Shovel Knight
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Shovel Knight

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 ... See more

Released:2014-06-26
Genre:
Platform, Adventure, Indie
Platforms:
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Developer:Yacht Club Games
Publisher:
Yacht Club Games

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Shovel Knight is a love letter to those who grew up on side-scrolling action games. With excellent level design and presentation, this short and sweet platformer will satisfy any retro game fan.

Jun 26, 2014 Read Full Review

Shovel Knight is a game that you should buy, plain and simple. It takes what could have been a simple nostalgia trip to a new level and shows that shovelry is alive and well.

Jul 22, 2014 Read Full Review

Shovel Knight is a true masterpiece of retro platforming. If you ever enjoyed an NES title and wanted to relive those days then this game was tailor-made for you.

Jun 30, 2014 Read Full Review

Creations like Shovel Knight prove that games don’t have to have fancy graphics or cost lots of money to be engrossing adventures. Quirky, endearing, challenging and wholly entertaining, Shovel Knight offers a slice of old-school platforming action at its best. Fans of the genre should consider this title essential, and anyone else that feels like a break from the myriad of multi-million pound dev...

Apr 29, 2015 Read Full Review

Shovel Knight balances 8-bit nostalgia with original gameplay ideas for an incredibly well-rounded adventure.

I absolutely love Shovel Knight. It doesn't only understand what retro gamers want; it also understands exactly what it is, copping plentiful inspiration from the past while forming it all into its own game. At seven or eight hours long your first time through (and a New Game+ mode once you beat it), it lasts longer than your typical throwback, and all of that time is well-spent, whether you're ge...

Jun 26, 2014 Read Full Review

Yacht Club Games "Shovel Knight" is a testament to what gaming was in the past and what it can be today. Not only does it feature old school graphics and gameplay but they've crafted that all types of gamers can relate and enjoy their crafted masterpiece. An indie gem that should not not be missed by anyone who enjoys gaming.

Jun 29, 2014 Read Full Review

The floor is made of lava.

Mar 16, 2017 Read Full Review

Shovel of Hope stands as an example of how excellent retro-themed platformers can be when you have a team of experienced and passionate developers working on them, and still to this day acts as a standard which other, similar releases are judged against. The interesting level designs, humorous writing, high replayability, and intuitive controls make this one an easy recommendation, although with t...

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There is a reason we can all remember so much from games that are almost 30 years old, and Shovel Knight has tapped into that reason in a profound way. We don't love the brands of our youth; we love the characters, the settings, the way actually playing those games made us feel. Shovel Knight doesn't settle for acknowledging those aspects; it includes them around every single corner. Shovel Knigh...

Jun 26, 2014 Read Full Review

Shovel Knight has provided a wealth of joy for me over the years, and it should come as no surprise that Yacht Club is so popular after founding a franchise with such a beloved cast of characters. At £40, the collection may seem steep for an 8-bit platformer, but if you have the spare cash then I guarantee you’ll get your money’s worth. Yacht Club has created and sustained a franchise with depth a...

Feb 15, 2020 Read Full Review