The Indie Game Website writes: "Shovel Knight is a titan of a game. Not only was it the first game to get a third-party Amiibo, but it also led the charge back into the old-school nostalgia trip that we now know as being such an integral part of indie gaming. It looked at innovation and said “no more” but in a good way, and we’ve all been dying our eyes with rose colouring ever since. I think I’ve mangled that phrase enough now, shall we move on?"
Shovel Knight Showdown finishes off the Treasure Trove for Shovel Knight with an arena brawler. It’s not going to topple Smash, but it proves fun for gamers who have been with the title for the past six years. Strangely, it is also available as a standalone, which this reviewer got to try cold turkey with mixed results.
VGChartz's Evan Norris: "On the fighting game front, 2019 was a year for industry stalwarts. The last 12 months saw the eleventh mainline installment of the Mortal Kombat franchise, a bloody and tactical fighter with a spectacular story mode; a tense reboot of Samurai Shodown, a series that began its life in the arcade in 1993; and Dead or Alive 6, a refined and accessible entry in Team Ninja's long-running 3D fighting game. The odd man out in our shortlist: Shovel Knight Showdown, a brawling spin-off featuring heroes and villains from the indie darling Shovel Knight."
This week Mike (@AssaultSuit), Tiny (@Tiny415) and Aaron (@Ind1fference) talk about: Star Wars Attack of the Clones, Rise of Skywalker, Terminator Dark Fate, Ghostbusters, Solo, Pax Unplugged, Extra Life marathon, Super Punch-Out!!, Shadows of the Empire, John Wick 4, Matrix 4, Bill and Ted, The Expanse, Mike Mika, The Lie that helped build Nintendo, The Story of Super Mario 3, Watchmen, Legion, Doomsday Clock, Crisis on Infinite Earths, Fuse, Sunset Overdrive, MLB The Show, Stadia, Borderlands 3, Jedi Fallen Order, Nippon Marathon, When Ski Lifts Go Wrong, Gang Beasts, Halo Master Chief Collection, Rocket League, Unmatched, Street Fighter Exceed, Horrified, Shikoku, Roll For Adventure, Jaws, Imhotep The Duel, Taverns of Tiefenthal,Evolution, BluDog Games, Coo Games, Super Mario Party, Taiko Drum Master, The Simpsons Arcade game, Tools Up, Capcom Arcade Cabinet, The Game Awards, Sports Story, DS4 back buttons and more.
