Releasing next week, can't wait.

looks quite fun

Had an eye on this since last year, cannot wait

Also being released on Steam, btw

Backed it on kickstarter. Looking forward for my code to arrive

Annoyed that it's only releasing in the US this week

IGN review 9/10

My kickstarter backer key just arrived. Busy downloading the steam version right now

Cool, hoping this would come to PS platforms after the devs announced they were looking at other platforms some time ago. Will be great on the vita.

Xbox 1 best version, yes please, can't wait:

Game released on X1 today and a much cheaper price than PSN, it's R149 as apposed to R218 on PSN.

There are rumors that the game will be free for PS+ subscribers in May though.

@DP higher price on PSN could be because it's a triple buy, PS3/PS4/Vita. At least I think it is, haven't tried to load it on other consoles yet. Hope it isn't on + soon as I bought it as soon as it released!

No, it's because Xbox live actually has local support and gets priced accordingly, everything on Live is cheaper than the same thing released on PSN whether it's cross-buy or not. Cross-Buy also should not make any difference to the overall package, if the developer wants to give me 3 versions of the game that's their business, I should not be penalized for buying a game because I don't own 2 of the 3 platforms. If that was the case there should be a separate platform purchase and a bundled cross-buy purchase.

DarkPrince said ...

No, it's because Xbox live actually has local support and gets priced accordingly, everything on Live is cheaper than the same thing released on PSN whether it's cross-buy or not. Cross-Buy also should not make any difference to the overall package, if the developer wants to give me 3 versions of the game that's their business, I should not be penalized for buying a game because I don't own 2 of the 3 platforms. If that was the case there should be a separate platform purchase and a bundled cross-buy purchase.

Couldn't have said it better myself. At this moment PSN is a huge rip-off. And Xbox Live supporting us locally. Unlike Sony. The cross-buy is also a [censored] reason in my opinion. Funny how people will always find ways to defend whatever Sony does

Well I wasn't defending Sony, just giving a possible reason for the price difference and if you have the choice go with the cheaper option. I went with PSN because i wanted the game on a new console, already have the PC version and with PS+ it was slightly cheaper. I also like that I can play it on my Vita so for me it was the better option...

Getting a physical release

Europe: October 16th, 2015

$19.99 MSRP

Available on Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, (PC – Europe only)

What’s in the box?!

The physical version of Shovel Knight contains everything we’ve released so far. First, there is the original Shovel Knight campaign with all the content you know and love! Also included is Shovel Knight’s first content update: Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows. Finally, there’s a full-featured Challenge mode with more than 50 crazy challenge levels to explore!

Of course, like the digital version, every boxed version will also receive FREE future updates as they become available:

Specter Knight’s Campaign – A full campaign starring the shadowy scythe spinner!
King Knight’s Campaign – A crazy campaign with the gilded goob himself!
Battle Mode – Duel with up to 4 players as your favorite heroic or villainous knight! (Wii U/PS4/XB1/PC exclusive)
Body Swap Mode – Did you ever wish Shovel Knight was a lady, or Shield Knight was a dude? Well, now you’ll be able to change them all around, along with the rest of the cast!

Oh, and one more thing: every boxed copy of Shovel Knight will include a lavish instruction booklet similar to the Kickstarter reward. No 2-page inserts here! You deserve a full manual, to hold in your hot little shaking hands and pore over as you wait to get home!

Too bad about no vita version. But is the PS4 disc releases also cross-buy?