Release Date: April 4, 2016
A mobile platform game from an independent Finish studio Muro, which evolved from a simple but successful project initiated by a few Alto University students. In Shadow Bug, we assume the role of a militant worm armed with two swords. The protagonist's job is to clear the forest of the hostile bugs and other opponents.
Shadow Bug is a platform game placing a huge emphasis on action elements, released on mobile devices using the Apple iOS operating system. The title is the debut production of an independent, Finish studio called Muro. The game evolved from a simple project of students from Aalto University, which after receiving a number of honors, motivated the young developers to further expand their project.
Plot of Shadow Bug is kind of penurious, being only a pretext for the proper gameplay. We assume the role of a ninja-like worm, who is armed with two lethal swords. He faces the forces of evil, which have seized his home-forest.
The game combines typical platform game elements with an innovative way of fighting, based on the functionalities of touch screens. During the gameplay, our task is to traverse successive levels, which are filled by heaps of varied enemies. Also, in order to avoid a large number of traps, we will have to strain our brain cells. The characteristic feature of the game is that the hero cannot jump; he can move left or right only, sometimes pushing various objects. But we only have to touch the encountered enemy, in order for the protagonist to jump, and dispose of potential threat with the grace of a ninja warrior.
Finishing each stage is rewarded with an adequate number of stars (from one to three), similarly to other mobile games. The achieved result depends on many elements, such as playtime or the amount of gathered gleaming balls. You can always repeat the chosen stage, in order to improve the achieved result.
Shadow Bug, released on mobile devices using the Apple iOS operating system, is characterized by an original graphical layer, similar to productions like Badland. This means that during the game we are accompanied by colorful, hand drawn backgrounds, but the whole foreground is black.
Platforms:
PC Windows July 21, 2017
Android December 9, 2016
Apple iOS April 4, 2016
Nintendo Switch March 30, 2018
Developer: Muro Studios
Publisher: Muro Studios
Age restrictions: 12+
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System Requirements for Shadow Bug Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core2 Duo E7200 2.53 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card GeForce 8600 GT or better, 675 MB HDD, Windows 7/8/10.
Game Ratings for Shadow Bug Video Game.
Nintendo Life: 8 / 10 by Richard Atkinson
Shadow Bug is a welcome breath of fresh air in a stuffy virtual space that's up to the ceiling with 2D platformers. Experiencing the title with detached Joy-Cons on the big screen, as opposed to utilising the touchscreen; you'll be cheerfully surprised by its unique art style and play method. Slicing your way to the end boss won't take more than a couple of hours for some, but for those wanting to beat global high scores and to collect all three shurikens per level will, beyond a shadow of a doubt, get more bang for their buck.
PS3Blog.net: 80 / 100
Shadow Bug is a great looking and fun platformer that stands out from the crowd with its "you can't jump in this one" gameplay mechanic. There's plenty to do in this one, and the challenge will increase at a steady pace as you complete the 36 stages in the game. The game is available for only $8.99, so hopefully you can give it a try.
Sick Critic: 7.5 / 10
Shadow Bug is a rich indie game with some rather creative ideas and some great level design, a surprisingly well-executed narrative and style, a constant barrage of challenges to keep you on your toes, and a unique gameplay premise that takes advantage of the Nintendo Switch’s unique abilities on a fun, but still challenging scale.
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