Shadow Warrior 2

It changes the play significantly from the first game, as this is a looter-shooter style game more in the vein of Borderlands. The game itself is very mid, but isn't bad.

Very good game. Buildcrafting, farming, online coop, infinite replays, enough weapons (circa 70), ego one liners and fluid combat makes this a perfect mess. Hogs really went all out with this entry and it's still their peak today.
Roadhog engine is pushed to it's limit, with it's unrivaled dynamic destructible environments. With addition of semi open world with procedural weather and maps can lead to interesting combinations. This can also bring some visual bugs, like trees clipping into objects, holes in world and such. Hogs should either tweak that or remove world procedurality alltogether and keep only the weather aspect.

Unfortunately Hogs abandoned their engine in favor of janky Unreal, and with their recent titles you can easily tell, that the magic their games once possessed was snuffed out in favor of generosity, so I don't think we ever see games like Shadow Warrior 1/2 again. Unfortunate.

What I really don't like are menus, they are just wrong. Mainly managing relics is a nightmare. Upgrade system is very cluttered and unintuitive, everything is all over the place and hard to manage.
Another is a balance, for example the difficulty spike between insanity 3 to 4 is immense.

Story is very forgettable and confusing with non existing world building, also it's very short. Hogs were never good at story telling, what they were good is design and gameplay and it's also the best aspect of the game.

Who. Wants. Some. WANG!!!

Cheesy one-liners, b-movie dialogue - and lot's of shooting and slashing. 10 years later, the ARPG elements used into this FPS are still holding up. A blast to play!

wang

Pure fun

A Damn Fun And Exciting Loot Game!

My fingers are still intact from the highest difficulty.

An upgrade over the first one.

;)

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Shadow Warrior 2 : By Triple F

"Shadow Warrior 2" (2016), developed by Flying Wild Hog, is the second entry in the rebooted Shadow Warrior series, blending fast-paced first-person shooting with hack-and-slash mechanics in a vibrant, demon-infested world. Following the chaotic adventures of Lo Wang, the game mixes irreverent humor with dynamic combat, allowing players to slice, shoot, and explode their way through hordes of demons, robots, and otherworldly creatures. With an emphasis on co-op multiplayer, extensive weapon customization, and procedurally generated environments, "Shadow Warrior 2" expands on its predecessor’s formula to deliver an experience that is both chaotic and satisfying.

One of the game’s standout features is its over-the-top combat system, which combines fluid shooting mechanics with melee options. Lo Wang’s arsenal includes an impressive variety of firearms, katanas, and mystical weapons that allow for creative, often brutal, ways to dispatch enemies. The game encourages players to mix and match ranged and melee attacks to keep the gameplay fresh and dynamic. Thanks to responsive controls, switching between a shotgun blast and a katana slash feels seamless, giving the player a visceral connection to every battle. The combat system is challenging, rewarding players who can balance offense and defense, especially in higher difficulties.

Another impressive aspect of "Shadow Warrior 2" is its focus on customization. Players can collect a staggering array of loot in the form of weapon parts, upgrades, and gemstones, each adding unique attributes to their weapons. This system allows for extensive customization, enabling players to adjust weapons to suit different playstyles, whether that means focusing on high-damage, elemental effects, or critical hits. Additionally, Lo Wang’s abilities can be enhanced through a skill tree, which lets players fine-tune everything from movement speed to special abilities. The flexibility of these customization options offers a level of depth rarely seen in first-person shooters, giving the game an RPG-like quality.

Procedurally generated environments add another layer of unpredictability to the gameplay. Rather than static levels, "Shadow Warrior 2" introduces randomized layouts and enemy placements, which change with each playthrough. This design choice keeps the game feeling fresh and encourages replay-ability, especially in co-op mode. While some might argue that procedural generation can make levels feel disconnected or repetitive, the varied environments, from neon-lit urban areas to eerie forests, help maintain visual diversity. These environments are teeming with detail and interactive elements, enhancing the immersion even amid the chaos of combat.

