Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope

Although some of its shine has faded now that the nostalgia wave for 8/16-bit action-platformers passed long ago, Shovel Knight still holds up remarkably well. It’s a modern classic. A love letter to and celebration of its genre that, like the best indie games, refuses to reduce itself to merely being a retro throwb…

Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope is the game that launched one of indie gaming's most beloved franchises, and even years after its original release, it remains a remarkable example of how to modernize classic platforming without losing the magic that made the genre special in the first place. Developed and published by…

Amazing! A love letter to 8 bit NES games (specifically Capcom's Mega Man and Ducktales) with QOL improvements (no more limited number of lives and ammo to deal with!) It also stands on its own as a great game with its own unique world and charm. So fun. The soundtrack is bangin. Don't miss.

This game is fun and challenging, the different abilities make the combat a bit easier. 8.7/10 would recommend ( If your not the biggest fan of metroidvanias i would not recommend though).

Good game. Hardcore, challenging , not long , indie platformer. But I think levels are too annoying when bosses are too easy, even the last one. I would like to see more balanced style where bosses are quite hard but the path to boss is easier. Recomend for challenging game lovers.

In a strict "game" sense, Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope fares worse than its source material--namely Zelda II/DuckTales (where it borrows the main pogo-jump gimmick from) and, to a lesser extent, Ninja Gaiden and Castlevania--for being "cheaper": it's troll-ish with enemy placement (and some spawn, at times literall…