Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon

 Switch
User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10

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  1. DianeTheGamer
    Mar 3, 2023
    1
    Amazing Game but just like Shovel Knight Dig it's ruined by forced Rogue Mechanics, Every time you beat a level you go onto the next but fail and you are sent back to the beginning of the Game. I know some like this but there was a reason Save data was invented for Video Games. Most people don't like losing all progress and starting from the very beginning of the game. Wasted my money onAmazing Game but just like Shovel Knight Dig it's ruined by forced Rogue Mechanics, Every time you beat a level you go onto the next but fail and you are sent back to the beginning of the Game. I know some like this but there was a reason Save data was invented for Video Games. Most people don't like losing all progress and starting from the very beginning of the game. Wasted my money on This and Shovel Knight Dig. The original Shovel Knight though, Perfect game and Dungeons and Dig would have been too if they didn't force Rogue Elements on the players. You are just cutting off part of your potential audience with that.… Expand

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#28 Best Switch Game of 2021

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Mar 7, 2022
    75
    If you dare to step inside the Pocket Dungeon, I'd recommend an extreme degree of caution and being prepared to dial the difficulty down right away. [Issue #57 – January/February 2022, p. 22]
  2. Meristation
    Jan 13, 2022
    75
    Shovel Knight: Pocket Dungeon is a good puzzle game, above all. With a simple gameplay based on chaining elements of the scenario, each movement makes the board react accordingly, balancing the action with the turns in a sublime way. It surprises for how easy it is to understand its mechanics, how accessible and how addictive its formula is; but it doesn't justify its roguelite elements because of the little importance of each run's findings. A very good gateway to the genre for those who enjoy this kind of proposals, with a moderate challenge that requires a few hours to get out of this pocket dungeon. Once again, Shovel Knight shows that it has potential in genres other than classic platforming. More than recommended.
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  3. Switch Player
    Jan 3, 2022
    90
    Overall, Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon is one of the best puzzle and rogue-lites I’ve had the pleasure of playing. Though it’s not without a few faults, this is a must-play for any Shovel Knight fan.
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