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Testseek.com have collected 52 expert reviews of the Shadow Complex and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Shadow Complex.
Award: Highest Rated August 2009
August 2009
 
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The editors liked

  • Super slick animations
  • Dozens of power ups to find and collect
  • In game notifications.
  • Intense action
  • Challenging
  • Reward-based exploration
  • Impressive visuals and score
  • Tons of replayability.
  • Some cool twists on a classic formula
  • Looks amazing for an Arcade title
  • Tons of incentive for replay.
  • Dozens of powerups to find and collect
  • Unique use of perspective in combat
  • Optional challenge rooms to test your skills
  • Ingame notifications keep it competitive with friends.
  • Amazing Gameplay
  • Graphics are top notch
  • Punching a guy across the screen is always amazing

The editors didn't like

  • Getting from one end of the massive base to the other can be a pain
  • Aiming doesn’t always work the way it should.
  • Backtracking is not for everyone
  • Shooting into the background can be frustrating at times.
  • Seems a bit too familiar at times
  • Frequent issues with aiming
  • Occasional visual bugs.
  • Aiming doesnt always work the way it should.
  • I want moarz!

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  Published: 2009-08-17, review by: gamezone.com

  • Abstract:  Shadow Complex offers a retail-quality experience for 1/4th of the price. Fans of any type of action-adventure gaming would be crazy to miss out on this refreshing shooter. Now bring on Shadow Complex 2!

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  Published: 2009-08-17, review by: arstechnica.com

  • Abstract:  Over the course of the weekend, it took me 5 hours and 15 minutes to see the credits of Shadow Complex—the 3D throwback to Super Metroid and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night from Epic Games that was announced at this years E3—and in many ways I feel...

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  Published: 2009-08-17, review by: 1up.com

  • Abstract:  I'd imagine that just about everyone who gets into the games industry does so because they're inspired by a particular work, a favorite game that ignites a fire inside of them to proclaim, "I want to create something like that!" Some budding developers...

 
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  Published: 2009-08-17, review by: videogamer.com

  • Online leaderboards, Gorgeous graphics, Classic 2D platforming/shooting, Masses to collect...

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  Published: 2009-08-17, review by: gamepro.com

  • Abstract:  Proving that DLC doesn't have to stand for "disappointingly little content." THE VERDICT by Will Herring Tae found Shadow Complex to be an engaging and action-packed title filled with the type of old-school arcade action that you just don't see too mu...

 
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  Published: 2009-07-17, review by: ign.com

  • Abstract:  I am a busy man. I have a couple of employees to manage, a site to publish every night, games to preview and review, events to attend and, from time to time, a personal life. And yet, I am now on my fifth playthrough of Shadow Complex. As full disclosu...

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  Published: 2009-09-24, review by: smh.com.au

  • Abstract:  Inspired by classic 90s video games Super Metroid and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Shadow Complex throws a modern spin on these 2D side-scrollers with a focus on exploration, punctuated by rewarding combat. Sharing the same setting as the b...

 
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  Published: 2009-09-01, review by: impulsegamer.com

  • Abstract:  Andrew Bistak8.8Its good to see that the arcade genre is still strong and popular within the broader gaming community and Shadow Complex only proves this point even more. Available via XBox Live, Epic Games have created a classic arcade side scroller...

 
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  Published: 2009-08-19, review by: goodgearguide.com.au

  • A terrific action experience and further proof that DLC games can be just as compelling as full-pledged products
  • The story is lacklustre, gameplay moves along a fairly linear path, 2.5-D plane makes navigation a bit tricky at times
  • Shadow Complex is an engaging and action-packed title filled with the type of old-school arcade action that you just don’t see too much in this day and age. ...

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  Published: 2009-09-01, review by: stuff.co.nz

  • Abstract:  Shadow Complex is the last game to be released in what Xbox calls its Winter of Arcade. The greatest has been left to last. Shadow Complex is an Xbox Live Arcade title that has its roots firmly planted in the classic 2D side- scrolling platformers of ...

 
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