Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

 Switch
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

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  1. quanta
    Jul 20, 2018
    7
    So overrated. A good game, but nothing "incredible". If you want to see something incredible, try Hollow Knight.

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

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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. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Apr 24, 2017
    90
    A faster-paced, more densely packed, more melancholy and visceral experience than previous entries in the Shovel Knight series. [Issue #27 – May/June 2017, p. 20]
  2. Switch Player
    Apr 6, 2017
    82
    The Specter of Torment expansion really added to the game series with a better story and more fluid gameplay. Its not particularly long, but the fun, challenging, old-school platforming makes this a game worth playing. I would recommend buying the Treasure Trove edition with the original game and the two expansions and playing them in the order of release. It's a great package and Specter of Torment is the strongest of the set.
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  3. XGN
    Mar 24, 2017
    85
    Bringing this game as a stand alone to the Switch was a brilliant idea. It feels like a whole new game because of the way Specter of Torment plays, but offers the same great style and gameplay Shovel Knight did.
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