One thing that I found really enjoyable about the fight with Shovel Knight is the way they set up its AI. Instead of having it follow some set pattern like it does with the other knights, Shovel Knight's AI will start off doing somewhat random actions, using the relics in succession, and using the health potions when you inflict enough damage, following which it will react to strategies or patterns that you may be following, like how I liked to use burst jump and spam potions as I floated downwards, Shovel knight responds accordingly countering those patterns making you have change up your strategy. In other words, they got the AI for shovel knight to act like how a player would act when facing the boss for the first time, testing the grounds first with your items, then countering their strategy once you get the flow of how they are playing.
+Athavan Rajasingham Yeah it blows my mind! And how Shovel Knight will use his Ichor to heal, but only once, which is reminiscent of the real game too.
I personally found it cool how he doesn't have any sort of direction either. He stops every once and a while and just stand there, likely changing items. The attention to detail is mind blowing.
He actually runs out of mana eventually and stops using relics entirely, resorting to only using his shovel. These are the kinds of player character boss fights I want to see more often, where they’re still limited by the game’s rules and their own stats.
The ending, the only thing I didn't like is the ending of Plague Of Shadows. It's just not as satisfying as Shovel Knight's ending. POS ending is just... A bit selfish. I didn't save Shield Knight, the Knights are not getting the same treatment as in SK ending.
I loved Plague of Shadows, but if I had to compare both of them, I'd say Shovel Knight had the smoother gameplay while Plague of Shadows had a better story and better characterization. While the different gameplay was pretty cool, going to the menu all the time to change your bombs was kind of clumsy.
Admittedly the 3DS fixes that issue with the switching of the bombs, but since there was no other quick fix implemented in the other versions, it definitely made for a bit more of a stilted experience.
I found platforming way better in Plague of Shadows because of the Screw Attack-like burst and how easily I could fly over enemies. I could focus more on avoiding spikes in Propeller Knight's level than having to worry about the enemies.
"Alternate dimension of sorts, because you actually beat Shovel Knight, and evil is victorious." Yeah, actually, no. Plague of Shadows takes place in the same canon as the base game- when you "beat" Shovel Knight as Plague Knight, Shovel Knight gets back up, sneaks behind you and knocks you silly, thus "defeating" Plague Knight- afterwards, Plague Knight sneaks up on Shovel Knight as he's sleeping at camp and steals his essence, allowing BOTH of them to achieve their goals simultaneously.
+MonarKay I know, I actually talk about that specifically later in the video. I thought that wording would lead to misinterpretation. By "beat", I didn't mean kill Shovel Knight. It definitely is happening at the same time as the original story line, but obviously the ending is different. In an interview, Yacht Club said themselves this is happening in an alternate universe.
+snomaN Gaming If you think about it, Plague a Knight could be the reason that the tower collapsed in Shovel Knight's campaign, so even the endings match up.
The two stories aren’t different universes. Yacht said that it’s just unreliable story-telling. Like Plague Knight if claims: “I did beat Shovel Knight but he just got up again and hit me.”
@le Zanji I think you misread that they said that Yatch Club the developers said that it was due to unreliable story telling where shovel knights says he won and plauge knight says he won but shovel knight cheated
Basically, shovel of hope and plague of shadows aren't what actually happened, but what shovel knight/plague knight say happened. Shovel knight of course is a more reliable source so his information is way more accurate
Basically, shovel of hope and plague of shadows aren't what actually happened, but what shovel knight/plague knight say happened. Shovel knight of course is a more reliable source so his information is way more accurate
Plague Knight being slow to turn, and his large assortment of potions, bursts and arcana to compensate, means you always have to plan your move, more so than rely on reflexes. If you always choose the right type of bomb, it almost feels like you are cheating when fighting enemies. Each one is weak to a different combo. Just illustrates what Plague Knight meant with his "superior intellect" that he rubs in Shovel Knights face. ♘
Well, I mostly agree, however I must argue a couple points. First, I wouldn't necessarily say that the platforming is more difficult. It has a different difficulty curve than Shovel Knight's, though. SK is easy to learn how to control, and there's really nothing past that, even if you're a long-time platformer. PK, on the other hand, is radically different. I admit to dying over 50 times on the first stage. His movement physics are MUCH harder to learn, and there are quite a few subtle nuances that, when exploited, make the controls LEAGUES easier. But, ultimately, when you've truly mastered the mechanics, he flies through levels with barely any effort (nothing is more cathartic than flying through the Explodatorium). Second, the Float Burst. On one hand, new players should definitely get it ASAP, as it eases the growing pains, but ultimately it's a harmful crutch should you rely on it. I remember Jirard of the Completionist played through Plague of Shadows, and despite being his second playthrough, he still moved like what I'd expect from somebody who hasn't beaten the second group of knights, and I noticed this is primarily due to severe overreliance on the float burst. Finally, tonics. Please let us know you can eventually stash up to 10. Otherwise, great video! Definitely subscribing based on everything I've seen from you. P.S.: Get the game on a Nintendo system if you're playing Plague Knight. Quick item switching was a luxury for Shovel, but is a near necessity for Plague. P.P.S.: The fact that you can charge another burst w/o tossing a bomb was a major point on the website. Take this advice, and, combined with experimenting on which order you burst and double-jump in, can make you unlock the full potential of PK's movement mechanics.
