Shovel Knight is an action-adventure video game developed by Yacht Club Games and published by Yacht Club Games, Limited Run Games and Nintendo. The game was released for Wii U and Microsoft Windows in 2014, then released for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Nintendo 3DS and macOS in 2015. The game is inspired by from classic NES video games like Castlevania and Mega Man.
In Shovel Knight, the player controls Shovel Knight, a knight who uses a shovel as his primary weapon. Shovel Knight must traverse the world to defeat the minions of The Enchantress, an evil witch who has taken over the kingdom.
The game features traditional 2D platform gameplay. Shovel Knight can use his shovel to dig, jump, and attack enemies. He can also use different items, such as bombs and shields.
Shovel Knight received positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its gameplay, music, and graphics. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 3 million copies.
