You can jump exceedingly high, drop with speed and precision. This is further complemented with movement and jumping mechanics that allow you to feel like the unstoppable ninja that you are. It’s chaos in the most beautiful way imaginable. Shadow Warrior 2 takes this to the extreme with a diverse and wacky set of weapons ranging from rifles, the rocket launchers to melee katanas, all of which you can change on the fly and you can carry up to eight weapons at one time. Running and gunning has been around since the original Doom in the nineties but never has it been so fluid as it has in today’s gaming landscape.

This game takes a premise that has been around for a long time and ups the versatility and action in all areas. So if you can look past this, you’ll still find joy in the story. However, there is never a feeling of intent in these remarks and feels more like a sign of the times. Some of these remarks will have you biting your tongue or wincing on the protagonist’s behalf. The only criticism would be that some of the jokes have not aged well, even in the short time since the game’s release. It’s this mix between real, genuine story and comical drivel that makes this approach work. Every joke seems to be related to a phallic symbol, every interaction either involves ludicrous amounts of violence or crude, childish remarks and yet, we wouldn’t change it for the world.Īlongside this silliness, you’ll find that Shadow Warrior 2 actually has a quite interesting core storyline that sees you trying to free the spirit of a woman from your head as she acts as a guide throughout your journey.

In all respects, it’s scraping the barrel with each juvenile gag that it delivers and yet, there’s a certain charm about it that leaves you giggling at the ridiculousness of it all.

This game is far from a nuanced and calculated attempt at comedy.

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