Shovel Knight

1. GBM_Fan

   Jun 26, 2014

   10

   You can describe "Shovel Knight" in one word: MASTERPIECE! Everything here is top notch, 8/16 bit graphics with modern touch, chiptune music,You can describe "Shovel Knight" in one word: MASTERPIECE! Everything here is top notch, 8/16 bit graphics with modern touch, chiptune music, responsive control and last but not least: addictive gameplay!
   
   GOTY 2014 for me.… Expand

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2. Blacklist

   Jul 29, 2014

   10

   Shovel Knight combines smooth platforming with classic graphics to give gamers who enjoyed classic NES games what they want. The game featuresShovel Knight combines smooth platforming with classic graphics to give gamers who enjoyed classic NES games what they want. The game features several equipable secondary items to use throughout, and a simple yet great storyline. Fantastic game, and if you enjoy platformers in general or played games on NES or SNES, this game is for you.
   
   Thank you Yacht Club Games, well done.… Expand

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4. zamapa

   Jan 24, 2016

   10

   I have never owned an NES, I have never played an NES game yet I still love this game. It has solid controls and teaches through game-playI have never owned an NES, I have never played an NES game yet I still love this game. It has solid controls and teaches through game-play instead of text. You constantly obtain new abilities in the game, and encounter new enemies and objects. The level design is extremely clever, teaching you something in a low stress situation, and later adding pressure to test you on what you've learned.
   
   The graphics and music and charming, and I think they're great even though I have no nostalgia for them. The story is simple and skip able, I couldn't ask for much more. The game become's very challenging, and even though it teaches the mechanics of levels well before you encounter them in a deadly situation, you can still die in some cheap ways. The game is full of adorable characters, and it never felt like it was wasting my time. If I didn't want to talk to a character I usually didn't have to, and if I did I could skip their dialogue if I wanted.
   
   This is one of my favorite platformers mostly because of the amazing level design. There is so much polish on every detail of this game and it's noticeable. It's fun, and even though the gameplay can be unforgiving checkpoints are frequent and give you some breathing room. This entire game is an example of a great tutorial.… Expand

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5. jumpsplat

   Sep 23, 2014

   9

   Great gameplay, solid story, epic soundtrack. Worth a solid 15-40 hours of memorable gameplay. Only two negative things to say about the game.Great gameplay, solid story, epic soundtrack. Worth a solid 15-40 hours of memorable gameplay. Only two negative things to say about the game. I thought the price was a little high for the length of the game (I usually buy games on sale but bought this game full price on release). Also if you have a long history with platformers this game may not pose enough of a challenge on it's own, setting yourself extra goals or trying for the tricky achievements can fix that though.… Expand

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6. Aston_Morris99

   May 18, 2019

   9

   an amazing throwback to the golden age of gaming complete with great visual, fun plat forming ,challenging boss fights and new game plus andan amazing throwback to the golden age of gaming complete with great visual, fun plat forming ,challenging boss fights and new game plus and challenge mode to keep you coming back all & all worth you time… Expand

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7. Makaveli

   May 21, 2015

   8

   This game reminds me alot of Megaman, only with Megaman you had to defeat robot masters, with Shovel Knight you defeat different types ofThis game reminds me alot of Megaman, only with Megaman you had to defeat robot masters, with Shovel Knight you defeat different types of knights. Which Megaman you have Doctor Wilys castle and in this you have the same thing but not with Wily..
   
   It's a good game, it's not perfect but it really took me back to the days of the NES.
   
   8.5… Expand

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8. Overanalytical

   Aug 6, 2014

   0

   While there is some value I'm certain many of those reading this can find I cannot this is due to a) me being a new gamer and not having anWhile there is some value I'm certain many of those reading this can find I cannot this is due to a) me being a new gamer and not having an idea of what this is based off if making it seem like either a total rip off to something heavily inspired I can't connect to b) graphics like these tend to make me nauseous this is something of an issue I have and can take me out of the game a lot c) this was overhyped and for reasons I've mentioned above did not deliver c) the difficulty is inconsistent making a lot of the already rather awkward controls and level design feel more well awkward I would go on but this short game isn't really worth my time and please note my actual score would be a 3… Expand

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