90
A remarkably strong challenge of your tactical skills hides some wonderful world-building and character-driven storytelling that helps this game really stand out.
90
An excellent and challenging update to a familiar formula, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is one of those games that makes you cheer at your well-planned success when everything goes off without a hitch, and groan at your own poor planning when it doesn’t. It gets so much right, that the relentless difficulty, and slightly less gorgeous console port can’t mar its beauty. This one snuck up on me, and I couldn’t be more glad that it did.
90
For fans of real-time tactics and stealth games, Shadow Tactics is very nearly without compare. It’s that same classic Commandos gameplay wrapped up in an exquisite new shell; still punishing yet not cruel.
7
Shadow Tactics really shines in its gameplay. The blend of real-time tactics and stealth works extremely well. Each character has unique abilities, allowing for multiple approaches to every mission. The level design and enemy placements constantly push you to think and plan carefully. Successfully executing a well-thought-out strategy is very **** difficulty feels fair—mistakes usually feel like your fault rather than the game being unfair. Controls and camera are also smooth for a strategy title.However, the story doesn’t reach the same level as the gameplay. While the characters are interesting on paper, the narrative doesn’t feel very engaging, and the emotional impact is limited. As a result, the story falls behind the strong tactical experience.
2
Yorumlara bakarak almış ve oynamıştım. Benlik değilmiş oyun. Bir daha böyle yapımlara vakit ayırmasam iyi olur.
9
Love this type of game. There are many cons, like the characters, the story, its development, flexibility and achievements. Cons maybe some control issues. I enjoyed Desperados, was happy to find this jewel.
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
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Dec 6, 2016
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Generally Favorable
85
User score
Generally Favorable
8.4
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Feb 6, 2017
100
After many years, we have a clever game with a fantastic design set in the original environment, that upgrades the gameplay of Commandos and Desperados series almost to a piece of art. [Issue #271]
Jan 13, 2017
90
There’s a lot going on in Shadow Tactics, the scenarios are really well designed and I enjoyed the game immensely till the end. The only thing I can accuse it of is being too conservative in terms of characters – I wouldn’t mind some more creativity in this department. [01/2017, p.60]
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83% Positive
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Feb 17, 2022
10
I was lucky to grow up in the golden age of realtime tactic/strategy games. From Battle Bugs, over Dune 2, Warcraft to Command and Conquer and Total Annihilation. However, after the overload of Realtime Strategy games in the late 90s, another subgenre emerged. It wasn't a totally new one as there was one, which is also of my all-time favorites: Syndicate 1 and 2. However, that it remained a niche genre, unfortunately. Then all of a sudden- Commandos- Behind enemy lines, stepped on the stage and I was blown away again. It was tough as nails and all in all with high difficulty, great presentation and setting a very challenging game. What followed where 3 successors, another legendary series called Desperados and Robin Hood of the same type of genre. All were awesome and fun- but had the same issues of the early 2000s- that was the controls which were quite unpolished and wonky. For some reason this genre dies quickly though. So then for the next 10-12 years all what was available were these games on GOG(THANKFULLY!). They aged well but the issue with the controls and graphics on modern displays was really bugging. Then all of a sudden, with a loud BANG, Shadow Tactics emerged. I quickly played the demo and was baffled- the controls are PERFECT, the setting is charming, the sounddesign, music and voice acting are top level. I mean.. what the heck? The gameplay and gamedesign is absolutely smooth. Buttery! Each level begins with an introduction and briefing. Each time I thought... dude, that's impossible- but then you start.. and can't stop. JUST CAN'T STOP! Every time I'm surprised about how that was possible. You carefully watch the scenery, remember what to do, re-read the briefing, fail as there are enemys everywhere, start again, find a tiny movement of your enemy to make use of... and succeed. Hat's off, MIMIMI Games! Ihr seid einfach die besten!
Jun 7, 2021
10
bitmesini istemediğim bir oyun oldu. bazı sahnelerde kamera açısı çok zorlasa da harika bir bütünlük. bitmemesi için yavaş yavaş oynadım. bitti ve ben yeniden oynadım. çünkü istediğiniz gibi ilerleyebiliyorsunuz. harika ve ötesi bir oyun.
