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[jimi_dini]

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

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Shadow Link Bossfight


I'm glad that I didn't already buy it. Wii U version it is. Maybe double dip with 3DS.

 

[primasaurus]

Well obviously it's on the eShop. I don't understand why you're posting a weird mock up cover.

Why not? It looks nice

 

[Thorakai]

Obviously the Nintendo version exclusive will be Shovel Knight as a free character in Smash Bros for owners of Shovel Knight Wii U/3DS and also available for purchase.

 

[Blues1990]

Along with Mighty No.9, I'm definitely pre-ordering this for the Wii U & 3DS. Also, I think it would be completely left-field if they include a more obscure Nintendo character (such as Takamaru).

Also, I would be down if Shovel Knight & Shantae were included in Super Smash Bros. 4 in some capacity, either as trophies or playable characters. You can't go wrong with a diminutive knight or a belly dancing genie as being the characters who represent the indie game/Kickstarter heroes.

 

[888eddyx]

I have Shovel Knight downloaded on my Wii U, but if I can play Plague Knight without replaying the entire story again, I'm definitely getting my physical copy on Xbox One because of Battletoads.

 

[Hugstable]

I already own all versions of this game except Xbox1, I'm going to have to buy some physical versions now aren't I? Love this game and love giving the devs tons of support. Yacht Club is my hero

 

[Eila]

I bought it on steam sale. I wasn't sure I'd like it, but it sure won me over. Really polished game.
Shame the PC version doesn't get any extra content, but at a least it was cheaper.

 

[Conrad Link]

Cool!

I already have the digital one on Wii U but I'll def get the physical 3DS one now - heck, will probably get the physical Wii U one too just for collection.

Really enjoyed the game.

 

[Monocle]

Bought so hard.

 

[Hugstable]

lol I just realized Vita is the only one not getting a Physical release. Oh vita

EDIT: Wait no PC either?

 

[NameGenerated]

Still haven't bought this yet, was waiting for cheaper Steam sale. Prolly just gonna do PS4 now though, loves me some physical.

 

[7DollarHagane]

Yup I'll buy this on Xbox one or wiiu. Have it on 3ds and ps4 already.

 

[batbeg]

I rarely double dip but I will for Shovel Knight. Maybe even triple dip.

 

[Eila]

lol I just realized Vita is the only one not getting a Physical release. Oh vita

EDIT: Wait no PC either?

(PC – Europe only)
You can probably track it down if you really want to. Should be DRM-Free too, since Shovel Knight is on GOG and stuff.

 

[Augemitbutter]

should have been retail from the beginning. count me the fuck in.

 

[Regginator]

Obviously the Nintendo version exclusive will be Shovel Knight as a free character in Smash Bros for owners of Shovel Knight Wii U/3DS and also available for purchase.

Aw yes! Another third-party character in Smash!

 

[Shizuka]

lol I just realized Vita is the only one not getting a Physical release. Oh vita

EDIT: Wait no PC either?

No PS3, too. That got Shovel Knight, didn't it?

 

[Jawmuncher]

lol I just realized Vita is the only one not getting a Physical release. Oh vita

EDIT: Wait no PC either?

Sucks for them, I would have bought a retail vita version.

 

[Dr Stabbingworth]

Time to quadruple dip...quintuple if you count the NES physical edition box they sold at PAX. Game of the forever and more to come.

 

[Infernal Monkey]

Too bad there's no physical Vita version. Saves me double-dipping though, I guess.

 

[pupcoffee]

Haven't played this yet. 3DS or PS4?

 

[Blues1990]

Haven't played this yet. 3DS or PS4?

It comes down to preference & what features matter to you the most. (Portability, the Krato's boss fight in the PS4 version, the area mode in the 3DS version, etc.)

 

[Grief.exe]

I feel like this is one of those 3DS/WiiU games that just won't exist after a certain period of time.

 

[Eila]

Haven't played this yet. 3DS or PS4?

3DS has portability, 3D, streetpass.
PS4 has a short Kratos boss fight and is cross buy with PS3 and Vita.

 

[pupcoffee]

I guess I'll go with PS4 for the coming couch multiplayer.

 

[Grief.exe]

I guess I'll go with PS4 for the coming couch multiplayer.

Oh? What is this?

 

[Dr Stabbingworth]

Oh? What is this?

Battle mode. There's a gif in the op.

 

[AwShucks]

lol I just realized Vita is the only one not getting a Physical release. Oh vita

EDIT: Wait no PC either?

Damnit I didn't realize this either. There goes my physical sale.

 

[Finalow]

yes, totally going to buy this again.

 

[Greddleok]

I still haven't finished the game. Second to last level is so frustrating.

 

[thebisonxrc]

I want the physical Wii U version so badly. I can't find anywhere in Canada to preorder it, though. Does anybody know where I can do it online?

 

[sörine]

3DS has portability, 3D, streetpass.
PS4 has a short Kratos boss fight and is cross buy with PS3 and Vita.

Retail version has crossbuy?

 

[Syntsui]

I don't see the point now, to be quite honest...

 

[Snkfanatic]

Would love to have this physical copy but not sure if I could bring myself to triple dip lol. Already have it on 3DS and on my PS4/Vita

 

[Occam]

Excellent, wonder which version I should buy. Too bad Vita is not an option, that would have been my first choice. Maybe in Europe?

 

[Kusagari]

I'll triple dip and get the bone copy for the Battletoads content

 

[Kurtofan]

yes, totally going to buy this again.

want that sweet box

edit: I have to resist buying it for the ps4 and 3DS too

 

[Kup]

Glad I held off buying this digitally - although I did intend to play it sooner. I will pick up the physical Wii U version, but Trophy support on PS4 is tempting...

 

[CDX]

I already own this on multiple consoles digitally. Is it crazy that I want to buy this again?

The question is which version should I get? I want a 3DS cartridge, but I also want a large manual.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Nice, 2 physical games coming out with Battletoads this fall.

Rare Replay is a Summer release in my territory

 

[AzureTranquility95]

Damn, son. At $20 I might get it on WiiU+3DS if I like it well enough on one system.

Manual too? As in for-real for-real? How can I not support this. pls!

 

[firehawk12]

I think these are interesting, but the bigger question is... why do we even need the Retro VGS if all these neo-retro indie games are just publishing their own physical copies now?

 

[AzureTranquility95]

I think these are interesting, but the bigger question is... why do we even need the Retro VGS if all these neo-retro indie games are just publishing their own physical copies now?

Digital games getting physical releases is VERY good for preservation for the future.

 

[AniHawk]

I bet the Nintendo exclusive content is a playable Link ala Adventure of Link.

Spoiler

That'd be so cool.

would be awesome to see her in this.

 

[Harusame]

Even though I have it on the 3DS, I will definitely get a physical copy for the Wii U. I can't wait for the megaton announcement.

 

[JMDSO]

When did they decide to add Nintendo specific content? Around the same time as the PS4/XB1 content?

 

[Pinky]

would be awesome to see her in this.

 

[PseudoViper]

Did they really need to put this game into a physical medium???

 

[Mr_Kuschels]

Still no Amazon pre order available

 

[Chezzymann]

The framing for the Wii u box art is bad. Should have went around the Wii U banner instead of just a box like the others.