Shovel Knight

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  • Summary: Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic. It's a hot mashup of new and old! You play as the eponymous Shovel Knight, a small knight with a huge quest. Shovel Knight has come to this land with twoShovel Knight is a sweeping classic action adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic. It's a hot mashup of new and old! You play as the eponymous Shovel Knight, a small knight with a huge quest. Shovel Knight has come to this land with two goals: to defeat the evil Enchantress and quest for his lost beloved. He wields a Shovel Blade: a multipurpose weapon whose techniques have now been lost to the ages. Always honest and helpful, Shovel Knight is a shining example of the code of Shovelry: Slash Mercilessly and Dig Tirelessly!

    But, between Shovel Knight and his beloved stands a cadre of villainous knights. These terrible foes, known as The Order of No Quarter, have been dispatched to prevent Shovel Knight from reaching the Enchantress, and will pursue their mission at any cost. If you love games with perfect platforming, beautiful art, infectious music, crazy bosses, humor and levity, and real heart... Shovel Knight is for you!    … Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. ZTGD
    May 5, 2015
    100
    I would say it’s a must play for anyone old enough to remember blowing on a cartridge, but that would be selling it short. Nostalgia certainly enhances the experience, but this is a great game for anyone.
  2. Twinfinite
    Apr 23, 2015
    100
    Shovel Knight is delightful, amusing, and oftentimes challenging. It’s surprisingly deep, with enough secrets and charm to warrant at least one more run through on New Game+. The game controls like a dream, is simple enough to pick up immediately, and knows just when to up the ante to make you a more skillful player over the course of its six to eight hour campaign.
  3. Worth Playing
    Jun 5, 2015
    95
    Shovel Knight is a modern classic that takes the 2-D platforming genre and modernizes it.
  4. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Apr 27, 2015
    90
    Between the tight platforming, nostalgia-inducing graphics, and pitch-perfect sound design, old-school gamers need look no further for their fix.
  5. Attack of the Fanboy
    Apr 28, 2015
    90
    Capturing the spirit of the past, Shovel Knight once again shines on PlayStation platforms with one of the best platformers in recent years, made even better with the inclusion of cross-buy.
  6. IGN Spain
    Apr 27, 2015
    90
    Shovel Knight is a declaration of love to some of the best NES games. Its mix of mechanics makes a lovely game with its own personality. Even better with the cross-play and cross-save features with an excellent QPR.
  7. Game Rant
    Apr 30, 2015
    80
    The game’s throwback sound and graphics look fantastic on the PS4 and the Xbox One, but obviously a game built around the 8-bit aesthetic doesn’t benefit from a current-gen remake the way something like The Last of Us or Grand Theft Auto 5 is able to.

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  1. Positive: 50 out of 64
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 64
  3. Negative: 8 out of 64
  1. skatevid
    Apr 27, 2015
    10
    Fantastic homage to old school video games. The great gameplay makes you forget about the graphics, that some may complain about, and immerseFantastic homage to old school video games. The great gameplay makes you forget about the graphics, that some may complain about, and immerse you heavily into the game. Play this game **** cause it's only like $10.… Expand
  2. Paulo-Lameiras
    Sep 1, 2016
    10
    One of the best 2D platformers i have ever played, which includes games from 8bit, 16bit, etc generations
    Beautiful pixelart visual    One of the best 2D platformers i have ever played, which includes games from 8bit, 16bit, etc generations
    Beautiful pixelart visual direction, good soundtrack, addicting gameplay, diverse environments, lots of powerups and very challenging.
    Fantastic game!    … Expand
  4. ThePigeonManCan
    Feb 20, 2016
    10
    I have never played such a wholesome game. All together it's a beautiful story with fantastic characters....And free DLC ? Yacht Club GamesI have never played such a wholesome game. All together it's a beautiful story with fantastic characters....And free DLC ? Yacht Club Games got this right. 10/10… Expand
  5. Madbeast8
    Aug 23, 2016
    9
    With crisp, tight controls and a bevy of upgrades and secrets to find, this game perfectly grasps the nostalgia it reached to obtain. TheWith crisp, tight controls and a bevy of upgrades and secrets to find, this game perfectly grasps the nostalgia it reached to obtain. The story line, while simple, is comical and entertaining and yet still provides a solid framework for this fantasy world in a clever and unique way (if the title alone does not tease this element). As a long-time gamer (my first system was the Intellivision), 2D side-scrolling platformers are a large part of my gaming base, and this excellent jaunt down memory lane satisfies that itch from yesteryear while also breathing new life into a genre with strong roots! If you enjoy 2D side-scrolling platformers, this game is a MUST PLAY!… Expand
  6. SuperKing
    Nov 22, 2020
    9
    One of the best retro inspired games out there. Great music, controls and characters. If you like the old school megaman games you'll loveOne of the best retro inspired games out there. Great music, controls and characters. If you like the old school megaman games you'll love this one. If you grew up with NES this game will take you back to the good old days. Worth a full price buy.… Expand
  7. t0mmyg
    Mar 16, 2017
    8
    A fun filled romp down memory lane. Shovel Knight takes everything great about the NES era and makes it fresh again. The music was great,A fun filled romp down memory lane. Shovel Knight takes everything great about the NES era and makes it fresh again. The music was great, classic chiptune. The gameplay was tight and the difficulty felt just right. The sprites are colourful and imaginative. A great time for anyone interested in classic platforming games, with an RPG flair to spice things up.… Expand
  8. leofravoline
    May 15, 2022
    0
    Outro daqueles jogos que insistem em colocar o assustador peixe demônio como um inimigo. Na vida real eu acho ele assustador o bastante, e nãoOutro daqueles jogos que insistem em colocar o assustador peixe demônio como um inimigo. Na vida real eu acho ele assustador o bastante, e não tenho vontade nenhuma de ver ele num jogo. Não. Parece interessante mas é injogável por eu ter fobia desse peixe.… Expand

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