One of the game’s most notable features is its cooperative multiplayer mode, which allows up to four players to team up and tackle missions together. Co-op is seamlessly integrated into the campaign, allowing friends to drop in and out without disrupting progression. Combat becomes even more chaotic in multiplayer, with different players wielding their unique arsenals and unleashing powerful abilities. Multiplayer also allows for more strategic play, as players can specialize in specific combat roles, although the lack of significant co-op-specific objectives or puzzles can make the experience feel similar to the solo mode, just with more firepower and chaos.

Humor remains a defining element of "Shadow Warrior 2", with Lo Wang’s quips, one-liners, and banter providing a constant source of levity. The game’s script leans heavily into irreverence and pop culture references, with Lo Wang often breaking the fourth wall and cracking jokes, even in the face of deadly threats. While some players may find the humor crude or repetitive, it contributes to the game’s unique personality and maintains a lighthearted tone amidst the relentless carnage. Lo Wang’s personality, part anti-hero, part comic relief, adds charm to the otherwise intense gameplay, though it may not appeal to everyone’s taste.

Despite its strengths, "Shadow Warrior 2" does have some drawbacks. The procedural generation, while innovative, occasionally leads to inconsistencies in level design, resulting in certain areas feeling empty or lacking cohesion. Additionally, enemy AI can sometimes feel simplistic, making combat a bit too easy in lower difficulties. Though the game is visually impressive, some graphical elements can feel dated or overly stylized, and technical issues such as occasional frame drops can detract from the otherwise smooth gameplay. These are minor flaws, but they can impact the overall experience, especially for players looking for a polished, cohesive world.

By and large, "Shadow Warrior 2" is a bold and ambitious sequel that successfully expands upon the original with its rich customization, frenetic combat, and unique sense of humor. While the procedural generation and co-op play add welcome layers to the gameplay, it’s the fast-paced, satisfying combat and irreverent tone that define the experience. Though not without its imperfections, "Shadow Warrior 2" is a must-play for fans of action-packed shooters who appreciate humor, creativity, and relentless mayhem. It may not be for everyone, but for those willing to embrace its eccentricities, "Shadow Warrior 2" offers an exhilarating and unforgettable journey through a beautifully chaotic world.

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Decent Borderlands clone. Swinging a sword mindlessly is pretty fun.

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Made me nut

Fast-Paced action orient first person shooter that will take you on a gory ride guns a blazing with never a dull moment, the plot of the game might be not super important or exciting but it definitely makes up for it by providing you with non-stop hardcore action. PLUS there's 4 player co-op so you can go crazy with whole squad for more intense fun. !!!!!

Shadow Warrior 2 is a chaotic journey through a world where samurai swords and guns have a surprisingly cooperative relationship. Imagine if a circus of hilariously exaggerated action and absurd humor decided to throw a wild house party in a dark, demon-infested realm. One moment, you’re slicing through a horde of enemies like you’re a culinary master in a sushi restaurant, and the next, you’re blasting them into oblivion while contemplating the existential crisis of a talking katana. If that doesn't sound like a Saturday night to you, we need to talk!

The combat in Shadow Warrior 2 is like playing a rhythm game, but instead of music notes, you’re dodging demon attacks while trying to slice and shoot at the same time. The sheer variety of weapons, coupled with the impossibly smooth movement, gives you the chance to feel like a true ninja warrior—if ninjas regularly discussed their mental health over the art of slashing stuff. Every playthrough feels refreshingly different, especially when you consider the intricacies of character customization and skill trees that could rival a tax accountant's organizational system.

What truly sets this gem apart from the seemingly endless sea of first-person shooters is its dazzling blend of humor and over-the-top action. Between the quippy one-liners and absurdly creative enemies, you'll find yourself laughing as much as you’re shooting. It's like if Marvel decided to create a movie directed by Quentin Tarantino, featuring a cast of delightful lunatics and an arsenal of weaponry that could make Rambo blush. You might even find yourself questioning why you ever settled for boring games when you could be battling with a sword while wearing a mask that looks like it belongs in a garage sale.

In conclusion, if you’re a fan of this genre and are ready to step into an experience that shreds through the mundane and spirals into the downright ridiculous, I absolutely love this game and wholeheartedly recommend Shadow Warrior 2 to you. Whether you're seeking epic battles, a comedic adventure, or an unusual therapy session with your weaponry, this game is a must-play. Grab your katana, put on your most ridiculous face, and dive headfirst into a world where slashing and laughter go hand in hand!

