This game is overrated (Mod Please Lock)

[Vynira Snowy]

Could a moderator please lock this thread. I feel like the topic has seriously gone off the rails and this discussion isn't about me thinking that Shovel Knight is overrated anymore.

Thank you.

[Dax]

"Apparently everyone is blinded by nostalgia because this game is really boring."
Nostalgia for what exactly?

"I have no idea why people like this game."
Just talking about myself here, but I guess many of the game's fans will agree with most of my points.
It sounds well, it looks well and most importantly, it plays & controls well.
It has some difficulty but is never unfair. It focuses on streamlined gameplay while also having a simple and charming narrative. Its play-style allows for some variations.

[Vynira Snowy]

Carlos Danger님이 먼저 게시:

"Apparently everyone is blinded by nostalgia because this game is really boring."
Nostalgia for what exactly?

"I have no idea why people like this game."
Just talking about myself here, but I guess many of the game's fans will agree with most of my points.
It sounds well, it looks well and most importantly, it plays & controls well.
It has some difficulty but is never unfair. It focuses on streamlined gameplay while also having a simple and charming narrative. Its play-style allows for some variations.

Shovel Knight: An 8-bit platformer where you battle 8 knights and then go to the fortress of the main bad guy.
Megaman: An 8-bit platformer where you battle 8 robots and then go to the fortress of the main bad guy.

I don't think the game is bad but I never found it interesting.

[YinYin]

That has never been the point, although I would argue the characters are far more charming than the generic Megaman bosses.

[Vynira Snowy]

YinYin님이 먼저 게시:

That has never been the point, although I would argue the characters are far more charming than the generic Megaman bosses.

I'm not trying to insult Shovel Knight (the bosses are charming) but anything is more charming than the Megaman bosses.

[Kittentheboss]

OH! and so minecraft, cod, destiny, gta5. are'nt? this game might not look appealing to you, because you grew up in the "disk" ara and now you don't like 2d retro style-based games. ECH!

[ChefAcceptable]

i like it though every one has their opinions so if you find it boring great

[Phelsarus'Beel]

Different strokes for different folks i suppose. Just because you personally don't enjoy the game does not mean it's overrated or overhyped.

And to clarify i personally have no actual nostalgia for Megaman or any of the Old 8-Bit platformes of ye olde NES times since i have been a PC-Gamer for most of my life and i still enjoy Shovel Knight for what it is and that is a damn fine game.

[Vynira Snowy]

Thor the Thundergod님이 먼저 게시:

Different strokes for different folks i suppose. Just because you personally don't enjoy the game does not mean it's overrated or overhyped.

And to clarify i personally have no actual nostalgia for Megaman or any of the Old 8-Bit platformes of ye olde NES times since i have been a PC-Gamer for most of my life and i still enjoy Shovel Knight for what it is and that is a damn fine game.

I semi enjoyed the game but it really shouldn't have been at the top of everyone's games of 2014.

[Vynira Snowy]

Kittentheboss님이 먼저 게시:

OH! and so minecraft, cod, destiny, gta5. are'nt? this game might not look appealing to you, because you grew up in the "disk" ara and now you don't like 2d retro style-based games. ECH!

I do enjoy 2d retro style-based games. And minecraft is overrated. I can't really say that about CoD because lots of people hate it and I haven't played GTA V.

[Naoya]

Because you in particular didn't enjoy it doesn't make the game overrated. Many people, including myself, love this game. It's a beautifully crafted game that takes many elements from games of old while still having its own identity and feel. Many people who haven't grown on old games love Shovel Knight, so it's not just nostalgia. The brilliant level design, the amazing music, the tight and intuitive controls and the variety of ways you can play the game are all factors.

Different strokes for different folks and all that, but the game made the top of everyone's games of 2014 for a very good reason.

[Vynira Snowy]

Naoya님이 먼저 게시:

Because you in particular didn't enjoy it doesn't make the game overrated. Many people, including myself, love this game. It's a beautifully crafted game that takes many elements from games of old while still having its own identity and feel. Many people who haven't grown on old games love Shovel Knight, so it's not just nostalgia. The brilliant level design, the amazing music, the tight and intuitive controls and the variety of ways you can play the game are all factors.

Different strokes for different folks and all that, but the game made the top of everyone's games of 2014 for a very good reason.

I don't think it's bad but I don't see why it was on the top of everyone's games of 2014 lists.

[Naoya]

Mint-Berry Crunch님이 먼저 게시:

I don't think it's bad but I don't see why it was on the top of everyone's games of 2014 lists.

It mixes elements from some of the best games of old in a really cohesive way, but puts its own spins on them as well to keep things fresh. The level design is amazing, with a steep but fair difficulty curve. The vast array of relics you get allow you to play the game in a variety of ways. There's lots of nice secrets to discover, some that I missed the first time I played. The sprite work and music are completely loyal to the NES while simultaneously being really awesome. It was not only one of the top 2014 games for me, but it's probably my favorite game of the recent years.

Even all that aside, the game has an incredible amount of personality to it, and even now I enjoy booting it up and getting through it a few times, and there's more to come, like Plague of Shadows which will be coming really soon. I can't speak for everybody, but those are my reasons.

[Vynira Snowy]

Naoya님이 먼저 게시:

Mint-Berry Crunch님이 먼저 게시:

I don't think it's bad but I don't see why it was on the top of everyone's games of 2014 lists.

It mixes elements from some of the best games of old in a really cohesive way, but puts its own spins on them as well to keep things fresh. The level design is amazing, with a steep but fair difficulty curve. The vast array of relics you get allow you to play the game in a variety of ways. There's lots of nice secrets to discover, some that I missed the first time I played. The sprite work and music are completely loyal to the NES while simultaneously being really awesome. It was not only one of the top 2014 games for me, but it's probably my favorite game of the recent years.

Even all that aside, the game has an incredible amount of personality to it, and even now I enjoy booting it up and getting through it a few times, and there's more to come, like Plague of Shadows which will be coming really soon. I can't speak for everybody, but those are my reasons.

I found the "difficulty" near the end of the game to be more spikes and pits. And let's face it you only used the Flare Wand and the Phase Locket.

[Naoya]

Mint-Berry Crunch님이 먼저 게시:

I found the "difficulty" near the end of the game to be more spikes and pits. And let's face it you only used the Flare Wand and the Phase Locket.

Spikes, pits, those samurai enemies, Mega Man style boss refights... There were lots of spikes and pits, yet, but there were some pretty annoying enemies in there.

And no, I did not. I made a point of never using the phase locket, and I much preferred using the orb, the propeller dagger and the dust knuckles than the flare wand.

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