Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows

 PC
Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Destructoid
    Sep 17, 2015
    95
    Shovel Knight already felt complete at launch, but Plague of Shadows just makes it even more enticing. The fact that it's a free update for existing (and new) owners rather than paid DLC is the cherry on top.
  2. LevelUp
    Sep 20, 2015
    88
    Well done, endearing and completely free, this new expansion of Shovel Knight fulfills the Kickstarter promises of Yacht Club Games in an spectacular fashion, presenting us the charming pair of Plague Knight and Mona in an adventure full of comedy and charm that honours the name of indie gaming.
  3. GameTrailers
    Sep 17, 2015
    86
    Plague of Shadows is a great addition to an already wonderful game. There’s a lot to experience, and considering the asking price is absolutely nothing, it’s a generous offering. It’s so good in fact, that we’ve enjoyed Plague of Shadows more than most other DLC, which sometimes feel like you’re being charged a lot for little in return.
  5. SpazioGames
    Oct 25, 2015
    85
    Want to see how a DLC should be made, oh aspiring developers? Look no further! It may add few new areas, and recycle most of the bosses from the original, but Plague of Shadows is so well crafted, so utterly brilliant in its gameplay changes, and so FREE, that it's impossible to have something against it.

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 32
  3. Negative: 2 out of 32
  1. Asmodeus
    Sep 17, 2015
    10
    It is a truly amazing achievement to take a game and make it feel completely different, simply by changing how your character behaves. That'sIt is a truly amazing achievement to take a game and make it feel completely different, simply by changing how your character behaves. That's what Yacht Club Games did with Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows.

    You are now playing as Plague Knight, going through all the same stages as before, but with some twists. Plague Knight also has his own goals, own story line, play style and special weapons.

    The humor, tight control, stellar platforming and music are still there, exactly what you would expect from Shovel Knight.

    This is DLC done right, for free!    … Full Review »
  2. hypernewbie
    May 27, 2017
    5
    Fighting is pretty good.

    The jumping puzzle completely make this game unplayable. These timed jumping puzzle sequences are like trying to    Fighting is pretty good.

    The jumping puzzle completely make this game unplayable. These timed jumping puzzle sequences are like trying to thread sow while blind, you just poke your fingers with the needle over and over again. I feel like this should be renamed to Plague of the **** Jumping Puzzles Because Why The **** Not.

    Especially bad is the starting burst ability, that needs to just get deleted from the game. Even time it goes off you might as well be playing pinball.    … Full Review »
  3. voiceofreason69
    Jul 22, 2023
    7
    I don't particularly enjoy this game, its alright, but has lesser controls than its predecessor, shovel of hope. Its also has the exact sameI don't particularly enjoy this game, its alright, but has lesser controls than its predecessor, shovel of hope. Its also has the exact same graphics and in my opinion just a slightly better story, its controls as stated before are very wild and aren't that responsive, so I gotta give it a 7/10, still a meh game tho. try it if you have the chance… Full Review »
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