Showing posts with label Yacht Club Games. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Yacht Club Games. Show all posts

Saturday, February 11, 2023

Mobile Friday: Apple Arcade - Shovel Knight Dig - The First 40 Minutes

This tenth, video in the new Mobile Friday: Apple Arcade series is on Shovel Knight Dig. I Played this as part of my Mobile Friday: Apple Arcade series, but it's out on other platforms such as the Nintendo Switch. 

We're coming to the end of the Apple Arcade series and i'm glad i got to try out this game before it ended. i had played Shovel Knight on the 3DS, i even backed it on Kickstarter back in the day. but i hadn't played any of the other games released around Shovel Knight so i was very curious as to how this game would play and what it's about.

I'll be honest that ultimatly, i didn't enjoy playing it that much. i found the on screen controls to not be well placed. this meant that the first part of the video was difficult to control. coupled with the game's difficulty being somewhat high meant i found it hard to get into it. i enjoyed my time outside of the hole, talking to the random characters that appeared and even stumbling upon a grave.

When i switched to the controller, it was easier to control the character but it didn't make the game any easier. each time i went down the hole, the level would change and sometimes it felt much harder than other times. If i thought that from the begining it was difficult, i wonder how i would've managed with the later parts of the game.

It does look good and the music is great, too. it's well worth trying. but i don't think it's the best one of these games, nor do i think it works well as an introduction to them. Games such as Steamworld Dig and Super Motherload have a better difficulty curve and some tutorial moments. 

Friday, October 4, 2013

Yacht Club Games Have Released New Screenshots, Character Art And Trailer For Shovel Knight



At this years IndieCade Nintendo is showcasing the indie talents that are on the Wii U and 3DS. one of these indie developers is Yacht Club Games who are bringing Shovel Knight to the Wii U and 3DS, the game is also coming out on PC.



Key Features:
  • 8-Bit Powered Up!
    • Shovel Knight’s beautifully authentic style bridges the gap between yesterday and today. Design, art, and audio hearken back to the days of 8-bit.
    • The systems of today also give Shovel Knight modern touches: detailed animation, multilayered parallax backgrounds, and evolved game design.
    • Balanced gameplay is a warm welcome to newcomers, and an old embrace for experts.
  • Focused on Fun!
    • Flip enemies! Leap over gaps! Duel with foes! Dig up treasure! Find Secrets! Upgrade! Shovel Knight is simple to learn and play, but challenge lies everywhere.
    • Perfect your platforming skills as you take down each of the knights of the Order of No Quarter.
    • Collect Relics and upgrades to enhance your shoveling skills!
    • Overworld Map allows your quest unfold in a unique order!

Exclusive Wii U Features:

  • Off-TV play with the gamepad!
  • Gamepad specific features (TBD)

Screenshots


Character Art


Fact Sheet