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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 182 reviews

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Customers enjoy Shovel Knight's fun, smooth retro gameplay, excellent music, and tight controls. Many appreciate the challenging yet fair difficulty, finding it reminiscent of classic platformers. The game's appealing price point is also frequently praised. The amiibo functionality adds extra enjoyment for some players.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Difficulty

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Challenging NES style game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Anyone looking for a challenge similar to many NES games should absolutely pick this up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Such an 8-bit Classic~!!!!!!!!!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The game totally reminds of DuckTales, MegaMan, Dark Souls, Super Mario Bros. 3, etc.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Amiibo

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Shovel knight is a great name. Also get the amiibo for more fun. It is worth it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fun platformer

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great game and can't wait for the Shovel Knight Amiibo that comes out on Friday.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Music

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must have

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great game for all ages. The art style and music is phenomenal.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fun Platformer

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's nice to get back to some of the old school video games but updated.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome game!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game is a lot of fun and goes great with the shovel knight amiibo!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fun game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great old school 2D side scroller adventure game. Lots of fun!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Really cool game that brings me back to the NES

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    good stuff maynard...reminds me of a bootleg mega man that cant shoot

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought all three releases of this game and they are all excellent!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really enjoy playing this game. It's pretty much what's described.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fun game!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Son wanted this for Christmas, he loves it! Good, inexpensive game!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic game and an excellent deal!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great game, excellent bonus/extras, and all at a wonderful price!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great platformer

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The game is a great platformer that is reminiscent of Ducktales.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nostalgic

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It really feels like a game I would have played back in the day

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fun Game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A fun game that has retro gameplay and works with the amiibo.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    bought for son

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    bought this for my son for Christmas; he's very happy with it

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Amiibo

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great game!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great game to play, especially with the amiibo! A great buy!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Old School Platformer

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Plays like Ducktails and other such oldschool games. Great!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    The game is engaging from the beginning

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not a bad game for an 8-bit system. The adventure is a bit odd, but it reminds me of early Capcom games with the play modes found in Mega Man.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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