Shovel Pirate

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In "Shovel Pirate," become a pirate on a quest to uncover wacky treasures across 15 action-packed levels. Navigate puzzles, avoid traps, and challenge friends in local PvP multiplayer, all while collecting secret treasures and enjoying charming music tracks. Simple and intuitive controls make this platformer game accessible and fun for all ages.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 62 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features charming graphics and music, showcasing great sprite-work and a lot of passion from the developers.
It's a fun and cute platformer with a medium difficulty level, making it accessible for beginners while still enjoyable for more experienced players.
The gameplay is short but sweet, providing a satisfying experience that can be completed in about 30-60 minutes.

The game is very short, leading some players to feel that it doesn't justify its price, especially when compared to other games from the same developer.
There is a lack of innovation in gameplay mechanics, with some players feeling that it feels too similar to previous titles and lacks depth.
The absence of bosses and limited level design may leave players wanting more content and replay value.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
31%
6%
The gameplay is described as enjoyable and polished, featuring medium difficulty and unique mechanics like treasure maps, though it lacks significant innovation. While the game is relatively short, lasting about an hour, it offers fun visuals and a charming experience, making it a good value for its price. Overall, players appreciate the balance of challenge and simplicity, along with the creative use of basic game mechanics.
- “The gameplay wasn't too challenging, but it wasn't really super simple either.”
- “A nice cute short game with fun visuals and polished gameplay, feels like a twist on Shovel Knight where the shovel is a much more central part of the game, not just a clever weapon.”
- “An hour of gameplay feels pretty fair for the price and I loved the unique treasure map mechanics, great stuff!”
- “There's not a lot of innovation regarding the gameplay, too.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The graphics are widely praised for their charming and cute art style, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience. However, some reviewers feel that the visuals lack innovation, citing a sense of repetitiveness and uninspired design elements after years of similar aesthetics. Overall, the graphics are described as polished and fitting, enhancing the game's appeal despite concerns about originality.
- “And I have to praise the charming art style, super cute.”
- “The visuals are cute, the music is calm and fitting, and the difficulty leans more towards the easier side.”
- “Graphics look amazing as always and it feels so good to play a neutronized game on a controller.”
- “My main issue was that the game felt very shallow. When I said 'SCT skin', I didn't mean sprites were ripped off SCT; I meant that the art style feels uninspired. After seeing it for the past 7 years, it feels same-y. I mentioned the reuse of ideas like the monkey, the same beachy level design, and the same 'get 3 objectives to win' finish line.”
- “The visuals are cute, but they lack originality and depth, making the overall experience feel repetitive.”
- “The graphics are charming but ultimately feel dated and uninspired, failing to bring anything new to the table.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
Overall, the game has minimal replayability, with some users noting it can be completed in about 30 minutes, making it hard to justify its price compared to free mobile games. However, younger players might find some value in revisiting the game to discover missed items, potentially extending their enjoyment for a few hours.
- “There will be a bit of replay value for a kid who may look at it and realize 'wait... I missed something.' and they'll have to go back in for the secret items.”
- “For a kid, this would be at least a couple of hours of fun (and a little frustration), and then there is some replayability to it.”
- “Literally no replay value whatsoever, I dawdled around and still beat this with every gem in 30 minutes.”
- “Your mobile games are longer, and have more replay value, and they are free. I can't really justify 3 dollars for this.”
- “There will be a bit of replay value for a kid who may look at it and realize 'wait... I missed something,' and they'll have to go back in for the secret items.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is consistently praised for being calm and fitting, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers also highlight the quality of the sprite-work, noting that both elements contribute positively to the game's charming atmosphere.
- “The visuals are cute, the music is calm and fitting, and the difficulty leans more towards the easier side.”
- “The sprite work on this and the music were great.”
- “Music was nice.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews do not provide specific insights into the story of "Shovel Pirate," focusing instead on the improvements in controls and player movement. As such, the narrative aspect remains largely unaddressed in the feedback.
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization appears to be commendable, particularly on lower-end systems, as users have noted smooth performance and responsive controls, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.