Shovel Knight Specter of Torment
SCORE: 69
I appreciate Yacht Club Games sending over a digital download code
for Shovel Knight Specter of Torment on the Nintendo Switch. I hope
Shovel Knight Specter of Torment gets a physical copy like the original
Shovel Knight did. Shovel Knight Specter of Torment is a prequel to
Shovel Knight. I heard that and got so excited. I was all ready to play
Shield Knight. Sadly Shovel Knight Specter of Torment has us play
Specter Knight. He serves the Enchantress in hopes of getting your
humanity back. I hate playing bad guys that create even more villains.
Shovel Knight Specter of Torment reminds me more of early Mega Man video
games than the original Shovel Knight. After the initials stages then we
can pick which knight to go after. They all have themes like Mega Man
areas. Then we go through 2D side scrolling areas and work our way
through multiple areas to the boss. There are sub bosses in Shovel
Knight Specter of Torment that can be challenging.
The content in Shovel Knight Specter of Torment that families need to be
informed of is violence, magic, and more. We play an anti-hero in Shovel
Knight Specter of Torment that is spreading evil. I felt horrible doing
that. Specter Knight can climb walls (for a little bit), slash upwards,
slash downwards, two player mode, amiibo support and more. Some levels
are easy in Shovel Knight Specter of Torment, and some are hard. Some
areas are even timed based.
I liked getting new weapons and magic in Shovel Knight Specter of
Torment. Remember to collect those gems. This is one helpful aspect of
the amiibo support - they provide more gems in the fairy form. Shovel
Knight Specter of Torment is too different from the original Shovel
Knight for my tastes. Plus I expect to be able to play Shield Knight in
a prequel to Shovel Knight.
The retro music and retro graphics fit the theme of this downloadable
only home console video games. I noticed some new things like switches,
and rails that let us slide. I am not that big on the rails personally.
Shovel Knight Specter of Torment feels more difficult than the original
Shovel Knight to me. I am looking forward to a sequel to Shovel Knight
in the near future. I thought this game should be rated 'E10+' instead
of 'E'.
- Teen Gamer
Graphics: 60%
Sound: 65%
Replay/Extras: 75%
Gameplay: 85%
Family Friendly Factor: 60%
System: Nintendo Switch
Publisher: Yacht Club Games
Developer: Yacht Club Games
Rating: ‘E' - Everyone SIX and OLDER ONLY
{Mild
Fantasy Violence}
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