Kyle Movius
GamingTrendSpecter Knight Rises: Shovel Knight – Specter of Torment review
Published 3/9/2017
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PS3 / PS4 / Linux / 3DS / PC / Mac / WiiU / Vita / XONE / Switch - 3/3/2017
Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment
This game is a free expansion 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
87
17 scored reviews
Total coverage
17
All coverage currently scored
Score range
70–95
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Signal shape
Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 87 across 17 scored reviews, with a 25-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 90–100 band.
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17 included scored reviews
90–10011 reviews · 65%
80–895 reviews · 29%
70–791 review · 6%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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Griffin Vacheron
Game RevolutionShovel Knight: Specter of Torment Review
Published 3/8/2017
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80
-7 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalBrandon Howard
Cubed3Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment (Nintendo Switch) Review
Published 3/7/2017
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Score
90
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalZachary Miller
Nintendo World ReportShovel Knight: Specter of Torment (Switch eShop) Review Mini
Published 3/4/2017
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90
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalSteve Bowling
Nintendo LifeReview: Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment (Switch eShop)
Published 3/4/2017
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90
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris Carter
DestructoidReview: Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment
Published 3/2/2017
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95
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalSteven McGehee
Digital ChumpsShovel Knight: Specter of Torment
Published 3/1/2017
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Score
90
+3 vs critic avg
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