Doesn't feel like an 8 year old game. Turns out old ninjas might not need to be taught new tricks all the time after all.

dope game buy if cheap

Sounded like Fun, But Tasted like Sh.it !!

Awful writing, but the gameplay, at least for me, is actually really fun and the crafting is more in depth than you'd think

the game is at least 5% loading screen
also this game thinks difficulty = enemies having huge health pools and regenerating quickly

Great sequel. I still want to live in Lo Wang's cave though.

1 hr in. AWWWWW YEAAAAAHHHHH.

Epic/10

gg.

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nonstop action
lots of upgrades for weapons, skills
cooperatively playable single-player campaign (optional)
lots of weapons
great variety of opponents
huge levels with hidden goodies


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Opponents are usually not clever
confusing upgrade system and level design

Po genialnej 1 części druga część jest beznadziejna. Mam nadzieję, że 3 będzie więcej brała z pierwszej.

Fun fast paced FPS with swords and more, very fun in co-op but is very entertaining in single player also.
For fast leveling, raise your difficulty to "no pain no gain", you also get more drops.

Skill based, if you suck, you suck, just git gud.

+Hilarious characters

+Beautiful environment/setting

+cut scenes can be skipped!!!

+fast paced movement

-Stupid story line and most cut scenes are unnecessary.

-Janky guns and mechanics.

-Feels like one of those euro-jank games. Old game and certainly will not be as polished as modern shooters like Doom and Prodeus.

-Looting mechanics sucks. Most upgrades are stupid small percentages. Honestly not worth rummaging through the awful menu.

-UI is pretty bad, too many menus and crap. Shop Buy Button was hidden in plain sight and not at all obvious.

-Head bobbing, 360 spins, ninja dive rolls. More gimmick and distraction than actual gameplay.

I bought it on sale, if you're more tolerant of the game's flaws you might enjoy it. Would never recommend it at full price. Wang's the only reason I like this game otherwise it's just too janky for me. Guns feel like it's shooting pellets. It might have inspired quite a few big named titles but it feels too unpolished.

---{ Graphics }---
☐ You forget what reality is
☐ Beautiful
☐ Good
☑ Decent (if we are not counting background)
☐ Bad
☐ Don‘t look too long at it
☐ MS-DOS

---{ Gameplay }---
☐ Very good
☐ Good
☐ Average
☑ It's just gameplay (too much grind)
☐ Watch paint dry instead
☐ Just don't

---{ Audio }---
☐ Eargasm
☐ Very good
☐ Good
☐ Not too bad
☑ It exists
☐ Bad
☐ I'm now deaf

---{ Audience }---
☐ Kids
☐ Teens
☑ Adults
☐ Grandma

---{ PC Requirements }---
☐ Check if you can run paint
☐ Potato
☑ Decent
☐ Fast
☐ Rich boi
☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer

---{ Difficulty }---
☐ Just press 'W'
☑ Easy
☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master
☐ Significant brain usage
☐ Difficult
☐ Dark Souls

---{ Story }---
☐ No Story
☑ Some lore
☐ Average
☐ Good
☐ Lovely
☐ It'll replace your life

---{ Game Time }---
☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
☑ Short
☐ Average
☐ Long
☐ To infinity and beyond

---{ Price }---
☐ It's free!
☐ Worth the price
☑ If it's on sale
☐ If u have some spare money left
☐ Not recommended
☐ You could also just burn your money

---{ Bugs }---
☐ Never heard of
☑ Minor bugs
☐ Can get annoying
☐ Cyberpunk 2077 (back to 2021)
☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs

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P.S: The game is worth your time and money (if on discount), especially if you are going to play with a friend(s). The game itself will not be too long, even taking into account the loot and the size of the locations, unless you want to clear every location, every chest and every mob. The game can cause some difficulties, such as a monster falling outside the map, but even in such cases you will be able to kill it. The variety of weapons is large, but the effectiveness of some of them makes you doubt. In general, even the weapons that you found at the beginning can spend all your time in the game as the main one. The plot, I will say so, is here, in places even interesting. I repeat, the game is funny and with a dark humor, you will definitely smile several times. This game interested me because of the co-op and it justified itself.

