Shovel Knight (Japanese: ショベルナイト) is an action-adventure platformer video game developed and published by Yacht Club Games for the Nintendo 3DS. It was released in North America on June 26, 2014 and in Japan on November 13, 2014. The game follows the eponymous protagonist, Shovel Knight, as he traverses a fictional land in order to defeat a group of villains known as The Order of No Quarter. Along the way, he must collect treasure, upgrade his equipment, and battle a variety of enemies. Shovel Knight is a classic 8-bit style platformer, with players controlling Shovel Knight as he jumps and fights his way across a variety of levels. The game features a variety of weapons and abilities that can be used to traverse the levels and defeat enemies. Players can also collect treasure, which can be used to purchase upgrades and new abilities. The game also features a variety of secrets and challenges to uncover. The game has been praised for its graphical and audio presentation, as well as its tight and responsive controls. It has also been praised for its challenging and varied level design, as well as its replayability. Shovel Knight has been well-received by both critics and players alike, and has been praised as one of the best games on the 3DS.