Shadow Warrior Video Game Series
A series of action games combining elements of shooters and slashers. 3D Realms studio was responsible for its creation, but when GT Interactive ceased to be the publisher and this role fell to Devolver Digital, the development of the series was consecutively dedicated to developers from General Arcade and Flying Wild Hog.
Part One, Shadow Warrior, premiered in 1997 on the PC. The game was based on the engine previously used in Duke Nukem 3D - similarities also extended to the gameplay, but the story was created in a completely different style. Two expansions were released for the title, Wanton Destruction i Twin Dragon. The brand then went dormant for a dozen years. It wasn't until 2013 that Shadow Warrior Classic Redux, a remastered version of the first installment, in a PC version and 4 years later also on Android. A few months after the remaster's debut, a remake was released Shadow Warrior, originally only for PC, a year later for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It was the first title developed by Polish studio Flying Wild Hog. Shadow Warrior 2 was released in 2016 (PC) and 2017 (PS4 and XOne), while Shadow Warrior 3 in 2022 (this time for the 3 platforms at once).
The plot of the series is set in a futuristic Japan, overrun by large corporations. The main character, Lo Wang, belongs to the Shadow Warriors, mercenaries serving these companies. His boss, Master Zilla, has decided to summon demons to our world and with their help conquer the entire country. The protagonist opposes him and begins to fight the creatures.
Action in the games Shadow Warrior we observe from the FPP perspective. The series is famous for its brutality and very bloody combat. Our hero has at his disposal several types of weapons, among which the katana and firearms, divided into pistols, rifles, shotguns or revolvers, take the lead. From part to part, the protagonist's mobility was increased, adding various parkour abilities or a rope with an anchor, capable of drawing him to remote locations. We encounter hordes of demons on our way, and defeating them was made easier by upgrading or modifying the equipment we acquired. The first installment offered linear locations, while the sequels focused on more open stages. Interestingly, since the second installment, the levels are partially randomly generated, making each approach to the game different from the previous one.
Shadow Warrior is enjoying good sales. The two installments of the series created by Flying Wild Hog have sold more than a million copies, and each game in turn has brought more and more profit.
Shadow Warrior Series Evolution
2022
Shadow Warrior 3
2016
Shadow Warrior 2
2013
Shadow Warrior
2013
Shadow Warrior Classic Redux
Shadow Warrior 3
Action
March 1, 2022
The next installment of a series of dynamic action FPP games from the Polish studio Flying Wild Hog. This time we go in pursuit of an ancient dragon to stop the end of the world. By the way, we knock out hordes of demons in brutal battles using katana and firearms.
Shadow Warrior 2
Action
October 13, 2016
A sequel to a first-person action game, which in turn was a remake of a popular FPS from 1997. Polish developer Flying Wild Hog comes back with a continuation set five years after the events of the first game. In Shadow Warrior 2 you play as Lo Wang, who now leads a lonely life of a mercenary working for the local Yakuza. Gameplay mechanics did not change much, so the protagonist takes down on his enemies using a wide arsenal of firearms and melee weapons. The sequel retains the progression system featured in the first game as well as weapon customization. What is new, is the four-people co-op mode, in which a group of players fights off enemies while trying to complete mission objectives. In both single player campaign and co-op mode the locations are procedurally generated, which makes each playthrough unique.
Shadow Warrior
Action
September 26, 2013
An action game shown from a first-person perspective. The game is a remake of hit game that was released in 1997. The title was developed by studio Flying Wild Hog in cooperation with publisher Devolver Digital. The protagonist of Shadow Warrior is a martial arts master Lo Wang who searches for a legendary blade Nobitsura Kage for the Zilla Enterprises corporation. Hordes of demons that managed to get into the human world are trying to stop him. The gameplay combines traits of first-person shooters and slasher games. The protagonist is equally skillful in using various gunfire and ninja weapons (katanas, shurikens and other). The game allows great freedom in developing the character and modifying his equipment.
Shadow Warrior Classic Redux
Action
July 8, 2013
A remastered version of the cult action game from 1997, in which, as Lo Wang, we face hordes of monsters summoned from another dimension by the head of the Zilla Corporation. The gameplay consists primarily in crossing vast levels and eliminating diverse opponents using an extensive arsenal of white weapons (katana), broomed weapons (shuriken) and firearms (UZI, rocket launchers, grenade launchers).
Shadow Warrior (1997)
Action
May 13, 1997
An action game by the creators of the cult FPP shooter Duke Nukem 3D, heavily based on the latter. It utilizes the same engine as its predecessor and features similar gameplay mechanics, but has a different atmosphere and setting. You play as a Japanese master assassin, a member of the Shadow Warriors clan. Betrayed by his employer, who's trying to conquer Japan, Lo Wang has to fight with the overwhelming forces of the enemy. Like a proper warrior from the Land of the Rising Sun, his weapon of choice is a samurai sword. He also uses shurikens and other typical Japanese weaponry, as well as more modern equipment, such as Uzis, shotguns, rocket and grenade launchers. Lo Wang faces his opponents in 3D surroundings, which are more advanced than those in Duke Nukem 3D—for example, the buildings are multi-storied now.
Shadow Warrior Series News
Karma in Shadow Warrior 2 Explained
Many players do not know what karma is in Shadow Warrior 2. We decided to describe it in the following guide.
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Adam Adamczyk
February 23, 2023
Xbox Game Pass Will Gain and Lose 6 Games Each in February
We have learned the list of games that will hit the PC/Xbox Game Pass in the first half of February 2023. It only counts six items. Among them are Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord and Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition.
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Hubert Sledziewski
February 8, 2023
Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition Announced
Flying Wild Hog and Devolver Digital have announced Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition. The expanded edition of the dynamic FPP action game will hit our hands later this month.
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Agnes Adamus
February 2, 2023
Shadow Warrior 3's New Game Plus Adds Several More Hours of Fun
Flying Wild Hog has released an update for Shadow Warrior 3, adding a New Game Plus mode and more challenges with rewards.
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Jacob Blazewicz
June 15, 2022
Shadow Warrior 3 Reviews - Short but Intense
Shadow Warrior 3 has already hit the reviewers. The Polish FPS gets a lot of praise for combat mechanics, but many find it too short.
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Jacob Blazewicz
February 28, 2022
Shadow Warrior 3 Gameplay Shows Off Combat, Executions and Gore Weapons
A week before Shadow Warrior 3's release, a new gameplay video has been released. Highlights: fighting hordes of enemies, executions and Gore Weapons.
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Jacob Blazewicz
February 22, 2022
Shadow Warrior 3 has Gone Gold and is Coming Soon to Reviewers
Shadow Warrior 3 has gone gold, which means the game has been completed. The title will soon go to reviewers.
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Jacob Blazewicz
February 17, 2022
Shadow Warrior 3 PC System Requirements
Shadow Warrior 3's tab on Steam added the game's system requirements. It seems that Flying Wild Hog took care of the optimization, because they are not too exorbitant.
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Hubert Sledziewski
February 9, 2022
Shadow Warrior 3 Release Date Leaked
Shadow Warrior 3's release date has been leaked. Everything indicates that we will play the new adventures of Lo Wang in March.
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Adrian Werner
January 18, 2022
Shadow Warrior 3 Joins the Ranks of Delayed; New Trailer Available
Shadow Warrior 3 is another game delayed until next year. Fortunately, the developers assure us that the delay will be small, and serve us, as a consolation, a juicy new trailer.
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Michael Zegar
October 26, 2021