Shovel Knight is the prime example of a game paying ample homage to the retro era of decades past without exploiting or relying on gamer nostalgia. As a 2D-scroller with 8-bit graphics in an increasingly crowded market of high-quality indie efforts, it stands out as an authentic, original and quirky...

Anyone who actually lived through the NES days remembers hoping for gaming's future; a gleaming day when games are indistinguishable from cartoons or movies. Now that we've reached that future, ironically, our greatest hopes and dreams involve going back to perfect the low-res 8-bit platformer.

It's shovel Knight, I've bought it digitally on a few different platforms, so buying it physically must say something about the quality of the game. Support indie games that actually care about the gamers experience!

I have had shovel knight for a while, and I think it belongs in my top 5 all time favorite games. I love everything about this game and cant wait for the next installment. Also, the 3D adds a nice depth to the classic side scroller look.

I have never played such a wholesome game. All together it's a beautiful story with fantastic characters....And free DLC ? Yacht Club Games got this right. 10/10

Classic 8bit gaming in the modern age. The game has all of those retro elements you remember. Pixelated graphics, chiptune sounds, and some generally difficult platforming sections.

You love retro games You're going to REALLY love this game! If you're a fan of NES games like Ducktales, Megaman, Castlevania, buy this game right now! Great 8-bits musics, graphics and stiff controls! A MUST BUY! 9.5/10

Gives me so much nostalgia from back when I played Super Mario on the SNES.

In an age where games continue to push the limits of graphical possibilities, indie developers have managed to revitalize retro style games over the last f

Feels like a true retro game; Controls beautifully; Fun mix of classic NES elements; Cross-buy and cross-save

Base difficulty could be higher

There's always a bit of cognitive dissonance whenever an 8-bit/16-bit throwback shows up on the PlayStation Network, knowing that there's simply no version of the PlayStation where the game would have ever felt native.