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Shovel Knight Showdown
Released On: Dec 10, 2019
75
7.4
All Platforms
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 18 Critic Reviews
75
61% Positive
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
39% Mixed
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 18 Critic Reviews
75
61% Positive
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
39% Mixed
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Shovel Knight Showdown takes the popular indie platformer series and turns it into a four-player arena battler, with great results. With a large amount of unlockable content, in-game challenges, and solo modes, it's a deceptively robust package that has the potential to be a long-term party staple. Shovel Knight Showdown is great even if you've never played the original games.
The only major downside is the lack of online play. There could have been a lot of fun comparing how one uses their shovel or shield around the world. Because of that, Shovel Knight Showdown will probably only be enjoyed by core fans of the original game.
Shovel Knight Showdown is a good game. Its artistic and playable sections are great, so if you are looking for a fighting game at a reduced price, this title is a good option.
Shovel Knight Showdown is great for short sessions with friends, or a couple playthroughs of the story mode, but simple movesets and repetition limit the enjoyment. You can dig into some good Shovel Knight fun here, but don’t expect to strike gold.
Showdown is a great first effort into multiplayer madness beyond co-op for Yacht Club Games that I am sure will carry lessons into their next project. Showdown is a compliment to the entire Treasure Trove package that does not encroach on the core experience. Some people will love Showdown’s addition and others will brush it off to the side. It’s like a cherry on top of an ice cream sundae; a sweet inclusion, but not essential to the overall enjoyment of the package.
From a presentation standpoint, Showdown is an excellent additional to the Shovel Knight kingdom, but with multiplayer being restricted to couch only, it doesn’t hold up as well as its platforming brethren.
After cameoing in multiple fighters over the years, Shovel Knight finally has one to call his own with Shovel Knight Showdown. While the combat system is very basic, Shovel Knight fans should still find some fun here with friends and even the first few times through the game's arcade ladder.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 10 User Ratings
7.4
50% Positive
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User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 10 User Ratings
7.4
50% Positive
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30% Mixed
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20% Negative
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Summary Enter a world of never-ending battle! Duel with up to 4 local challengers and scramble after gems, or take control of your favorite characters, many playable for the first time ever, in Story Mode. Master every move, explore a vast array of items and locales, and discover new revelations.
Rated E +10
for Everyone +10
Platforms:
- PC
- Nintendo Switch
Initial Release Date: Dec 10, 2019
Developer:
- Yacht Club Games
Publisher: Yacht Club Games
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