![]() Stringing together violent slayings, such as exploding demons or using a roundhouse blade swing, adds to a combo meter, which totals to a 5-star rating at the end of the fight. Furthermore, money can be collected to build up weaponry with enhancements as well.Īs the game progresses, many more utilities will be at Wang’s disposal, which allows for creative shootouts. Techniques for the blade can be gained through character customization, which also comes with a set of demonic powers to put even more adaptability in combat. There are two ways to deflect the oncoming horde: Either hack through it with a powerful blade or blast it with an arsenal of weapons. Either way, enemies single file their way to Wang at dazzling speeds, enough to swarm the screen every time. Levels are comprised of either tight corridor trappings or wide arenas where danger comes from all sides, in areas like traditional Japanese houses to factories, shipyards and mystical plains. This game’s focus, however, does remain shooting ugly demons in the face, as well as the odd human now and then. There might even be a blossoming camaraderie or two for the lone murderer. Protagonist Lo Wang has many genitalia-related puns for the audience, but his stage partners match him in bravado as well, which makes for an enjoyable pastime in between massacres. Even more can be forgiven with the rocking soundtrack that serves as a background, viscous sound effects and most of all, the comical banter between characters. There are times where textures do go overboard with the shine effect, which makes the world look like plastic, but turning up the ambience will hide most of these indiscretions. Overly saturated scenes can quickly turn from idyllic to nightmarish, once demons invade and the destructible environment takes its toll on the landscape tearing through all but the toughest structures. Still, visuals go out of their way to provide a mystical feel with tons of bloom and lighting effects glaring over the screen. Since the original had to deal with static sprites in a 3D space, the modern take doesn’t need to do much to look better. ![]() Carnage with a side of humor make up this highly entertaining title, even if it paces itself poorly. What was once a raunchy first-person shooter at the dawn of its genre is now even saucier. In the case of the 15-year old Shadow Warrior, the latter is true and for good measure. Some want to preserve every little bit and others venture far beyond to dangerous, uncharted territory. We live in the age of the remake, the reboot and the high definition touchup of games. ![]()
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