Shadow Labyrinth

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  • Summary: Shadow Labyrinth is a 2D action platformer and a genre-twisting alternate take on the iconic Pac-Man.

    As Swordsman No. 8, awoken by a floating yellow orb, PUCK, on a mysterious planet where relics from past wars remain, you are chosen to become the instrument of its will. To survive you    Shadow Labyrinth is a 2D action platformer and a genre-twisting alternate take on the iconic Pac-Man.

    As Swordsman No. 8, awoken by a floating yellow orb, PUCK, on a mysterious planet where relics from past wars remain, you are chosen to become the instrument of its will. To survive you will discover many secrets, start preying on your enemies, and become the apex predator as embrace your true purpose.

    Search the remnants of an age-old intergalactic conflict, started long before your arrival, and discover new powers and abilities. Use them to traverse an alien world as you battle dangerous creatures and evolved monstrosities.

    Team up with PUCK, and dive deeper into the maze of a mysterious alien world. Find out the truth behind your presence in this world, what does PUCK want and why it chose you.    … Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Hobby Consolas
    Jul 17, 2025
    85
    Although Pac-Man has starred in games across a wide variety of genres, in 2025 he adds another notch to his revolver: his first Metroidvania succeeds in combining the foundations of the genre with ideas from Toru Iwatani's creation and souls-like touches. The result is an entertaining, enjoyable game that's hard to put down. And it also comes with a free upgrade to Switch 2.
  2. Nintenduo
    Jul 18, 2025
    80
    Shadow Labyrinth delves into the darkest corners of the Pac-Man universe, offering a demanding, mysterious, and deeply strategic metroidvania experience. Its captivating art style, well-balanced mechanics, and tough-but-fair difficulty make it stand out for its originality—though slightly held back by imprecise controls.
  3. CGMagazine
    Jul 17, 2025
    65
    Shadow Labyrinth has a few interesting ideas, but this dark interpretation of PAC-MAN fails to deliver on the fundamentals of a Metroid-like experience.
  4. Cultura Geek
    Jul 22, 2025
    60
    Although the Metroidvania genre has evolved over the years—with many titles attempting to break the status quo—Shadow Labyrinth plays it safe, merely checking off the boxes expected of the genre. As a transmedia product, it works to a degree, but it never truly completes the circle. Much like its main character, it feels like a pizza missing a slice.

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