In today's climate of open world sandbox first-person shooters/RPGs/puzzle games/adventure games, it's easy at times to forget the pure satisfaction of crossing from one edge of a 2D plane to the ...

NES throwback Shovel Knight ruffled many a nostalgic feather back in 2014 when it was released on Steam, quickly gaining a lot of praise from both critics and gamers. It has since seen the release of ...

Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment will debut on the Nintendo Switch, trading in the shovel for a scythe to play as the robed Specter Knight. Here are my impressions of playing as the Specter Knight as ...

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GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Shovel Knight is defined by its likeness to games from the era of 8-bit consoles. It takes inspiration from games like Mega Man and Ducktales not only ...