Shadow Warrior 3 Reviews
There won't be a shortage of games to celebrate in 2022, but if you get the chance to rock out with your Wang hung Lo then, by all means, take it!
It's just a really good Shadow Warrior.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Unapologetically violent and gory. More weapons, more enemies, and way more ways to dispose of them.
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: Definitive Edition is the new version of Lo Wang's adventure, adapted and designed for the new generation of consoles that adds new game modes to make your experience even more complete and challenging.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Despite the limited scope of the game, Shadow Warrior 3 offers a fun and lively demonic killing journey.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Shadow Warrior 3 for my taste is definitely a step backwards for the franchise. As a title it is a remarkable game, with great graphics, very worked physics, well-designed enemies and frantic action. My problem is that the similarities to either of the last two DOOM are directly excessive. And of course, the problem with comparing it to the king of shooters is that you always lose.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Shadow Warrior 3 rushes along with zaniness and gore dispensed in loads, and that combo is oddly satisfying. It feels different, doesn’t take itself too seriously, and is wildly aggressive in how much it wants to make you laugh. I appreciate this approach and had a good time with this game, despite how often it hits the same gameplay and humor notes. When most major releases these days are 100-hour juggernauts, Shadow Warrior 3’s five-hour playthrough is a nice alternative and is worth a look. Just be prepared to groan frequently and be oddly amused by those groans.
Shadow Warrior 3 is a brave game that pays homage to the "shooter" of the 90s with its unbridled action, shows a sense of humor "so bad that it is good" and has made us have a blast with its exaggerated doses of violence. However, we had the feeling that all the levels were too similar to each other.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Shadow Warrior 3 takes the franchise back to basics in terms of structure while adding new mechanics and weapons to keep it fresh.
I love Lo Wang so much. So much! He's truly the best third-grade ninja in circulation! That's why it's a shame that the combat arenas are effectively the same throughout the whole campaign.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Shadow Warrior 3 is neither good nor bad. It's an honest game that takes a crazy foot to pick all that it does well in the genre it represents, but is content to apply it as cleanly as possible by sticking its universe to it.
Review in French | Read full review
Overall, Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition brings more Shadow Warrior 3 to its fans. You know exactly what you get with Shadow Warrior 3: fast-paced combat, wise-cracking jokes, and a pretty streamlined experience. The Definitive Edition gives players more to do and allows them to go back to their favorite parts of the game. In addition, it brings a higher quality of the game to current-gen consoles. As far as Definite Editions go, Shadow Warrior 3 does a solid job in implementation.
If it's unadulterated, gore-soaked fun you seek, then look no further. Just be aware that once Shadow Warrior 3's campaign is done and dusted, there's no replay value to be had. If you're okay with that, then there's no reason not to chow down on some more Wang.
Shadow Warrior 3 brings players a pure shooting experience returned to the original nature, with elements such as finishing moves and hooks and ropes making combat more enjoyable. But the small volume of the game and the "humble" character growth system also restrict its ceiling, making it feel like the end has come before the fun is fully enjoyed. If some hidden elements or "New Game+" setting can be added to it, the quality of the game will be better than now.
Review in Chinese | Read full review
Whether you are a returning Shadow Warrior fan or a new one, Shadow Warrior 3 is bound to delight all high-octane shooter fans. Its minor shortcomings are rapidly overcome through the simple act of being gloriously fun.
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
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.
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.
Shadow Warrior 3 is a real study in contrasts. There are times when its environments and cutscenes are triple-A game adjacent. Its combat is fast, furious, and fun. On the other hand, there’s not much story to tell, and that engaging combat gets frustrating and numbingly repetitive. Shadow Warrior 3 embraces much of what we remember about early shooters, with a lot more visual panache and polish. By the end, though, we’re desperate for the kind of variety and sophistication that later shooters brought to the genre.