Shadow Warrior 3

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  • Summary: Shadow Warrior 3 launches the offbeat first-person shooter series to the next level with a seamless blend of fast-paced gunplay, razor-sharp melee combat, and a spectacular free-running movement system. Fallen corporate shogun Lo Wang and his former employer turned nemesis turned sidekickShadow Warrior 3 launches the offbeat first-person shooter series to the next level with a seamless blend of fast-paced gunplay, razor-sharp melee combat, and a spectacular free-running movement system. Fallen corporate shogun Lo Wang and his former employer turned nemesis turned sidekick Orochi Zilla embark on an improbable mission to recapture an ancient dragon they unwillingly unleashed from its eternal prison. Armed with a punishing mix of blades and bullets, Lo Wang must traverse uncharted parts of the world to track down the dark beast and push the apocalypse back yet again. All it will take is the mask of a dead god, a dragon's egg, a touch of magic, and enough firepower to hold off the impending cataclysm. Bring a Katana to a Gunfight. Conduct a symphony of death with each encounter by mixing overwhelming firepower with devastatingly precise katana strikes as you dash in and around the demonic hordes.

    Fancy Footwork
    Flow between nimble movement techniques including air dashes, wall running, double jumps, and the fancy new grappling hook busts your combat and movement options wide open in every battle.

    Execute Then Annihilate
    Execute spectacular finishing moves to claim a piece of your conquered foe and unleash its powers back on the horde in a burst of unstoppable fury and powerful magic.

    Dynamic Combat Arenas
    Each environment is lined with hazardous structures and devices that can be activated to add another layer of creative choice to the offensive strategy.

    Neo Feudal Japan
    Trek across a mythic Asian land infused with the magic and technology of ancient samurai, now overrun by the demonic yokai from Japanese folklore.

    Funny Business
    Brace for expertly delivered one-liners from Lo Wang, pointed banter with Zilla, and an intense thrill ride of absurd predicaments on the way to turning doomsday into a new day.    … Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Shindig
    May 19, 2022
    80
    Lovingly crafted and unpretentious, Shadow Warrior 3 is equal parts hilarious and thrilling, thanks in no small part to its exceptionally charismatic protagonist.
  2. PlayStation Country
    Mar 7, 2022
    80
    Shadow Warrior 3 is a short but action-packed FPS with some of the most fun combat we've seen in a while. It's got all the action and most of the gore of the Doom games but without the constant looking for switches and doors. It's just a good time from start to end.
  3. Movies Games and Tech
    Mar 15, 2022
    70
    In deciding that ambition is the dragon that needs toppling, Shadow Warrior 3 is aggressively average, restricting its own potential with poor level design and underwhelming weapons and enemies. Quite how it manages to fluff its lines, despite having all the ingredients for success – humour, great visuals and Doom-lite gunplay – is frustrating, but if you are able to look past this, it does still provide an opportunity for you to switch off with some mindless entertainment in short spurts.
  4. TheGamer
    Mar 9, 2022
    60
    I’m sure I won’t be thinking about Shadow Warrior 3 in five minutes’ time, but I’m okay with that. It doesn’t do anything to reinvent the wheel or the first-person shooter, but it moves away from the co-op looter-shooter nonsense the second game tried to pull and delivers a short, satisfying campaign that’s fast-paced and close enough to Doom to be considered good. It’s just a shame there’s no “shut the fuck up” filter.
  5. PSX Brasil
    May 7, 2022
    60
    Shadow Warrior 3 has good combat, but its content is too short to recommend it at launch. It is certainly a title to keep on the radar if you are a fan of this type of FPS.
  6. Impulsegamer
    Mar 11, 2022
    60
    If you’re spoilt by modern-day graphics and the feature-full world of 21st-century gaming, Shadow Warrior 3 probably isn’t for you. It’s a simple game, not afraid to rely solely on its strong shooting mechanics, but it’s one that any FPS fan should add to their collection if they want to switch off and tear up some bad guys. Short, silly and gory, Shadow Warrior 3 is a fine example of great gaming dialled back.
  7. PLAY
    Apr 1, 2022
    50
    Fun visuals aside, this is a bland and boring shooter that pales in comparison to both Doom and its own predecessors. Back to the shadows with you. [Issue#13, p.91]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 25
  3. Negative: 10 out of 25
  1. TengGaming
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    this game is simply an FPS king all tho it didn't come with a next-gen port but playing it on Ps5 with FPS boost is just great and addictive.this game is simply an FPS king all tho it didn't come with a next-gen port but playing it on Ps5 with FPS boost is just great and addictive. it's simply 10/10 for me… Expand
  2. PeachMaple
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    Really fun story with great, fast fluid gameplay. I was a bit bummed that the game dropped the coop option that shadow warrior 2 had, butReally fun story with great, fast fluid gameplay. I was a bit bummed that the game dropped the coop option that shadow warrior 2 had, but other than that it was a fun game that didn't overstay its welcome.… Expand
  4. bink_man
    Dec 27, 2022
    7
    Kill. Run. Jump. Die. Repeat.
    Shadow Warrior 3 is a fast-paced, thrilling first-person shooter video game that takes place in a futuristic    Kill. Run. Jump. Die. Repeat.
    Shadow Warrior 3 is a fast-paced, thrilling first-person shooter video game that takes place in a futuristic world. Players take on the role of a ninja warrior, Lo Wang, and battle against a variety of
    demonic enemies.
    The game features a variety of weapons and enemies, and the combat is fast and intense. The graphics are stunning, and the level design is detailed and well-crafted.
    However, there are some minuses to the game. The AI is often too easy, making the game feel a bit too easy at times. Additionally, the lack of a tutorial or in-game help can be confusing for new players. The game can become repetitive, as levels often have similar designs.    … Expand
  5. BipolarSmile
    Jun 27, 2022
    6
    Well, basically this is a doom clone.
    Fast-paced gameplay that gets a bit repetitive but is still fun.
    The problem is that this is the only    Well, basically this is a doom clone.
    Fast-paced gameplay that gets a bit repetitive but is still fun.
    The problem is that this is the only positive about this game.
    The "Story", characters, and the whole dialogue/monologue are really terrible, cringe and it feels like all the "jokes" were written by a 10-year-old.
    I would only get this if you are looking for a short game with fun gameplay, and get it only when there is a major discount - this is not worth full price at all.    … Expand
  6. Maou00
    Mar 3, 2022
    4
    Let's see, I started it from the same day it came out and I finished it the same day, but something left me super unhappy is the repetition ofLet's see, I started it from the same day it came out and I finished it the same day, but something left me super unhappy is the repetition of everything that happens throughout the game, a mini game of obstacles and an area limited to the appearance of enemies In addition to being a repetitive game, it has bugs where you have to jump and always meet an instant death. The story is totally boring with characters without charisma and absurd comedy. The game itself entertains for a while, there should be a selection of chapters or at least one NG+ to be able to platinum the game since if I continue the game I end up with the final boss and if I start a new game I lose everything and I would have to invest another 10 hours that I really don't plan on doing.… Expand
  7. ReubenIsAGod
    Jul 3, 2022
    4
    A really fun gameplay loop that is under-utilized due to tight overwhelmed shooting arenas. If the arenas were bigger and less crammed withA really fun gameplay loop that is under-utilized due to tight overwhelmed shooting arenas. If the arenas were bigger and less crammed with the amount of enemies on display I actually believe this would be better and tighter as a boomer shooter. Honestly very mid. The final boss is also kinda average and annoying. The gameplay honestly overstays it's welcome and the game is incredibly short at 5 hours. Played on PS+ and glad I did not pay for the product when it initally came out.… Expand
  8. Skydog
    Jun 23, 2022
    0
    TRASH TRASH TRASH.
    is there any other word for this game? Repetitive, broken, buggy, glitchy.. okay there is other words.
    This developer    TRASH TRASH TRASH.
    is there any other word for this game? Repetitive, broken, buggy, glitchy.. okay there is other words.
    This developer needs to be completely banned from all store fronts. One of the worst experiences ever.    … Expand

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