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''Shovel Knight'' is a 2D PlatformGame by Yacht Club Games, an Indie developer consisting of former employees of WayForward Technologies, set for the WiiU, Nintendo3DS, and {{Steam}} (including Mac and Linux). Featuring a {{Retraux}} 8-bit graphical style and inspirations from the likes of MegaMan, Franchise/{{Castlevania}}, and DarkSouls, ''Shovel Knight'' is a game that seeks to pay homage to [[The8bitEraOfConsoleVideoGames the 8-bit era]], albeit after sending it through a decidedly rose tinted filter, while also digging out its own place in the VideoGame landscape.

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''Shovel Knight'' is a 2D PlatformGame by Yacht Club Games, an Indie developer consisting of former employees of WayForward Technologies, set for the WiiU, Nintendo3DS, and {{Steam}} (including Mac and Linux). Featuring a {{Retraux}} 8-bit graphical style and inspirations from inspired by the likes of MegaMan, Franchise/{{Castlevania}}, ''MegaMan'', ''Franchise/{{Castlevania}}'', and DarkSouls, ''DarkSouls'', ''Shovel Knight'' is a game that seeks to pay homage to [[The8bitEraOfConsoleVideoGames the 8-bit era]], albeit after sending it through a decidedly rose tinted filter, while also digging out its own place in the VideoGame landscape.
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** [[TwoBestFriendsPlay Zubaz]] will be appearing as a secret boss.

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** [[TwoBestFriendsPlay Zubaz]] The Baz]] will be appearing as a secret boss.
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** [[TwoBestFriendsPlay Zubaz]] will be appearing as a secret boss.
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''Shovel Knight'' is an upcoming 2D PlatformGame by Yacht Club Games, an Indie developer consisting of former employees of WayForward Technologies, set for the WiiU, Nintendo3DS, and {{Steam}} (including Mac and Linux). Featuring a {{Retraux}} 8-bit graphical style and inspirations from the likes of MegaMan, Franchise/{{Castlevania}}, and DarkSouls, ''Shovel Knight'' is a game that seeks to pay homage to [[The8bitEraOfConsoleVideoGames the 8-bit era]], albeit after sending it through a decidedly rose tinted filter, while also digging out its own place in the VideoGame landscape.

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''Shovel Knight'' is an upcoming a 2D PlatformGame by Yacht Club Games, an Indie developer consisting of former employees of WayForward Technologies, set for the WiiU, Nintendo3DS, and {{Steam}} (including Mac and Linux). Featuring a {{Retraux}} 8-bit graphical style and inspirations from the likes of MegaMan, Franchise/{{Castlevania}}, and DarkSouls, ''Shovel Knight'' is a game that seeks to pay homage to [[The8bitEraOfConsoleVideoGames the 8-bit era]], albeit after sending it through a decidedly rose tinted filter, while also digging out its own place in the VideoGame landscape.
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* AnotherSideAnotherStory: 3 of the 8 members of the Order of No Quarter will be selected by fan vote and made playable outside of the games multiplayer, complete with their own altered versions of the normal story.

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* AnotherSideAnotherStory: 3 of the 8 members of the Order of No Quarter will be Specter Knight, Plague Knight, and King Knight were selected by fan vote and will be made playable outside of the games multiplayer, complete with their own altered versions of the normal story.
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* OfficialFanSubmittedContent: Those who paid for it through the games crowd funding campaign will be put into the game in sprite form. A small few people also paid for the opportunity to become director of the studio for one day. Winners of the fan art contest that created original material will have it featured in the game in some fashion.

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* OfficialFanSubmittedContent: Those who paid for it through the games crowd funding game's crowd-funding campaign will be put into the game in sprite form. A small few people also paid for the opportunity to become director of the studio for one day. Winners of the fan art contest that created original material will have it featured in the game in some fashion.

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* GenderFlip: A planned mode for the game will switch the genders of every major character. The Enchantress becomes the Enchanter, the Order of No Quarter becomes all female, and so on. The game's dialogue will even be changed slightly to reflect it.



* {{Rule 63}}: A planned mode for the game will switch the genders of every major character. The Enchantress becomes the Enchanter, the Order of No Quarter becomes all female, and so on. The game's dialogue will even be changed slightly to reflect it.
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** The Black Knight is a more traditional example.


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* GoombaSpringboard: Shovel Bouncing off of enemies results in this.
* GrimReaper: Specter Knight is a version of it.


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* RecurringBoss: The Black Knight will be an (admittedly more humorous) example, from the sounds of it.
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* TheUndead: Specter Knight is a "phantasm" who only sides with the Enchantress in exchange for her prolonging his undeath.
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* SinisterScythe: Specter Knight's weapon of choice,further strengthening his GrimReaper motif.
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* TheGrimReaper: It appears that one of the members of the Order of No Quarter will have this for a theme.
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* {{Rule 63}}: A planned mode for the game will switch the genders of every major character. The Enchantress becomes the Enchanter, the Order of No Quarter becomes all female, and so on.

