Shadows of the Damned

 PlayStation 3
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 174 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 127 out of 174
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 174
  3. Negative: 18 out of 174
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  1. awdrifter
    May 9, 2012
    1
    I fell for EA's marketing trick again. This is the worst game that I've played in 2012, worse than FF13-2 by a mile. The boss fights are the most outdated, cheap and frustrating fights that I've played in a long time. I don't think I played a game that has this badly designed bosses since the PS2 days. The controls are cluncky, the hitboxes on the enemies are way to small. I stoppedI fell for EA's marketing trick again. This is the worst game that I've played in 2012, worse than FF13-2 by a mile. The boss fights are the most outdated, cheap and frustrating fights that I've played in a long time. I don't think I played a game that has this badly designed bosses since the PS2 days. The controls are cluncky, the hitboxes on the enemies are way to small. I stopped playing at 5-2 because I simply don't want to continue torturing myself. Don't bother playing this game.… Expand
  2. Psychosys
    Jun 2, 2013
    3
    The main character was pretty cool I guess. The graphics are also pretty decent. I couldn't finish it, it's the only PS3 title that I immediately returned to the store. The game was strange, game-play seemed off, and it's psychedelic atmospheric was headache inducing. Dialog was as not funny, it was all bad puns and PG-13 sexual innuendo. I feel guilty writing such a negative review for aThe main character was pretty cool I guess. The graphics are also pretty decent. I couldn't finish it, it's the only PS3 title that I immediately returned to the store. The game was strange, game-play seemed off, and it's psychedelic atmospheric was headache inducing. Dialog was as not funny, it was all bad puns and PG-13 sexual innuendo. I feel guilty writing such a negative review for a fairly polished and high rated title, but I just didn't get it.… Expand
  3. SMBW
    Feb 4, 2020
    2
    Я клюнул на композитора Акиру Ямаока, но игра полнейшее разочарование. Такого трэша я давно не видел, игра и близко не хоррор, она не пугает, а напрягает. Геймплей уныл, радует лишь дизайн... всё. Про вечно мыльные подгружающиеся текстурки промолчу.Я клюнул на композитора Акиру Ямаока, но игра полнейшее разочарование. Такого трэша я давно не видел, игра и близко не хоррор, она не пугает, а напрягает. Геймплей уныл, радует лишь дизайн... всё. Про вечно мыльные подгружающиеся текстурки промолчу.
  4. Broyax
    Apr 16, 2017
    3
    Un TPS dont la jouabilité ne souffre pas la critique outre mesure bien qu'il soit aussi linéaire que dirigiste. Pas beau, c'est le moins qu'on puisse dire mais pas hideux non plus (quoique parfois...). L'ambiance y est hideuse par contre non par son horreur mais par son mauvais goût constant.

    On a donc l'histoire d'un beat' em up (comme le genre l'exige, écrite sur une demi-feuille de    Un TPS dont la jouabilité ne souffre pas la critique outre mesure bien qu'il soit aussi linéaire que dirigiste. Pas beau, c'est le moins qu'on puisse dire mais pas hideux non plus (quoique parfois...). L'ambiance y est hideuse par contre non par son horreur mais par son mauvais goût constant.

    On a donc l'histoire d'un beat' em up (comme le genre l'exige, écrite sur une demi-feuille de papier-cul) avec une maniabilité TPS satisfaisante et une mise en scène à la Call of Duty (interruptions scriptées récurrentes). Les voix anglaises sont caricaturales, tout comme l'ensemble du "propos" ou du delirium tremens du développeur.    … Expand
  5. Dingytheman
    Dec 9, 2019
    3
    I enjoyed the narrative while I played, seemed to have a unique touch to it. The game itself though feels like a budget indie game, poor camera that gives me a headache after playing for a bit, clunky controls and the weapons are nothing special, it's actually one of the worst 3rd person shooters I played in a while tbh.
    Environments don't stand out either, apart from a nice color palette    I enjoyed the narrative while I played, seemed to have a unique touch to it. The game itself though feels like a budget indie game, poor camera that gives me a headache after playing for a bit, clunky controls and the weapons are nothing special, it's actually one of the worst 3rd person shooters I played in a while tbh.
    Environments don't stand out either, apart from a nice color palette their layout is dull and repetitive, and the game is extremely linear too. Boss fights consist in stunning the opponent and then shoot at the red glowing thingy on their body rinse of repeat. I played for a couple hrs until mid act 3 and then quit.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

79
#79 Best PS3 Game of 2011
47
#47 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2011
35
#35 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2011

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 56 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 56
  3. Negative: 0 out of 56
  1. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Oct 6, 2011
    70
    We're not entirely sure who's going to play this game, or even who it's ultimately suited for. People who are fans of Mikami and Suda will no doubt snap it up without a thought, and so will those who are tired of the 'usual' slew of action games. Sure, Shadows of the Damned has character and shows of incredible, grotesque and inventive beats, but as a game it's left lacking. [August 2011 p70]
  2. TotalPlayStation
    Sep 4, 2011
    70
    The game delivers what you might expect from two iconic developers. Unique story, plenty of grindhouse-style visuals and slightly lackluster gameplay. Fans of these auteurs will be pleased. Parents of impressionable youths will not.
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  3. GamingExcellence
    Aug 18, 2011
    79
    If it wasn't for the not-for-everyone grind house aesthetic of the game and the short play length, Shadows of the Damned would be a slam dunk recommendation. If you want some grindhouse and road movie in your game, this is the experience just for you. Even if you're a horror fan who's looking for something a little less serious than Dead Space of the latest F.E.A.R. title, you may just find what you're looking for here as well.
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