I think I’ve played more hours of Shovel Knight than any actual 8-bit game, short of maybe the original Mario Brothers. And I loved almost every minute.
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Review: Shovel Knight for Xbox One
Following up on last week’s PlayStation release, Yacht Club Games has also launched their side-scrolling platforming adventure Shovel Knight on the Xbox One. I had the opportunity to follow-up my review of the game by playing much of the Xbox One version, and I’m happy to say that the experience is nearly identical to the other versions, while also including platform-specific features such as Achievements. This release, much like PlayStation versions, features...
Review: Shovel Knight for PlayStation
Parallax scrolling. The technique is a time old tradition in gaming. Multiple background images are layered behind one another and scroll at different speeds to give the illusion of depth. In the 8 and 16-bit era of games, this was almost ubiquitous for what was arguably the most popular genre around: platforming. You don’t see this technique used much these days, at least in the truest sense. 3D graphics and gaming engines allow more detailed and interactive...
The Shovel Knight Soundtrack is available for download
Many of you just picked up Shovel Knight and many of you enjoyed it. I for one could not have been happier with the game. It is so full of mirth and merriment that it is hard not to play with a goofy grin adorning your face. Part of what made the game so awesome was the music, which is now available for download! You can get the entirety of the original soundtrack here. There is also an album with more-than-8-bit arrangements of the Shovel Knight jams. That one can be found...
Review: Shovel Knight – A Nostalgia Treasure Trove
The Shovel Knight, defeated by fate, has spent many years gardening in obscurity. During his absence the world has fallen into chaos. The land is rife with villains that need spaying and you’ve got just the tool for the job. So take up your shovel, knight, and scoop yourself out a steaming pile of justice.
This Game is Broken – Episode 18
Hey podcast listeners, we’re here again with another episode of This Game is Broken. This episode sees the regular crew returning to form as Barry, Matt, and myself sit down to pick on Matt for being so rich. We also cover topics such as Hotline Miami 2, Warframe, Monsters Ate my Birthday Cake, Broforce, Wolfenstein: The New Order, Nazi Terrorism, Resogun, Don’t Starve, Don’t Starving in Bed, The Laws of Improv, Evolve, Shovel Knight, High Strangeness...
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