Shovel Knight looks right at home in fan-made N64 Demake

The models ooze with a vibrancy reminiscent of Rare’s golden years, and of particular note is the user interface and its spacious layout; Unthinkable in modern games, but widespread in the mid-90s.

Yacht Club Games recently expressed interest in bringing Shovel Knight to the 3rd dimension, stating, “We’re all very obsessed with Mario 64 too, and we hope to one day make a 3D platformer that’s as fun.” , captivating, surprising, and exciting as it is”, although of course nothing has come of it in the six years since then.

In 2018, we got a glimpse of their take on Shovel Knight 64, but it wasn’t quite what fans were expecting… Its April 1 release date has certainly hinted some at its true intent.

While we’re no closer to a 3D platformer for the brave paladin, we can at least thank the fishy fanbase for quenching our thirst for these great polys, at least a little.

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