Cyber Shadow

 Xbox One
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Gaming Age
    Jan 28, 2021
    100
    If you’re in the mood for some retro-infused 2D ninja action, Cyber Shadow is highly recommended. It’s a really enjoyable experience, with an absolutely fantastic soundtrack, and certainly worth checking out on any available platform.
  2. God is a Geek
    Jan 25, 2021
    95
    With perfect controls, epic boss fights and a banging soundtrack, Cyber Shadow is a superb action platformer that you don't want to miss.
  3. Malditos Nerds
    Feb 23, 2021
    90
    An 8-bit unforgettable experience that empowers the player more than several modern games, with a replayability value that is more emotional than mechanical.
  5. Finger Guns
    Jan 25, 2021
    90
    It’s absolutely nails to begin with, but stick with Cyber Shadow and it will be your new favourite platformer. There will be tantrums and swearwords, but when a game looks this cool you can’t stay mad at it.
  6. Digital Chumps
    Feb 4, 2021
    84
    In sum, Cyber Shadow does a great job of doing what it set out to do. It’s a modern take on genre elders Ninja Gaiden and Shinobi, and it provides all the ninja lore, atmosphere, challenge, and aura that those games do. Furthermore, it gives players plenty of reason to keep playing thanks to evolving gameplay elements that keeps things fresh, interesting, and challenging. For anyone who enjoys the genre or ninja games in general, Cyber Shadow is a must-have.
  7. GameMAG
    Feb 8, 2021
    80
    There is not a single original idea in Cyber Shadow, but it's a great game created with love for the classics like Ninja Gaiden.
  8. IGN France
    Jan 29, 2021
    80
    Cyber Shadow probably won’t shine as much as Shovel Knight, lacking as it is of a little bit of genius and suffering from some control shortfalls, but it’s still an excellent retro platerformer that’ll teach you the pleasure of pain.
  9. IGN
    Jan 25, 2021
    80
    Cyber Shadow's excellent gameplay, level design, variety, and music make it a great modernization of the classic Ninja Gaiden formula.
  10. Jeuxvideo.com
    Jan 26, 2021
    75
    Cyber Shadow keeps its promise without question. This tribute to Ninja Gaiden draws on period games to give us a fun and exhilarating platform / action game. Bosses all over the place, an agile hero and a pretty tough challenge, that's exactly what we hoped for. While it will surprise players less than a Shovel Knight or The Messenger, who went further in their ambitions, it remains a good experience for fans of the genre.

Awards & Rankings

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#10 Best Xbox One Game of 2021
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#14 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2021

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 27
  3. Negative: 3 out of 27
  1. Rav3
    Jan 31, 2021
    7
    There’s a lot to like here, and a lot to dislike. While Cyber Shadow nails the 8 bit ninja gaiden vibes down, it also grinds full front into aThere’s a lot to like here, and a lot to dislike. While Cyber Shadow nails the 8 bit ninja gaiden vibes down, it also grinds full front into a game that’s simply difficult for the sake of being difficult. There’s nothing wrong with that, for the record, but the frustrations certainly outweighed the enjoyment, in my personal experience. If you love old school NES games like Mega Man, you’ll likely enjoy this. Otherwise, unlike Shovel Knight, this is a hard game to recommend to the masses.… Full Review »
  2. Willehalm
    Feb 6, 2022
    10
    Challenge parfait pour un hardcore gamer sans jamais être injuste. Ma madeleine de Proust qui me remémore les meilleurs moment 8 et 16 bits.
  3. dhamih
    Oct 18, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece.

    This game doesn't hold your hand and is very faithful to the original, often times brutal, difficulty of 2d sidescrolling    Masterpiece.

    This game doesn't hold your hand and is very faithful to the original, often times brutal, difficulty of 2d sidescrolling platformers from the 8-bit era. Incredible visuals, amazing chiptune soundtrack, and precise controls (using the D-pad).    … Full Review »
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