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[Yaboosh]

This game was a delight. I have very little motivation to go through on NG+, but I enjoyed every moment of my (short) playthrough. The difficulty being low didn't bother me at all.

 

[charlequin]

Honestly at this point I just wish someone released an x-input compatible controller with *really* good dpad, not just for Shovel Knight.

Wii U Pro Controller with the Mayflash adapter.

CRT filter dude.

I'm playing on 3DS the first time through but when I get to it on PC I'll have to futz with this. There's a CRT filter I've been using on Retroarch that does scanlines along with a simulated pixel glow which looks really nice on my TV.

 

[Brakke]

So what is this about?

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

The game just totally bugged out on Tinker Knight. I was fighting him and then....

Spoiler

after I beat the first form instead of normally falling through the floor with him to the second form the screen was stuck on the top floor, and then when it manually switched to the bottom floor

Shovel Knight was stuck in a victory animation and since he was in the corner he couldn't take any damage at all. I could access the menu but I couldn't control anything and had to turn the 3DS off. Fffffffffffffffffffffff.

Same exact thing happened to me.

 

[Ultrabum]

Same exact thing happened to me.

Strange, I had no problems, and I died a LOT on that fight lol

 

[Squishy3]

So what is this about?

Looks like the alphabet for whatever that fictional language is. Shovelese?

 

[Nose Master]

I kinda wish there was more stuff to spend money on. I could afford all the armor magic and relics pretty easily about half way through.

Think I'm gonna go try a shovel only no money run.

 

[Brakke]

Looks like the alphabet for whatever that fictional language is. Shovelese?

Yeah but I didn't see any of the Shovelese in the world? 3DS resolution isn't great...

 

[zhorkat]

Yeah but I didn't see any of the Shovelese in the world? 3DS resolution isn't great...

At the very least I know that they're on the portraits in the Hall of Champions.

 

[thebisonxrc]

To those who purchased the 3DS version: how does it hold up?

(My stylus is aimed towards the purchase button on the eShop and I need that final push...)

 

[Lambtron]

To those who purchased the 3DS version: how does it hold up?

(My stylus is aimed towards the purchase button on the eShop and I need that final push...)

I have both the Wii U and 3DS versions and the 3DS version is good. I bought it mainly so I can play it on my flights next week!

 

[Toxi]

The game just totally bugged out on Tinker Knight. I was fighting him and then....

Spoiler

after I beat the first form instead of normally falling through the floor with him to the second form the screen was stuck on the top floor, and then when it manually switched to the bottom floor

Shovel Knight was stuck in a victory animation and since he was in the corner he couldn't take any damage at all. I could access the menu but I couldn't control anything and had to turn the 3DS off. Fffffffffffffffffffffff.

Ugh, that stucks. At least his level is short and easy.

 

[thebisonxrc]

I have both the Wii U and 3DS versions and the 3DS version is good. I bought it mainly so I can play it on my flights next week!

I'm going to be travelling a lot over the next while, so I thought the 3DS version would be perfect to get. I just want to make sure that it doesn't suffer from being on a handheld. Any issues with it compared to the Wii U? (Outside of the obvious resolution differences)

 

[BIONIC-ARRRMMM!!]

Did the devs ever say anything about bringing this to PS platforms in the future?

Not port-begging. Just wondering.

 

[Aeana]

Did the devs ever say anything about bringing this to PS platforms in the future?

Not port-begging. Just wondering.

This is the most recent word on additional platforms:

On The Horizon: New Platforms?!?

A lot of people are learning about Shovel Knight for the first time and there is a vast sea of awesome gaming platforms out there. It is a goal of ours to see Shovel Knight arrive on all sorts of platforms -- from consoles to handhelds and maybe even a few things in between? However, we still have our hands full with our initial plans. Once we have some surefire details we’ll be sure to tell you all about it!

They still have to release it on Linux and Mac first, two platforms that were part of the Kickstarter.

 

[Tyrant Rave]

The game just totally bugged out on Tinker Knight. I was fighting him and then....

