Shadow Gangs

(Way) Shortened Review of Shadow Gangs (Steam version) Shadow Gangs really hit the spot for me (a veteran Shinobi/Shadow Dancer player). I mean, I got over 50 hours of gameplay out of it, got myself in the top 10 scorers on the leaderboards and then felt the need to write a detailed 5-page review, which Steam unfortunately won’t let me post because it’s too long. It’s not a perfect experience by any means but very well executed all things considered. I had tons of fun mastering it and think that it’s an under-appreciated gem of an indie “classic tribute” – a real labor of love, with way too few Steam reviews and leaderboard entries. I am hoping that this positive review might influence some more people to buy and enjoy it, helping fund a sequel, which would be an instant purchase for me. If “Sega” was still Sega, they’d offer to produce and throw resources behind such a sequel, making in an official Shinobi game, enabling it to reach its full potential and join the ranks of the likes of “Sonic Mania” and “Streets of Rage 4”. Maybe there’s some hope of this happening? Perhaps I can post the full review in the forums?

Worst than I thought, let's start with the fact the game doesn't support 21:9 ultrawide ratio... it's freaking 2021! Clunky combat, too difficult, clumsy graphics but at least the sound and ost are good. On top of all the game is way overpriced, stay away.

Devs helped me fix the game and isolate the problem with my webrooot virus software

Great to see an old school game like Shadow Gangs available today. Brings back a lot of good memories from my arcade days. The game starts off at a reasonable level but it might seem hard to beginners. You just need to persevere and you always get that bit further on your next go. I much prefer having a game like this where I need to concentrate and improve to get further than just go flying through a game I just bought and complete it in a couple of hours. Love the graphics and characters and really enjoy the music while playing. As I am progressing my reflexes are definitely getting better. Great boss fights. Overall, a worthy purchase, really enjoying it.

you have to be into oldscool retros to make the most of it just thinkin of playin arcades in blackpool good days

Game Features: -Generic platform / fightin game -Controls works with keyboard or Xbox pad but better use keybord -Controls works with keyboard -Simple but nice sound effects and music Positive: -8 bit Vibe -Surprisingly addictive gameplay ;) Negative: Poor Xbox pad keybin It is really worth a try you can always refund game if will not fit your taste.

Ich liebe Shadow Dancer und Shinobi auf den alten Sega Konsolen. Deshalb freue ich mich riesig, dass endlich ein Entwickler darauf kam, diese Spiele als Vorlage zu nehmen. Ich, als Indie Entwickler (Dead Age 1 + 2) hätte das auch zuuuu gerne gemacht, aber es ist einfach so viel Grafik zu basteln. xD Shadow Gangs hat jedenfalls eine sehr gute und authentische Qualität, lohnt sich! :) Tipp: Wer es lieber pixeliger spielen will, soll einfach die Auflösung auf 640 runterschrauben. :)

Shinobi + Freddy Mercury, impossível dar errado!!!

Terrible game, it has nothing to do with Shinobi not the music, the graphics are not bad but the animation does and the gameplay is clunky. Also the limited lives when this is an arcade game, the timer sucks azz you cant explore a little because as early as the second stage you will run out of time so there is nothing to enjoy. Bosses are lame, this is a game that tries to evoke old times while missing all the important parts those games had. Bought the game as soon it came out because of the Shinobi feel, when as soon as I played the game everything went to hell.