Its precise controls, fun gameplay and quirky charm make for a challenging piece of gaming that understands the 8 - bit era, cherry picking all the good stuff to create something brilliant, and despite being built on the bones of
other classic games Shovel Knight manages to feel unique.
Inspired by Mega Man, Ducktales, Zelda II and several
other NES
classics,
Shovel Knight presents a challenging, immensely fun package that should make any
gamer who grew up playing the Nintendo Entertainment System all warm and fuzzy inside.