Shu Reviews

Shu is ranked in the 67th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
10 / 10
Oct 17, 2016

Shu is the ultimate example of how a game should take its desired platform and then shape it into the most perfect game that platform has seen.

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Oct 15, 2016

Shu is a bit of a mixed-bag of a game, with its slow moving platforming elements - involving the collecting and uncovering of a myriad of secrets within each level - hampered by its haphazard camera. Conversely when the game is moving at speed, being able to stretch its wings as you speed run through its beautiful visuals, Shu fully comes alive with a rhythm brought about by games like the more recent Rayman Legends. If you’re a fan of the genre, and enjoy a beautiful platforming game with some challenge then Shu is definitely worth a look, but don’t go in expecting more than that.

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3.5 / 5.0
Oct 14, 2016

Despite the goodwill that Coatsink may have gathered with the release of Gang Beasts, Shu is still likely to have a hard time making itself heard not only among its own genre, but among games in general, considering the crowded time period it has been released in.

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7 / 10.0
Oct 13, 2016

Shu is a no frills approach to the classic 2D platformer. With a beautiful artstyle, fine-tuned controls, and a brisk difficulty, Shu is a short but sweet experience. However, even with collectibles and time modes, some players will likely be turned off by the simple controls and lack of innovation.

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7 / 10
Oct 11, 2016

Shu is a decent 2D platformer that puts gameplay first, and in stripping away needless distractions provides a refreshing and pleasant few hours of fun. The art style and soundtrack are pretty good, giving way to some lovely sights and sounds on your journey, while the ever-changing set of abilities ensures the game is able to provide new challenges throughout. There are numerous collectibles and other goals to encourage players to stick around, although it all feels somewhat inconsequential. Overall, Shu is a fun distraction that goes to show games don't have to be complex in order to entertain.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 8, 2016

While it’s nice to know that players can extend their time in Shu, it’s not needed for me to give it a recommendation. As even if you only play through Shu once, it’s absolutely worth doing so. It’s a love letter to a fantastic genre, and is such a pleasant way to spend an evening. It may not be a grand adventure like Super Mario World, but I enjoyed every single second of it, and that can’t be said about most games.

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GameSpew
Top Critic
10 / 10
Oct 6, 2016

…the last level of Shu is by far one of the most exhilarating ten minutes of gameplay I’ve experienced in a long while

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