+Papayaman1000 Yeah the movement options he has is absolutely insane. I watched the Plague Knight race at AGDQ this year and it was just mind-blowing to watch. They move so fast! Thank you, glad you enjoyed overall :)
I can't believe I just found this! You beautifully summed up why I love Plague of Shadows so much. I think I'd give it the nod over the original Shovel Knight, but luckily, we don't have to choose, and together, I'm comfortable calling it one of the best platformers of all time. Like you described, it took me quite a while to feel comfortable with Plague, but once I did, playing as him became one of the most satisfying gaming experiences I can remember. It's just brilliant, and it needs more people intelligently spreading the love like you! (Incidentally, I've seen you around DK Vine, where I go by Reed. Love your stuff!)
Oh hey Reed! Yeah great to see you here :) Yeah, it was just an awesome expansion and so much detail was put into it. I'm super pumped for King/Plague Knight campaigns!
But *SPOILERS* Evil wasn't victorious. Plague Knight just wanted to impress a girl, and he eventually blows up the Enchantress' tower and saves the country.
Just beat both games, and they definitely live up to the hype. I think I prefer Plague of Shadows because Plague Knight's campaign is just a lot funnier than Shovel Knight's.
My big gripe with Plague of Shadows was that, as you said, Plague Knight is better at combat and worse at platforming, yet the levels had a ton of platforming and relatively little combat. Considering how drastic the changes between the knights' movesets are, the changes in the levels felt too minor to accomodate the new moveset.
+〈-thatguyoverthere Yeah, it would've been cool to see more combat-centric scenarios. Hopefully with the other characters we will see some cool variety!
Plague of Shadows is easily one of my favorite expansions of all time. You hit all the good points! (Plus, man, that reward for getting all the Cipher Coins changes the game even more, it's great.) Curious to see what they'll do with King and Spectre. I've heard people speculating that Spectre will have Castlevania: SotN elements, but not sure how that'd fit in Shovel Knight...
+SkyeTheEnglishGamer Oh man! Im really interested to see it now, I actually didn't get the special bonus for getting all the coins yet. Yeah! The new campaigns have me even more excited now, to see how they'll change it even more!
+SkyeTheEnglishGamer A part of me wonders if they'll have Spectre knight flying or floating during the game or if they'll have him in that basic armour and scythe form you see him take when you take of his cloak after beating him
Gotta admit, playing Plague Knight feels like playing Mega Man, but tosses his attacks and is a lot more agile. Still haven't finished this game, but I love every minute of it, even those small details.
OK I know Yacht Club Game may of said Alternate Time Line but I personally believe that they both happened in the same timeline it just that Plague Knight got to each Area First and Shovel Knight Followed Right behind him. And Honestly it makes the whole the Tower Exploding Scene make Much more Sense in Shovel Knight being Plague Knight Blew it up with the Potion.
I just played through Plague of Shadows for the first time and I must say that I liked it way more than the actual Shovel Knight campaign! Can't wait for Specter Knight next year :)
What is your favorite bomb mixture? Mine is orbit casing, component powder, and a long fuse. It works as a shield and when it hits an enemy it causes a huge explosion to kill others
I used the orbit casing, component powder and sentry fuse until I tried out whirl casing/cluster powder/remote fuse. I had basically no trouble with the late game bosses and it's fun to use. Seriously though, Polar Knight became a total joke. Also, float burst because it helped in platforming.
I have a few different go-to combos, but what I really love is whirl, spark, and remote. There are situational moments where they're awkward, but for general cruising, they just shred everything in sight and a missed shot isn't all that punishing (plus, it's really hard to miss). I think it's a somewhat overlooked setup because the pieces aren't available until later.
I have several one's, but then... Main equipment: Bounce Casing, Component Powder, Short Fuse and Float/Frost Burst. Speedrun equipment: Bounce Casing, Sparkler Powder, Impact Fuse and Spin Burst (with that armor that makes you bounce in walls) Propeller Knight and Final Boss: Lob Casing, Cluster Powder, Impact Fuse and Frost Burst. Treasure Knight and Baz: the same as before but with Component Powder.
Hi snomaN, this is the first video Ive seen by you! Your really good you've earned a sub! Anyways, I'm going with the original Shovel Knight because Plague of shadows is WAY to hard! Let alone playing it on Game+ HARDEST SPEEDRUN EVER! But, I do still love both versions Shovel Knight to me is just better!
Another thing I REALLY liked about Plague of Shadows was about that room you ran into just before fighting Shovel Knight at the Explodatorium, the one that doesn't show up in the other Campaign. It's obviously Plague Knight's room, but if you throw a bomb at the closet, the door breaks and you see a whole bunch of Plague Knight's masks... Including a bigger one, more akin to the Sprite he had during Shovel of Hope. They never retconned his design. Plague Knight just wears stilts and a bigger mask to look taller than Shovel Knight. And THAT is why I love Yacht Club. Taking changes and giving genuine reasons for them instead of just retconning it-
I remember playing this a ton! I loved all of the bursts you could use! (I only used the combonation bomb because it fits any situation) And the ending made me tear up, it's so cute!!! (also, did you know what happens if you try to dance at the final boss?)
