamonds, they are random. I did, however find enough Diamonds on my Hard play through, whereas I did not on my easier difficulty plays. Diamonds are also NOT obtainable from friends in chests. Suggested method for saving time: Use app to obtain all 19 parts and all required relics to unlock all Knacks except Diamond. Start a game on Easy and receive the relics, unlocking the Knacks. Exit game, start a new separate Hard play through with Massive (Green) Knack. Repeat the app process to earn all parts/relics. Receive all relics on Hard play through. Play through story, finding all 68 chests. Hopefully you randomly receive 10 diamonds to receive diamond Knack. If you do not, use the diamond farming method after completing the game by continuing the game save, which will re-start the story, but keep all gadgets and relics obtained. Hopefully you will only need a few more diamonds. Once you obtain 10 diamonds, unlock Diamond Knack on Very Hard and play the story once more. Edited March 28, 2018 by DaivRules 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaivRules Posted June 21, 2016 Author Share Posted June 21, 2016 Another tip (learned in my 5th play through): Use the Relic Storm Super Move fairly often. The Blast super moves require either enemies to be in proximity and has a limited range or requires you to be facing the enemies you want to hit and is limited to three enemies in line-of-sight. A blocking enemy will absorb two blasts if an enemy is directly behind it. If you are facing the wrong way, you waste the blast shot as well. The Relic Storm gives you invulnerability, lasts for several seconds and can hit more than three enemies as you run around while encompassed. Stacks with the combo meter for more powerful hits as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosesRockefeller Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I know this is an old thread, but I just started playing the game, and I wanted to point out that the trick of deleting the Knack's Quest app still works. The app has gotten some updates (on Android at least), but none of them fixed this "glitch". I haven't received the items in the PS4 game yet (I am still trying to unlock Sunstone Knack and Massive Knack), but presumably that still works as before. I started playing the game and got to the 5th or 6th stage before I decided to save some time (and reduce the difficulty on Hard) by using the phone app. I don't play phone/tablet games anymore but I actually like playing this. I suspect I will hate it by the time I finish with it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seskinator Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 When I search for the IOS Knack's Quest app in the current app store on my phone it doesn't show up. Did they delete this app permanently? I would like to unlock all Knacks before playing the game in February when it is free. Can someone update me on this as to what is wrong? Thank you, folks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swotam Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 (edited) On 2/1/2018 at 11:02 AM, Seskinator said: When I search for the IOS Knack's Quest app in the current app store on my phone it doesn't show up. I'm pretty sure it's not available anymore for iOS. If you search the store it doesn't show up, and even if you've downloaded it previously (I have) you cannot re-download it because it hasn't been updated to work with iOS 11. Sony hasn't updated the app in over 4 years, so... I think Sony pulled it from the store rather than continue to update it. I remember the app being broken on iOS 9 (the PSN login didn't work) and it was never updated, so even if you could download it today, you wouldn't be able to do what the OP suggests since you can't login to sync the items you get. Edit: Can confirm that the app is available if you have iOS 10 or earlier, and that it works properly on iOS 10.3.3 so anyone with a device that isn't running iOS 11 should be good. Edited February 13, 2018 by Swotam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seskinator Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 19 hours ago, Swotam said: I'm pretty sure it's not available anymore for iOS. If you search the store it doesn't show up, and even if you've downloaded it previously (I have) you cannot re-download it because it hasn't been updated to work with iOS 11. Sony hasn't updated the app in over 4 years, so... I think Sony pulled it from the store rather than continue to update it. I remember the app being broken on iOS 9 (the PSN login didn't work) and it was never updated, so even if you could download it today, you wouldn't be able to do what the OP suggests since you can't login to sync the items you get. Thank you for clarifying! Looks like I’ll just be unlocking the knacks as normal in the main game once it’s free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaivRules Posted February 2, 2018 Author Share Posted February 2, 2018 On 2/1/2018 at 11:02 AM, Seskinator said: When I search for the IOS Knack's Quest app in the current app store on my phone it doesn't show up. 20 hours ago, Swotam said: I'm pretty sure it's not available anymore for iOS. Correct. Looks like it's no longer available on iOS. I have updated the OP. If you have a PC, there are free Android emulators available that allow people to still follow this process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seskinator Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 On 2/2/2018 at 10:43 AM, DaivRules said: Correct. Looks like it's no longer available on iOS. I have updated the OP. If you have a PC, there are free Android emulators available that allow people to still follow this process. Not a problem! I've used emulators before for the That's You! platinum trophy. But I'll be okay enjoying the Knack game and unlocking the different Knacks as I go. Thank you for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xyleh Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 (edited) This is a nifty way to get a head start on the PS4, but the mobile app just keeps crashing. Finish a stage? Crash. Check my treasure chest? Crash. From my personal experiences, it's probably just best to play the PS4 game from the start and not bother with the app. Edited March 28, 2018 by dj_helyx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJF588 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 The app is available on iOS, but is 32-bit, so it's not available for iOS 11. I still run iOS 10 and found it in the App Store by a simple search. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diskdocx Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 I also just got the app from the iOS store. It doesn't work on new devices (couldn't use it on my new iPad), but it works great on my kids old iPad even though the description says iPhone only. it doesn't seem to show up through the App Store search, but google search for it on your device and that should take you straight to the app in the store. