Shovel Knight

 Xbox One
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 69 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 69
  3. Negative: 12 out of 69
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  1. MacauDragon
    May 3, 2015
    6
    Ok I understand it's a retro game but come on so few pixels it's an insult to the buyers you could do it much prettier.

    I agree that its a very good game and should be 10..

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#9 Best Xbox One Game of 2015
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#79 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2015

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Jun 27, 2015
    90
    A return to a level of platforming excellence that's been long forgotten. [Issue#125, p.82]
  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Jun 16, 2015
    90
    A gripping platformer that cajoles you into platforming amazing feats of dexterity. [July 2015, p.76]
  3. Level7.nu
    Jun 10, 2015
    80
    Shovel Knight is an action filled side scrolling adventure that have a lot in common with challenging classics like Mega Man and Duck Tales. There are some badly designed levels and too many trial and error moments, but for the most part Shovel Knight is a good reminder that games were a bit more rewarding back in the days.
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