Shovel Knight Dig

"Shovel Knight Dig may not be as fine-tuned as the original but it&s;s still a ton of fun to dig deeper and deeper in its roguelike campaign. I definitely recommend it but try not to be disappointed if the fun …"

"Shovel Knight Dig is beautiful with great music and fits right into the franchise, even though it switches things up from the 2D platformer we are used to. It is an incredibly addictive game that is full of replayability!"

"Shovel Knight Dig is a great and accessible roguelike that proves that the Yacht Club Games knight is capable of leading good adventures in different genres. While not without its flaws, this nimble and fun journey manages to entertain by …"

"Shovel Knigh Dig is another success in the universe of the knight of the shovel, a roguelite that, without moving too far from the formula of the genre and what has been seen in other games of the character, manages …"

"Shovel Knight Dig is a good Shovel Knight title, but it doesn&s;t do anything different than any other roguelike on the market. I think that could be the sticking point for it. The game looks great, plays great, and sounds …"

"While not packed with content, Shovel Knight Dig is rich in quality. Charming pixel artwork combined with excellent level chunks and tight gameplay make it well worth the hours spent."

"Nitrome and Yacht Club Games&s; collaboration makes for the best looking (and sounding) Shovel Knight game yet. Rock solid, tight controls and fun roguelite mechanics make this a must play for any fan of the genre."

"Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won&s;t astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash."

"Compact and terrifying, this score-attack shooter feels like it&s;s come from the future."

"Just like Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon, Shovel Knight Dig proves to be a very solid spin-off for a very beloved character. The familiar platforming of the original mixes well with the predominantly vertical focus, while still maintaining a responsiveness that …"

"I’m certainly happy that the Shovel Knight franchise continues to thrive, and none of the magic has been lost with step up to 16-bit graphics. I’m personally a bit worn out from the tidal wave of great Roguelike titles but …"

"I&s;ve really enjoyed my time with Shovel Knight Dig, and it&s;s a fantastic follow-up to the first Shovel Knight adventure. Everything comes together so well here, and it feels so great to play, that you&s;ll have a tough time putting …"

"Shovel Knight Dig is a fun little rogue-lite. While it took me over ten hours to beat, I know better, more rogue-lite skilled players will not need as much time. I did not encounter bugs or errors with my time; …"

"Shovel Knight Dig isn&s;t the best game in the ever-expanding indie series, but it&s;s a solid addition nonetheless. It delivers a remarkable rogue-lite experience with tight controls, enjoyable bite-sized stages, enticing risk-versus-reward gameplay, and lovely graphics and sound. Only a …"

"Shovel Knight Dig punches above its spin-off weight class, even if its roguelike elements are a little modest."

"Shovel Knight Dig is another fantastic new entry into the series by Yacht Club Games, and it will no doubt go on to be a beloved game."

"Despite the insidious roguelike trappings, this is a Shovel Knight title to its core. Dig is a nasty slog with no shortcuts to slump against. Spend your money as you might, only your skills can get you further. Like the …"

"Shovel Knight Dig remixes the popular indie platformer into a clever roguelike that&s;s an entertaining-if somewhat diminished-Shovel Knight experience."

"Yet that is also what makes Shovel Knight Dig such an addicting experience."

"Shovel Knight Dig is a great little game. Small in length but big in quality. It&s;s easy to start a game for a few minutes and come back to it later. It&s;s also easy to lose yourself in a couple …"

"Shovel Knight Dig finds our spade-wielding hero heading in another new direction, and while this trip goes downward, they manage to strike gold here as well. Addictive gameplay, gorgeous graphics and impressive levels that play host to a lot of …"

"In the end, Shovel Knight Dig is more Shovel Knight. The basic gameplay and boss fights are the stars of the show, and they more than make up for the ways that the game struggles in its capacity as a …"

"There is a lot to enjoy with the new challenges brought on by Shovel Knight Dig. Gameplay is fast paced, the music is just as catchy as its predecessor, and the quirky dialogue between the NPCs brings back the nostalgia …"

"Shovel Knight Dig is the perfect first roguelike, packed full of that tasty Shovel Knight gameplay we all know and love."

"Shovel Knight Dig isn&s;t just a cash-in on the series&s; popularity. It&s;s a game that stands on its own merits as a worthy prequel to the original. The titular hero&s;s moveset translates perfectly to a more vertical orientation, and Nitrome&s;s …"

"Shovel Knight Dig is a wonderful melding of the mechanics and feel of Shovel Knight and the ever evolving roguelite genre. It stumbles a bit on its roguelite progression mechanics, and its a bit on the short side, but none …"

"Shovel Knight Dig is another triumphant and enjoyable entry in the popular indie knight&s;s growing legacy, offering up thrilling, challenging gameplay that will appeal to fans both old and new. Though it may be a little on the short side, …"

"Dig is not a sequel, but even calling it a spin-off doesn&s;t feel totally right. This is just the 2D side-scrolling adventures of Shovel Knight&s;s origins displayed through a different vertical lens with a dash of arcade roguelike design tossed …"

"I had hoped that Dig would be an adventure on par with the original Shovel Knight, but instead, it feels like every bit the spin-off and side story that it is. It&s;s certainly not a bad game, but fans for …"

"Shovel Knight Dig has lacklustre progression and flawed design choices, but solid core gameplay and levels."

"The basic gist of the game is that your loot has been stolen by the evil Drill Knight and you must break a rule you learned in Minecraft and dig straight down into his lair and recover what is rightfully …"

"Shovel Knight Dig, while far from being the furthest departure from the franchise&s;s classic gameplay, still manages to be a unique experience thanks to the unique twist of having to use a platforming move set to make progress by traversing …"

"A fresh new take in the Shovel Knight adventures which succesfully embraces the roguelike trend and wraps it in wonderful pixelart."

"Shovel Knight Dig takes everything that was fantastic about the retro platformer and recontextualizes it into a roguelike that&s;s hard to put down."

"Preserving the standard of quality that defines Yacht Club Games and evolving several pillars of the Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove experience, Shovel Knight Dig is not just a spin-off. This is a refreshing reinterpretation of the series&s; formula that, with …"

"Shovel Knight Dig is definitely worth playing for both platformer and roguelike fans. The twist on the Shovel Knight formula makes Shovel Knight Dig feel fresh, despite the mostly unchanged controls from the original. The fair random elements and generous …"

"Still though, because most of my eight hours with Dig were spent spelunking through stages leading down, I rarely had to think about the game’s roguelite efforts. I spent most of my time playing through beautiful stages to the tune …"