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* {{Rule 63}}: A planned mode for the game will switch the genders of every major character. The Enchantress becomes the Enchanter, the Order of No Quarter becomes all female, and so on. The game's dialogue will even be changed slightly to reflect it.
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* SilenceYouFool: King Knight responds to Shovel Knight's promise to dispense shovel justice with an angry cry of "'''SILENCE!'''"
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* TheFaceless: Most of the Order of No Quarter wear helmets, so their faces aren't visible.

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* TheFaceless: Most of the Order of No Quarter wear helmets, so their faces aren't visible. Shovel Knight himself also counts.

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* BigBad: The Enchantress



* EvilCounterpart: Polar Knight.
* EvilGenius: Tinker Knight, Plague Knight, and The Enchantress.



* GlassCannon: Mentioned by name, this is what Propeller Knight might be if he's playable.



* MadScientist: Plague Knight.



* {{Rule63}}: A planned mode for the game will switch the genders of every major character. The Enchantress becomes the Enchanter, the Order of No Quarter becomes all female, and so on.
* SchizoTech: Propeller Knight and Treasure Knight both own an airship and an underwater vessel, respectively, despite the game supposedly being set in medieval times. Tinker Knight is particularly notable, as his specialty is building complex machinery.

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* {{Rule63}}: {{Rule 63}}: A planned mode for the game will switch the genders of every major character. The Enchantress becomes the Enchanter, the Order of No Quarter becomes all female, and so on.
* SchizoTech: Propeller Knight and Treasure Knight both own an airship and an underwater vessel, respectively, despite the game supposedly being set in medieval times. Tinker Knight is particularly notable, as his specialty is building complex machinery. Possibly Plague Knight as well, since his stage is in an "alchemical lab."
* SlippySlideyIceWorld: Polar Knight's stage.
* SquishyWizard: Plague Knight, given his description as "physically weak."

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* AnnoyingLaugh: Apparently Polar Knight has one. (It's like water torture.)



* ChandelierSwing: In King Knight's level, although they will fall.
* CoolAirship: Propeller Knight's level.
* CoolMask: Sported by Plague Knight.



* TheFaceless: Most of the Order of No Quarter wear helmets, so their faces aren't visible.
* FallingChandelierOfDoom: In King Knight's level.



* {{Flip Screen Scrolling}}: Though usually done out of neccessity, it is included for the retro aesthetic.

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* {{Flip Screen Scrolling}}: Though usually done out of neccessity, necessity, it is included for the retro aesthetic.aesthetic.
* TheGrimReaper: It appears that one of the members of the Order of No Quarter will have this for a theme.
* HumongousMecha: Used by Tinker Knight.


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* YouDirtyRat: With propellers that carry them around. They serve as {{Mooks}} in King Knight's level.
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* OfficialFanSubmittedContent: Those who paid for it through the games crowd funding campaign will put into the game in sprite form. A small few people also paid for the opportunity to become director of the studio for one day. Winners of the fan art contest that created original material will have it featured in the game in some fashion.

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* OfficialFanSubmittedContent: Those who paid for it through the games crowd funding campaign will be put into the game in sprite form. A small few people also paid for the opportunity to become director of the studio for one day. Winners of the fan art contest that created original material will have it featured in the game in some fashion.
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* {{Bottomless Pits}}: A [[PlatformGame platforming]] staple. Watch your step!
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* {{Flip Screen Scrolling}}: Though usually done out of neccessity, it is included for the retro aesthetic.
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* OfficialFanSubmittedContent: Those who paid for it through the games crowd funding campaign will put into the game in sprite form. A small few people also paid for the opportunity to become director of the studio for one day.

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* OfficialFanSubmittedContent: Those who paid for it through the games crowd funding campaign will put into the game in sprite form. A small few people also paid for the opportunity to become director of the studio for one day. Winners of the fan art contest that created original material will have it featured in the game in some fashion.
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* {{Fireballs}}: Currently the domain of the wizard enemies and the magical wand sub-weapon.

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* {{Fireballs}}: Currently the domain of the wizard enemies and the magical fire wand sub-weapon.
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Shovel Knight is an upcoming 2D PlatformGame by Yacht Club Games, an Indie developer consisting of former employees of WayForward Technologies, set for the WiiU, Nintendo3DS, and {{Steam}} (including Mac and Linux). Featuring a {{Retraux}} 8-bit graphical style and inspirations from the likes of MegaMan, Franchise/{{Castlevania}}, and DarkSouls, Shovel Knight is a game that seeks to pay homage to [[The8bitEraOfConsoleVideoGames the 8-bit era]], albeit after sending it through a decidedly rose tinted filter, while also digging out its own place in the VideoGame landscape.