Spoiler

after I beat the first form instead of normally falling through the floor with him to the second form the screen was stuck on the top floor, and then when it manually switched to the bottom floor

Shovel Knight was stuck in a victory animation and since he was in the corner he couldn't take any damage at all. I could access the menu but I couldn't control anything and had to turn the 3DS off. Fffffffffffffffffffffff.

Same thing happened to me last night. I had to replay the whole level :/

 

[BIONIC-ARRRMMM!!]

This is the most recent word on additional platforms:

They still have to release it on Linux and Mac first, two platforms that were part of the Kickstarter.

Much appreciated.

Might just get it on Wii U then.

 

[panama chief]

This is the most recent word on additional platforms:



They still have to release it on Linux and Mac first, two platforms that were part of the Kickstarter.

would definitely double dip for a ps4 version. if no cross buy, id triple dip.

 

[tim1138]

God I hate Propeller Knight's level.

 

[Rhaknar]

game is amazing even tho im pretty shit at it (most bosses I scrape by even with the fish king potions)

im up to

Spoiler

the armor village

after killing the

Spoiler

plague knight

, whats up with the

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hat guy lol

 

[KarmaCow]

God I hate Propeller Knight's level.

Getting the relic in that level makes it significantly easier.

 

[tim1138]

Getting the relic in that level makes it significantly easier.

I must have missed it. I'm in the wind rooms and it seems impossible.

 

[jblank83]

So what is this about?

If I assumed this was leading somewhere, I'd say it was obviously a 1:1 letter key, used to decode some message somewhere.

I must have missed it. I'm in the wind rooms and it seems impossible.

The wind rooms aren't very difficult. They just take time to figure out.

 

[thebisonxrc]

Pulled the trigger. Downloading to my 3DS right this moment. It's going to be tough hanging on to it until I go travelling, but man, from what I've been reading here, it's going to be well worth the wait.

Have fun, GAF!

 

[Delt31]

Wii U Pro Controller with the Mayflash adapter.



I'm playing on 3DS the first time through but when I get to it on PC I'll have to futz with this. There's a CRT filter I've been using on Retroarch that does scanlines along with a simulated pixel glow which looks really nice on my TV.

does the mayflower adaptor allow the triggers and sticks to work as expected or are the triggers dpads?

 

[Kadin]

Well I made it to the first boss and after 3 attempts, I finally beat it. So yeah, I think I'll definitely be double dipping on this game from what I've seen so far. Sooooo good and I think I'm gonna enjoy the difficult. Not the greatest at games like these but that's okay.

 

[jblank83]

does the mayflower adaptor allow the triggers and sticks to work as expected or are the triggers dpads?

Triggers as dpads? What?

Mayflash is 1:1. The Wii U Pro is recognized as a native 360 controller.

 

[Delt31]

I have both the Wii U and 3DS versions and the 3DS version is good. I bought it mainly so I can play it on my flights next week!

3ds version is good. Only issue is the volume which is not loud enough. I have the steam version too and streaming it on my nvidia shield is the way to go. Crushes the 3ds as it has a better dpad and screen is cleaner - looks better

 

[tim1138]

If I assumed this was leading somewhere, I'd say it was obviously a 1:1 letter key, used to decode some message somewhere.

The wind rooms aren't very difficult. They just take time to figure out.

The up and down wind tunnel is super easy but I can't time it to get over the wall in the next room at all.

 

[Delt31]

Triggers as dpads? What?

Mayflash is 1:1. The Wii U Pro is recognized as a native 360 controller.

great - the gbatemp solution doesn't allow it to be 1 for 1. that's all.

 

[Toxi]

game is amazing even tho im pretty shit at it (most bosses I scrape by even with the fish king potions)

im up to

Spoiler

the armor village

after killing the

Spoiler

plague knight

, whats up with the

Spoiler

hat guy lol

Spoiler

Try paying for the store's patrons.

 

[jblank83]

great - the gbatemp solution doesn't allow it to be 1 for 1. that's all.

Dunno anything about that. Mayflash is perfect, though. Never had any problems in Steam games, nor in emulators.

 

[tebunker]

Just beat, literally just under 6 hours at 5:58

Great game, great ride, it does ease up once you get all the power ups, and you care less about dying because you have every thing. The end game was great, classic 8-Nes style final stages. Final boss was interesting. Definitely going to play new game plus.

