Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
2019
- platform
- adventure
- indie
- action
- fantasy
- comedy
- single player
- multiplayer
- co-operative
The story
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the full and complete edition of Shovel Knight, a sweeping classic action-adventure game series with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic! Run, jump, and battle as Shovel Knight, wielder of the Shovel Blade, in a quest for his lost beloved. Take down the nefarious knights of the Order of No Quarter and confront their menacing leader, The Enchantress. But that’s not everything! Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove also features four additional games all unto themselves! Take control of Plague Knight, Specter Knight, and King Knight on adventures of their own or battle each other in a local four player Showdown. Together, they form a grand and sweeping saga! With Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, you get it all. Play with a friend in Shovel of Hope's cooperative campaign, test your mettle in full-featured challenge modes, battle together in Showdown, and change the game with Body Swap mode. Uphold the virtues of Shovelry, earn relics and riches, and discover the true meaning of shovel justice!
What it’s like
Chunky 8-bit pixel art in bright, saturated palettes, with sunlit plains, misty swamps, frosted peaks, and candlelit castle halls rendered in crisp, deliberate sprites that feel like a lovingly preserved NES cartridge. Chiptune soundtracks bounce along with bright melodies and the occasional brooding dirge, and the clank of a shovel on stone gives every swing a satisfying weight. Its vibe is nostalgic and playful, warm and mischievous, with a sly sense of humor in its characters and dialogue. Pacing is brisk and level-based, with short stages that reward replaying and tight, precise platforming. The emotional register stays light and earnest: a determined hero ploughing through silly, over-the-top rivals and finding camaraderie along the way. Intensity is mild: cartoonish combat, bouncing enemies that puff into smoke, and no gore or sexual content. It suits a relaxed evening, a bite-sized session on the couch, or a co-op night with a friend. It is made for players who love classic platformers, retro charm, and the joy of mastering a tight, responsive challenge.
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