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Shovel Knight ''Shovel Knight'' is an upcoming 2D PlatformGame by Yacht Club Games, an Indie developer consisting of former employees of WayForward Technologies, set for the WiiU, Nintendo3DS, and {{Steam}} (including Mac and Linux). Featuring a {{Retraux}} 8-bit graphical style and inspirations from the likes of MegaMan, Franchise/{{Castlevania}}, and DarkSouls, Shovel Knight ''Shovel Knight'' is a game that seeks to pay homage to [[The8bitEraOfConsoleVideoGames the 8-bit era]], albeit after sending it through a decidedly rose tinted filter, while also digging out its own place in the VideoGame landscape.



!!Shovel Knight contains examples of:

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!!Shovel Knight !!''Shovel Knight'' contains examples of:
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* AnotherSideAnotherStory: 3 of the 8 members of the Order of No Quarter will be selected by fan vote and made playable outside of the games multiplayer, complete with their own altered version of the normal story.

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* AnotherSideAnotherStory: 3 of the 8 members of the Order of No Quarter will be selected by fan vote and made playable outside of the games multiplayer, complete with their own altered version versions of the normal story.
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* AnotherSideAnotherStory: 3 of the 8 members of the Order of No Quarter will be selected by fan vote and made playable outside of the games multiplayer, complete with their own altered version of the normal story.
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* [[ExactlyWhatItSaysonTheTin Exactly What It Says on the Tin]]: The main character is a knight. Instead of a sword, his weapon of choice is a shovel.

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* [[ExactlyWhatItSaysonTheTin Exactly {{Exactly What It Says on the Tin]]: Tin}}: The main character is a knight. Instead of a sword, his weapon of choice is a shovel.
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* ExactlyWhatItSaysonTheTin: The main character is a knight. Instead of a sword, his weapon of choice is a shovel.

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* ExactlyWhatItSaysonTheTin: [[ExactlyWhatItSaysonTheTin Exactly What It Says on the Tin]]: The main character is a knight. Instead of a sword, his weapon of choice is a shovel.
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->''"Prepare for justice, shovel justice!"''
-->-- '''Shovel Knight'''



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Shovel Knight is an upcoming 2D PlatformGame by Yacht Club Games, an Indie developer consisting of former employees of WayForward Technologies, set for the WiiU, Nintendo3DS, and {{Steam}} (including Mac and Linux). Featuring a {{Retraux}} 8-bit graphical style and inspirations from the likes of MegaMan, Franchise/{{Castlevania}}, and DarkSouls, Shovel Knight is a game that seeks to pay homage to [[The8bitEraOfConsoleVideoGames the 8-bit era]], albeit after sending it through a decidedly rose tinted filter, while also digging out its own place in the VideoGame landscape.

The story goes that our eponymous hero has come to the valley to rescue his lost beloved from the wicked Enchantress. However, the Enchantress has dispatched eight villainous knights known as The Order of No Quarter to stand between him and his goal. Wielding his trusty [[ImprobableWeaponUser ShovelBlade]], Shovel Knight must fight his way through The Order of No Quarter and their minions to reach the lair of the Enchantress and dispense shovel justice once and for all!
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!!Shovel Knight contains examples of:
*ExactlyWhatItSaysonTheTin: The main character is a knight. Instead of a sword, his weapon of choice is a shovel.
*{{Fireballs}}: Currently the domain of the wizard enemies and the magical wand sub-weapon.
*NewGamePlus: Planned to be implemented, allowing upgrades to be carried over, but also increasing the difficulty of the game.
*OfficialFanSubmittedContent: Those who paid for it through the games crowd funding campaign will put into the game in sprite form. A small few people also paid for the opportunity to become director of the studio for one day.
*PlatformGame
*[[QuirkyMinibossSquad Quirky Boss Squad]]: The Order of No Quarter
*{{Retraux}}: An 8-bit style done out of [[DoingitFortheArt love]], not convenience. The tribute to 8-bit games is deliberately idealized though, so the occasional cheat is done to improve the presentation.
*RPGElements: The gems found throughout the levels are planned to be used as currency for upgrades.
*{{Rule63}}: A planned mode for the game will switch the genders of every major character. The Enchantress becomes the Enchanter, the Order of No Quarter becomes all female, and so on.
*SchizoTech: Propeller Knight and Treasure Knight both own an airship and an underwater vessel, respectively, despite the game supposedly being set in medieval times. Tinker Knight is particularly notable, as his specialty is building complex machinery.
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