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Shadow of Destiny
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 18 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 9 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Konami
Developer: KCE Tokyo
Genre(s): Adventure
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
Release Date: March 6, 2001
Summary
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What The Critics Said
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Four Fat Chicks
Largely ignored by the mainstream gaming press, this fabulous epic of a game will draw you in with both its warmth and its ever-increasing tale.
Read Full Review >GamePower
As pure an adventure as you'll find on any console. Apart from a few timed segments, it's completely free of the action elements normally associated with "adventure" games on these systems.
Daily Radar
There are a few problems here -- failing to solve a puzzle means having to repeat an entire level, for example -- but the majority of Shadow of Destiny is excellent.
IGN
The gameplay simply involves the player moving the character around a 3D world, with the only thing close to real action being the ability to run instead of just walk. It's a murder mystery and its enjoyment comes in the form of a captivating storyline that will pull you in so deeply that you won't want to stop playing until you finish the quest.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
Gamers willing to invest the time required to unravel the title's mysteries will discover one of the PS2's most enjoyable games and one of the most original adventure games to grace a console.
Read Full Review >GameZone
This game is a relatively short play, as it can easily be finished in one day. Even though Konami™ claims that there are ten "massive" chapters; don't be fooled, they aren't "massive" in any sense.
Read Full Review >GameSpy
A wonderful title (with the kind of cerebral gameplay that seems to have taken a back seat to mindless shooters in recent years), which will keep you glued to your console for as long as it takes you to finish it.
Read Full Review >Da Gameboyz
The real problem is that the game makes my brain sting. What I mean is there are so many plot twists, story fluctuations and paradoxes that I found the game almost like work rather than play.
GamerWeb Sony
The game's brevity and lack of real suspense or horror make for a mellower game than anticipated. It's worth playing.
Read Full Review >Into Liquid Sky
The strength of Shadow of Destiny lies in its well-scultped narrative which drives the game.
Read Full Review >Game Revolution
The lack of action deals a heavy blow to this otherwise polished adventure.
Read Full Review >Core Magazine
One of gaming's most original plots that can captivate the player so greatly that many of its shortcomings may be over looked.
Read Full Review >Happy Puppy
Great visuals coupled with great atmosphere and music makes this a must-have for fans of the genre.
Read Full Review >Hot Games
Plays little more than an interactive "Choose Your Own Adventure" book.
Read Full Review >PSX Nation
An acquired taste that blends mainstream graphic appeal with a methodic pace and a compelling story to great effect.
Read Full Review >All Game Guide
While it suffers from a few somewhat glaring flaws, it contains a deep narrative structure and a surprisingly interesting adventure motif that should excite fans of the genre and those who like complex storytelling.
Read Full Review >Gaming Age
It is a bit on the short side, but the upside is a fantastic plot that has numerous side stories to it that cannot all be experienced in a single play.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 8.0 (out of 10) based on 9 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Dan A. gave it a7:
Shadow of Destiny is a bittersweet gaming experience to say the least. On one hand, in such an early PS2 lifetime it produced solid visuals, and pushed the storytelling aspect of games to a level still unseen to this day. But on the other hand, the control feels robotic enough to give Resident Evil a run for it's money, and the game doesn't spend enough time keeping you engaged to the point where the next twist was actually THAT exciting. A good game, but nothing I would do more then rent.
Curtis S. gave it a 0:
This game is absolutely, without a doubt, the worst game I have ever played in my life!! I'd rather watch a damn Olsen-Twins movie 100 times in a row than play this game again. The only good thing I can say 'bout this game, is that it has good graphics, and that the storyline is complete and tied together niceley. But the storyline itself sucks! I can't believe someone wasted time making this game.
Phil W. gave it a 9:
An in-depth storyline and manic plot twists make Shadow of Destiny a highly enjoyable game. A bit more suspense would help but with 6 normal endings(2 B endings) and two EX endings it'll keep you playing for ages!
Alex K. gave it a 9:
A very good adventure game with a fantastic premise, spoiled largely by the poor voice acting of the main character. Man, he could have been so much cooler. But in the end Shadow of Destiny proves to be a cerebral story with fun but basic adventure gameplay. I found the lack of interactivity not nearly as vexing as many of the game reviewers did, partially because I think that the various plot twists, multiple endings, and subtle details make SoD better billed as an "interactive movie" than a game. But on that front it's a great cinematic achievement--the best yet on any system--and well worth it for anyone who loves a good story.
Lee C. gave it a 10:
I thought the game was excellent, it was a short game, but it was unique. It was different from every game on the market which makes it 10 times better. A game just doesn't need good graphics, it needs a good story line too, and that seems to be the problem with game now, is that games will have incredible graphics but the story line will suck or vice versa. This game has both and it was a very exciting game. I was wondering if someone could email me (Train3030@webtv.net) about any info on if there is gonna be a Shadow of Destiny 2? Please email me soon, thank you.
Stef C. gave it a 7:
Great storyline and overall a very original game. I just have 2 complaints: first of all, it wasn't very interactive. It was just too easy to figure out what you were supposed to do there was too much instruction. A 3 year old could beat this game no problem. My second complaint is that it was too short. I beat it in a few hours. But still this game is worth playing and I suggest you at least rent it, if not buy it.
