Shadow Complex
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AG Score: [ 9.2 ] Automated Gamer calculated average score | |
| Genre: | Action-adventure Game, Sidescroller |
| Release date: | 08/07/09 |
| Available on: | Xbox Live Arcade |
| Created by: | Chair Entertainment |
| Rent: | Rent today @ Gamefly |
Reviews
[ 9 ] GameDaily Reviews says "Shadow Complex is a 2-D third-person shooter reminiscent of the Metroid and Castlevania games, but instead of blasting space pirates and zombies, this game revolves around stopping an underground army from plunging the United States into civil war."[ A- ] Gaming Age says "Regardless of that one misstep, Chair Entertainment has combined one of the finest Metroidvania maps ever with action that plays out like a more forgiving Contra. It's accessible, fun, and rewarding to play through. Shadow Complex is a crucial game, as it raises the bar for future budget-priced downloadables."
[ 9.4 ] Team Xbox says "You know a game is good when everyone you know who has played it can’t stop raving about it. And everyone you know who hasn’t played it can’t stop talking about how much they’re looking forward to playing it. Such is the case with Shadow Complex, a new Xbox LIVE Arcade game from Chair Entertainment and Epic Games. So far, it appears to be the XBLA game of the year, if not of all time, but I wouldn’t blink at someone considering it as the best Xbox 360 game of 2009 period either. "
[ 9.4 ] IGN Xbox Live says "From the moment I was first shown Shadow Complex, I knew that I wanted to play it. Now that I've explored every nook and cranny of this massive Xbox Live Arcade game and saved the day multiple times, I still want to play it. If this is the direction the Xbox Live Arcade is going in, bring it on. At 1200 Microsoft points (US $15), Shadow Complex pushes the upper boundaries of what most would expect to pay for a Live Arcade game. In this case, the price tag is completely justified. This massive action game, designed in the style of Super Metroid or Castlevania, is one of the best games of the summer."
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Latest News
- 03/16 GDC: 'Designing Shadow Complex' (or: zig when they zag) @ Joystiq
While Metroid director Yoshio Sakamoto may not have played Shadow Complex, the XBLA darling's creators definitely played Metroid. During a panel titled "Designing Shadow Complex," Chair Entertainment Creative Director Donald Mustard encouraged the audience of prospective downloadable game makers to embrace genre limitations. "So, genre is one of y... - 12/22 Shadow Complex is now just 800 points @ CVG
Awesome Metroid-alike is XBLA deal of the week. You can now buy the brilliant Shadow Complex on XBLA for the reduced price of 800 MS Points, and you'd have to have a screw loose not to.Click here to read the full articleRelated StoriesTeam Fortress 2 bot testing beginsHotel Dusk 2 screenshotsKillzone 2 Boxing Day specialCall of Duty: World at War m... - 12/18 Shadow Complex Goes on Sale @ IGN Xbox Live
From December 21 until December 27, those who haven't yet bought Shadow Complex will be able to do so at a discount. - 12/10 XBLM December deals: Cheap Shadow Complex, Maw @ Joystiq
Microsoft has announced the Xbox Live Marketplace content schedule for December and it's a real doozy. The Deals of the Week -- usually a haven for long-forgotten or unwanted DLC -- are actually real deals this month. In particular, Shadow Complex will be dropped from 1200 ($15) to 800 ($10) during the week of December 21. The following week, star... - 11/19 Microsoft lists more jobs for Project Natal, 343 Industries; hiring Shadow Complex, Gears of War franchises lead @ Joystiq
With Shadow Complex setting very specific week-one sales records on XBLA, Epic and Chair would be kind of nuts to not consider a sequel. One job listing out of a recent crop on Microsoft's employment boards seems to out that likely scenario, implying that Shadow Complex is a bona fide franchise for Microsoft Game Studios and Epic. Said listing spe... - 11/20 New Halo, Shadow Complex and Gears... on cards @ CVG
Jobs board hints at lots of exciting developments at Microsoft Game Studios. A flood of new job adverts on Develop has revealed that Microsoft Game Studios is looking for new talent to "help breathe a fresh vision into a new Halo experience" and "to drive the success of Gears Of War and Shadow Complex".Click here to read the full ar...