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Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment Is a Fully-Fledged Prequel

Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment Is a Fully-Fledged Prequel

Yacht Club Games wowed players everywhere with Shovel Knight, its unique take on the NES platformer that vastly exceeded expectations. As part of their Kickstarter campaign, the development team promised to add several additional campaigns to the game at no extra cost. The first, Plague of Shadows , released earlier this year, putting players in the pointed shoes of Plague Knight. Next on the docket is Specter of Torment , a campaign starring Specter Knight, and it’s slated for release in 2017.

It’s a massive update to the game, containing new enemies, new areas, new music, new bosses, new objects, new armors, and more. You’ll play through the game as Specter Knight, both before and after his monstrous transformation, using a huge scythe to defeat enemies and traverse dangerous levels. Yacht Club says that they’re building the new game from the ground up to make it a totally unique experience, so it’s safe to say that this is more than a simple reskin.

For a better look at Specter of Torment , check out the new trailer below. It’s scheduled to release in Spring 2017, and as far as we know, it’s still on track to be free for everyone who purchased Shovel Knight .

Source: Yacht Club Games

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