Trevor Gould
Pure NintendoReview: Shovel Knight Showdown (Nintendo Switch)
Published 12/9/2019
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PS3 / PS4 / Linux / PC / Mac / WiiU / XONE / Switch - 4/9/2019
Shovel Knight Showdown
"Duel with up to 4 players and scramble after gems as your favorite heroic or villainous knight in Shovel Knight Showdown. All the classic Shovel Knight characters you know and love are playable, many for the first time ever! Gather your pals for endless multiplayer clashes, or take control of your favorite character and dig into Story Mode. Familiar controls, items, and mechanics return, making this a platform fighting game that anyone can jump into and try."
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- Yacht Club Games
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- Yacht Club Games
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67
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The critic average is 67 across 11 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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