Shovel Knight is making major waves on Wii U, 3DS, and Steam. Players love the game. They love the music. And before the year is up, they’re probably going to love the merchandise as well.
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Platforms pc
DEVELOPER Yacht Club Games | PUBLISHER Codemasters | RELEASE DATE
Shovel Knight Reviews pc
nintendoworldreport.com review
Are there advantages to playing Shovel Knight on the Wii U? Well, the game looks great on a TV, and the subscreen is relegated to the GamePad, where you can equip Relics on the fly. There’s also, of course, Off-Screen Play (which is a big deal for me). But honestly, I will probably double-dip for the 3DS version because I will get just as much, if not more, playtime out of it on a handheld. But whatever version you have access to, I can’t recommend Shovel Knight any higher.
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destructoid.com review
Shovel Knight is one of the best platformers I’ve ever played, period. As I sit here with the theme song stuck in my head, I’m realizing that Yacht Club Games has created something truly special, and it was absolutely worth the risk to start their own studio. In addition to a potential Shovel Knight 2, I can’t wait to see what they have in store for us down the road.
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venturebeat.com review
Shovel Knight isn’t just a nostalgic act. Yes, nostalgia plays a big part in its charm, but it’s an expertly crafted action-platformer that’s just as enjoyable to play as Mega Man or Castlevania. Old school gamers will love Shovel Knight’s retro sensibilities, but they’ll also appreciate its modern touches.
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nintendojo.com review
hovel Knight did glitch on me during my playthrough; I was fighting Treasure Knight, when suddenly my character was sucked into a vortex and disappeared, which the game didn’t seem to notice. Yacht Clubs is aware of these small blemishes and is working to piece together a patch in the near future, but knowing this (and having experienced my own problem), I will say that there are some kinks to be ironed out. These imperfection are minute, though, compared to what an absolute pleasure Shovel Knight is. Outside of some StreetPass functionality (where players can transfer Shovel Knight ghosts to one another), the Wii U and 3DS versions of the game are identical, and both are worthy of a download on either system. It’s rare that a developer can not only capture the magic of 8-bit classics, but improve upon them, but Shovel Knight does exactly that. This game is a true classic, and hopefully the first of many more to come from Yacht Club Games. Bravo.
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joystiq.com review
‘ll admit that my glasses are exceptionally rosy when it comes to the games that Shovel Knight is trying to emulate, but the point is that Shovel Knight goes beyond simply embodying the traits of its inspiration. It builds upon them, introducing us to an eccentric world that was clearly crafted with care. The rock-solid core mechanics are supplemented with vibrant art, intricate animation and odd, adorable little characters. Shovel Knight isn’t just inspired by 8-bit classics, it is inspired in and of itself.
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gameinformer.com review
Indie throwbacks to video games of the early ‘80s are a dime a dozen, but Yacht Club Games successfully rises to the top. The tried-and-true game design principles and elegant checkpoint system make Shovel Knight worth a try no matter which era of gaming you prefer.
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giantbomb.com review
My questions about the game’s difficulty wouldn’t matter if were talking about a lesser game, though. I simply wanted to love Shovel Knight even more than I already do. Shovel Knight is an exceptionally well-made action platformer, one worthy of being celebrated far beyond the nostalgic foundation it’s built upon. Shovel Knight won’t be the last old school game made in the modern age, but it’s unlikely many others will be as much fun.
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egmnow.com review
And that’s the rub, when you get down to brass tacks. In the right light—one in which you know exactly what you’re looking at and what you want and get what you expect—it’s glorious. But to step back and really think on it is to pull the curtains down and see all the stagehands at work. And that’s a bummer, because like any facsimile, a ride on coattails is only ever appreciable, never venerated.
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