keep hearing good things about shoval knight is it really that good

You're telling me you haven't even played the first game? In Reggie Fils-aime's voice: "What's wrong with you?" =p Shovel Knight is basically a megaman game, with unique level design. Each free expansion comes with characters with their own campaign and abilities, and the level changes according to their playstyle. It's really fun, you should play it.

ill take that as a yes lol. i trust ur opinion, just moved to the top of my to get list.