Shadow Warrior 3 Reviews
For all its obvious flaws, Shadow Warrior 3 still remains a pretty good shooter for an evening or two — charmingly silly, bloodlessly bloody, and genuinely violent.
Review in Russian | Read full review
Despite technical difficulties and a lack of Stan Bush, Shadow Warrior 3 still captures the silliness that's become a trademark of the series.
Shadow Warrior 3 is a fun shooter that falls short of greatness. The combat is fast and frantic, and it is intense enough that I found myself getting lost in it. The short length, lack of variety, and inevitable comparisons to Doom Eternal don't do it any favors. I am glad that I played Shadow Warrior 3, and I imagine a lot of folks will feel the same way. It might be best to wait for a price drop, as $50 is slightly hefty for the amount of content you get.
Shadow Warrior 3 is a decent entry to the series. It's the shortest one to date, has the weakest story thus far, and the least content. Despite this, the third chapter is the most fun and visually impressive yet. Your time with the game may be short-lived, but it will still be time well spent.
Shadow Warrior 3 reprises the ancient tradition of FPS Doom clones in the most unflattering way possible.
This game is not genre-defining, not world-shaking, or game-changing. It is simple, straightforward, *short*, but a hell of a lot of fun.
Shadow Warrior 3 is a bit of a mess. It has good points, with its humor and cool weapons. Yet it also feels like something that has been done better in other games. Still fun for its runtime though.
The least Shadow Warrior 3 can do is appease some die-hard fans of the series. The biggest drawback of this game is the lack of variety and repetition in all aspects. The lack of content makes Shadow Warrior 3 a disappointing title that cannot be recommended for purchase.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Shadow Warrior 3 is a fast but extra intense experience. Although it does not bring much new to its genre and sometimes suffers from technical difficulties, killing Japanese demons has never been more fun.
Review in Czech | Read full review
Shadow Warrior 3 felt like a significant step down from the excellent Shadow Warrior 2, and it's a tremendous disappointment and a squandered chance to improve the franchise and get it out of its rut. Even when things go well, Lo Wang's irritating attitude makes it difficult to take pleasure in them. He is constantly pounding our ears with silly one-liners and awful acting, and even the bosses aren't fun to confront.
Shadow Warrior 3 is packed with humor and action, however there is just not enough content to recommend it. In addition, even despite the short length, the gameplay can get quite repetitive fast.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Flying Wild Hog has gone overboard with complexity reduction - and sacrificed a great deal of Shadow Warrior's mojo in its return to the series' roots. Although the game isn't even half as long as its predecessors, it wears out noticeably after just three hours, having lost the originality of its brand mark katana, chi powers and weapon variety.
Review in German | Read full review
Shadow Warrior 3 is a well-paced, well-polished first-person shooter. The gunplay is fast, brutal and beefy with lots of blood, guts and gore. It may not break any new ground but the formula established here is a solid framework for future entries. That being said, the short campaign, limited exploration, and lack of replayability factor make Shadow Warrior 3 a one-and-done kind of experience. The inclusion of story DLCs, an endless mode, NG+ as well as more difficulty settings will make it a better game for sure.
Shadow Warrior 3 presents more streamlined action than its predecessor, and revels in his glorious gory shooting and potty-mouthed protagonist. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t miss some of the RPG elements from Shadow Warrior 2, and there are some rough edges to be found in this latest iteration of the series – but it’s a bloody good time all the same.
Unapologetically violent and gory. More weapons, more enemies, and way more ways to dispose of them.
Chop and blast your way through Yokai to save the world from an all-destroying dragon. Shadow Warrior 3 is a First Person Shooter with a good dose of humor and Doom-inspired action. Highly recommended for gamers who enjoy teenage humor.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
It is somewhat odd to make such drastic changes in design for a game on its third entry, but what they set out to accomplish they did with flying colors.
A good title that will give us some crazy hours of fun. A pity that the scarce content plays so much against it.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
In what matters most, Shadow Warrior 3 is a very good FPS. With beautiful and fluid visuals, we have adrenaline-filled combats against fantastic monsters and good platforming sections. While it works well, some issues limit the overall game experience. So, if you are not a fan of the genre, this title will hardly change your taste. On the other hand, if you are a fan or enjoy a lot of action, this is a great choice for your library.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Overall, I enjoyed my time with Shadow Warrior 3. The game will never be the talk of the town, but not every title has to be. Gunplay is fast, frantic, and more importantly, fun. Those who enjoyed the DOOM franchise will feel right at home here. Maybe a little too much. Traversal sections are fun, though uninspiring. Graphically, the game looks great and complements its offbeat nature nicely. However, the bland level design, environments, flaccid Chi blasts, and inconsistent performance bring it down a couple of notches. But I can comfortably say that Shadow Warrior 3 will be one of the best-hidden gems of 2022.