Is Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove worth playing?

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove has a great reception from players, holding an average score of 4.8 out of 5 across 14,276 reviews.

Is Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove single-player or multiplayer?

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative. Local play supports up to 4 players.

What platforms is Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove available on?

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is available on PS4.

When did Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove release?

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove released on April 21, 2015.

What is Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove's age rating?

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Everyone.

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Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

April 21, 2015

Yacht Club Games

4.8/5.0(14,276 reviews)

Genres

AdventureActionAction

Themes

fantasymedievallight-heartedcomedicepicexplorationfriendshipcompetition

Mechanics

platformingmelee-combatranged-combatcollectibleshidden-secretsexplorationstory-drivencutscenesdialogueinventory-managementcustomizationlinearmini-gamesachievementsresource-management

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About This Game

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is a complete collection of the beloved platforming adventure, featuring five unique campaigns filled with traversal challenges, memorable characters, and a light-hearted, medieval fantasy narrative.

Highlights

Engaging and diverse gameplay mechanics across multiple campaigns
Beautiful pixel art design that enhances the nostalgic experience
Rich storytelling with memorable characters and engaging dialogues
High replay value with extensive content and collectibles
Exciting multiplayer modes and local dueling with friends
Unique character abilities and customization options
Epic soundtrack that complements the action and adventure
Challenging gameplay that rewards skill and exploration

Platforms

PS4

Multiplayer

Local Players:4

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Everyone

Languages:

EnglishFrench (France)GermanItalianSpanish

Gameplay

Modes

Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative

Perspective

Side view

Player Reviews

Great

Overall player feedback for Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting its engaging gameplay, beautiful pixel art, and nostalgic soundtrack. A minority of players expressed frustration with the game’s difficulty and some aspects of level design, but these criticisms were overshadowed by the appreciation for the game's depth and content.

Pros

• Engaging gameplay and mechanics
• Beautiful pixel art and design
• Nostalgic and memorable soundtrack
• Multiple unique campaigns with rich stories
• High replay value and extensive content

Cons

• Some players find the difficulty excessively frustrating
• Criticism of certain mechanics feeling clunky
• Repetitive level design and content reuse noted by a few reviewers
• Long unskippable death sequences can be irritating
• Joustus card game considered unnecessary or poorly implemented

Based on 99 reviews from steam

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Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove worth playing?: Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove has a great reception from players, holding an average score of 4.8 out of 5 across 14,276 reviews.
Is Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove single-player or multiplayer?: Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative. Local play supports up to 4 players.
What platforms is Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove available on?: Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is available on PS4.
When did Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove release?: Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove released on April 21, 2015.
What is Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove's age rating?: Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Everyone.