Shovel Knight Showdown

 PC
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5

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  1. C100
    Dec 11, 2019
    3
    If you ever wanted to play a worse, more frustrating, more visual clusterflipping version of Smash Bros then play Shovel Knight Showdown. If you want to actually enjoy yourself, just play Smash Bros. The fighting is dire, you can be stunlocked to death, take one hit and fall off the edge while you do your flinching animation, and can face a final boss that is so unfun to fight against IIf you ever wanted to play a worse, more frustrating, more visual clusterflipping version of Smash Bros then play Shovel Knight Showdown. If you want to actually enjoy yourself, just play Smash Bros. The fighting is dire, you can be stunlocked to death, take one hit and fall off the edge while you do your flinching animation, and can face a final boss that is so unfun to fight against I would rather have dental surgery. The story tie-ins are cute, the taunts are nice to see, and it is admittedly cool to play as each shovel knight character but unless you've got a BURNING desire to play as propellor knight don't touch this.… Expand
  2. CuteyCats1234
    May 16, 2021
    10
    All of the characters feel well adapted from their normal game counter parts and are easy to learn while most of them being unique

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Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Game Revolution
    Dec 11, 2019
    60
    Needing other people is what downgrades Shovel Knight Showdown below its legendary kin. Despite good intentions, this smattering of modes and options never quite come together as something worth seeking out on its own.
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  2. God is a Geek
    Dec 10, 2019
    60
    Shovel Knight: Showdown is a good idea that fans will enjoy in brief bursts. But the restrictive movement options prevent it from becoming a great example of the genre.
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  3. GameSpew
    Dec 10, 2019
    50
    The fact that it’s free if you have the Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove means it’s worth giving a go, but don’t expect it to keep you going back for more.
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