Shadow Warrior

 Xbox One
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. GamingTrend
    Oct 31, 2014
    85
    Lo Wang returns with a glorious vengeance in Shadow Warrior, in a hilarious, violent experience that no player should miss.
  2. Xbox Achievements
    Oct 23, 2014
    85
    A wonderful throwback to the 90s shooter, Shadow Warrior is a fine remake that doesn't purport to offer anything more than a rip-roaring blast through hordes of demons. Shadow Warrior is bloody, wilfully daft and rather brilliant.
  3. Gaming Age
    Oct 31, 2014
    83
    I certainly found Shadow Warrior to be a really fun throwback to not only the original game, but ‘90’s FPS titles in general.
  5. COGconnected
    Oct 31, 2014
    80
    Those itching for some good, mindless hack, slash and blowing stuff up game, this is definitely for you.
  6. ZTGD
    Oct 28, 2014
    80
    Fans of the original should definitely not miss this, and those who still love the twitch feel of old-school PC FPS should definitely give it a whirl.
  7. Hardcore Gamer
    Oct 26, 2014
    80
    Even though Shadow Warrior has minor technical imperfections and runs about two hours too long, it’s nothing short of a blast.
  8. Multiplayer.it
    Oct 26, 2014
    78
    Shadow Warrior is far from being perfect but you shouldn't miss it if you love old school shooters with many abilities and a lot of blood.
  9. IGN Italia
    Nov 3, 2014
    77
    Shadow Warrior is a good example of retro shooter like Serious Sam, Painkiller and Rise of the Triad. Blood, endless shootings, katana and monsters, a solid upgrade and rather large levels, but also repetitiveness and lack of multiplayer.
  10. 4P.de
    Oct 24, 2014
    77
    Shadow Warrior offers thoroughly entertaining old-school-action, blood and gore.
  11. SpazioGames
    Nov 24, 2014
    75
    Shadow Warrior on Xbox One is neither an example of great graphics, nor a deep shooter. Instead, it is an old-style FPS fun and boisterous, full of explosions and blood but also less trivial than you could expect.
  12. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Dec 3, 2014
    70
    Feels surprisingly fresh. [Xmas 2014, p.85]
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  13. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Dec 2, 2014
    70
    You'll probably leave it with fond memories. [Issue#118, p.74]
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  14. MondoXbox
    Nov 11, 2014
    70
    A pleasant game, reminding us of glories of the past but with evident technical limits.
  15. games(TM)
    Nov 17, 2014
    50
    For or five mindless hours stretched to more than double that. [Issue#154, p.127]
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Awards & Rankings

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#43 Best Xbox One Game of 2014
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#49 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2014
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#23 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2014

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 68 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 68
  3. Negative: 10 out of 68
  1. slingshotz06
    Oct 25, 2014
    10
    One of the most fun, funniest, and entertaining games I've played in a very long time.

    If you liked Wolfenstien: The New Order you'll have    One of the most fun, funniest, and entertaining games I've played in a very long time.

    If you liked Wolfenstien: The New Order you'll have a blast playing this game.

    Don't miss out, it costs much less than most games out there, but you'll have more fun than most games out there.    … Full Review »
  2. osprey
    Oct 25, 2014
    8
    This is a super fun game. It is loaded with secrets and easter eggs and is just a riot to play. It reminds me a bit of Shadows of the DamnedThis is a super fun game. It is loaded with secrets and easter eggs and is just a riot to play. It reminds me a bit of Shadows of the Damned but has much better controls. If you are looking for an old school shooter that makes you laugh here it is. Nice to get a budget priced game for the xbox one for a change. Very glad I picked this one up.… Full Review »
  3. nonchalantgamer
    Feb 4, 2015
    7
    id give a 7.5 officially. shadow warrior is a very fun game, that had a surprisingly good story that is tongue in cheek and will give you someid give a 7.5 officially. shadow warrior is a very fun game, that had a surprisingly good story that is tongue in cheek and will give you some laughs along the way.

    Visuals: the graphics in this game aren't great, and resembles something slightly better than a 360 game. the textures and frame rates are very smooth though.

    Game-play: the best part of this game is the combat. it is so good with a mixture of weapons to play with. i found my self constantly switching between weapons during a fight depending on the enemies i was encountering and it kept the game play varied. there is also a good customization aspect as well with 3 different aspects that you can upgrade by finding money and special items hidden throughout the levels. only problem is that there are some bad loading sequenmces and lag time when entering new areas which takes some of the fun away at times.

    Music: the music in the game is well done and gives off a Japanese style vibe to it that is nice to listen to.    … Full Review »
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