One of the most acclaimed and popular indie games on the3DShas just gotten what may be its biggest discount ever. This sale comes just a few short weeks before the3DSeShop is set to close its doors.
The 3DS eShop is home to some of the most popular and successful indie games of its time such asVVVVVandSteamWorld Digas well as a number of games that never came to other consoles likeAttack of the Friday Monsters! A Tokyo TaleandPhoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies. Since last year’sannouncement that the 3DS and Wii U eShops will be closing downtoward the end of March 2023, many have since scrambled to buy digital games for these platforms they missed out on or grab hold of free demos, updates, and Virtual Console titles that will soon be lost to time.
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The 3DS was also host toShovel Knightwhich became one of thebiggest indie game success storiesthanks to its modern take on NES-era game design. It is currently available on the 3DS eShop for $4.49, an 85% discount from its usual price of $30.Shovel Knightfirst launched as a singular campaign but was later updated into a bundle titledShovel Knight: Treasure Trovewhich included the first game, three downloadable expansions, and the competitive fighting gameShovel Knight Showdown. All of this content will be available for one low price on the 3DS until March 27, the same day the 3DS eShop will close.
Since launching on PC, 3DS, and Wii U in 2014,Shovel Knighthas long remained one of the biggest faces in indie gaming, particularly on Nintendo consoles. The character of Shovel Knight has gone on to make appearances in other indie games likeDead Cells,Rivals of Aether,Yooka-Laylee, andBloodstained: Ritual of the Night.Shovel Knight was even included as an assist trophy inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate, a fitting inclusion as he has consistently been a popular character request fromSuper Smash Bros.players.
The announcement of the 3DS eShop closure has been disappointing to the millions who enjoy the system, but it has also presented an opportunity for many to look back on what they might have missed on the platform. Some developers and publishers have evidently taken note of this by making some of their games discounted on the system such asMighty Switch Force!andXeodrifrteras well asPokemon Bankbeing made free to use. With so many discounts available and just a few weeks left of support, 3DS owners will have to act fast to buy any digital games left on their wishlists.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Troveis available for 3DS, Amazon Fire TV, Linux, Mac, PC, PS3, PS4, PS Vita, Switch, Wii U, and Xbox One.
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