As a big fan of Shovel Knight and of rogue-lites in general, I wanted to love this more than I did.
The main gameplay loop is fun but gets old quick. There isn't enough variety from run to run to keep me wanting to play more. It still has a ton of Shovel Knight charm. Art, level, and music design are all great.
Specific gripes: it's frustrating to lead a trail of eggs or keys through multiple levels without seeing a treasure chest or nest. When you do find a chest or nest, the rewards don't feel that impactful.
Overall, I enjoyed my 30hrs but I'm not sure there is much reason to complete this one aside from being a fan of the series.
The main gameplay loop is fun but gets old quick. There isn't enough variety from run to run to keep me wanting to play more. It still has a ton of Shovel Knight charm. Art, level, and music design are all great.
Specific gripes: it's frustrating to lead a trail of eggs or keys through multiple levels without seeing a treasure chest or nest. When you do find a chest or nest, the rewards don't feel that impactful.
Overall, I enjoyed my 30hrs but I'm not sure there is much reason to complete this one aside from being a fan of the series.