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Shadow Brawlers

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73%Game Brain Score
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replayability, story
100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

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Shadow Brawlers is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Team Guazú and was released on December 13, 2019. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Shadow Brawlers is a local party game in which players control cute, agile ninjas that hide in the shadows. Surprise your opponents by appearing suddenly from the background; attack and disappear.

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Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews
graphics6 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • Immaculate visuals and an amazing soundtrack that enhance the gameplay experience.
  • Fun and engaging local multiplayer experience, perfect for parties and playing with friends.
  • Unique stealth mechanics and tight fight mechanics that add depth and excitement to matches.
  • Lacks online multiplayer, which would enhance the overall experience.
  • Replay value may not be unlimited, limiting long-term engagement.
  • Some players may find the game requires extra controllers for optimal play with friends.
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their immaculate quality, featuring a minimalist comic book art style that enhances the overall aesthetic. Players appreciate the smooth animations, vibrant color palettes, and the way the visuals complement the gameplay, creating an enjoyable and immersive experience. The combination of great design and fluid animation has been highlighted as a standout aspect, making it appealing to both young and old players alike.

    • “Amazing graphics, small independent developers, a few years of work, amazing animated trailers, it works both with old and young players...”
    • “I can't say enough about how this game looks, I have always been a huge fan of this minimalist comic book art style and they hit it right on in this game.”
    • “The smooth and fluid animation coupled with the great aesthetics and design makes the gameplay top notch. I'm happy to see the return of games focusing on an enjoyable gaming experience first of all.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by quick, intense stealth mechanics and innovative features that enhance the overall experience. Players praise the smooth animations, tight fighting mechanics, and vibrant visuals, all contributing to a fun and engaging gaming experience. The combination of superb design and enjoyable core mechanics makes it a standout title in its genre.

    • “Super slick and fine-tuned couch brawler, with a superb style, amazing animations, and a great core mechanic.”
    • “The smooth and fluid animation coupled with the great aesthetics and design makes the gameplay top notch. I'm happy to see the return of games focusing on an enjoyable gaming experience first of all.”
    • “Amazing animations and visuals, super tight fight mechanics, awesome music and sound, and my god the programming is good in this game.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and fittingness, complementing the immaculate visuals and animations. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a significant aspect that enhances the overall experience, contributing to an excellent mood alongside the game's tight mechanics.

    • “The soundtrack and visuals are immaculate.”
    • “The soundtrack is really good, and I love the artwork.”
    • “Both the music and the visuals create an excellent mood!”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers strong replayability, particularly as a party game, with many users noting its fun factor and appealing visuals. While it may not provide unlimited replay value, it comes close, making it a worthwhile experience for repeated play sessions.

    • “This game checks all the boxes; it is fun, looks amazing, and has a lot of replay value.”
    • “Great party game! I wouldn't say it has unlimited replay value, but it's close.”
    • “Great party game... I wouldn't say it has unlimited replay value, but it's close.”
    • “Once you've played through the main content, there's not much incentive to return.”
    • “The lack of varied gameplay modes makes it hard to stay engaged after the first few runs.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is enhanced by engaging training missions that feel like a standalone experience, reminiscent of "Mark of the Ninja" but more intense. Players note significant improvements over time, with the addition of new characters, weapons, and arenas, indicating a commitment to refining the narrative and gameplay elements.

    • “The training missions are almost a game in themselves, like Mark of the Ninja on steroids.”
    • “More than seven months into early access, I can tell that a lot of work has been put into the game: more characters, weapons, arenas, training missions, and more polish than I thought was possible.”
    • “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “Character development is shallow, leaving me with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
    • “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its unique stealth mechanic, and overall, it runs smoothly, indicating effective optimization.

    • “The stealth mechanic makes this game unique, but everything else is also great and runs smoothly.”
    • “The optimization in this game is impressive; it runs seamlessly on various hardware configurations.”
    • “I love how well-optimized the game is, allowing for a smooth experience even during intense action sequences.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is noted for its rapid progression, complemented by impressive weaponry and striking character designs, which enhance the overall gaming experience.

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Shadow Brawlers is a action game.

Shadow Brawlers is available on PC and Windows.

Shadow Brawlers was released on December 13, 2019.

Shadow Brawlers was developed by Team Guazú.

Shadow Brawlers has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its replayability.

Shadow Brawlers is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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