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SeriesShadow Warrior

Shadow Warrior

Critic score8 critics
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First release
Sep 26, 2013
Genres
Adventure, Shooter, Puzzle · Action, Fantasy, Science fiction, Comedy
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux

Shadow Warrior is a bold reimagining of the 3D Realms' cult classic shooter from independent developer Flying Wild Hog (Hard Reset) starring the legendary and quick-witted warrior Lo Wang. Combine the brute force of overwhelming firepower with the elegant precision of a katana to annihilate the merciless armies of the shadow realm in an exhilarating and visually stunning transformation of the classic first-person shooter.

Also known as Shadow Warrior DX11, Shadow Warrior (2013), launcher.exe

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Storyline
Shadow Warrior tells the offbeat tale of Zilla Enterprise's corporate shogun Lo Wang as he is ordered to acquire a legendary blade of limitless power by his deceitful employer. Betrayed and left for dead, Lo Wang learns of the blade's connection to ancient gods from another realm preparing to push our world to the brink of destruction. Now the reluctant hero must become legend through a masterful combination of gun, blade, magic and wit to uncover the truth behind the demonic invasion and banish evil back into the darkness.Read more

Shadow Warrior tells the offbeat tale of Zilla Enterprise's corporate shogun Lo Wang as he is ordered to acquire a legendary blade of limitless power by his deceitful employer. Betrayed and left for dead, Lo Wang learns of the blade's connection to ancient gods from another realm preparing to push our world to the brink of destruction. Now the reluctant hero must become legend through a masterful combination of gun, blade, magic and wit to uncover the truth behind the demonic invasion and banish evil back into the darkness.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Sep 26, 2013
Mac
Sep 26, 2013
Linux
Sep 26, 2013
All 11 release dates
PlayStation 4
Oct 21, 2014
PlayStation 4
Oct 23, 2014
Xbox One
Oct 23, 2014
PlayStation 4
Oct 24, 2014
Xbox One
Oct 24, 2014
Mac
Mar 31, 2015
Linux
Mar 31, 2015
Mac
Apr 28, 2016
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main + Extras
15h
Completionist
24h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
First person
Keywords
helicopter, martial arts, bloody, ninja, death
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At a Glance

Critic Score
71
Main + Extras (IGDB)
15h
Completionist (IGDB)
24h
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Overview

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Steam users rate this Very Positive, 16,007 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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