Yacht Club Games Is Hoping To Bring Shovel Knight To The Wii U And 3DS
Posted by Damien McFerran
"May remind you of Mega Man, Castlevania, or Dark Souls!"
Yacht Club Games — the new studio formed by ex-WayForward staff members — has revealed its first project via a Kickstarter campaign.
Shovel Knight is a 2D platforming epic which calls to mind the 8-bit NES era, and is described by the developer as "a hot mashup of new and old that may remind you of Mega Man, Castlevania, or Dark Souls".
Here's some more info, taken from the Kickstarter page:
Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic. It's a hot mashup of new and old that may remind you of Mega Man, Castlevania, or Dark Souls! You play as the eponymous Shovel Knight, a small knight with a huge quest. Shovel Knight has come to this valley with two goals: to defeat the evil Enchantress and save his lost beloved. He wields a ShovelBlade: a multipurpose weapon whose techniques have now been lost to the ages. Always honest and helpful, Shovel Knight is a shining example of the code of Shovelry: Slash Mercilessly and Dig Tirelessly!
But, between Shovel Knight and his beloved stands a cadre of villainous knights. These terrible foes, known as The Order of No Quarter, have been dispatched to prevent Shovel Knight from reaching the Enchantress, and will pursue their mission at any cost.
If you love games with perfect platforming, beautiful art, infectious music, crazy bosses, and real heart… Shovel Knight is for you!
Yacht Club Games is looking to secure $75,000 to create the game, of which it currently has just over $7,000 with 29 days to go. Although the game is coming to the PC at present, the developers have confirmed that they also hope to bring it to the 3DS and Wii U.
Will you be investing some cash to see that Shovel Knight gets made? Let us know by posting a comment.
[via kickstarter.com]
#1
ThomasBW84 said:
I have to say, this looks pretty sweet.
#2
THE-WOLF said:
This looks brilliant I would invest if I knew it was coming to wii u for sure
#3
neumaus said:
I'm just going to ask it-- what's up with the sudden surge of retro-trying-to-copy-old-classics-games?
I think it's a bad time for all these kickstarters- I mean, the market is already so saturated.
#4
tom_q said:
Looks awesome, I see some Duck Tales influence.
#5
hiptanaka said:
This looks fantastic. Pledged already.
@neumaus There's a lot of retro games coming out, but most are not very good. This looks incredibly polished and well designed.
#6
FineLerv said:
This looks incredible. But, with Mighty Switch Force still not on the Australian e-shop, I'm reluctant to contribute to a kickstarter for a game I may never see Downunder.
#7
SpaceKappa said:
This looks fantastic! Like @THE-WOLF, I'd donate in a heartbeat if I knew for sure it was coming to Wii U... but I probably will anyway. Their Kickstarter says they'll be showing a demo level at PAX East so I'm definitely going to make getting to that demo a priority next weekend.
#8
Gameday said:
I love when they make games like so ! Epic music intro too YES
#9
hiptanaka said:
@SpaceKappa @THE-WOLF Pledge a small amount and write in the Kickstarter comments a promised Wii U version would make you raise the amount.
#10
Cesco said:
Much more than Castlevania or Mega man, it reminds me DUCK TALES... look at how the hero is jumping from brick to brick by using his showel as a pogo stick... just like Uncle Scrooge in the old Capcom NES game.
#11
hiptanaka said:
@Cesco That, and Zelda 2, when he battles a monster with a shield that blocks in different directions.
#12
3Dash said:
Looks really good, hope it makes it to 3DS and Wii U!
#13
MrWalkieTalkie said:
If it succeeds, deciding between 3DS or Wii U versions will be the toughest choice of my young life.
#14
Wildfire said:
If this comes out to Wii U or 3DS, I'll instantely buy it!
#15
OldMan-Tech said:
Yeah I'm getting that duck tails feel as well but the character reminds me more of ghosts and goblins. The way he moves and looks!
#16
k8sMum said:
yeah, this one looks very cool. i'd love to have it for the 3ds.
#17
SqueakyTheBone said:
Although sometimes I can't help but feel that all these retro inspired indie games are kind of over saturated, I won't deny that I really like the looks of this one. I'll definitely keep an eye on it!
#18
Kroisos said:
If an eShop download were a possible reward I'd have already backed this. But I don't have a PC, and I'm just selfish enough to refuse to back a game I might never be able to play.
#19
Zemus-DJ said:
This looks awesome! Thou with no understanding that it will for sure make it to the 3ds Eshop, no pledge from me sadly
#20
Chrono_Crossing said:
Color me excited.
#21
cornishlee said:
Looks good.
#22
Windy said:
If I donated to kickstarter and was able to secure the download on the Eshop I would do it. But I really wouldn't want to play that on PC
#23
StarBoy91 said:
The trailer looked impressive!
#24
SullKid said:
The music! I guess I'm in.
