Shadow Warrior wants to be the outrageous, fast‑paced, demon‑slashing fever dream of your gaming life. And for about five glorious minutes at a time (ok, ok, maybe a little more...), it succeeds. The combat is frantic, the katana play is satisfyingly crunchy and Lo Wang’s juvenile one‑liners still manage to land a chuckle or two. For a fleeting moment, you might even think, “Wow, this is fun!” And then the game remembers it’s broken. Bugs aren’t just a nuisance here - they’re practically a core feature. You’ll get stuck in the scenery, enemies will moonwalk through solid walls and physics will behave as though the laws of gravity filed for divorce. The pièce de résistance, however, is the slew of progression‑blocking glitches. Doors that never open, mission triggers that refuse to trigger, cutscenes that vanish into the void… you name it. You’ll spend more time wrestling with the game’s technical chaos than with its actual enemies. Sometimes you c...
Shadow Warrior
- Release Date:
- Sep 26, 2013
- Metacritic:
- 73
- Developer:
- Flying Wild Hog
- Publisher:
- Devolver Digital
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac Linux
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About This Game
Shadow Warrior: Special Edition

The Shadow Warrior Special Edition includes Shadow Warrior, the Serious Sam 3 sledgehammer and Hotline Miami katana in-game weapons, the Shadow Warrior digital art book, and the official Shadow Warrior soundtrack.
About the Game
Shadow Warrior is a bold reimagining of the classic 3D Realms’ shooter from independent developer Flying Wild Hog (Hard Reset) starring the legendary and quick-witted warrior Lo Wang. Combine the brute force of overwhelming firepower with the elegant precision of a katana to annihilate the merciless armies of the shadow realm in an exhilarating and visually stunning transformation of the classic first-person shooter.Story
Shadow Warrior tells the offbeat tale of Zilla Enterprise’s corporate shogun Lo Wang as he is ordered to acquire a legendary blade of limitless power by his deceitful employer. Betrayed and left for dead, Lo Wang learns of the blade’s connection to ancient gods from another realm preparing to push our world to the brink of destruction. Now the reluctant hero must become legend through a masterful combination of gun, blade, magic and wit to uncover the truth behind the demonic invasion and banish evil back into the darkness.
Features
Shadow Warrior Reborn – A bold new vision of Shadow Warrior elegantly blends classic first-person shooter gameplay with thrilling action, inventive combat, and a contemporary retelling of the hilarious legend of Lo Wang.
Elegant Swordplay – Unsheathe your legendary katana to slice enemies apart with precisely targeted swings or unleash fluid combos and special attacks to cut down hordes of enemies with one swift pass through the enraged hordes.
Upgradeable Arsenal – Utilize every gun in your formidable armory – from stylish revolvers and quad barrel shotguns to explosive-tipped crossbow bolts and laser-guided rocket launchers. Each weapon offers several unique upgrades to increase power, speed, and add devastating alternative firing options.
Mystical Powers – Call upon mystical powers to protect yourself and paralyze your enemies or use their own severed heads and still-beating hearts to bring them to their knees.
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User Reviews
Played just for an hour and yet I somehow killed 15 security, i broke or smashed 143 objects, and i dismembered like 50 security people? Cultural Sensitivity: 0% -- Glassware Survivors: 0% --- Fun Had: 100% --- Polish game in japan bringing Polish self-deprecating humor while stealing a priceless Japanese katana and using it at the spot to decapitate Chinese imperial terracotta warriors in the same museum, then whatever oneliners you yell is better written down and remembered, historic wisdom shit yo ain't no hooligans in asia
Shadow Warrior 2013 walked so DOOM 2016 could run. Fucking hilarious game, worth full price tbh. Made when devs actually put soul into their games.
mad fun gameplay, old yet enjoyable feel, great story and ending, funny fortune cookies
Awesome game! It really plays into what the original was about and is a solid remake!
Fun but a little cheesy and very gory.
Câu Chuyện Hấp Dẫn Về Thế Giới Loài Ngoài Và Thế Giới Bóng Đêm Với Những Thực Thể Cổ Đại Bất Tử
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really solid action game, full packed with extreme gore, which creates on hell of a combination. the ending sucked tbh, but overall it was really solid trying different combos and skills to push my way through demons with a fast pacing katana gameplay 8/10
YOU GOT THE POWER!
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System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8
- Processor: 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor or higher
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 3870/NVIDIA 8800 GT or better
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 15 GB available space
- Additional Notes: An unabashed love of katanas is preferable.
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 SP1 64-bits
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad 8200 / AMD Phenom X4 9950
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 4890 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 15 GB available space
- Additional Notes: The will of a true ninja warrior and an appreciation of Wang jokes.
FAQ
How much does Shadow Warrior cost?
Shadow Warrior costs $29.99.
What are the system requirements for Shadow Warrior?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 Processor: 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor or higher Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 3870/NVIDIA 8800 GT or better DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 15 GB available space Additional Notes: An unabashed love of katanas is preferable. Recommended: Recommended: OS *: Windows 7 SP1 64-bits Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad 8200 / AMD Phenom X4 9950 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 4890 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 15 GB available space Additional Notes: The will of a true ninja warrior and an appreciation of Wang jokes.
What platforms is Shadow Warrior available on?
Shadow Warrior is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is Shadow Warrior worth buying?
Shadow Warrior has 90% positive reviews from 51 players. Metacritic score: 73/100.
When was Shadow Warrior released?
Shadow Warrior was released on Sep 26, 2013.
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