Shadowgrounds

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 220 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 130 out of 220
  2. Mixed: 46 out of 220
  3. Negative: 44 out of 220
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  1. PeterR.
    Jul 20, 2006
    6
    ok game with mediocre graphics, and a terribly predictably story. other than that they swear every other word, and the weapon choice is in fact good. lots of fun when you get a great gun, and uising the pistol when youi run out of ammo makes for a stretegitic alternitive. the aliens vary well, but they sometimes dont look like they could be from the same species. a good half action/half ok game with mediocre graphics, and a terribly predictably story. other than that they swear every other word, and the weapon choice is in fact good. lots of fun when you get a great gun, and uising the pistol when youi run out of ammo makes for a stretegitic alternitive. the aliens vary well, but they sometimes dont look like they could be from the same species. a good half action/half survival game with a unique over-top view.… Expand
  2. TMStamp
    Jun 25, 2011
    5
    This game could have been so much more!

    But let's start with what didn't work: the dialogues were mediocre at best. Although the controls were fairly good, there were problems with aiming. It's a shooter, and nothing else. Not only is the story linear, the game play is also. No fancy missions or character development, just run through shooting everything that moves. It's lacking a lot of    This game could have been so much more!

    But let's start with what didn't work: the dialogues were mediocre at best. Although the controls were fairly good, there were problems with aiming. It's a shooter, and nothing else. Not only is the story linear, the game play is also. No fancy missions or character development, just run through shooting everything that moves. It's lacking a lot of depth. There's also no compelling reason to use any of the big weapons until very late in the game. The handgun works fine for 3/4 of the game (even on hard mode).

    On the good side, level designs were good, graphics were decent, the view angle is refreshing, and some of the scenes can put you on edge at times.

    If it's under 5$, you might feel you got your money's worth.    … Expand
  3. Captain_Chaos
    Jun 22, 2016
    7
    Reasonably entertaining top-down shooter with mediocre graphics and voice acting, but lots of fun weapons and enemies to fight. The plot gets pretty weird towards the end.
  4. ErvinoC.
    Dec 3, 2007
    7
    Nice look & feel. Moronic save system that don't leave you save where you want. I really don't understand why they still make games without a free save system!!!
  5. BenR.
    May 25, 2006
    5
    Not bad, but lacks a certain kapow! Felt like an overly organised and contrived scenario and wasn't very absorbing or gripping. Still good fun but not great. Lacked graphically also.
  6. [Anonymous]
    Jun 3, 2006
    7
    the lack of any sort of save feature severely hampers the enjoyment of this game. otherwise, it's fun, replayable and inovative. reminds me of zelda mixed with an 'alien' movie. if shadowgrounds had a save mechanic and was maybe a little bit longer, i'd have to give it at least an 8.5 if not a 9.
  7. MikeA.
    Sep 10, 2006
    5
    Looks like it could be a fun game. I bought the digital download version and I've had nothing but problems with it. The editor craps out everytime I use it and the mod I downloaded will not activate...and yes I installed it correctly. Looks like you owe me a refund Meridian4.
  8. JoeD.
    May 12, 2006
    7
    While it is a generic shooter for some reason it is attractive. I know that i enjoy the game and shall continue for the time being :)
  9. EthanL.
    Oct 14, 2006
    5
    It could have been good, but it just wasn't. I give the developer of this game some credit for at least trying bring back the top down shooter genre, but the game just doesn't play very well at all. It had a pretty cliche storyline and awful voiceovers, but the graphics are great, and so is the weapon selection. I had some fun in this game, but a lot of things brought it down.
  10. GolovA
    Dec 9, 2014
    7
    Very nice Third-Person fast-paced alien shooter. Excellent voice-overs. Story is basically this: aliens are attacking the Ganymede colony (one of Jupiter's Moons) - you are an engineer and need to take care of EVERYTHING :)) Yep! I liked it quite a bit. About 6 hrs of game in it. A twist at the end ;)
  11. JimCorbett
    Apr 6, 2012
    5
    Story is a pretty generic Syfy one. Enemies aren't that difficult to face, story is also quite short. I finished the campaign in about 5 hours. Gameplay isn't that great, never really enjoyed my time with that game. Wouldn't recommend it.
  12. namDa65
    Mar 11, 2012
    5
    Meh. Playing it in co-op is also a bored. These types of game should stay on flash nowadays as they do not age well. My opinion of course. Bland gameplay, graphics, and environments.
  13. Klewer
    Dec 20, 2013
    6
    A decent little game that has plenty of action and different weapons to choose from, as well as a pretty solid story.

    Slight repetitiveness and very average voice acting which does pay a part in the game reduces the score.
  14. Tabbou
    Jul 10, 2021
    5
    Jeu moyen, déplacements pas intuitifs et manette non prise en charge = note moyenne

Awards & Rankings

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#78 Best PC Game of 2006
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#23 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
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#59 Most Shared PC Game of 2006

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Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Worth Playing
    90
    With strong gameplay, outstanding design, and intense action, the game definitely fills the void left in many players by the somewhat-disappointing "Doom 3."
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  2. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    70
    The story is derivative, the aliens are clichéd and stupid and the gameplay is pretty bog standard for the most part.
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  3. PC Gameworld
    80
    Shadowgrounds is a great game that is very fun to play and nice to look at. Players looking for a cheap action packed game or some nostalgia would be well advised to give Shadowgrounds a try.
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