![]() ![]() Due to being a re-imagining of 90s shooters, you can expect the levels to be quite linear with very little deviation, resulting in some backtracking as the classic method of go here, find key, run back is very much in effect. The repertoire between the two characters can be quite amusing at times giving the game an extra angle of comic relief to break up the fantastic bloody combat of Shadow Warrior. This can also be spent in order to augment Lo Wang further with more tricks in order to open several cases of whoop ass on anyone who may oppose the Wang, such as new sword techniques and chi abilities to reduce damage or to perform crowd control when things get overwhelming.Įarly on you become partnered with Hoji, a sidekick from the demon world who isn’t afraid to throw a few digs at Lo Wang. You will also earn karma from killing your enemies along with finding pools of karma in secret locations. Akin to FarCry 3, these new abilities will appear on Wang in the form of a tattoo - the first of these abilities that you learn allows you to channel your chi so you may heal yourself a certain amount. Throughout the levels you’ll find cash which in turn can be used to purchase upgrades and ammunition for your guns which is a nice little touch, and if you’re lucky enough you may find Ki crystals that will allow you to empower Lo Wang with new passive or active abilities. Though early in the game, you really are better off sticking with the sword until you can afford some upgrades to your guns. Dismemberment is the name of the game here as you can literally slice, dice and julienne your opponents into bloody chunks with well timed strikes, though don’t worry gun fans, you’ll soon get your chance for some bang bang fun time with Wang. Once that call is over Lo Wang turns up the car stereo to a pumping power ballad from Stan Bush with The Touch.Īrmed initially with a Katana, you’ll find once the deal goes bad that your sword will become your best, and rather brutal friend. Wang during a phone conversation with his employer regarding a weapons deal that Lo is currently driving to. The game instantly kicks off with some cheesy lines from Mr. The re-imagining of Shadow Warrior has been brought to us by Devolver Digital, the publishers behind Hotline Miami and Serious Sam 3: BFE, while developer duties go to Flying Wild Hog, the same team that brought us the underrated and fantastic Hard Reset, so their pedigree of first person shooters is definitely not in any doubt. ![]() Well thankfully Lo Wang has returned to our screens in a flurry of bloody sword strikes and cheesy one liners involving wang and other penis related jokes. Who wants some Wang? The classic taunt from the 1997 version of Shadow Warrior. Reviews // 11th Nov 2013 - 9 years ago // By Neil 'Wedge' Hetherington Shadow Warrior Review
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