Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-06-02
Review summary
  • Fun and enjoyable gameplay
  • Strong platforming mechanics
  • Exceptional soundtrack and music
  • Charming pixel art style
  • Game difficulty issues
  • Plague of Shadows criticized
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Categories

2D PlatformerAction-AdventureRetroCooperative MultiplayerCharacter CustomizationLocal MultiplayerPrecision PlatformingBoss Fights

Emotions

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Refund churn

Risk snapshot

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69.0% PrecisionDec 2, 2015 → Feb 19, 2026
Total revenue at risk
$28,353

~$228 per month

Modeled from refund-intent reviews

Most dangerous issue
Insta-Death Mechanics

Design · 18.7% of risk

Churn driver breakdown

Weighted by churn risk

$28,353
Design
Technical
55.3%$15,675
44.7%$12,678
Issue map

Complaint treemap

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Issue treemap
Design · 62.5% share
Technical · 37.5% share
Issue · Design
Insta-Death Mechanics
Share of issues
25.0%
Primary region
Unknown
Detected from language cues
Anger level
Annoyed
Average sentiment intensity