![]() Soundtrack: If you’re lucky enough to have the original game CD, then be ready for some really high quality music. The dev team did an excellent job at taking the Duke3D formula and making it into something new. Originality: Shadow Warrior is simply Duke Nukem 3D in an Asian motif. Don’t go in expecting something serious and you won’t be disappointed. That’s to be expected from the makers of Duke Nukem 3D. The hardest setting is pretty intense and only recommended for the hardcore. Gamers experienced with this type of game would do well to stick with the default option, while those without a lot of experience may benefit from one of the easier options. I find that these are fairly appropriate. Until then, here’s the breakdown:ĭifficulty: Variable– Like many games of this type, there is a variety of difficulty settings. If you can a friend to team up with, a lot of fun can be had.Ī remake of the game is coming out in the VERY near future, and I plan on making it my next review. Plus, there’s some really great deathmatch maps included with the game itself. As I mentioned earlier, several of the weapons seem geared for deathmatch (Caltrops, sticky bombs, etc). Multiplayer-wise, the game can really be a lot of fun assuming you can actually find someone to play with. Rumor has it that the files were recently discovered and MAY make their way to the public before long. Shadow Warrior: Deadly Kiss was teased and advertised, but from what I hear, development on the title was cancelled before it was completed. It’s important to note, that a third add on was also under development. Regardless, these are included with the main game, and the price is well worth it. The second, Twin Dragons bored me almost completely. The first of the two, Wanton Destruction, does feature some pretty interesting levels, but I found it to be a bit long in the tooth. I have to admit that the main game seems to shine way brighter than the two expansions. I played through the original game years ago, but never had a chance to dive into the add-ons until now. Shadow Warrior Classic Redux, contains the original game, as well and two previously unreleased expansions. Thankfully, a new port of the game was recently made available. Until recently, the game was a bit hard to come by. A few of the weapons in the game seem to be more geared towards multiplayer than the single player scenario. Lo Wang can wield anything from Ninja Stars and a Katana to Submachine Guns and Nuclear Warheads. Much like Duke Nukem, the weapon selection in Shadow Warrior is very diverse and interesting. As an eighteen-year-old, it was the greatest thing I’d ever played. Also, the game is filled with toilet humor and half-naked anime girls. Enemies get sliced in half, blood spurts all over the place. When it comes to violence, Shadow Warrior is really over the top. In fact, I think the level design in Shadow Warrior is a step above that of Duke 3D. ![]() These are often scattered throughout the levels, which by the way, are very well done for the most part. The game is loaded with Easter Eggs and humorous references to Kung Fu movies and anime pop culture references. You progress through the game level by level, obtains keys, unlocking doors, finding ammo and weapon upgrades and defeating enemies. ![]() Players familiar with Duke Nukem 3D or other BUILD engine games will feel right at home with Shadow Warrior. Not willing to be the target of cut-rate assassins, Lo Wang makes it a goal to put an end to Zilla’s evil ways. The game begins when some of Zilla’s goons pay Lo Wang and unexpected visit in his dojo. Upon learning that Zilla had plans to take over the world by summoning demons, Lo Wang resigned his position. The premise of the game is simple until recently, Lo Wang served as the personal body guard to a the President of a futuristic corporation known as Zilla Enterprises. Wang, much like Duke is a dirty-minded wisecracking antihero. Instead of a burly action hero, you play as the aged Kung Fu master, Lo Wang. Shadow Warrior is best described as a Kung-Fu version of Duke Nukem. Next up in my list of classic FPS titles is another BUILD engine game, Shadow Warrior. ![]() Somehow I’ve managed to tear myself away from Final Fantasy XIV long enough to bang out another PC classic from my youth.
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