- Publisher: Bandai Namco Games
- Release Date: Jul 18, 2025
- Also On: Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox Series X
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Jan 16, 2026Shadow Labyrinth is good if you set your expectations accordingly. The constant corpse eating makes the game feel darker than expected, while the mazes are a nice diversion. The overall mechanics don't stand out compared to other titles, but the basics are performed well enough that the game remains enjoyable. The presentation is good but not great, while the story and overall premise exists more as an exercise in head-scratching than something you're going to want to remember. Again, the game is better than expected but not extraordinary; Metroidvania fans will get some enjoyment out of this before moving on to stronger titles.
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Aug 21, 2025Shadow Labyrinth is equal parts magnificent and frustrating. The action is stellar, the setting – largely made up of deep-cut references to Namco’s arcade history – is uniquely fascinating, and the retro Pac-Man gameplay is perhaps the best the franchise has ever offered. At the same time, it makes exploration such a chore that I swore off finishing it and stepped away from it more than a few times. I always came back, though, which goes to show just what an incredible job the developers have done here. Even when I hated what I was doing, it was always a pleasure to engage with, and there aren’t a lot of games I can say the same about.
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Aug 11, 2025Shadow Labyrinth is actually a Metroidvania with some great ideas, but it feels like it was released before it was fully cooked. While the paper-cut character designs, some intriguing levels, and the perk system hold promise, the lack of practical utility for special abilities (and, of course, perks), unnecessary difficulty, and the game's failure to break away from outdated conventions—unlike examples like Prince of Persia: Lost Crown, which breathed new life into the genre—ultimately reduce the experience to an average one.