Shovel Knight

1. VonSeux

   Jun 26, 2014

   10

   YES YES YES just YES this is indie gamming prime. thanks to all the backers who made this possible, even tough it got delayed it now deliversYES YES YES just YES this is indie gamming prime. thanks to all the backers who made this possible, even tough it got delayed it now delivers a full, rich experience with 8+ hours on the first playtrough.… Expand

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2. BV-Swifty

   Feb 26, 2015

   10

   I would gladly say that this is a NES gamer's dream! Starting off with the story, it's simple but really touching if you think about it. TheI would gladly say that this is a NES gamer's dream! Starting off with the story, it's simple but really touching if you think about it. The controls are very smooth and I would basically blame myself for my numerous deaths. Speaking of those deaths, this game is pretty hard but very fair. With the NES look and style, it just looks beautiful. My favorite parts of this game are the bosses. They are challenging and always fun to play against. If you loved the NES gems like Megaman, Castlevainia, and Zelda II, this game is perfect for you. And do you know what's crazy? This was the company's first game!!… Expand

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4. skulltulainahat

   Dec 7, 2014

   10

   If you are a fan of retro games like Mega Man or Duck Hunt and have yet to play Shovel Knight, I strongly suggest you play it now. This gameIf you are a fan of retro games like Mega Man or Duck Hunt and have yet to play Shovel Knight, I strongly suggest you play it now. This game is easily my favorite game I played this year, and I consider it the perfect platformer. The controls are simple, and are fine-tuned to perfection. The soundtrack is amazing and songs fit the levels perfectly. The 8-bit graphics are stunning and colorful while the level design is very enjoyable.
   Shovel Knight is an amazing throwback to games of the past. All in all, I really can't say a bad thing about Shovel Knight. It's a great game in every way.… Expand

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5. lolobeatboxjams

   Sep 4, 2014

   10

   9.2
   
   This game not only pays respect to its obvious influences it also does them better. It will put a smile on your face the whole time,9.2
   
   This game not only pays respect to its obvious influences it also does them better. It will put a smile on your face the whole time, even during the difficult sections. After beating it I was so bummed that it wasn't longer which leads to the issue of a game like this. Developers don't want it to be too long/overwhelming to the player, but once they have them hooked it is disappointing when its over. Hopefully the next one will be longer, but this first iteration deserves all the hype behind it. Its a shame that people won't give it a chance because its not shiny with guns. But of course if your reading this then you are probably smarter than the average "gamer".… Expand

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6. el_Ithur

   Jul 31, 2016

   9

   Muy buen juego, de lo mejor que ha salido en años al estilo Mega Man, lo recomiendo completamente si te gusta ese estilo de juego.Muy buen juego, de lo mejor que ha salido en años al estilo Mega Man, lo recomiendo completamente si te gusta ese estilo de juego. .… Expand

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7. SuperWooper

   Dec 28, 2015

   9

   A solid must-play game for any fan of retro and/or indie games. I'm glad that they had a physical copy of the game released or else I would'veA solid must-play game for any fan of retro and/or indie games. I'm glad that they had a physical copy of the game released or else I would've missed out on it, being that I prefer to have an actual copy of the games I play.
   
   Graphics: 10/10
   
   Has colorful and visually appealing 8-bit graphics that take you back to a time when "Graphics didn't matter."
   
   Music/Sound: 9/10
   
   The 8-bit sound effects and music are very nostalgic and sounds exactly as they did 30 years ago. If I saw a soundtrack in the store, I probably would've passed on it though. Luckily, they offer the digital soundtrack right with the game!
   
   My Score-
   Gameplay: 9/10
   
   Goes right back to the 3 button method of D-pad, A, and B. The only problem I have is that the B button is used to confirm and A is to go back, which is reversed from most older NES games, and UP is used to talk to NPC's. Most of these controls can be changed though.
   
   Story: 8/10
   
   If you're going to model a game based on NES games, a story to go with the game isn't necessary. There wasn't very much story behind it, but they did put a little more behind one than most older games did.
   
   Fun: 10/10
   
   Feels so much like an NES game, that I often forgot that I was playing a Wii U. It's also a very challenging game that will put your skills to the test, but unlike the old games, there are unlimited lives. Not as hard as NES games, but a close modern comparison to them.
   
   Total Score: 46/50
   Rounded to: 9/10… Expand

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8. Overanalytical

   Aug 6, 2014

   0

   While there is some value I'm certain many of those reading this can find I cannot this is due to a) me being a new gamer and not having anWhile there is some value I'm certain many of those reading this can find I cannot this is due to a) me being a new gamer and not having an idea of what this is based off if making it seem like either a total rip off to something heavily inspired I can't connect to b) graphics like these tend to make me nauseous this is something of an issue I have and can take me out of the game a lot c) this was overhyped and for reasons I've mentioned above did not deliver c) the difficulty is inconsistent making a lot of the already rather awkward controls and level design feel more well awkward I would go on but this short game isn't really worth my time and please note my actual score would be a 3 now please note I have played the 3ds and PC versions of the game (all PC but only tried 3ds) the reason I'm putting this on the wii u is because this game is extremely overhyped and needs to be taken back by quite a bit… Expand

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