From your very first glance Shovel Knight's designers' love of their influences are instantly clear. While it may introduce a few extra colors to each individual screens over its 8-bit grandparents,the overall palate and tone of the world is perfectly selected. This joins with stunning sprites ...
One of the things I loved about Shovel Knight is how your persistence and patience is rewarded. After struggling for hours with a tough level or boss, something magical happens. You’ve built a brand new skillset from these failures. Suddenly you’ve almost a speedrunner at this stage. It...
Even if King Knight himself is a bit unorthodox, his adventure rivals the best of the franchise, thanks to ingenious level designs, high-risk platforming, and a few quirks unique to this latest expansion: the Glidewing, an airship that doubles as a central hub; and Joustus, the game with...
Serving as a prequel, Shovel Knight King of Cards tells the story of King Knight and how he ascended to the throne in the past and eventually joined the Order of No Quarter that Shovel Knight faced in the first game. During this time, a card game has become very popular across the land...
What’s fun about Shovel Knight as a whole is the way it chases history. The first game was an homage to NES platformers, as if someone had dug up a long-forgotten mascot from the era. Fully committing to the pastiche, Yacht Club is now bringing us a sort of alternate universe where...
Shovel Knight: King of Cards is the fourth campaign of Shovel Knight, featuring King Knight in a prequel that tells the tale of how he ascended to the throne and joined The Order of No Quarter. Released alongside Shovel Knight Showdown on December 10, 20
Has all the great charm of the first three games, but maybe it was shovel knight fatigue, just didn’t get the same buz. Card game mechanic wasn’t explained as well as it could have been too. OK game. May 26, 2022 Nintendo Switch ...
Shovel Knight Dig isn’t just a cash-in on the series’ popularity. It’s a game that stands on its own merits as a worthy prequel to the original. The titular hero’s moveset translates perfectly to a more vertical orientation, and Nitrome’s bite-sized level design makes full use of...
“Plop” is the right word there, as Shovel Knight lacks any real tutorial. This is a good thing--you get right into the action in the game’s first level with no handholding. Shovel Knight can jump and attack with his shovel, but he can also use it like Scrooge McDuck’s cane in...
(one achievement of the game is to beat it within 90 minutes), but it is indeed sweet. Shovel Knight offers great value for a small package, and there are still plenty of achievements and even an unlockable new adventure that could keep you playing long after the credits first roll. Some...