Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Steam Description:
Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action-adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic. If you love games with perfect platforming, beautiful art, infectious music, lovable bosses, humor and levity, and real heart… Shovel Knight is for you!
Episode Summary:
The Development of Shovel Knight
Shovel Knight is a platformer game developed by Yacht Club Games, who wanted to create a game that reminded them of the NES games they loved growing up. The game draws inspiration from games like Mega Man, Super Mario 3, and The Legend of Zelda. The team chose the shovel as the weapon of choice because they wanted a weapon that could flip enemies over and perform a vertical attack.
Shovel Knight's gameplay and mechanics are discussed, including the use of a shovel as a weapon, the pogo stick-like bouncing off of enemies, and the importance of collecting and managing gold. The level design, exploration, and checkpoint system are also highlighted, as well as the unexpected inclusion of fishing as a mini-game.
Gameplay Tips and Relics
The hosts discuss their experiences with checkpoints in the game, with one of them not realizing they were checkpoints and destroying them all. They also talk about the different relics in the game and their usefulness, with the Phase Locket being a favorite due to its invulnerability effect. They mention that pogo sticking is the most effective way to deal damage in the game.
Additional Bosses, Difficulty, and Additional Campaigns
The section discusses the various bosses in the game and their mechanics, highlighting some that were challenging or stood out. It also mentions the overall difficulty level of the game, which was considered to be perfectly balanced. The section also touches upon the presence of optional bosses and the different campaigns available in the game, each offering unique gameplay experiences.
Shovel Knight: Community Reviews and Overall Score
The hosts discuss community reviews of the game, with one player praising it as the best Mega Man game ever made, while another criticizes it for its difficulty and lack of story. Despite some negative reviews, the overall score on Steam is a high 96%. The hosts then rate the game, with one considering it a must-buy but still a short-term enjoyment (make love), while the other finds it a top-tier platformer but not a long-term commitment (make love).
Short Summary: The hosts discuss their thoughts on the game Shovel Knight and where they think it should be ranked on their leaderboard. They both agree that while they enjoyed the game, it doesn't quite make it into their top 10. They settle on placing it at number 27 on the leaderboard.
The hosts discuss their thoughts on the game Shovel Knight and where they think it should be ranked on their leaderboard.
Key Points Covered
1. The Development of Shovel Knight
2. Gameplay Tips and Relics
3. Additional Bosses, Difficulty, and Additional Campaigns
4. Shovel Knight: Community Reviews and Overall Score
5. Short Summary: The hosts discuss their thoughts on the game Shovel Knight and where they think it should be ranked on their leaderboard. They both agree that while they enjoyed the game, it doesn't quite make it into their top 10. They settle on placing it at number 27 on the leaderboard.
Make Love, Marry, or Murder Ratings:
Paul - Make Love
Josh - Make Love