![]() ![]() No new concept Is throw at you when death is an immediate option – instead they are usually shown to you in a relatively safe space before throwing you right into a dangerous area on the next screen. If you take your time and look around each area, you’ll eventually discover what the game is trying to teach you. The game is great at introducing new concepts without pushing a tutorial on you. I won’t spoil any of the fights here, but each one is exciting and challenging. Each knight is unique and has a unique lair and gimmick to their fight. Nearly every level ends with a boss fight, as you take down one of The Enchantress’s Knights of No Quarter. It’s all very tongue in cheek, and adds to the immense charm oozing out of every crevice of this game. Still, the developers know the choice is weird and as such multiple NPCs will comment on your weapon choice or joke about how you’re not dangerous since obviously you can’t fight with only a shovel. With it you can swing and bounce on enemies and, surprisingly, it is a rather versatile weapon. Your weapon is, you guessed it, a shovel. While not as unforgiving as many retro platformers, it still has a rather sharp learning curve. ![]() ![]() Levels are relatively short, with multiple check points. Credit: Yacht Club GamesĪlmost immediately you are hit with hints of Super Mario Bros 3 inspired design, with an overarching world map, levels with multiple exits, hidden areas on the map, and the ability to tackle levels in random order. The Enchantress, a powerful wizard with a collection of knights called the Order of No Quarter, took over the land, forcing Shovel Knight out of hiding to reclaim it and seek revenge on those who took Shield Knight from him. Unfortunately for Shovel Knight, his solitude proved to be short lived. A straightforward side-scrolling action game, you take the reins of Shovel Knight, one of the legendary heroes who once roamed the land alongside Shield Knight, until a disastrous attack at the Tower of Fate where Shovel Knight lost his companion and went into hiding. The original, and arguably best, entry is also the simplest. Since Shovel Knight has been around for quite a few years, this won’t be an in-depth review of each DLC, but rather a short look at each and how they fit into the overall package. I’m glad I waited, as I got to experience the games throughout the course of an exciting week and genuinely appreciate all the ways that each entry tied into the others and progressed both the story and gameplay elements in fresh and exciting ways. Eventually I had settled on waiting for Treasure Trove’s release – the culmination of Yacht Club Games six years of work on the series and an epic, jam-packed collection of games each unique and beautifully crafted. As the years passed I continued to hear about this seemingly simple yet amazing series, and as each new DLC was released I found my interest growing. I’ll admit that I missed the Shovel Knight hype train back in 2013 when the original release became one of the biggest Kickstarter successes in history. ![]() Shovel Knight Treasure Trove is a brilliant collection of retro inspired platformers sure to go down in history as one of the best side-scrolling adventure series ever created. ![]()
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