Plague of Shadows was so much more fun to me. His floaty nature felt so amazing to control + the amount of customizable things made me feel so smart, when i used certain combinations to take out specific enemies. Also - Plague Knight's character is so charming.
Hey man, great video! I found plague knight really frustrating to play at first but I'm inspired to give it another go! What do you use to record your videos? Awesome quality!
+ryuseifudo Thanks! Yeah I felt the same way, it was really hard to get used to, but by the end it was an incredible game :) I use OBS to record PC footage, it works great and is free!
I remember fighting specter knight like 30 times before finally beating him and then in the boss rush on the final level he seemed like the easiest boss ( in regular campaign , not in plague of shadows )
I do dished the game and missed TWO cipher coins. And I have no idea where they are. Is there a way to see if you still need some in a level? If not, what are some levels with tricky cipher coins to find?
Do you think you'll do a video on Specter of Torment a any point? It changed the mechanics and presentation around a lot more than Plague of Shadows and I'd love to hear your thoughts on it.
While I like the new animation, stories and charm of Plague of Shadows, I don't like how Plague Knight controls and the gameplay is what connects me to a game the most . I stopped playing at the Exploditorium as well. Shovel Knight felt great and got better. The more I played Plague of Shadows, I realized that I was playing it not because it was fun, but because I felt it was going to get fun later. Adding a character that is by design far more difficult to control is not my idea of a good time. I love Shovel Knight, but I'll pass on Plague of Shadows. Great video, BTW. Love your game design series! :)
I played Shovel Knight on my Switch back in 2018. I never tried the later games and I really don't know why. I decided to watch this review and after playing through Plague Knight it's certainly not as good as I remember Shovel Knight being but it's so different that I enjoyed it nonetheless. Yacht Club created a brilliant game and I'm excited to play Spectre Knight and King Knight.
Fun fact: Plague of Shadows is set in an entirely new universe, meaning that Shovel Knight’s & Plague Knight’s campaign are set in different universes so that means the PoS is not canon even though it should.
I find that I like Plague Knight and Spector Knight more than Shuffle Knight by a large margin. Their variety is just superb, and you can use many stuffs without restraint. Spector Knight is harder to control but he's super cool, plus his story is very good too.
It's free just in the game. You have to beat the game once as Shovel Knight to unlock it, OR just use this code on the menu: i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/t_original/1435940965746562190.png
The very first time I played shovel knight, I played on friend's switch and did plague of shadows first. This campaign is easier once you get the hang of it. Tonics make health easy, almost every boss is super easy, and platforming is different. I have to say though, the explodatorium fight IS VERY CHALLENGING the first time through. With only 5 hearts, not much arcana, and pretty much basic bombs, this fight proved to be more difficult (for me) than the final fight. Of course, I was way better by the time I reached the final fight.
So, when I played shovel knight, the entire time I was thinking his personality was super lacking compared to the other characters, he felt like a generic protagonist. Then I realized that was the point and it blew my mind.
3:20 Well, you can actually play plague of shadows with out finishing shovel knight, in fact to be honest I had a much easier time with Plague knight rather than shovel knight, due to his double jump and some of his special burst ability.
Shovel Knight will always go down in history to me as one of, if not THE best platformer of all time. And it's not even finished yet! Can't wait for Specter of Torment coming in March.
Plague of Shadows turned my off at first because it made me a salty scrub, but it turned out to be a really great expansion. I loved how Plague Knight has a lot more movement potential than Shovel Knight, and it was interesting to see how different tactics worked better for different bosses. But I think my favorite thing about the DLC is that it made me feel like I was playing Shovel Knight for the first time again. It was familiar enough, but when it turned itself on it's head, it really screwed with me. By the way, this may not be useful to you, but there is actually a cheat code to unlock Plague of Shadows without beating the original Shovel Knight. Press and hold the attack button on the title screen; enter Up, Up, Left, Down, Right, Right; and release the attack button. Then boom. You have an easier way to get Plague Knight if you own the game for multiple platforms.
+ChrisTheFields Yeah that was my biggest surprise too! I was worried it would just be more of the same, but it made me feel like I was diving in for the first time too! I remember you (and me both!) getting salty at first lol. Thats awesome, I knew there was a code, but I didn't know it was like, a cheat code lol awesome! Yacht Club is just so great
I'm surprised at your thoughts. I thought the reverse. I think the platforming is way easier , but the boss fights are harder. The platforming is easier because of your double jump and because of how you can easily save yourself if you fuck up , but the boss fights are harder because you can't bounce on them and rack up big combos
One thing that I found really enjoyable about the fight with Shovel Knight is the way they set up its AI. Instead of having it follow some set pattern like it does with the other knights, Shovel Knight's AI will start off doing somewhat random actions, using the relics in succession, and using the health potions when you inflict enough damage, following which it will react to strategies or patterns that you may be following, like how I liked to use burst jump and spam potions as I floated downwards, Shovel knight responds accordingly countering those patterns making you have change up your strategy. In other words, they got the AI for shovel knight to act like how a player would act when facing the boss for the first time, testing the grounds first with your items, then countering their strategy once you get the flow of how they are playing.
