Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

With it’s superb controls, fluid action, and overwhelmingly charming presentation, Shovel Knight is the total retro-lover’s dream package. It takes tons of influence from classic sidescrolling past, but carves out enough of a unique identity to stand up on it’s own and not be remembered as Retro Reference The Game. If you like old-school at all, this will be right up your alley.

Shovel Knight is magnificent, and even though it's technically less than a year old, it already feels like a classic. Those of us that fondly recall the days of the NES will appreciate it the most, but the truth is, this is a game that should appeal to anyone looking for an adventurous side-scroller with loads of charm. The return of the Battletoads is just icing on an already immensely rich and satisfying cake. Simply put, you need to play this game.

Con el mismo espíritu que los clásicos de hace más de 20 años, pero también con gran personalidad propia, Shovel Knight se ha convertido por méritos propios en una sorpresa con mayúsculas. Su fantástico diseño de niveles, los emocionantes combates contra los jefazos finales y lo depurado de su sistema de control son solo una pequeña parte de esta joyita de estilo retro que no deberíais perderos.