• Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.

Shovel Knight Officially Heading to Retail

M

mike4001_

Member
Lol @ basically everyone double dipping on this game.

The published is probably hoping for the same thing as normally it would make no sense to release a game after it has be available digitally for ages.
 
T

Thoraxes

Member
YianGaruga said:
How many indies are even self-publishing physical copies at all, for any system? I can only think of RCR and that had a Vita version.
Click to expand...

And even that was in minuscule portions so they could make returns on it.

I'd wager whatever sales information they have about their title directly influenced the platform decisions here.
 
J

Jonneh3003

Banned
Border should just be absent from the Wii U box, still going for the Wii U version though as I like collecting for the platform
 
M

Mpl90

Two copies sold? That's not a bomb guys, stop trolling!!!
Thoraxes said:
I figured someone else would split off the news about units sold, battle mode, and Plague Knight info into another thread.

I can add it.
Click to expand...

Working on a thread about it as we're speaking.
 
T

ThatRandomCliff

Member
Rather than just saying that they're teasing Nintendo platform exclusive content, here is the direct quote from their website:
Wow…was that too much information? Stay tuned this coming month because we have even more crazy cool news to reveal. For instance, a final Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows release date and trailer! Also… we’ve heard the cries of bringing more exclusive content to Nintendo platforms. It might not be quite what you expect… but keep an eye out for another MEGATON announcement soon!

Will Shovel Knight take over the world? What will the new content be like? What is happening with the Nintendo versions? So many questions! Please let us know what you think of everything in the comments!
Click to expand...

*Edit*
Also, I'll be getting the 3DS physical version since I already have the Wii U digital copy.
 
R

rjc571

Banned
That's cool but I'm not sure I really see the need to double-dip on this... now if they put out a limited edition with a full color artbook and collectible Shovel Knight figurine, that's something I'd be all over.
 
A

Anung

Un Rama
I somehow never got around to getting this despite hearing how amazing it was. I prefer retail anyway so i'll grab it :D
 
RPGCrazied

RPGCrazied

Member
Amazing, doing what big companies can't. A 16-bit game getting a retail disc, yet big AAA remakes are digitally only, looking at you Capcom.

Will buy PS4 retail version to show support.
 
OmegaDL50

OmegaDL50

Member
KingBroly said:
3DS version.

I'm guessing the Nintendo versions will get a secret Boss. My money is on Link.
Click to expand...

Wouldn't it be amazing if Yacht Club Games is allowed to use the Zelda 2 Link sprite for a Link Boss fight, I mean it's the only game I know in which Link is properly represented in a 2D side scroller style.

Of course even better if Yacht Club does their own sprite.

I can already see how the encounter between Shovel Knight and Link will go.

----------------------------------------------------

SK - Hello stranger! What are you doing in this lands?

Link - .............................

SK - Excuse me, good sir, I asked you a question?

Link - .............................

Proceed along these lines until Shovel Knight gets frustrated starts a duel with Link.
 
I

Infinite_Respawn

Member
While I understand that Link is a popular choice for a Nintendo exclusive battle, I do hope they try to do something ambitious with that fight. My dream would be facing Link on Epona, as I don't believe there's anything analogous in Shovel Knight already, correct?
 
C

CrunchyFrog

Member
That's incredible that they've been profitable enough to self publish for a general release, as most KS only serve limited run retail sku's. Congrats to everyone at Yacht Club, it's well deserved, and I'm eagerly looking forward to whatever they've got coming up next.
 
RPGCrazied

RPGCrazied

Member
CrunchyFrog said:
That's incredible that they've been profitable enough to self publish for a general release, as most KS only serve limited run retail sku's. Congrats to everyone at Yacht Club, it's well deserved, and I'm eagerly looking forward to whatever they've got coming up next.
Click to expand...

I vote for an RPG.
 
PAULINK

PAULINK

I microwave steaks.
I'm never buying an awesome digital game again, I will just wait for it's inevitable physical release at this point.
 
S

Solid SOAP

Member
Definitely have no reason to double dip unless I want it on a console, but pretty cool to see it this successful! Maybe I'll get it on PS4 if I get one at some point.
 
R

Robert at Zeboyd Games

Banned
Infinite_Respawn said:
While I understand that Link is a popular choice for a Nintendo exclusive battle, I do hope they try to do something ambitious with that fight. My dream would be facing Link on Epona, as I don't believe there's anything analogous in Shovel Knight already, correct?
Click to expand...

They should go Shadow Link for full Zelda 2-ness. And then halfway through, he's joined by Shadow Shovel Knight.
 