+Athavan Rajasingham Yeah it blows my mind! And how Shovel Knight will use his Ichor to heal, but only once, which is reminiscent of the real game too.
I personally found it cool how he doesn't have any sort of direction either. He stops every once and a while and just stand there, likely changing items. The attention to detail is mind blowing.
He actually runs out of mana eventually and stops using relics entirely, resorting to only using his shovel. These are the kinds of player character boss fights I want to see more often, where they’re still limited by the game’s rules and their own stats.
That’s so cool! That totally changes my perspective of the game
aaa1e2r3 The ending is honestly the best!
I love how Plague Knight will shyly tap his fingers together instead of dancing if you press down near to the potions lady,
Mona, her name is Mona
That was the part that sold me on his character.
He’s like a medieval after school special protagonist. (˵ ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°˵)
Or in the final fight (no spoilers)
DE NAME IS MONA
The ending was so fucking adorable.
So cute right?!
Yeah. I was totally fangirling the couple and I'm not even a girl.
Same here, it made suffering through Tinker/Propeller Knight's stages way more worth it.
This is the only time I've ever found a couple I genuinely cared about in a video game.
The ending, the only thing I didn't like is the ending of Plague Of Shadows.
It's just not as satisfying as Shovel Knight's ending. POS ending is just... A bit selfish.
I didn't save Shield Knight, the Knights are not getting the same treatment as in SK ending.
i like how he said that he loved all the little things but didnt mention that the particles that oolong shoots out depend on the powder of the bomb
That's even more awesome! lol
I loved Plague of Shadows, but if I had to compare both of them, I'd say Shovel Knight had the smoother gameplay while Plague of Shadows had a better story and better characterization.
While the different gameplay was pretty cool, going to the menu all the time to change your bombs was kind of clumsy.
yeah id agree, thats a good point
I honestly preferred plague of shadows, it was a twist on platforming (granted I do not like most platformers)
Admittedly the 3DS fixes that issue with the switching of the bombs, but since there was no other quick fix implemented in the other versions, it definitely made for a bit more of a stilted experience.
I found platforming way better in Plague of Shadows because of the Screw Attack-like burst and how easily I could fly over enemies. I could focus more on avoiding spikes in Propeller Knight's level than having to worry about the enemies.
But switching the bombs fast, feel like a pro
"Alternate dimension of sorts, because you actually beat Shovel Knight, and evil is victorious."
Yeah, actually, no. Plague of Shadows takes place in the same canon as the base game- when you "beat" Shovel Knight as Plague Knight, Shovel Knight gets back up, sneaks behind you and knocks you silly, thus "defeating" Plague Knight- afterwards, Plague Knight sneaks up on Shovel Knight as he's sleeping at camp and steals his essence, allowing BOTH of them to achieve their goals simultaneously.
^This
+MonarKay I know, I actually talk about that specifically later in the video. I thought that wording would lead to misinterpretation. By "beat", I didn't mean kill Shovel Knight. It definitely is happening at the same time as the original story line, but obviously the ending is different. In an interview, Yacht Club said themselves this is happening in an alternate universe.
+MonarKay I viewed it as how Plague Knight would tell the story about what happened during the events of Shovel Knight.
+snomaN Gaming If you think about it, Plague a Knight could be the reason that the tower collapsed in Shovel Knight's campaign, so even the endings match up.
+Stranker
*MAJOR SPOILER WARNING*
It IS the reason, plague knight used the potion he was making to destroy the tower because love or something.
The two stories aren’t different universes. Yacht said that it’s just unreliable story-telling. Like Plague Knight if claims: “I did beat Shovel Knight but he just got up again and hit me.”
@le Zanji I think you misread that they said that Yatch Club the developers said that it was due to unreliable story telling where shovel knights says he won and plauge knight says he won but shovel knight cheated
Basically, shovel of hope and plague of shadows aren't what actually happened, but what shovel knight/plague knight say happened. Shovel knight of course is a more reliable source so his information is way more accurate
Basically, shovel of hope and plague of shadows aren't what actually happened, but what shovel knight/plague knight say happened. Shovel knight of course is a more reliable source so his information is way more accurate
Honestly I think I prefer plague of shadows. Plague knight just has so much personality that shovel knight kinda lacks
+TheSupremeStriker I do think it was a perfect expansion, giving us much more once we've established a base with Shovel Knight
+snomaN Gaming can u send the link to the free soundtrack please?
virt.bandcamp.com/album/shovel-knight-original-soundtrack
+snomaN Gaming thanks!
gonna be tough to one up plague of shadows.
And remember everyone: If your having trouble with the ladies , just stroke their manes and feed them outs. Be careful not to startle them!
You'll find everything you need to know about romance in books.
ima go try this totally legit advice :P
(Was this guy raised in a barn or what?)
