Shadow Warrior 3

 PlayStation 4
User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 65 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 65
  3. Negative: 23 out of 65

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  1. PeachMaple
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    Really fun story with great, fast fluid gameplay. I was a bit bummed that the game dropped the coop option that shadow warrior 2 had, but other than that it was a fun game that didn't overstay its welcome.
  2. Vinon
    Jun 30, 2022
    9
    The sense of humour is super weird, but I loved it! People talk about bugs, but I have not found any at all! It's an AA game, so you should know that it has limitations. Platforming is cool, but mostly linear. I did enjoy it, but sometimes I would get lost. But the game quickly loads and off you go, no worries, it doesn't break the game or the flow. It's short, but it feels great. NoThe sense of humour is super weird, but I loved it! People talk about bugs, but I have not found any at all! It's an AA game, so you should know that it has limitations. Platforming is cool, but mostly linear. I did enjoy it, but sometimes I would get lost. But the game quickly loads and off you go, no worries, it doesn't break the game or the flow. It's short, but it feels great. No filler... Very fast paced and gory, this is a great game!… Expand
  3. TengGaming
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    this game is simply an FPS king all tho it didn't come with a next-gen port but playing it on Ps5 with FPS boost is just great and addictive. it's simply 10/10 for me
  4. MoreBiscuits
    Apr 7, 2022
    9
    The perfect B movie game. Short, frantic and most importantly, fun. Great movement , solid gun play and a good array of weapons. In my opinion this is an underrated series. There was a few frames dropped at certain points but not enough to hamper the gameplay. It doesn’t over stay it’s welcome and has enough to keep you entertained for it’s run time. Can’t recommend it enough.
  5. HamzaAbdulkerim
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    The game is greate, in a time where every game tries to be open world or multiplayer or be filled with in game microtransactions this game is a breath of fresh air greate graphics greate gameplay good music likable characters (subjectiv) likable story (subjektiv) and likable humer(subjektiv) my only complaint is that its only 6 hours and with no new game plus (for now) İ sujjest you get itThe game is greate, in a time where every game tries to be open world or multiplayer or be filled with in game microtransactions this game is a breath of fresh air greate graphics greate gameplay good music likable characters (subjectiv) likable story (subjektiv) and likable humer(subjektiv) my only complaint is that its only 6 hours and with no new game plus (for now) İ sujjest you get it on ps now before its gone… Expand
  6. HaloFever
    Jun 29, 2022
    8
    As a AA game, Shadow Warrior 3 is a classic shooter with more style than I have seen in a long time. The game play is straight up "Doom" with a grappling hook. You have a ton weapons and have to fight off a ton of enemies. Like the "Doom" reboot, you have to clear a small arena full of enemies before advancing to the next sequence. The fights become progressively harder as enemies becomesAs a AA game, Shadow Warrior 3 is a classic shooter with more style than I have seen in a long time. The game play is straight up "Doom" with a grappling hook. You have a ton weapons and have to fight off a ton of enemies. Like the "Doom" reboot, you have to clear a small arena full of enemies before advancing to the next sequence. The fights become progressively harder as enemies becomes spongier. As an innovative twist, takedowns on enemies turns their body parts into weapons. So you want to collect takedown energy (whatever they call it) and save it for the enemies with the best weapons from takedowns.

    Nothing much to say about the gameplay except it is Doom with a grappling hook. As noted in "Shadow Warrior 3", everyone has a grappling hook these days. The Shadow Warrior also sings the "Spider-Man" theme as he swings around. This kind of insider humor sets "Shadow Warrior 3" apart from other games. The last game I played that was this funny was "Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy". Most all games that are shooting for Game of the Year are dower, sullen experiences that question the nature of mankind. What a relief then, to play a game that focused on fun.

    The game is also sublimely colorful. Enemies are Japanese demons that combine living organisms with everday objects like twisted Pokemon. The Shadow Warrior jokes and keeps things light as he mows through them. The game has many platforming sequences that utilize the grappling hook. My congratulations to anyone who can play through this in the limited lives mode as I often launched the Shadow Warrior off of cliffs.

    The story is short in every respect. My playthrough was less than 4 hours on easy mode. The campaign as about as long as the campaign in "Titanfall 2". You need a thing to do a thing and then things escalate. Easy peasy lemon squeezy. What makes this game AA is its length. You can see the production value in the cutscenes, voice acting, weapons, and environments. It's just that the developer does not have to spend as much as they would on a longer game. And I am 100% fine with that. I am tired of padding, fetch quests, daily challenges, etc. AA games are becoming my jam.

    Full disclosure: I downloaded this via the PlayStation Plus Extra collection and only because the game is leaving PS+ on July 5th.. This kind of AA experience is perfect for a game subscription service. Everyone says they want to play AAA games on day one, but they were going to buy those games on day one anyway. The real gems are games like this. If you see it on sale, don't hesitate. It's good.    … Expand

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63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Shindig
    May 19, 2022
    80
    Lovingly crafted and unpretentious, Shadow Warrior 3 is equal parts hilarious and thrilling, thanks in no small part to its exceptionally charismatic protagonist.
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  2. PSX Brasil
    May 7, 2022
    60
    Shadow Warrior 3 has good combat, but its content is too short to recommend it at launch. It is certainly a title to keep on the radar if you are a fan of this type of FPS.
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  3. PLAY
    Apr 1, 2022
    50
    Fun visuals aside, this is a bland and boring shooter that pales in comparison to both Doom and its own predecessors. Back to the shadows with you. [Issue#13, p.91]
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