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)
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