Shadows: Awakening

 Xbox One
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Generación Xbox
    Sep 28, 2018
    76
    If you like puzzles, exploring the maps will be the most entertaining and will make us be attentive to our environment.
  2. 4P.de
    Sep 14, 2018
    72
    This enhanced and in terms of story completed re-release of the 2014 action RPG Shadows: Heretic Kingdoms still has some interesting ideas, but also still doesn’t manage to give Diablo 3 or Victor Vran a run for their money.
  3. ZTGD
    Sep 26, 2018
    70
    Shadows: Awakening is a solid game in a genre that is easy to get lost in. The issue is that its high price point and drawbacks make it hard to recommend above something else. It just doesn’t stand enough on its own two legs to be remarkable. That doesn’t take away from the fact that I enjoyed nearly my entire time with it. Those that pick it up will likely not be disappointed; it is just getting someone to take the plunge that could cause problems. This is the kind of game that would have benefitted from being just a bit cheaper at the outset.
  5. TheXboxHub
    Sep 19, 2018
    70
    Shadow’s Awakening is very solid indeed. Fans of the genre will have a lot of fun here and should well enjoy the depth of gameplay that is on offer. The switching between worlds in a great trick and the developers use it superbly well, whilst the fully voiced cast offer an extra dimension.
  6. AusGamers
    Sep 23, 2018
    65
    Shadows: Awakening feels different enough, thanks to integrating the idea of character and class swapping into the core design of both the mechanics and story. But even so the by-product of this is more micro-management and loot scrubbing duties placed on the player, that isn’t helped by an overall pace that feels too slow.
  7. GameSpew
    Sep 6, 2018
    60
    Sadly, a tedious story combined with finicky menus and dull characters means that Shadows Awakening doesn’t fully wake up to its potential. It’s a decent RPG with some new ideas, but it’s not going to set your world on fire.

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6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 4 out of 14
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Sep 4, 2018
    8
    The presentation side of the game does a great job of creating an immersive experience and both the visuals and sound design combine togetherThe presentation side of the game does a great job of creating an immersive experience and both the visuals and sound design combine together well. I really enjoyed the story that was present in the game because not only was it fun but it also held my interest throughout my time with the game. Combat in the game is very fun and has plenty of depth to it so I ended up being satisfied most of of the time when in combat. Each character you can play in the game has had a lot of thought and effort placed into them and that meant playing as each different character felt rewarding. The RPG mechanics have been implemented really well and in some ways they do have a unique side to them. Unfortunately the game suffers with quite a few technichal issues. There isn’t a lot in terms of variety when it comes to the enemies you face in the game. The puzzles aren’t anything ground-breaking and some are a little on the basic side. Does Shadows: Awakening do enough to get a recommendation from me? Shadows: Awakening is a pretty good RPG that offers you some unique and interesting takes on a tried and tested formula. It combines these unique and interesting elements together extremely well and this filters into the combat which is fun and exciting to say the least. Another aspect of the game that’s also fun and exciting is the story that’s been implemented. The story keeps you invested throughout your time with the game and it also makes you want to play as each character. You’ll be pleased to know then that playing as each character is well worth your time because there’s a lot of thought and effort gone into each character. Technically the game isn’t too bad but it does suffer with a few issues every now and then which can be a little annoying from time to time. That being said I was able to look past these issues pretty easily in the end and when it’s all said and done as far as Action RPG’s are concerned Shadows: Awakening is definitely a good addition to the genre.… Full Review »
  2. neomoonsevin
    May 21, 2023
    1
    Garbage gold game I don't like these fantasy topdown RPGs I used to back in the 80s n 90s but not in 2023 throw this shert out
  3. Ramonremo
    Jul 2, 2021
    8
    O jogo eh desajeitado as vezes.
    Meio esquisito a jogabilidade e comandos interfaces também.
    Crashou comigo algumas vezes. Tirando isso, é    O jogo eh desajeitado as vezes.
    Meio esquisito a jogabilidade e comandos interfaces também.
    Crashou comigo algumas vezes.
    Tirando isso, é muito bom, a história é fascinante, os personagens bem dublados e divertidos e a jogabilidade, embora desajeitada, também é mto legal.    … Full Review »
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