Underplayed Gems

Shadow Complex Remastered (2016)

Shadow Complex Remastered cover
Developer
ChAIR Entertainment
Publisher
Epic Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action
Rating
4.2 of 5, 957 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slick, fast-paced side-scroller that feels classic and polished, with tight controls and rewarding exploration.

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What players say

Players praise the 2.5D metroidvania gameplay as still holding up, but note the map is misleading and upgrades come late. The game rarely goes on sale and the story is goofy fun. Players are split on whether the controls feel dated.

Screenshots

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