ShadowFlare

 PC
Metascore
49

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 4 out of 7
  1. GameSpot
    41
    You might have trouble appreciating Shadowflare's gameplay nuances, because the game's sound isn't too great and its visuals are absolutely primitive.
  2. Computer Gaming World
    40
    If you want carpal tunnel syndrome, there are far more entertaining ways to contract it. [Feb 2003, p.80]
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  3. Adrenaline Vault
    40
    Because of its brevity, it doesn't come close to justifying the $15 price tag.
  5. Computer Games Magazine
    30
    In the end, Shadowflare simply becomes a chore, lacking any depth or flair that might justify the heat energy spent in the mouse clicking. [Mar 2003, p.88]
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Awards & Rankings

33
#33 Most Shared PC Game of 2002

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User Score
6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. ZXSth
    Feb 27, 2023
    7
    A respectable Diablo 2 clone that manages to emulate what that game offered, albeit in a less-than-ideal manner. Shadowflare only offers you aA respectable Diablo 2 clone that manages to emulate what that game offered, albeit in a less-than-ideal manner. Shadowflare only offers you a single character class that you can build in a few different ways, while also offering a canine companion to assist you throughout the game. There is a solid amount of depth in terms of gear, and a significant level of challenge. Overall, Shadowflare pales in comparison to similar games in the isometric ARPG genre (especially by today's standards), but it does manage to offer enough to players to provide a generally enjoyable experience.… Full Review »
  2. pixikikx
    Jun 22, 2015
    10
    VERY GOOD GAME
    FIND AND FRIEND AND TRY IT OUT!
    the onlne service is down but you can still play lan or online with programs like hamachi    VERY GOOD GAME
    FIND AND FRIEND AND TRY IT OUT!

    the onlne service is down
    but you can still play lan or online with programs like hamachi
    Best wishs, i played all 4 eps
    and the first Ep the free version was hard
    and you dont get the full game at all
    not even a part of it
    the game is massive
    tons of quests
    lots of maps

    Hard drop rate
    but it is possible to dupe without hacks    … Full Review »
  3. NightMare
    Jul 30, 2005
    2
    Pretty sucky graphics, lack of monsters, weapons and armors, very buggy, the spells are worth shit, 1 character type (though it is in male Pretty sucky graphics, lack of monsters, weapons and armors, very buggy, the spells are worth shit, 1 character type (though it is in male and female, there is no difference.) And many more negative things.… Full Review »
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