Though perhaps the comparison between Shovel Knight and Super Mario has never been more prominent than it is with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon, which removes Shovel Knight from his action-platforming norms into the world of falling block puzzle games. His impact on Indie games, timeless appeal, and penchant for cameos in other games does bring to mind what Nintendo’s famed plumber has done for the mainstream. This game may not push into any new ground, but it doesn't need to, it simply glows with refinement and care, skilfully implemented by artisans of the craft of game design.A while back, my older brother referred to Shovel Knight as the “Mario of Indie games.” That’s a pretty accurate description of Yacht Club Games’ shovel-wielding hero. As you learn new techniques, tricks or essential skills you always feel rewarded by simply employing them successfully. The difficulty level is absolutely perfect throughout, like a Super Mario title it gradually trains you to play the game by introducing new ideas gradually and in a way that is never patronising nor brutally unforgiving. The gameplay shines like the sun, super-tight controls mixed with genuinely challenging level design that's a joy to indulge in.

There isn't much new here, but it's so well implemented you won't care Upgrades take the form of abilities you purchase from various vendors along the way, and there is even different armour to augment your abilities.

Similar to Megaman, he must accumulate new skills along the way in order to deal with the tougher bosses. The game follows the titular Shovel Knight as he travels the lands defeating his Knightly brothers.

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