It's a surprise that he can dress himself, let alone give love advice, hehe.
How does this MUSKMELON have any luck with romance?
The ending was fucking adorable.
I mean
The dance,the music...
Holy shit,Yatch Club,I love you guys
YEAH I loved it too!
Mona is so adorable.
I might have a crush on her not gonna lie
@@gayzer1020 you're really attracted to some pixels
@@aidynh5995 ım attracted to personalities
@@aidynh5995 now that's what you call simps my friend
Ok simp
fun fact : The one pixel duck that shovel knight can do , once saved my life in that game
Really ? How?
Plague Knight being slow to turn, and his large assortment of potions, bursts and arcana to compensate, means you always have to plan your move, more so than rely on reflexes.
If you always choose the right type of bomb, it almost feels like you are cheating when fighting enemies. Each one is weak to a different combo.
Just illustrates what Plague Knight meant with his "superior intellect" that he rubs in Shovel Knights face. ♘
Well, I mostly agree, however I must argue a couple points.
First, I wouldn't necessarily say that the platforming is more difficult. It has a different difficulty curve than Shovel Knight's, though. SK is easy to learn how to control, and there's really nothing past that, even if you're a long-time platformer. PK, on the other hand, is radically different. I admit to dying over 50 times on the first stage. His movement physics are MUCH harder to learn, and there are quite a few subtle nuances that, when exploited, make the controls LEAGUES easier. But, ultimately, when you've truly mastered the mechanics, he flies through levels with barely any effort (nothing is more cathartic than flying through the Explodatorium).
Second, the Float Burst. On one hand, new players should definitely get it ASAP, as it eases the growing pains, but ultimately it's a harmful crutch should you rely on it. I remember Jirard of the Completionist played through Plague of Shadows, and despite being his second playthrough, he still moved like what I'd expect from somebody who hasn't beaten the second group of knights, and I noticed this is primarily due to severe overreliance on the float burst.
Finally, tonics. Please let us know you can eventually stash up to 10.
Otherwise, great video! Definitely subscribing based on everything I've seen from you.
P.S.: Get the game on a Nintendo system if you're playing Plague Knight. Quick item switching was a luxury for Shovel, but is a near necessity for Plague.
P.P.S.: The fact that you can charge another burst w/o tossing a bomb was a major point on the website. Take this advice, and, combined with experimenting on which order you burst and double-jump in, can make you unlock the full potential of PK's movement mechanics.
+Papayaman1000 Yeah the movement options he has is absolutely insane. I watched the Plague Knight race at AGDQ this year and it was just mind-blowing to watch. They move so fast! Thank you, glad you enjoyed overall :)
float burst op
I can't believe I just found this! You beautifully summed up why I love Plague of Shadows so much. I think I'd give it the nod over the original Shovel Knight, but luckily, we don't have to choose, and together, I'm comfortable calling it one of the best platformers of all time. Like you described, it took me quite a while to feel comfortable with Plague, but once I did, playing as him became one of the most satisfying gaming experiences I can remember. It's just brilliant, and it needs more people intelligently spreading the love like you!
(Incidentally, I've seen you around DK Vine, where I go by Reed. Love your stuff!)
Oh hey Reed! Yeah great to see you here :) Yeah, it was just an awesome expansion and so much detail was put into it. I'm super pumped for King/Plague Knight campaigns!
Shovel knight beats plague easily
The fact that Shovel Knight teabags you when he beat you makes me want to cry.
But *SPOILERS*
Evil wasn't victorious. Plague Knight just wanted to impress a girl, and he eventually blows up the Enchantress' tower and saves the country.
lol true
snomaN has responded to me! I am one of the chosen ones! *ascends into the clouds*
The only reason he did it though, was for recognition. Not evil, but not good intentions either.
Just beat both games, and they definitely live up to the hype. I think I prefer Plague of Shadows because Plague Knight's campaign is just a lot funnier than Shovel Knight's.
lnsflare1 Why are these games so awesome??? In a sea of indies, Shovel Knight shines brilliant and just does EVERYTHING right!
DevilatyourDoor It's a labor of love, with good characters, charming humor, and very well thought out and implemented mechanics.
I'm waiting for "Shovel Knight is not a hero"
He's a farmer
A gardener
@@barry8871 he wears *farmor*
He's not a hero, he's a knight. I would think that is obvious.
sooooooo, ur looking for a black knight campaign?
I watched the whole video while asking myself should I buy this DLC, when suddenly you said "and it's free"
WUT???!!!
Right? Best DLC ever
😮😮😮
The best dlc is a free dlc
I want Specter Knight so much!
COMING SOON! I'm so hyped!!
AAAAAAAAA I KNOW!!!!! WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Colin McGreevy I died so many times to that guy now I can be him yayyyyyyy
The release of his campaign is coming, but it's gonna take patience.
+The RealM my version doesn't have him yet.
And now that I've watched the video, you fucking nailed every aspect of why this expansion is downright brilliant. Great job man.
+Matt Dunn Thanks man! Glad you enjoyed :D Good talking with you yesterday
+snomaN Gaming likewise!
