shovel knight vs messenger

[Dead Rift]

which did u enjoy more in terms of replay value

[Danilo.ds]

This is a really difficult question.

While I've enjoyed both games, I've played more the Messenger than Shovel Knight.

It's important to say that I've only played SK's main campaign, I still have a lot to play. So I think it's right to say that in therms of replay value SK has more to offer with different characters and playstiles.

I don't think we can compare those games in any other aspects but both are great and have amazing devs. Both deserve the support.

No matter which one you pick you don't have to worry, it can't go wrong.

[Karl Toffel]

I think Messenger has much smoother and more fluid controls. The boss fights in Shovel Knight were a pushover, and I enjoy the music of messenger much more. It also looks nicer.

So I'd say Messenger, easily, though I liked Shovel Knight as well, especially the (I forget his name) latest expansion.

[ChicknBurger]

I think Shovel Knight gives more of a reason to go back with 3-4 different characters with their own campaigns to play, and achievements to go with them. The Messenger is fun, but I don't see myself coming back to it as much

[GhoGli]

I preffer the messenger

[Arkyra (BLZ)]

Messenger, no doubt

[cheep crybabby hatter]

Tricky, but I'd say Shovel Knight, for the co-op. Playing it with a friend is usually a breath of fresh air. Also, I like how Shovel Knight is typically harder (the new Messenger expansion notwithstanding).

[Oguzhan]

Messenger.

I don't like Shovel Knight entirely. Shovel of Hope I very much dislike. Plague of Shadows has nice writing but I get sick of the gimmick real fast. Specter of Shadow is amazing and I love it.

Messenger on the other hand, while I am not a fan of the metroidvania parts because I think they weren't needed, has fantastic writing from start to finish, the mechanics are fluent as butter and overall a better package imo.