Jan 25, 2017
86
There are multiple ways to complete each mission, and to spur player’s imagination, developers offer additional challenges – for example, a playthrough with no firearms, or a pacifist one. So, even though Blades of the Shogun only has a dozen missions, it will keep you entertained for a long time. [Issue#216, p.40]
Dec 8, 2016
85
For fans of Commandos and similar squad-based games, Shadow Tactics is a must play. It is a pure tactical bliss, even more so if you're into Japanese culture and history.
Feb 10, 2017
80
We may never find ourselves playing a new version of Commandos, but Shadow Tactics offers the closest experience to what Commandos series used to offer. A Stealth-Tactical RTS game based loosely on Japan’s Edo period that every single Commandos fan should play.
Dec 7, 2016
80
A fantastic spiritual successor of the classic Commandos series. If you like stealth tactics games, you will enjoy with Shadow Tactics and his epic strategic action with ninjas and samurais.
Nov 21, 2016
70
There aren’t many games like Shadow Tactics, and thankfully, it sets the bar high for any would-be challengers. The blend of RTS controls with stealth-oriented gameplay and level design create incredibly satisfying, almost puzzle-like encounters. It takes a lot of time and patience to be able to discover the solutions to these puzzles, however, and the hours long missions often left me feeling fatigued before I was even halfway through with them. Shadow Tactics is a unique exploration of the stealth genre with a great amount of polish, but if you’re going to dive in, be prepared for just how deep the water is.
Apr 27, 2021
10
Amazing... Thank You MiMiMi...
I Can't Wait to See Your Next Project...
Thank You...
Mar 18, 2024
7
Shadow Tactics really shines in its gameplay. The blend of real-time tactics and stealth works extremely well. Each character has unique abilities, allowing for multiple approaches to every mission. The level design and enemy placements constantly push you to think and plan carefully. Successfully executing a well-thought-out strategy is very **** difficulty feels fair—mistakes usually feel like your fault rather than the game being unfair. Controls and camera are also smooth for a strategy title.However, the story doesn’t reach the same level as the gameplay. While the characters are interesting on paper, the narrative doesn’t feel very engaging, and the emotional impact is limited. As a result, the story falls behind the strong tactical experience.
Jun 4, 2023
7
My first game of this kind, so I don't have much to compare it to, but it was definitely fun and engaging. Every aspect of the game seems really well-designed, from level design and aesthetic design, through the interfaces, music, challenges/achievements, to the rather small but engaging story. Optimal difficulty level in most places as well, which can't have been easy to achieve, with how much you can do with the few tools available to the characters. Still, despite being mostly pleasant and engaging, it wasn't really an unforgettable experience. Maybe need to be a fan of the genre!
Sep 21, 2024
4
Exhausting .I hate this .The Play style is unique indeed .but no funny at all . felt like I am doing math homework .It is not testing my Patience but wasting my time . The enemy is fool like sitting duck waiting death .Of course I know time on target Tactics .Beside that,I don't think i can learn anything else ,Nothing inspire me .I'm suffering playing this game.
Dec 12, 2016
4
Not even close to Commandos! Mediocre game with high pretentiousness. Only good things are: music and nice graphics. Gameplay can be described as simulator of pressing f5-f8, because devs didn't invent anything, but add the tons of guards on very small maps. The variability is pathetic - you will use only 2-3 tactics during the whole game. The game design is so annoying after Commandos - moreover you simply don't have any rescue ways on every maps - they are too small, the abilities are too limited, and AI will spawn the platoon of mobs without any chance for you. Pressing f8 is not the best experience you must have. "Tactics"? Not funny - all your interactions are limited, even more, than in Xcom series - if you want tactics - play wargames or good strategies, not that linear parody to good game. Too boring, too familiar and too overrated. The story also is ordinary fills with cliches. 4.5/10
SummaryThe tactical game with stealth elements Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is a cooperative endeavor of Daedalic Entertainment and Mimimi Productions. The game is a special take on the genre: it takes place during the Edo-Era of Japan in 1615. Within a playtime of roughly 25 hours, 5 characters will face challenging missions, each prot... Read More
Rated Mfor Mature
Platforms:
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox One
- PC
- PlayStation 5
- Nintendo Switch 2
Initial Release Date:Dec 6, 2016
Developer:
- Mimimi Games
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