Shovel Knight Dig (2022)

Nitrome, Yacht Club Games

Main
5
hours
Main + Extra
12
hours
Platinum
29
hours

When Drill Knight and his dastardly digging crew blast apart Shovel Knight’s peaceful campsite and steal his loot, he grabs his trusty Shovel Blade and starts tunnelling after them! Meet new friends and foes, visit strange lands, and outfit yourself in your quest to keep the entire land from collapsing underfoot! Jump, slash, and dig your way down an ever-changing chasm of mystery in Shovel Knight Dig, an all-new Shovel Knight adventure!

Platforms

iOS Mac Switch PC PS5 Series X|S

Genres

Adventure Indie Platform Strategy

Themes

Action Fantasy

Languages: English and 14 more

Interface Audio Subtitles
English
Spanish (Spain)
Russian
Turkish
French
Japanese
Chinese (Simplified)
Dutch
Italian
Portuguese (Brazil)
Arabic
German
Korean
Chinese (Traditional)
Portuguese (Portugal)

Media

Critic Reviews

NookGaming

By Andrew Camac
70

Shovel Knight Dig is a good Shovel Knight title, but it doesn't do anything different than any other roguelike on the market. I think that could be the sticking point for it. The game looks great, plays great, and sounds amazing. It just doesn't reinvent the wheel. With every other game being a roguelike or a deck builder nowadays, the game relies solely on the strength of its source material.

11 Nov, 2022 Read full review

Worth Playing

By Cody Medellin
85

Just like Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon, Shovel Knight Dig proves to be a very solid spin-off for a very beloved character. The familiar platforming of the original mixes well with the predominantly vertical focus, while still maintaining a responsiveness that fans expect. The roguelike nature of the title means that there's a good amount of randomization and temporary upgrades. The quick average runs mean that levels aren't a slog. Overall, it works well as a starter roguelike, and it's a perfect choice for both Shovel Knight and platforming fans alike who are looking for something different.

20 Oct, 2022 Read full review

The Thirsty Mage

By David Lloyd
75

I’m certainly happy that the Shovel Knight franchise continues to thrive, and none of the magic has been lost with step up to 16-bit graphics. I’m personally a bit worn out from the tidal wave of great Roguelike titles but Dig certainly represents the genre well

18 Oct, 2022 Read full review

Cubed3

By Lina Elias
80

There is a lot to enjoy with the new challenges brought on by Shovel Knight Dig. Gameplay is fast paced, the music is just as catchy as its predecessor, and the quirky dialogue between the NPCs brings back the nostalgia from the original. Although the environments are repetitive, losing a run never feels like a typical game over; it is just a quick regroup and back into adventure. The only major drawback of Shovel Knight Dig is that it is relatively short. Unless trying to get the perfect run, it ends just as quickly as it begins. Still, Yacht Club Games has managed to make a fun new genre and chapter for its fans and new players alike.

17 Oct, 2022 Read full review

GameGrin

By Alana Dunitz
90

Shovel Knight Dig is beautiful with great music and fits right into the franchise, even though it switches things up from the 2D platformer we are used to. It is an incredibly addictive game that is full of replayability!

15 Oct, 2022 Read full review

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