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Knock Off: The Battle For Imagination

Fight for the fate of imagination in this fast-paced 2D fighter inspired by classic arcade games and 80s/90s action figures. Master air combos, EX moves, assists, and super attacks with a roster of wild off-brand toy legends.

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Mecanimal Games, Bit Bot Media
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Bit Bot Media
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About the Game

His toys were never name brand… but they were always legendary.

When Maximus — Johnny’s first official brand-name action figure — arrives, the knock-off toys must prove that being off-brand doesn’t mean being outmatched. Fighters from rival off-brand toy lines collide in fast-paced combat across a battlefield shaped by imagination.

Knock Off is a fast-paced toy-box fighter set in a world of action figures and retro attitude, where plastic warriors come to life and clash in stylized arenas inspired by classic ’80s and ’90s playtime mayhem. It delivers strategic matchups, distinct move sets, and skill-based combat, where every fighter brings their own strengths, weaknesses, and playstyle into the arena. The battle for imagination begins now.

FEATURES

  • Fast-paced 2D combat with air combos, launchers, EX moves, assists, and supers

  • Rollback netcode for smooth online play

  • A roster inspired by classic 80s and 90s toy lines and cartoons

  • Nostalgic stages packed with retro references and hidden easter eggs

  • Unique fighters with handcrafted playstyles and fictional toy-line lore

  • Planned roster expansion with new fighters, stages, and music

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