My big gripe with Plague of Shadows was that, as you said, Plague Knight is better at combat and worse at platforming, yet the levels had a ton of platforming and relatively little combat. Considering how drastic the changes between the knights' movesets are, the changes in the levels felt too minor to accomodate the new moveset.
+〈-thatguyoverthere Yeah, it would've been cool to see more combat-centric scenarios. Hopefully with the other characters we will see some cool variety!
I disagree plague knight's moveset is great for blasting through levels quickly but you have to get good at plague knight first so it more rewarding
Plague of Shadows is easily one of my favorite expansions of all time. You hit all the good points! (Plus, man, that reward for getting all the Cipher Coins changes the game even more, it's great.)
Curious to see what they'll do with King and Spectre. I've heard people speculating that Spectre will have Castlevania: SotN elements, but not sure how that'd fit in Shovel Knight...
+SkyeTheEnglishGamer Oh man! Im really interested to see it now, I actually didn't get the special bonus for getting all the coins yet. Yeah! The new campaigns have me even more excited now, to see how they'll change it even more!
+SkyeTheEnglishGamer A part of me wonders if they'll have Spectre knight flying or floating during the game or if they'll have him in that basic armour and scythe form you see him take when you take of his cloak after beating him
Gotta admit, playing Plague Knight feels like playing Mega Man, but tosses his attacks and is a lot more agile. Still haven't finished this game, but I love every minute of it, even those small details.
+MoonSpiritExp Yeah its great!
I think Plague Knight isn't based on magic, he's based on science. References to the Black Plague backs this up.
Yeah magic is fake and evveryone knowws it!
You must study the art of science!
#hashtagtest #ohshitdoesn'twork
#nowaititdoes
#homestuck then
Twork
@@Argletrough #whoasked
I guess I'll just have to get started on Plague Knight, the DLC looks awesome. Great comparison video :)
+KlausGaming Thanks! I know I said it in the video, but I can't recommend it enough
OK I know Yacht Club Game may of said Alternate Time Line but I personally believe that they both happened in the same timeline it just that Plague Knight got to each Area First and Shovel Knight Followed Right behind him. And Honestly it makes the whole the Tower Exploding Scene make Much more Sense in Shovel Knight being Plague Knight Blew it up with the Potion.
You need to collect...420 mysterious green ingredients...hmmmmmm
I just played through Plague of Shadows for the first time and I must say that I liked it way more than the actual Shovel Knight campaign! Can't wait for Specter Knight next year :)
YEAH SAME
to be honest I think I prefer POS because the character of Plague Knight feels more fleshed out then Shovel Knight did
i love the shovelknight-timeline when it comes to plague knight. like the theorys you can make for the bossrush
where was the "versus"?
What is your favorite bomb mixture? Mine is orbit casing, component powder, and a long fuse.
It works as a shield and when it hits an enemy it causes a huge explosion to kill others
Yeah the orbit ones are pretty great!
+Farhaan Raja I just use cluster powder or tracer powder when it comes to boss fights.
I used the orbit casing, component powder and sentry fuse until I tried out whirl casing/cluster powder/remote fuse. I had basically no trouble with the late game bosses and it's fun to use. Seriously though, Polar Knight became a total joke. Also, float burst because it helped in platforming.
I have a few different go-to combos, but what I really love is whirl, spark, and remote. There are situational moments where they're awkward, but for general cruising, they just shred everything in sight and a missed shot isn't all that punishing (plus, it's really hard to miss). I think it's a somewhat overlooked setup because the pieces aren't available until later.
I have several one's, but then...
Main equipment: Bounce Casing, Component Powder, Short Fuse and Float/Frost Burst.
Speedrun equipment: Bounce Casing, Sparkler Powder, Impact Fuse and Spin Burst (with that armor that makes you bounce in walls)
Propeller Knight and Final Boss: Lob Casing, Cluster Powder, Impact Fuse and Frost Burst.
Treasure Knight and Baz: the same as before but with Component Powder.
Can't wait for king of cards
still crossing my fingers and praying for that shield knight campaign yacht club pls
Not happening unfortunately..
Speaking of holding down to dance, has anybody tried that around Mona? Now that's great attention to detail.
I KNOW RIGHT!? So cute.
My favorite part is the secret door in King Knight's castle though. He balances a potion on his foot. rofl.
Man there's so many little things like that it's amazing!
Hi snomaN, this is the first video Ive seen by you! Your really good you've earned a sub! Anyways, I'm going with the original Shovel Knight because Plague of shadows is WAY to hard! Let alone playing it on Game+ HARDEST SPEEDRUN EVER! But, I do still love both versions Shovel Knight to me is just better!
Haha yeah Plague is definitely harder :P Glad you enjoyed, thanks!
Another thing I REALLY liked about Plague of Shadows was about that room you ran into just before fighting Shovel Knight at the Explodatorium, the one that doesn't show up in the other Campaign.
It's obviously Plague Knight's room, but if you throw a bomb at the closet, the door breaks and you see a whole bunch of Plague Knight's masks... Including a bigger one, more akin to the Sprite he had during Shovel of Hope.