shadow warrior 2 is a fun fps that blends borderlands with doom, the humour can be a bit funny and cheesy but that is what gives shadow warrior 2 its charm, gameplay is fast paced a emphasis on movement and staying still or camping will get you killed, the gunplay is fun and feels good,

funnn and bad ass

Absolutely blast. The melee and gunplay are so much fun in this. Movement and gun build mechanics were excellent. It is a half cooked story but does not take away from the enjoyment. Like the reviews, it does feel like a lighthearted Doom. The generative maps for each mission were redundant. I went mostly swordplay.

this shit so ass gameplay is fine but everything else is ass

Fast-Paced adrenaline pumping FPS. Many weapons and Weapon Modifications. Variety of Enemies, amazing bosses, side missions. I enjoyed this game.

Idk man, it's kinda boring ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Shadow Warrior: Looter Shooter Edition, is pretty good.

Best game very good

fun fast paced combat; the hitboxes are ridiculously terrible; the concept of higher difficulties are making the enemies bullet sponges; interesting characters; i think the humour is ok; you keep getting stuck on the terrain and enemies all the time; the open world is a good design and the maps are interesting, although the fighting areas should be more open; the teleport between stages makes the gameplay flow better; the enemies and loot blend in too much with the background making it all too unrecognizable; all weapons should have a 100% drop chance or atleast be added to the shop; the HUD takes too much screen space; bounties takes too much time and effort to complete (for virtually zero rewards); the art in the cards are incredibly beautiful; the spin special attack does not work? like most of the times i used it did not do damage? (again i think this is a hitbox issue); for some reason the mission progress in multiplayer only counts for the host; miss chance should NOT be a stat on a weapon, the enemies already do an incredible job at it by themselves.

you should NOT be able to play on the insane dificulty on NG (only on NG+) also i don't even know why there are that many different dificulties if the only ones that makes any difference are the insanity levels, and that should also be automaticaly changed with your character level, and not toggleable;

the upgrades should NOT be random that leaves your progress in the hands of RNG and i'll be damned if i stop my gameplay to farm specific set of upgrades to make a specific build so i can progress in a game like this;

there should be less useless passives and more interesting active spells (maybe a system where you can change the spells you have equipped), you should also be able to upgrade the cards to a higher level than 5.

enemies have damage auras?? why?? i can literally fight perfectly (without getting hit) and still die because i got too close to some fire enemy.

it's OK to buy at 90% discount, which is not a good thing to say

Right now is an exceptionally good time to get caught up on your gaming backlog. So where does Shadow Warrior 2 fall on the boomer shooter spectrum? Well if Wolfenstein has a very short time to kill, and Serious Sam is just hordes of enemies with non stop shooting, Shadow Warrior lands comfortable somewhere in the middle.

You'll be swapping between all your upgraded weapons regularly, managing your health with self healing, and then when things get personal hacking and slashing with your melee weapons.

What really ties it together is the humor, its like Borderlands if it wasn't a cringe fest.

Yeah considering the game is like 3 dollars on sale, is 13 gigs, and works great on steam deck you can't go wrong.

fun co-op experience. Would recommend on sale and skip the cut-scenes

mindless (depending on the difficulty) fun and funny dialogue if u care to pay attention

Fun combat and cool weapons

its not fun boring and aged well

They did my boy dirty and I did not purchase Shadow Warrior 3 because of the change in voice actors.

Shadow Warrior with A superficial open world and loot and damage types shoehorned in for no apparent reason. We have now ditched the amusing side kick for a girl boss that spends the game insulting you and complaining. Cool. The whole "not broken don't fix it" attitude needs desperately to make a return to gaming. Stop making sequels that might as well be in a different genre entirely. It's stupid. No one asked for that. More of the same isn't bad when we enjoyed it in the first place.

Remember, the jizz is coming from you, not at you. - Blaze Wang 2024

old fun explosions shoot em up, even better with friends
only real bad thing is the gem upgrade system once its gets to 100 level + is a bit broken

Pretty good game once you decide to skip every cut scene