Shovel Knight balances 8-bit nostalgia with original gameplay ideas for an incredibly well-rounded adventure.
Just as our hero leaps up to catch her, he awakens from his dreams, alone and devastated.
This is not your typical retro-inspired video game.
IfShovel Knighthad come out twenty years ago on the NES, it would have turned my entire world upside-down.
Then there is the bouncing mechanic, which changes the pace of the gameplay in an instant.
the eight robot masters in aMega Mangame) on your way to stopping the evil Enchantress.
Which brings us to the challenging boss fights inShovel Knight.
Theres the massive Polar Knight, who pummels you with snowballs during the fight.
There is a ton of content to find here, and the adventure never feels stale because of it.
The game hasMega ManandCastlevaniacoursing through its veins, butShovel Knightstill manages to stand apart in many ways.
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Rating:
4.5 out of 5