They never retconned his design. Plague Knight just wears stilts and a bigger mask to look taller than Shovel Knight.
And THAT is why I love Yacht Club. Taking changes and giving genuine reasons for them instead of just retconning it-
Spectre of Torment looks rad, and I'll be sold on King Knight's campaign so long as I can kill enemies with confetti.
Hey, you can
I remember playing this a ton! I loved all of the bursts you could use! (I only used the combonation bomb because it fits any situation)
And the ending made me tear up, it's so cute!!!
(also, did you know what happens if you try to dance at the final boss?)
No I didn't try the dance at the final boss haha! What happens?
snomaN Gaming Well, since it's actually Mona, Plague Knight is shy, even when it looks nothing like Mona. It was a great detail
wow thats pretty cool
nice! i didnt know we were getting dlc for all the others!
+Ben Smith Yeah! Im so hyped!
Plague of Shadows was so much more fun to me. His floaty nature felt so amazing to control + the amount of customizable things made me feel so smart, when i used certain combinations to take out specific enemies. Also - Plague Knight's character is so charming.
Should definitely bring this intro song back
Wow, this isn't even a genre I play but I'm so happy the original game did so well and that this exists! Right on!
The video won't load on the RUclips android app... Strange
+Lulink Im sorry :(
5:27 That song. It's sad.
Hey man, great video!
I found plague knight really frustrating to play at first but I'm inspired to give it another go! What do you use to record your videos? Awesome quality!
+ryuseifudo Thanks! Yeah I felt the same way, it was really hard to get used to, but by the end it was an incredible game :) I use OBS to record PC footage, it works great and is free!
Specter Knight on Plauge of Shadows took me 2+ hours.
+Erik Cassel Dude it changes the whole game! It's hard lol
Great video. Did NOT know about holding down. Holy balls.
how come i can't find original shovel knight on psn store or steam? just 2 dlcs, prequels i think :(
I absolutely love your videos! Keep up the good work!
I remember fighting specter knight like 30 times before finally beating him and then in the boss rush on the final level he seemed like the easiest boss ( in regular campaign , not in plague of shadows )
dude, i can't wait for king knight. long live the king!
Me either! So hyped for the last of the DLC!
I'm waiting for spectre knight ;-;
If there was King Knight DLC:
Shovel Knight: King of Nothing
King Knight: The Super Asshole
who do you think will be the next dlc after spectre knight and king knight
Those are the last two that they are doing, then they are moving on to a new game
I do dished the game and missed TWO cipher coins. And I have no idea where they are. Is there a way to see if you still need some in a level? If not, what are some levels with tricky cipher coins to find?
+Charlie Compton Yeah you can check how many cipher coins are left in a level on the map screen i believe
Where on the map screen?
I think you have to press Select or X or something and it will show you how many you've collected out of the total. I'd have to check
6:40 okay
thats just adorable
It was a blast playing as plague knight.
Do you think you'll do a video on Specter of Torment a any point? It changed the mechanics and presentation around a lot more than Plague of Shadows and I'd love to hear your thoughts on it.
Yup working on one as we speak! After DK Month :)
Are you going to do a video like this for Specter of Torment? It's my favorite Shovel Knight campaign so far.
Planning on it yeah! It's my favorite too :D
Will they have a shield knight or dark knight campaign?
+Shovel knight 49 As far as I know the only other campaigns coming are King Knight and Spectre Knight (The fans voted on it before the game came out)
I am so goddamn excited for Specter of Torment, you guys.
SAME SAME SAME
when will the other dlc campaigns release? I remember reading that they would try to be done by 2016
+IRNStudios I have no idea, but I THINK they are working on Spectre Knight right now, no clue of a release date
No release dates yet, but I expect them ( yes, two DLCs nearly simultaneously ) to be released in Q4 of 2016.
And then the specter of torment trailer came out and it looks even better
Seriously, I am SO HYPED
Polar knight looks awesome. I want so badly to know his backstory!
I would love a Polar Knight story!
I want the phantom striker to get his own campaign but if not I’m still thankful for what we have
how do you make Plague Knight dance?
+Master core 50 You have to have already seen the Troupple King dance, and then hold down
ok thanks!
So much more to wait for!
hey remember the specter knight dlc is coming out so do a vs video on that and the others plz
shovel knight is better, since he beat plague knight on both encounters...
is it official that it is specter knight and king knight next?
+therickard I don't know which will come first, but those are the only other 2 knights that will get campaigns.
snomaN Gaming thx i have really wondering about that
+therickard I think King Knight is first.
While I like the new animation, stories and charm of Plague of Shadows, I don't like how Plague Knight controls and the gameplay is what connects me to a game the most . I stopped playing at the Exploditorium as well. Shovel Knight felt great and got better. The more I played Plague of Shadows, I realized that I was playing it not because it was fun, but because I felt it was going to get fun later. Adding a character that is by design far more difficult to control is not my idea of a good time. I love Shovel Knight, but I'll pass on Plague of Shadows. Great video, BTW. Love your game design series! :)
+Mike Crichlow Yeah I do understand, it definitely is vastly different from the original. Glad you enjoy the GGD series :) Thanks for watching :D
I played Shovel Knight on my Switch back in 2018. I never tried the later games and I really don't know why. I decided to watch this review and after playing through Plague Knight it's certainly not as good as I remember Shovel Knight being but it's so different that I enjoyed it nonetheless. Yacht Club created a brilliant game and I'm excited to play Spectre Knight and King Knight.
