Sam Gowing
TechRaptorShovel Knight: King of Cards Review
Published 12/22/2019
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75
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FireTV / PS3 / PS4 / Linux / 3DS / PC / Mac / WiiU / Vita / XONE / Switch - 12/10/2019
Shovel Knight: King of Cards
This game is the final free campaign included in the main game, Shovel Knight, and its updated title, Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove. The game will also be available as a standalone title on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
- Developer
- Yacht Club Games
- Publisher
- Yacht Club Games
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Critic avg
85
17 scored reviews
Total coverage
17
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Score range
60–100
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Polarized
Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 85 across 17 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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17 included scored reviews
90–1008 reviews · 47%
80–895 reviews · 29%
70–793 reviews · 18%
Below 701 review · 6%
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Ozzie Mejia
ShacknewsShovel Knight: King of Cards review - Crown jewel
Published 12/18/2019
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90
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalMax Roberts
DualShockersShovel Knight: King of Cards Review — Long Live the King!
Published 12/17/2019
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100
+15 vs critic avg
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Read originalConner Kustra
Final WeaponKing of Cards Review: A Tale of a King
Published 12/17/2019
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96
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalScott Sullivan
COGconnectedShovel Knight: King of Cards Review – A Conclusion Fit For A King
Published 12/14/2019
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89
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrad Ellis
Easy AlliesShovel Knight: King of Cards - Easy Allies Review
Published 12/12/2019
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90
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Shovel Knight: King of Cards Review
Published 12/10/2019
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90
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Read originalAlessandro Barbosa
GameSpotShovel Knight: King Of Cards Review - Royal Refinement
Published 12/10/2019
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80
-5 vs critic avg
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Read originalEvan Norris
VGChartzShovel Knight: King of Cards (NS) Review
Published 12/10/2019
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80
-5 vs critic avg
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Read originalOmar Banat
TwinfiniteShovel Knight: King of Cards Review - The Regal Rapscallion Reigns
Published 12/9/2019
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90
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