Update: Yacht Club Games has confirmed that the game is coming to the Wii U. Click here for story.
Yacht Club Games is a new studio formed by ex-members of WayForward, the company that created the hit Mighty Switch Force! games. The new studio has now revealed its first project - Shovel Knight.
The 2D platformer is being developed in a retro 8-bit style reminiscent of the NES era, and is described as "a hot mashup of new and old that may remind you of Mega Man, Castlevania, or Dark Souls."
Here's the official description from Kickstarter:
Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic. It's a hot mashup of new and old that may remind you of Mega Man, Castlevania, or Dark Souls! You play as the eponymous Shovel Knight, a small knight with a huge quest. Shovel Knight has come to this valley with two goals: to defeat the evil Enchantress and save his lost beloved. He wields a ShovelBlade: a multipurpose weapon whose techniques have now been lost to the ages. Always honest and helpful, Shovel Knight is a shining example of the code of Shovelry: Slash Mercilessly and Dig Tirelessly!
But, between Shovel Knight and his beloved stands a cadre of villainous knights. These terrible foes, known as The Order of No Quarter, have been dispatched to prevent Shovel Knight from reaching the Enchantress, and will pursue their mission at any cost.
If you love games with perfect platforming, beautiful art, infectious music, crazy bosses, and real heart… Shovel Knight is for you!
Yacht Club Games is trying raise at least $75,000 to fund the project, and they have already received just over $10,000 in pledges with 29 days to go. The game is in development for the PC at the moment, although the developers have confirmed that they also hope to bring it to the Wii U and 3DS.
You can check out some more screenshots via the source link below. Trailer after the break.
Source: Shovel Knight - Kickstarter
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