Your repertoire eventually expands, but the game takes too long doling out abilities that make basic traversal more exciting, such as a wall-climb or sprint. That limited arsenal falls flat once the nostalgia wears off (assuming you have fond memories of games of this ilk). In some cases, you may have to grind to proceed, but that’s neither fun nor entirely feasible, since some areas don’t have enough enemies or breakable objects to quickly gather the necessary funds.Ĭyber Shadow starts simple with only a jump and attack to players’ names. While these upgrades are technically optional, some sections feel nigh impossible without them, and it’s easy to find yourself with an empty wallet and no way to purchase help. A few tools, like the slow-firing turret, feel impotent and not worth the money, but others can mean the difference between failure and success. These perks include basic health/mana regeneration, but you can also get one of many tools, like a shield, turret, or my favorite: the yo-yo-like swag blade. Players can ease their journey by purchasing permanent perks for individual checkpoints. It doesn’t help that checkpoints are sparse, meaning you must replay long, arduous stretches to reach a new spot to exhale. Making that crucial leap only to be hit by a stray laser and knocked back into the pit you just avoided is nothing short of maddening, and Cyber Shadow is filled to the brim with such moments. Stages are devilishly designed, with seemingly mean-spirited hazards placed exactly where you need to go (or where you land when you slip up), and may as well be giant, pixelated middle-fingers. Armed with a trusty katana, you test your reflexes by slicing through a robot apocalypse in order to free your ninja brethren and rescue your master. Unfortunately, Cyber Shadow doesn’t back up its challenge with gameplay and progression that feels consistently fun or rewarding.įor better or worse, Cyber Shadow nails the era it tries to evoke thanks to a faithful 8-bit presentation, stylish animated cutscenes, and demanding difficulty. As in the NES staple, the fun comes in trying to overcome that steep challenge. Make no bones about it, this retro-inspired action title will chew you up and spit you out, much like the classic Ninja Gaiden series that inspired it. – Pulse-pounding soundtrack by Enrique Martin, produced by Jake Kaufman.Cyber Shadow will kick your butt. Who can be trusted? How far will Shadow go to protect his clan and the one he loves? – Experience the gripping story, told both in-game and through animated cinematic story scenes between the action. Return to your old haunts to find supplies, items, and upgrades. – Search for secrets as you explore the ruined world. – Rescue your clan to unlock permanent Ninjutsu skills and abilities, combining them seamlessly as only the warrior of legend could. – Relive the authenticity of a classic 8-bit challenge or experience it for the first time. – Takedown more than a dozen apocalyptic bosses, from enormous war machines to your synthetic clan rivals. Modern touches like fluid animation, multilayered parallax backgrounds, and evolved game design. – Authentic 8-bit presentation with hand-crafted sprites, a detailed pixel aesthetic, and perfect controls. – Dash, slice, and leap through masterfully designed levels filled with sharply honed ninja platforming action. Only you can unlock the secrets to your clan’s ancient powers in Cyber Shadow, the quintessential Ninja Action game. Slash through the techno hordes, leap past traps, and nimbly navigate the ruins of Mekacity. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow on a journey to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin. The world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms. Publisher Yacht Club Games and developer Mechanical Head Studios recently announced ninja action platformer Cyber Shadow to be coming into consoles in PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC next month on January 26th, 2021, pricing at $14.99.ĭash, slice, and leap through masterfully designed levels with hand-crafted sprites, a pulse-pounding soundtrack, and all the ninja platforming action you can handle.
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