Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope (2019)
- Developer
- Yacht Club Games
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Indie
- Rating
- 4.7 of 5, 999 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 8.8 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
a challenging but charming retro platformer with tight controls, a nostalgic 8-bit feel, and a light-hearted adventurous tone.
retroaction-adventure8-bit aestheticdifficultco-opclassic platformernostalgiclight-hearted
What players say
Players call it one of the best indie platformers, praising its classic retro style and solid gameplay. Some find it too hard, especially for deathless runs, while others see it as manageable for genre veterans.
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