OmegaDL50

OmegaDL50

Member
Haines said:
I still haven't got this game. Any reason I should get this retail over digital?
Click to expand...

A nice case and manual.

It's an NES game in form as if they they were still making NES carts to this very day. They even tried to keep the music faithful using the original 8 channel sample based on VRC6.

Yacht Club Games went to great lengths to give Shovel Knight that proper 8-bit feel, and went through the trouble of making it adhere to many of the NES limitations. However, they did break some rules to make the game look and feel better, and they made a detailed blog post on what exactly those changes were. It's also a great history lesson on the limitations of the NES: Breaking the NES
 
A

atbigelow

Member
For those curious about the 3DS version, I really enjoy it on there. The 3D effect is super fun since YCG went nuts with parallax. Personally the 3DS is a hand cramp-o-matic, so if you can handle it, I'd suggest it there.
 
M

MrBadger

Member
Happy to see such an amazing game do so well. I own it on Steam and 3DS but I'm tempted to buy it again. I would assume the PS4 and Xbox One versions contain Battletoads and Kratos. Any word on if the Wii U or 3DS versions have extra content?
 
R

repeater

Member
It's great that there's a physical version, but a shame (though understandable, especially given that they're self-publishing) that there's no Vita version.
 
M

Mbrill82

Member
I will definitely be buying a PS4 physical copy for $19.99. I bought it Day One for Wii U but I'm happy to double-dip and support Yacht Club. Also it may sound kinda silly but I love manuals and can't wait to see this one.
 
H

Hero

Member
Some Super Mario Bros levels would be really cool to play through as Shovel Knight. Get some Mario Maker promotion too.
 
S

Small Mailman

Member
I can never bring myself to double dip, but the box art is awesome and I like the idea of Shovel Knight on my shelf. I'll save the money though
 
M

Mass_Pincup

Banned
Aaronrules380 said:
Selling on Vita would be pointless. The platform is pretty much dead, and stores barely carry any vita stuff as it is. Even if they did make a physical vita version, I'm not sure you'd be able to find it in stores anyways, so what would be the point other than to please an incredibly tiny subset of fans?
Click to expand...

Yeah that must be it! A PC and a WiiU retail version is totally more reasonable then a Vita version.
 
A

Aaronrules380

Member
Mass_Pincup said:
Yeah that must be it! A PC and a WiiU retail version is totally more reasonable then a Vita version.
Click to expand...

Wii U has sold substantially better in the west than Vita (As demonstrated by going into any store selling video games and comparing the size of the Wii U section to the size of the Vita section), and Wii U sales make up a substantial number of the existing sales anyways
 
S

Skilotonn

xbot xbot xbot xbot xbot
Very, very cool.

I already have a digital version for XB1 waiting for me for whenever I get one, but the retail version sounds like a great way to repay them, and it even comes with a proper manual too.
 
N

Neoxon

Junior Member
Pizza said:
Ha ha amiibo support and surprise Shovel Knight in smash
Click to expand...
Sakurai has said in the past that he isn't gonna put anyone in Smash. And as awesome as Shovel Knight is, he isn't iconic on the level of Sonic, Mega Man, Pac-Man, or Ryu......not yet, anyway. Plus his game isn't out in Japan, yet.

In short, Shovel Knight isn't gonna get in Smash unless he's the #1 winner of the Smash Ballot. And even then it's not a guarantee.
 
A

Aaronrules380

Member
Neoxon said:
Sakurai has said in the past that he isn't gonna put anyone in Smash. And as awesome as Shovel Knight is, he isn't iconic on the level of Sonic, Mega Man, Pac-Man, or Ryu......not yet, anyway. Plus his game isn't out in Japan, yet.
Click to expand...

I feel like if shovel knight was ever included in Smash, he'd be there as a representative for indie games as a whole. I don't think it's likely, but I don't think it's impossible from the angle that Shovel Knight is there to show Nintendo's support and love of indie games
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX (Ultimate Edition) Announced
News Trailer
0
634
Draugoth replied
Felix the Cat & Rocket Knight re-release collections coming to Switch and PlayStation via Limited Run Games
News
35
3K
PanzerCute replied
DF Retro Play: Batman Arkham Origins - The Christmas Arkham Game!
29
2K
bender replied
Xbox Game Pass Leads To Huge 'Player Engagement' Spike For Gotham Knights. The initial surge on PS+ did not match that of GP
News 2 3 4 5 6
253
17K
Boss Mog replied
Physical Editions of Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Now Available for Pre-Order Across All Major Retailers
News
28
2K
Tiago Rodrigues replied
Top Bottom