MegaMan Unlimited vs Shovel Knight

Struggling to choose between MegaMan Unlimited and Shovel Knight? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

MegaMan Unlimited is a Games solution with tags like mega-man, fan-game, platformer, retro.

It boasts features such as 8 new robot masters with unique weapons and abilities, 30+ all new levels across multiple stages, Challenging platforming gameplay in classic Mega Man style, New and remixed 8-bit music, Unlockable extras like concept art and music and pros including Faithfully recreates the look and feel of classic Mega Man games, Large amount of content for a fan game, Great level design and boss fights, Smooth controls and responsive platforming.

On the other hand, Shovel Knight is a Games product tagged with 2d, sidescrolling, retro, platformer, indie.

Its standout features include 2D side-scrolling platformer gameplay, 8-bit retro graphical style, Single player campaign with boss battles, Unlockable relics and abilities, Local cooperative multiplayer mode, and it shines with pros like Tight, responsive controls, Clever level design with secrets to find, Charming story and characters, Great soundtrack, Lots of replay value.

Feature	MegaMan Unlimited	Shovel Knight
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Primary Category	Games	Games

Product Overview

MegaMan Unlimited

Description: Mega Man Unlimited is a fan-made Mega Man platform game created by Philippe Poulin (MegaPhilX). It is considered one of the best Mega Man fan games and features 8 new Robot Masters, new weapons, and over 30 levels.

Shovel Knight

Description: Shovel Knight is a 2D side-scrolling platform game developed by Yacht Club Games. The player controls the eponymous protagonist, Shovel Knight, as he collects treasure and battles the Order of No Quarter across a quest to defeat the evil Enchantress.

Key Features Comparison

MegaMan Unlimited Features

• 8 new robot masters with unique weapons and abilities
• 30+ all new levels across multiple stages
• Challenging platforming gameplay in classic Mega Man style
• New and remixed 8-bit music
• Unlockable extras like concept art and music

Shovel Knight Features

• 2D side-scrolling platformer gameplay
• 8-bit retro graphical style
• Single player campaign with boss battles
• Unlockable relics and abilities
• Local cooperative multiplayer mode

Pros & Cons Analysis

MegaMan Unlimited

Pros

• Faithfully recreates the look and feel of classic Mega Man games
• Large amount of content for a fan game
• Great level design and boss fights
• Smooth controls and responsive platforming

Cons

• Can be very difficult at times
• Visuals are simplistic as expected for an 8-bit style game
• Lacks story/narrative elements

Shovel Knight

Pros

• Tight, responsive controls
• Clever level design with secrets to find
• Charming story and characters
• Great soundtrack
• Lots of replay value

Cons

• Can be very challenging at times
• Co-op mode only local, no online
• Somewhat short campaign

Pricing Comparison

MegaMan Unlimited

• Free

Shovel Knight

• One-time Purchase