Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun

1. Bertiee

   Dec 7, 2016

   10

   Fantastic game. There's been a huge lack of stealth RTS games in recent years, and this has rejuvinated the genre. It obviously has parralelsFantastic game. There's been a huge lack of stealth RTS games in recent years, and this has rejuvinated the genre. It obviously has parralels to the Commandos series of games and they've been a heavy influence, but it's also more accessible and open than they were. Contrary to a couple of bad reviews there is always more than one path available, and in fact there are challenges set for each mission which will encourage you to try different methods to collect all the badges. Stealth obviously plays a key part, but if you do get spotted you're able to run away and hide, so it's quite accessible for those who are new to the genre.… Expand

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2. Acosdetelebaris

   Aug 5, 2017

   10

   Fantastic game. A more than worthy evolution of the legendary Spanish saga Commandos. Lots of different paths to victory. Very interesting andFantastic game. A more than worthy evolution of the legendary Spanish saga Commandos. Lots of different paths to victory. Very interesting and innovative mechanics, like the lights in the night. Very nice graphics and engaging story. I like the characters as well. All in all, a very well finished stealth game.… Expand

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4. hanz123

   Dec 10, 2016

   10

   Do you know Commandos? If yes; buy this! If no you missed my favorite stealth game; but now this exists and its even better :) Seriously; ifDo you know Commandos? If yes; buy this! If no you missed my favorite stealth game; but now this exists and its even better :) Seriously; if you are into stealth you have to give it a try! This has the best stealth mechanics there are in any stealth game.… Expand

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5. TheNikus

   Jan 23, 2018

   9

   Shadow Tactics successfully revives the top-down tactical stealth genre pioneered by Commandos, Robin Hood and Desperados. It's amazing thatShadow Tactics successfully revives the top-down tactical stealth genre pioneered by Commandos, Robin Hood and Desperados. It's amazing that the scenario has up until now not been given the genre treatment.
   
   The game has great, semi-stylized graphics and an awesome soundtrack and sound design, making for an all together perfect Japanese atmosphere, aided by the (optional) Japanese voice-over.
   
   The campaign takes you through 13 different levels (river valleys, snowy mountains, misty forests, bustling cities, i. a.) with multiple, varied objectives. There are optional challenges for hardcore gamers. It took me around 30 hours to beat the campaign.
   
   The characters are likeable and their skills work together well gameplay-wise.
   
   Review in one word: MORE!
   
   Definitely buy it!… Expand

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6. NihiRagnarK

   Feb 3, 2017

   9

   Shadow Tactics exceptionally inherits from the commando series and puts itself under Japanese Samurai age.
   + Excellent Stealth Mechanism
   +Shadow Tactics exceptionally inherits from the commando series and puts itself under Japanese Samurai age.
   + Excellent Stealth Mechanism
   + Synchronized Action Mode
   + Elaborate Different 13 Missions
   + Graph is good and bad-ass
   - Only 4 Angles of camera view
   - Bad Chinese translation… Expand

   • 1 of 2 users found this helpful
7. Sepherim

   Jun 8, 2022

   8

   Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun sin duda es un muy buen juego de sigilo estilo Comandos. Las mecánicas son sin duda muy buenas, aunqueShadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun sin duda es un muy buen juego de sigilo estilo Comandos. Las mecánicas son sin duda muy buenas, aunque las refinarían posteriormente en Desperados 3, y el diseño de mapas es variado, interesante y desafiante. Quizás le echaría en falta algo más de diferencia entre algunos de los personajes jugables, pero todos tienen algunas cosas únicas suyas que los hacen válidos e interesantes. La variedad de enemigos es escasa, eso es cierto, pero es lo normal en un juego de estas características. La historia está bien llevada y tiene algún giro que yo no me esperaba, pero no es tampoco para echar cohetes.
   
   Gráficamente el juego es discreto, y se toma unas cuantas licencias con la estética japonesa más tradicional. Y se me hacen super raras las proporciones, especialmente los protagonistas parecen tener piernas larguísimas. El sonido está bastante guay, y jugarlo en japonés subtitulado le da sus puntos de inmersión. Y, al menos en mi tiempo jugando el juego entero, no me he encontrado con ningún bug.
   
   Por todo ello, sin duda es un juego que vale la pena. Un 7,5. A ver qué tal está Aiko's Choice ahora que ya me he terminado el original.… Expand

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8. Th3UniQu3

   Dec 6, 2016

   0

   Stealth done wrong.
   
   Do not be mistaken. This isn't a stealth game like Commandos, this is a puzzle game. There is only one solution toStealth done wrong.
   
   Do not be mistaken. This isn't a stealth game like Commandos, this is a puzzle game. There is only one solution to every problem, and it's up to you to read the minds of the developers to figure out how to get past every ridiculously populated corridor/room. If you can't figure out what they want from you, you will not progress. There is no freedom in your decisions. There is no doing things your way. It's: Here's an area filled with guards: Good luck trying to unravel it.
   
   Not for me. I got frustrated on the third map, because there's this giant corridor FILLED with guards and no apparant ways to get one of my characters through it. After 5 different attempts I gave up and refunded. Also, the map is bugged. Guards kept seeing my "footprints" in the bushes after exiting the wagon, thus putting my into an unwinnable situation.
   
   Never again.… Expand

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