You named your plague knight the exact same name I had for mine. Like, best coincidence, holy shit.
Fun fact: Plague of Shadows is set in an entirely new universe, meaning that Shovel Knight’s & Plague Knight’s campaign are set in different universes so that means the PoS is not canon even though it should.
I find that I like Plague Knight and Spector Knight more than Shuffle Knight by a large margin.
Their variety is just superb, and you can use many stuffs without restraint.
Spector Knight is harder to control but he's super cool, plus his story is very good too.
Damn, that's so cool. Where can I get the dlc?
It's free just in the game. You have to beat the game once as Shovel Knight to unlock it, OR just use this code on the menu: i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/t_original/1435940965746562190.png
snomaN Gaming
I see. I haven't beat the game yet. Play it very casually whenever I got time. Thanks for the reply man. Sub!
So excited for the new dlc
SAME SAME SAME
The title makes it sound like they're two different games
i love the plague knight dance animation
The very first time I played shovel knight, I played on friend's switch and did plague of shadows first. This campaign is easier once you get the hang of it. Tonics make health easy, almost every boss is super easy, and platforming is different. I have to say though, the explodatorium fight IS VERY CHALLENGING the first time through. With only 5 hearts, not much arcana, and pretty much basic bombs, this fight proved to be more difficult (for me) than the final fight. Of course, I was way better by the time I reached the final fight.
your going to have to do a specter knight one come spring!
YEAH I AM SO HYPED FOR IT!!
I just want the Polar and/or Propellor knight campaigns
I found Plague of Shadows frustrating and actually stopped on the 3rd level. But this convinced me to revisit it.
Plague Knight Campaign is fantastic. I'm playing Spectre of Torment now. It's great so far.
The winner to me is spectre knight oh my God the gameplay is smooth as butter. And more badass than the most badass of butters.
So, when I played shovel knight, the entire time I was thinking his personality was super lacking compared to the other characters, he felt like a generic protagonist. Then I realized that was the point and it blew my mind.
Loved the video, not originally a sub, but I am now!
+avery dotts Awesome thank you so much :D
snomaN Gaming Yup,loving most of your content so far.
plague knight=plague doctor+cute kitty
I cant wait for specter of torment where you play as specter knight
YEAH SAME
Will the King and Specter Knight expansions be on Wii U? I know Plague Knight was
Yeah as far as I know, Im almost certain in fact
3:20 Well, you can actually play plague of shadows with out finishing shovel knight, in fact to be honest I had a much easier time with Plague knight rather than shovel knight, due to his double jump and some of his special burst ability.
Shovel Knight will always go down in history to me as one of, if not THE best platformer of all time. And it's not even finished yet! Can't wait for Specter of Torment coming in March.
wait.............. the sound track is free?! WHERE CAN I GET IT? :O
virt.bandcamp.com/ :)
your awesome, thanks dood :D
Plague of Shadows turned my off at first because it made me a salty scrub, but it turned out to be a really great expansion. I loved how Plague Knight has a lot more movement potential than Shovel Knight, and it was interesting to see how different tactics worked better for different bosses. But I think my favorite thing about the DLC is that it made me feel like I was playing Shovel Knight for the first time again. It was familiar enough, but when it turned itself on it's head, it really screwed with me.
By the way, this may not be useful to you, but there is actually a cheat code to unlock Plague of Shadows without beating the original Shovel Knight.
Press and hold the attack button on the title screen; enter Up, Up, Left, Down, Right, Right; and release the attack button. Then boom. You have an easier way to get Plague Knight if you own the game for multiple platforms.
+ChrisTheFields Yeah that was my biggest surprise too! I was worried it would just be more of the same, but it made me feel like I was diving in for the first time too! I remember you (and me both!) getting salty at first lol.
Thats awesome, I knew there was a code, but I didn't know it was like, a cheat code lol awesome! Yacht Club is just so great
dude just thinking about the upcoming dlcs for this came makes me so fucking M O I S T
I'm surprised at your thoughts. I thought the reverse. I think the platforming is way easier , but the boss fights are harder. The platforming is easier because of your double jump and because of how you can easily save yourself if you fuck up , but the boss fights are harder because you can't bounce on them and rack up big combos
Yeah, I was never really good at the boss fights in the original so Plague Knight's arsenal made it easier for me haha!
a cool thing is if u could play as mona before she met plaue knight so at the end she meets him
Hah yeah, that origin story would be neat
thanks oh there will be easter eggs in it too like a slenderman costume allowing u to get to a secret boss known as the (trees man)
I kinda want one with shield knight, or maybe mole knight. Monas cool too
or one for the enchanteris and we see why she does what shes doing
Or Black Knight. Hey, Megaman has Zero, we might as well play Black Knight.
Can you get this dlc on 3ds
Yes!