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Is Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Platform-action fans who want a scythe-wielding protagonist with wall movement
- Players who enjoy story-driven prequels about recruiting a group of characters
- Retro-style game fans seeking boss rematches and platforming challenges
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking role-playing systems beyond curios and special attacks may find the gameplay scope narrow
- Those looking for a slow-paced experience may not fit the movement-focused platforming and combat
- Players who own Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove may not need a separate purchase
Our take on Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment
The defining detail is the combination of traversal and combat: Specter Knight glides, climbs walls, and attacks with his scythe as part of the same movement-focused platforming system.
What is Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment?
Play as Specter Knight in this action prequel to Shovel Knight.
Move through stages by gliding across the ground, climbing walls, leaping over gaps, and attacking enemies with the Dash Slash. Collect curios and upgrade them to gain special attacks. The story follows Specter Knight as he serves the Enchantress and recruits knights to create the Order of No Quarter. Feats and Challenge Stages add boss rematches and platforming tests. The game uses an 8-bit-inspired style, includes music by Jake Kaufman, and combines a somber premise with humor. New Game+ offers another playthrough for uncovering the world's secrets.
How Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment plays
- 01Scythe-based movement
- Specter Knight can glide across the ground, climb walls, leap over gaps, and strike enemies with the Dash Slash.
- 02Upgradeable curios
- Collected curios can be improved to unlock additional special attacks.
- 03Challenge stages
- Optional challenges include boss rematches and platforming tests.
- 04New Game+
- A further playthrough provides another way to uncover the world's secrets.
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Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment: platforms & release
Is Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment worth it?
It is worth it if: platform-action fans who want a scythe-wielding protagonist with wall movement. Skip it if: players seeking role-playing systems beyond curios and special attacks may find the gameplay scope narrow.
Where can I download Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