On Wii U, the Digger's Diary was great to see what everyone thought of the areas you went through. And having all the relics on the menu for switching was nice.

 

[Laws00]

Okay I knew what system I wanted to get it on but now not so much

Should I get Shovel Knight on my 3DS or Wii U?

Help me out guys and no im not double dipping sorry

 

[jblank83]

Should I get Shovel Knight on my 3DS or Wii U?

Where would you prefer to play it? That's where you should get it. Simple.

 

[Regiruler]

RE: the cipher code

Look at the initials under the paintings. They are in symbols. They are the cipher of that backer's real initials.

The game just totally bugged out on Tinker Knight. I was fighting him and then....

Spoiler

after I beat the first form instead of normally falling through the floor with him to the second form the screen was stuck on the top floor, and then when it manually switched to the bottom floor

Shovel Knight was stuck in a victory animation and since he was in the corner he couldn't take any damage at all. I could access the menu but I couldn't control anything and had to turn the 3DS off. Fffffffffffffffffffffff.

It's a known issue. A fix is lined up for the next version.
In the meantime don't kill him with a shovel drop.

According to a speedrun forum thread I was reading the

Spoiler

mobile gear

is a OHKO for the fight anyway.

 

[duckroll]

I'm so mad because of the bug, I can't even make it through Tinker Knight's stage again now! Lol. I just keep fucking up because of really small dumb mistakes each time. Especially on the conveyor belts. So mad! Rage!

 

[Kyuur]

Just completed Tinker Knight. The boss fight made me legitimately laugh out loud

Spoiler

for the first form. Just running around and weeping while throwing wrenches. Second form was pretty easy but still a good fight.

 

[Laws00]

Where would you prefer to play it? That's where you should get it. Simple.

the bathroom.......

 

[Pappasman]

In case anyone doesn't know yet. You can beat Tinker Knight's first form in one shot with the mobile gear.

 

[DTU]

The game just totally bugged out on Tinker Knight. I was fighting him and then....

Spoiler

after I beat the first form instead of normally falling through the floor with him to the second form the screen was stuck on the top floor, and then when it manually switched to the bottom floor

Shovel Knight was stuck in a victory animation and since he was in the corner he couldn't take any damage at all. I could access the menu but I couldn't control anything and had to turn the 3DS off. Fffffffffffffffffffffff.

This is a glitch; YCG is aware.

DO NOT KILL TINKER KNIGHT WITH A SHOVEL DROP!

 

[chaobreaker]

So I beat the game and I just wanted to know this:

Spoiler

Did catching Shield Knight in those dream sequences caused her to live in the ending?

 

[JaseMath]

Has anyone experienced the bug where the audio gets really distorted? It happened to me once this morning...had to completely exit the game to fix.

 

[Regiruler]

Goddamn Polar Knight is hugely susceptible to the Alchemy Coin.

 

[flowsnake]

So I beat the game and I just wanted to know this:

Spoiler

Did catching Shield Knight in those dream sequences caused her to live in the ending?

Spoiler

I failed to "catch" her once and it didn't cause her to die.

 

[Banana Aeon]

Just bought it on Steam. No regrets, what so ever.

 

[xBladeM6x]

Would it be possible for someone to get me a high quality version @ 1920x1080, of this screenshot? I want to use it as a background, but I haven't seen a version that isn't a blurry up-rez of it.

Sorry if this isn't the right topic for this, but it is Shovel Knight, so yeah. Lol

 

[Toxi]

In case anyone doesn't know yet. You can beat Tinker Knight's first form in one shot with the mobile gear.

That's hilarious. Possible Metal Man reference?

 

[joesmokey]

I'm having fun with the game but it definitely has a bit of a slow start. Waiting for things to open up a bit (still early so I'm sure it's coming). Right now it's a bit hard to enjoy playing more than one level through at a time.

 

[TheBaronOfNA]

The Specter Knight Battle is more astonishing than anything I have played in Triple A this year. Strong Castlevania vibes but SK has it's own identity, I was exhilarating thanks to design and an incredible track.

Eh, I thought it was pretty much every single Death battle in Castlevania Post SotN.