Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew

 PlayStation 5
User Score
6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 4 out of 11

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  1. mrshev
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    I have been loving this. Stealty, strategy with cursed pirates? Yes please. It's like all the best bits from Batman (the takedown of goons) mixed with Pirates of the Caribbean and Dishonored. It can be hard but the first levels guide you through the complexity with admirably elegant tutorials and tips along the way. Further to this , even if you mess up really badly, you can go back andI have been loving this. Stealty, strategy with cursed pirates? Yes please. It's like all the best bits from Batman (the takedown of goons) mixed with Pirates of the Caribbean and Dishonored. It can be hard but the first levels guide you through the complexity with admirably elegant tutorials and tips along the way. Further to this , even if you mess up really badly, you can go back and re-do a level and feel like a boss.

    Music keeps you in the mood and the satisfaction of clearing a complex level is difficult to commuicate. Controls are precise and easy to master and my only caveat is that the camera can be a bit tricky to control and get the right angle.

    Overall, this is a real hidden gem of a game that shows more originality in it's gameplay and mechanics than most games from triple A studios.    … Expand

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#33 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2023

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Metro GameCentral
    Dec 24, 2023
    80
    The definitive example of the stealth strategy game and a worthy swansong for developer Mimimi Games, as they deliver a charming and surprisingly accessible pirate swashbuckler.
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  2. XGN
    Nov 16, 2023
    85
    Shadow Gambit offers a lot to be happy about. Elaborate levels with lots of possibilities to sculpt your own solution, and wildly different characters to do it with. The game has many quality of life improvements missing from earlier real-time tactical sneak-em up games. This, combined with a very decent price point makes this one of the best starters of a very busy autumn season.
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  3. PLAY
    Sep 6, 2023
    80
    With a wonderful understanding of player choice, and packed full of things you’ll want to explore, Shadow Gambit is a treasure indeed. Just don’t forget to save! [Issue#31, p.78]
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