#25
Kosher-X said:
How about a Mac version also? Plus, I'm not even sure if they'll get it on Nintendo systems. Who knows?
#26
Mode7 said:
If these guys sold one of their yachts they'd already have the money.
#27
GameLord08 said:
I would certainly buy this on the 3DS eShop, if it did get made. Looks a lovely little gem.
#28
Shiryu said:
Hope they make it, this looks a lot of fun.
#29
ClassicSonicFan said:
Looks awesome! As a Mega Man fan, this game looks very pleasing.
#30
Strongo9 said:
It looks like I'll be getting the PC version during a sale in the future.
#31
shinobi88 said:
I'm hopin for a retail release. These dudes excel at instruction booklets
#32
retro_player_22 said:
Looks awesome, feels like a retro arcade style action side-scroller. This feels like a must-buy game for me.
#33
SparkOfSpirit said:
The Duck Tales influence makes me interested! I'm a WayForward fan so I'd buy this on either Wii U or 3DS.
#34
kkslider5552000 said:
1. That is an awesome title.
2. That might be one of the best newer 8-bit songs I've heard. Gets me pumped! Yeah!
3. I love how every other kickstarter describes their game as "a mix of all the games you played as a kid....and Dark Souls!" They know their audience.
#35
eduardopaulo said:
I really hope this one comes to the 3DS. It's very interesting indeed, but there are not enough details and I prefer to read reviews first. Having said that, I sense I'll love it if I ever get to play it.
#36
longtimegamer said:
Comeon! No shovelware jokes? ("SHOVEL" Kight.)
#37
KnightRider666 said:
I don't invest in kickstarter campaigns, but I will buy the game if it sees the light of day.
#38
strongest_link said:
This looks great. I could get behind this
#39
WiiLovePeace said:
Wow this game looks amazing, I may choose to back it if Wii U becomes a stretch goal.
#40
Pixel-Perfect said:
Wow, this looks great!
#41
zipmon said:
Hey that's great news! I really like the looks (and sounds!!) of this and I'd love to play it on the Wii U!
#42
ogo79 said:
pretty cool, if they have to choose, skip 3ds and bring it to a home console.
#43
Melkaticox said:
...For a moment, I thought the title was "Shovelware Knight"
Looks cool. Hope it comes to the U.
#44
MeloMan said:
Yes, I'm lovin' ALL the inspirations for this game
I agree with above poster, I too though it said "Shovelware Knight"
#45
Void said:
I'd buy it.
#46
Azikira said:
Retro Dark Souls.
#47
LeVideoGamer said:
Anything from anyone who worked with Wayforward should be good. Looks pretty cool.
#48
ogo79 said:
you know, it kinda looks like little samson and kickmaster for nes as well
is this a bad thing?, no it isnt.
#49
Emaan said:
This looks so impressive! Hopefully this gets enough support to make it to the 3DS and Wii U.
#50
MrWalkieTalkie said:
Haha. Shovel Knight: Destroying all shovelware, one game at a time...
#51
odd69 said:
this is the stuff we need
#52
Xilef said:
This looks awesome!
#53
SparkOfSpirit said:
Little Samson is one of the best NES games, I definitely see a similarity there.
... I really wish Little Samson was on the VC.
#54
pikku said:
Dark Souls?
Wow, this looks really awesome. o_o
#55
slidecage said:
why will i not buy this... cause im sure the price will be 9.99 or even 19.99
i would at 5 but not a penny more
#56
Retro_on_theGo said:
This game looks AMAZING!! This needs to come to Nintendo consoles.
#57
NINTENBOY said:
Not bad not bad at all........looks like is gonna this game is super hard to! Which is great way to many games hold your hand these days.
#58
MrMario02 said:
Hmmm..... It's goal is $75,000, it has $17,051 in donations, and there are 29 days 'till the end of the kickstarter. It'll make it.
#59
SparkOfSpirit said:
Just a reminder guys, this game is going to be shown off in Nintendo Force. Which means it probably is coming to the Wii-U and/or 3DS.
#60
skjia said:
"Prepare to taste justice, Shovel Justice!" Awesome. Awesome to the max.
oh and @tom_q: Totally!
#61
LDXD said:
I'd get this, hope it does make it to the Wii u
#62
CharbroiledEwok said:
TBH, I'd rather have it on the Wii U: (1) The Wii U needs to disprove the naysayers and become a comfortable home for indie titles, and (2) The Wii U needs to bulk up its library, anyway...
#63
BrightBeing said:
Did anyone besides me immediately think Duck Tales NES when they saw this?
#64
jack-slick said:
Anything that's like dark souls is going to be a good game I'd buy this if I was given the chance!
#65
_MorbidFaith said:
Looks great hope it gets funded.
Anyone want a game like actraiser? I do.
#66
Big-Daddy said:
Looks pretty cool.
#67
Henmii said:
This looks fantastic!!
#68
MrMario02 said: