Cyber Shadow

 PC
User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 60 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 60
  3. Negative: 11 out of 60

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  1. Girjo
    Jan 30, 2021
    8
    Despues de unas 11 horas de juego he acabado Cyber Shadow, me parece un juego muy entretenido en la que cada capitulo es diferente al anterior, un juego con un diseño de niveles increibles y algunos muy dificiles, la peor parte del juego es la poca dificultad de muchos bosses y la manera tan tardia de darte habilidades, el ultimo boss es otra historia, juego entretenido con buena musicaDespues de unas 11 horas de juego he acabado Cyber Shadow, me parece un juego muy entretenido en la que cada capitulo es diferente al anterior, un juego con un diseño de niveles increibles y algunos muy dificiles, la peor parte del juego es la poca dificultad de muchos bosses y la manera tan tardia de darte habilidades, el ultimo boss es otra historia, juego entretenido con buena musica plataformeo y diversidad de bosses muy recomendado si te gustan los juegos 2d , eso si el dash lo peor del juego… Expand
  2. rykerrk
    Feb 1, 2021
    9
    If you enjoyed older Natsume platformers or Batman on NES, you're going to enjoy this plenty I think. It's hard, it's fun, I've come around from disliking some of the soundtrack to enjoying most of it. About my only gripes are storyline-related and some wonky timing on parries, but all in all, had plenty of fun!
  3. Heisengerm
    Feb 15, 2021
    8
    Cyber shadow is a side-scrolling action-platformer in which you play as a ninja trying to save the last of your clan after a mad-scientist causes city-wide destruction in a last desperate attempt to save his dying daughter. Throughout Cyber Shadow’s short and sweet play time of roughly seven to ten hours, you will face many tough challenges, but I had a great time playing this game, and ICyber shadow is a side-scrolling action-platformer in which you play as a ninja trying to save the last of your clan after a mad-scientist causes city-wide destruction in a last desperate attempt to save his dying daughter. Throughout Cyber Shadow’s short and sweet play time of roughly seven to ten hours, you will face many tough challenges, but I had a great time playing this game, and I think anyone with a taste for hard-but-fair games will love this game too. It presents itself as a classic-looking and -sounding game with an old-school difficulty level. In some ways, its first impression is accurate; the game gives you a set of tight controls and a few abilities to work with, and makes you master them in order to progress. You start with a limited amount of health and energy, and extra health pickups are few and far between. However, Cyber Shadow also thankfully includes a few new-school mechanics to minimize frustration and smooth out the player’s experience. First, the game spreads out its checkpoints perfectly. This isn’t to say the game floods you with them though. In fact, Cyber Shadow intelligently places its checkpoints far enough apart to give a sense of tension, without straining your endurance past its breaking point. Also, if you collect enough of the game’s currency, you’ll be able to upgrade some checkpoints, allowing them to fully restore your health and/or SP, or even give them the ability to synthesize other power-ups for you too, such as a shield or an auto-turret, to name a couple. Thanks to Mechanical Head Games’ careful execution of all these elements, we get the best of both worlds in Cyber Shadow: tough, retro-feeling difficulty, with friendly, more modern enhancements that make the game a great experience to play. And, just as Cyber Shadow’s difficulty stays true to its clear inspirations, its pixel art style and chiptune soundtrack also add to the game’s retro feel. Each section of the game has its own distinct look and sound, and the sparsely scattered cutscenes are simple but atmospheric, channeling both the minimalistic feel of 8-bit era games and classic samurai movies. Enemies and projectiles are all visually distinct from each other, and contrast well with the environment and background. Little touches like the lightning effects on certain attacks or the way your character’s headband flows behind you really show exactly how much work the developer put into the aesthetic of this game.

    Cyber Shadow does a lot of work with what it has, and doesn’t overstay its welcome for a second. The difficulty, while tough, never feels unfair and really helps you appreciate the game’s rock-solid movement mechanics. With a couple hidden secrets and optional challenge rooms, Cyber Shadow leaves enough optional content to make exploration worthwhile without getting stale. If you like a challenge, or are a fan of 8-bit era games, I highly recommend checking this game out.    … Expand
  4. coldcalculator
    Feb 7, 2021
    10
    I love how true they were to 8 bit art. Everything was super well made. The difficulty was pretty brutal, but it's so satisfying. I just wish there were more of it! Apparently there's a ton more story that the developers haven't added. Hopefully we'll see some DLC
  5. LemonKing10
    Jan 27, 2021
    10
    This game brings the hurt then gives you a refreshing lemonade, throws it in your face and slaps you with a whole lemon but the pain is so f****** good
  6. jdlaney116
    Jan 28, 2021
    10
    The best game with the word “Cyber” in it to come out in the last two months.
  7. VigilanteOito
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    Jogão, muito bom relembrar os classicos do nintendinho como Ninja gaiden.
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  8. letefte
    Jan 31, 2021
    8
    A game with tight controls and an interesting story that takes you back to the days of the NES. Although the game doesn't reach the heights of games like The Messenger and Shovel Knight it is still a very welcome addition to the line-up of 8-bit inspired indies.
  9. Ningnagublob
    Nov 27, 2021
    10
    An excellent homage to old school platforming. The gameplay is demanding and not for the timid. No victory will be handed to you that you do not earn. Those looking for an enjoyable oldschool challenge need look no further.
  10. Lugia50
    May 22, 2021
    8
    The game is not easy and doesn't meant to be.
    It's very enjoyable and with a good story, visuals are amazing, gameplay is not that great but not bad either, bosses difficulty is what i didn't like, you expect yhem to get harder but some of the lastest bosses are easier than those in yhe beginningg
  11. Aresanderu
    Feb 24, 2021
    9
    Retro journey for old users. Looks like a dream from 8-bit childhood. Great job.
  12. Fletchous
    Jun 11, 2021
    8
    A great call back to retro gaming!
    Yes it's going to be pain enduring hard, but that's part of the charm!
    Music is magnificent, one of my favorites this year from a big platformer pkaieti.

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#96 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. CD-Action
    Sep 1, 2021
    95
    You can definitely feel Shovel Knight vibes, which is not surprising, as the developers of the 2014 hit platformer offered to help polish Cyber Shadow and published it. The result is a spectacular game full of surprises, ingenious pitfalls and fantastic boss encounters. Add a simply brilliant level design, wonderful art style and great adrenaline-pumping music, and you get a game you want more and more of despite of dying all the time. [03/2021, p.46]
  2. Gameblog.fr
    Feb 22, 2021
    80
    Cyber Shadow is an impressive old school ninja game. The kind of retro experience that can't be recommended to everyone, as it shines by being very very difficult, but a challenge that some stubborn players asking themselves if they still have good reflexes and memory will enjoy for sure.
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  3. Meristation
    Feb 7, 2021
    79
    Cyber Shadow is a hell of a ride for those who worship 8-Bit aesthetics. Yacht Club Games and Mekaskull deliver a splendid homage to the NES, even though many checkpoints will heavily punish your ego.
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