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Shovel Knight

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Shovel Knight
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Developer(s): Yacht Club Games
Publisher(s): Yacht Club Games (NA/EU)
Nintendo (JP)
Platform: Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, PC, Amazon Fire TV
Category: 2D platformer
Players: 1
Predecessor: N/A
Successor: N/A
Release dates
N. America: June 26, 2014 (digital)
October 13, 2015 (physical)
Japan: June 30, 2016
Europe: November 15, 2014 (digital)
October 15, 2015 (physical)
Ratings
ESRB: E
PEGI: 7

Shovel Knight is a 2014 platforming game developed by Yacht Club Games and initially released on the Nintendo eShop for both Nintendo 3DS and Wii U alongside Windows in June of 2014 in North America, before its release on various other platforms. The game was later released in Europe in November 2014. Physical versions of Shovel Knight were later released in October of 2015. Finally, the game will receive a Japanese release exclusively on Nintendo platforms, both physically and digitally, in June of 2015, being published by Nintendo. The game was inspired in both its graphics and gameplay mechanics by classic platformers released for the Nintendo Entertainment System.

In early 2015, an amiibo of main character Shovel Knight was produced independently by Yacht Club Games, making it the first third-party manufactured amiibo. In Japan, players can purchase a bundle containing a physical copy of the Nintendo 3DS version of Shovel Knight alongside the amiibo.

Blurb

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Story

Many years ago, Shovel Knight and his companion Shield Knight were two of the most renowned adventurers, journeying across the world together. However, while exploring the Tower of Fate, Shield Knight was caught in the magic of a cursed amulet. Shovel Knight later awoke outside the tower to find it sealed and Shield Knight gone, and, grieving over the loss of his partner, he lives a life of seclusion. Without adventurers to stop evil, however, the Enchantress is able to take over the land with her Order of No Quarter. With the Tower of Fates unsealed, Shovel Knight sets out to stop the Order and hopefully rescue Shield Knight.

Gameplay

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Technical details

Technical details
Media: Wii U optical disc, Nintendo 3DS Game Card, digital download
Download size: Wii U: 184 MB
3DS: 1,217 blocks
Supported features: Nintendo Network (Miiverse, leaderboards), amiibo, Off-TV Play (Wii U), StreetPass (3DS)
Input / compatible controllers: Wii U: Wii U GamePad, Wii U Pro Controller, Wii Remote (+ Nunchuk), Classic Controller
3DS: Nintendo 3DS

Additional content

Updates

Version Number Date Released Description
1.1 August 26, 2014 (Wii U)[1]

September 25, 2014 (3DS)[2]

Wii U version can now be played without the GamePad, "Update" option added to the main menu on the Nintendo 3DS version, GamePad display can be toggled between "Main" (Off-TV Play) and "Sub" (item menu) displays by pressing Select, Bug fixes, game tweaks.
2.0 Adds Plague Knight as a playable character, adds the ability to play the game in different languages, adds Challenge Mode, adds the ability to skip victory cinematics and end credits by pressing Start, removes "Update" option from the Nintendo 3DS title screen.
2.01 Fixes to the Plague of Shadows campaign.
2.1 Adds amiibo compatibility, allows players to map the ZL and ZR buttons on New Nintendo 3DS systems, gameplay fixes and adjustments.
2.2 January 8, 2016[3] Adds stats screen, adds Shovel Knight's palette cheats for Plague Knight, gameplay adjustments, bug fixes.
2.2.1 Bug fixes.

Yellow indicates future update.

Add-on content

The Plague of Shadows campaign was released as part of the 2.0 update for free. The campaign allows players to play as the boss Plague Knight, who seeks to concoct the ultimate potion, but must defeat his former allies of the Order of No Quarter to obtain them. In contrast to Shovel Knight, Plague Knight attacks by throwing bombs. The Plague of Shadows campaign also features an alchemy system for Plague Knight, which allows him to use materials to craft upgrades and power-ups.

Bonus campaigns have also been confirmed for Specter Knight and King Knight.

External links

References

  1. Shovel Knight update 1.1 out on Wii U today, coming soon to 3DS. Nintendo Everything (August 26, 2014). Retrieved March 7, 2016.
  2. Shovel Knight update 1.1 out now on 3DS. Nintendo Everything (September 25, 2014). Retrieved March 7, 2016.
  3. Shovel Knight version 2.2 out now in North America. Nintendo Everything (January 8, 2016). Retrieved March 7, 2016.