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Talking Point Is Shovel Knight Now A Retro Gaming Icon?

Let's dig in

Shovel Knight is the very definition of an indie darling. Bursting onto the scene in 2014, Yacht Club Games’ slick, throwback platformer caught the imagination of gamers both old and new. Its stunning aesthetic, tight controls, and humorous writing made it a must-play, while its ample secrets, tough but never punishing difficulty, and...

• Wed 26th Jun 2024
• Talking Point
• Features
• Anniversary
• Shovel Knight
• Poll

News Yacht Club Delays Shovel Knight Update For 3DS And Wii U Ahead Of Next Week's Release

Switch is all-clear

Update: It appears the delays of some versions in certain regions weren't as bad as Yacht Club expected in the end. Here's the updated list: 3DS – North America – [December 13th, 10 am PST] – Out now! 3DS – Europe – [December 10th] – Out now! Wii U – Europe – [December 10th] – Out now! PS3 – North America...

• Sat 7th Dec 2019
• Nintendo Switch
• 3DS
• Wii U
• Yacht Club Games
• Shovel Knight

News Hit 2D Game Shovel Knight... Is Really Hit 3D Game Shovel Knight

That sneaky third dimension was there all the time

Undoubtedly one of the finest retro-flavoured 2D platformers of recent years (and there has been a lot of them), Shovel Knight has appeared on most platforms and quickly risen through the ranks, from his humble beginnings in Yacht Club Games' Kickstarter which led to his hugely successful debut (and...

• Mon 29th Apr 2019
• Nintendo Switch
• Shovel Knight