Shadow Warrior (2013)

Shadow Warrior is a bold reimagining of the 3D Realms' cult classic shooter from independent developer Flying Wild Hog (Hard Reset) starring the legendary and quick-witted warrior Lo Wang.

Shooter Puzzle Adventure Action Fantasy Science fiction Comedy helicopter martial arts bloody ninja death robots swordplay rabbit demons steam parallel worldsPlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One

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PlayStation LifeStyleMark LabbeOct 20148.5/10
Between the game's graphics, gameplay, and $40 price tag, Shadow Warrior is a definite buy. It offers hours of gory, hack-and-slash fighting, and focuses on just being a really fun game. If you are looking for developed characters or a story you can really get into, Shadow Warrior might not be for you. But, if you just want to kill hordes of enemies in brutal ways, you should probably pick up a copy.
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GamingTrendTravis NorthupOct 201485/100
Lo Wang returns with a glorious vengeance in Shadow Warrior, in a hilarious, violent experience that no player should miss.
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Xbox AchievementsRichard WalkerOct 201485/100
A wonderful throwback to the 90s shooter, Shadow Warrior is a fine remake that doesn't purport to offer anything more than a rip-roaring blast through hordes of demons. Shadow Warrior is bloody, wilfully daft and rather brilliant.
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Push SquareMat GrowcottOct 20145/10
Shadow Warrior is more than just puerile jokes and demons – there are some quite interesting technical faults in there as well. The personality of the game is enough to recommend to those that enjoy old-school shooters, but it comes with a warning: Wang should probably be taken in small doses.
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Metro GameCentralRoger HargreavesOct 20146/10
For a game obsessed with OTT violence and knob gags this is a surprisingly charming and likeable shooter, if an unavoidably shallow and repetitive one.
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About the game

Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One
Developer: Flying Wild Hog
Publisher: Devolver Digital, Majesco Entertainment
Released: September 26, 2013
Modes: Single player
Perspective: First person
Engine: Road Hog Engine
Time to beat: 15 h main story · 24 h completionist

IGDB rating 7.4/10 from 225 ratings.

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