Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

 Switch
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Slant Magazine
    Mar 17, 2017
    70
    While Specter of Torment keeps an eye glued to the past so much that it still resembles the video-game equivalent of a very good cover band, its superior kineticism also shows that Shovel Knight was an amateur’s first stab toward something a little greater.

Awards & Rankings

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#18 Best Switch Game of 2017
76
#76 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2017
77
#77 Most Shared Switch Game of 2017

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 138 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 114 out of 138
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 138
  3. Negative: 17 out of 138
  1. Caleb37804
    Mar 6, 2017
    9
    Incredible game. Feels just like retro games of old. Very fast paced action, some customization options, and a great story. Both setting upIncredible game. Feels just like retro games of old. Very fast paced action, some customization options, and a great story. Both setting up Shovel Knight's history and Specter Knight's history all in the same game. Boss fights are unique and interesting each time; while some may be easier than others, I never felt like I was facing the same boss twice. If you don't want the full package for $25, i'd definitely suggest this part for $10. Fantastic Game, and PERFECT for the Nintendo Switch. From the Tv to the Gamepad works fantastically.… Full Review »
  2. quanta
    Jul 20, 2018
    7
    So overrated. A good game, but nothing "incredible". If you want to see something incredible, try Hollow Knight.
  3. Captain_Faramir
    Apr 27, 2017
    9
    9.0 - Awesome game. Control of Specter Knight feels great and level design is equally as good as Shovel Knight if not better. Items were9.0 - Awesome game. Control of Specter Knight feels great and level design is equally as good as Shovel Knight if not better. Items were creative and unique, I feel like the developers attempted to make everything different and varied, which made this one stand out the most.… Full Review »
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