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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Difficulty
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Challenging NES style game
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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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Such an 8-bit Classic~!!!!!!!!!!
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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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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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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 is a great game for all ages. The art style and music is phenomenal.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fun Platformer
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It's nice to get back to some of the old school video games but updated.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome game!!
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This game is a lot of fun and goes great with the shovel knight amiibo!!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fun game
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This is a great old school 2D side scroller adventure game. Lots of fun!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Really cool game that brings me back to the NES
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good stuff maynard...reminds me of a bootleg mega man that cant shoot
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great!
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I bought all three releases of this game and they are all excellent!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great game
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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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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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Great game, excellent bonus/extras, and all at a wonderful price!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great platformer
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The game is a great platformer that is reminiscent of Ducktales.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nostalgic
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It really feels like a game I would have played back in the day
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fun Game
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A fun game that has retro gameplay and works with the amiibo.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
bought for son
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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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Great game to play, especially with the amiibo!
A great buy!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Old School Platformer
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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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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.