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homleshobo Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 lol on android you could just hack the score as the game was running and change it to all 9's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaivRules Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 On 2/6/2018 at 10:56 PM, TJF588 said: The app is available on iOS, but is 32-bit, so it's not available for iOS 11. I still run iOS 10 and found it in the App Store by a simple search. On 2/9/2018 at 9:56 PM, diskdocx said: I also just got the app from the iOS store. It doesn't work on new devices (couldn't use it on my new iPad), but it works great on my kids old iPad even though the description says iPhone only. it doesn't seem to show up through the App Store search, but google search for it on your device and that should take you straight to the app in the store. Thank you both. I completely didn't even think about the 64-bit switchover in iOS11. I'm not going to update the OP and instead let people read down to your comments if they have questions. Just seems like I'll be complicating the issue if I try to explain that. On 2/9/2018 at 10:23 PM, homleshobo said: lol on android you could just hack the score as the game was running and change it to all 9's I'm not even considering fielding the premise of hex editors and all the questions that'll come with that. I've been using them since 1997 with Civ II on the PC, but thanks for bringing it up. I'll direct any messages people send on these your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diskdocx Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 35 minutes ago, DaivRules said: Thank you both. I completely didn't even think about the 64-bit switchover in iOS11. I'm not going to update the OP and instead let people read down to your comments if they have questions. Just seems like I'll be complicating the issue if I try to explain that. I'm not even considering fielding the premise of hex editors and all the questions that'll come with that. I've been using them since 1997 with Civ II on the PC, but thanks for bringing it up. I'll direct any messages people send on these your way. Question - as I did start this over the weekend, and have unlocked all the parts and a bunch of gems - how do you transfer them to the PS4? I did see a message once saying transferring content, but I can't get that to pop up again? I'm up to ~500,000 XP increments, so I would like to delete the app and restart, but I don't want to lose content I've earned if it hasn't transferred? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaivRules Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 27 minutes ago, diskdocx said: Question - as I did start this over the weekend, and have unlocked all the parts and a bunch of gems - how do you transfer them to the PS4? I did see a message once saying transferring content, but I can't get that to pop up again? I'm up to ~500,000 XP increments, so I would like to delete the app and restart, but I don't want to lose content I've earned if it hasn't transferred? If memory serves correctly, pop into any open Knack game on the PS4 and as long as you're signed in on the app and on the PS4, your items should transfer to that save. However, and you'll just have to trust me when I tell you this, check your winnings in the app, delete reinstall and immediately check your winnings. I would have suggested you do this with your first winning of just one gem or something so you would see that it works before you acquired all the parts and a bunch of gems and now you're in panic mode you might lose them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diskdocx Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 40 minutes ago, DaivRules said: If memory serves correctly, pop into any open Knack game on the PS4 and as long as you're signed in on the app and on the PS4, your items should transfer to that save. However, and you'll just have to trust me when I tell you this, check your winnings in the app, delete reinstall and immediately check your winnings. I would have suggested you do this with your first winning of just one gem or something so you would see that it works before you acquired all the parts and a bunch of gems and now you're in panic mode you might lose them. Well, it's not like it was 10s of hours of grinding. The first few levels you can earn 300-400k pretty easy, in like a minute or two, so even if I did lose everything, I'm not devastated. I haven't started Knack yet, so I will try that before deleting.. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DARKB1KE Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 I suck at this game then, I can't even complete the first mission. The timer runs out when I can't even find many combos to swipe..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Bobs_Beeper Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 47 minutes ago, DARKB1KE said: I suck at this game then, I can't even complete the first mission. The timer runs out when I can't even find many combos to swipe..... I suck at these types of games too but my wife loves games Bejeweled/Candy Crush and Knack's Quest so I just let her play and unlock items, delete the app at night and let her start over the next day. it got us everything and we've been diamond hunting the past 2 playthroughs. 1 Diamond left! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DARKB1KE Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 11 minutes ago, Crimsonfire44 said: I suck at these types of games too but my wife loves games Bejeweled/Candy Crush and Knack's Quest so I just let her play and unlock items, delete the app at night and let her start over the next day. it got us everything and we've been diamond hunting the past 2 playthroughs. 1 Diamond left! I think it's broken. I'm not even getting a score at the end of my game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosik_YP Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 6 hours ago, DARKB1KE said: I think it's broken. I'm not even getting a score at the end of my game. Have you tried endless mode? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DARKB1KE Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 4 hours ago, Mosik_YP said: Have you tried endless mode? Endless mode is not available/locked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diskdocx Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 18 minutes ago, DARKB1KE said: Endless mode is not available/locked. What device are you using? It's working fine for me here, using an old iPad with iOS 9 on it. I believe the app will on work on i devices up to iOS 10. Also, Endless becomes available once you have completed all 3 levels across the 6 chapters - but honestly, don't bother. Just stick to the first 3 levels, you can get 200-300 thousand points on each of them, and it is much quicker than playing endless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DARKB1KE Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 (edited) 20 minutes ago, diskdocx said: What device are you using? It's working fine for me here, using an old iPad with iOS 9 on it. I believe the app will on work on i devices up to iOS 10. Also, Endless becomes available once you have completed all 3 levels across the 6 chapters - but honestly, don't bother. Just stick to the first 3 levels, you can get 200-300 thousand points on each of them, and it is much quicker than playing endless. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edited February 13, 2018 by DARKB1KE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diskdocx Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 5 minutes ago, DARKB1KE said: Samsung Galaxy S7 Delete the app and reinstall? I don't know much about the Samsung devices. Perhaps that is too new of a device to run the app. Do you have an older device to try it on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DARKB1KE Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 1 minute ago, diskdocx said: Delete the app and reinstall? I don't know much about the Samsung devices. Perhaps that is too new of a device to run the app. Do you have an older device to try it on? I just read a review and you get nowhere unless you beat 3 waves. Uninstalling then. I'm not fast enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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