Shadow Survivor: Shooting Game

About

"Shadow Survival: Shooter Games" is a Role Playing game with impressive game mechanics that allow for strategic fighting or running strategies against monsters in the latest IOShooting Survival game now on mobile. However, the game is marred by an excessive amount of advertisements. Fight or run to survive and enjoy the gameplay despite the frequent interruptions by ads.

Genres & Tags

Role Playing

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Shadow Survivor: Shooting Game screenshot

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 546 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

monetization44 negative mentions

The game has great graphics and smooth controls, making it enjoyable to play.
The gameplay is fun and addictive, with a unique weapons and upgrade system.
The game offers a refreshing experience compared to other roguelike games.

There is a critical bug in World 1, Map 5 that prevents players from progressing, leading to frustration.
The game is plagued by excessive ads and microtransactions, making it feel pay-to-win.
Many players have reported issues with purchases not being delivered, causing dissatisfaction.

monetization
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
2%
92%
The monetization strategy of the game has received significant criticism, primarily due to the overwhelming presence of ads and microtransactions. While some players appreciate the absence of forced ads during gameplay, many express frustration over the frequency of ads triggered by nearly every interaction, leading to a perception of manipulative practices aimed at encouraging spending. Additionally, the lack of a permanent ad-free option, even for paying subscribers, has further fueled dissatisfaction among users.
- “No ads, I love this game so much.”
- “It's so fun to play, no ads! 🥰🥰🥰”
- “No ads.”
- “Ads have killed a great game.”
- “The problem is that some ads end up crashing and rebooting the game, costing you your bonus or level progress.”
- “Dishonest and manipulative at first, you can play without any forced ads, only if you want x2 the rewards. Once you reach chapter 3, everything you click on starts an ad, the play button, the battle pass, the settings, the inventory, everything, and the ads are very long. The devs want you to get invested into the game so it will be hard for us to uninstall at that point; that is manipulative.”
gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
37%
16%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its smooth mechanics, variety of weapons, and engaging graphics, with many players enjoying its unique take on the roguelike genre. However, some users express disappointment with certain weapon effectiveness and mechanics, noting a sense of monotony and issues with lag. Despite these criticisms, the game is generally considered fun and well-executed within its genre.
- “The gameplay is refreshingly different and it sets itself apart from other roguelike games quite well.”
- “The gameplay is fun - it's unapologetic in what it's trying to do, being a copy of Brotato, and it does that very well.”
- “Smooth and great gameplay, I love the variety of stats, weapons, and the game updates daily.”
- “Some weapons are also super useless and pointless to have; the further I play, the more disappointed I am in how bad 90% of the mechanics are.”
- “Gameplay-wise, I'm finding it similar to others like it.”
- “A bit monotonous in terms of gameplay, but I guess that's the genre.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
21%
21%
Overall, the graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and visual appeal, contributing positively to the gameplay experience. Many users appreciate the smooth performance even on lower-end devices, though some express a desire for more customization options. However, a few critiques mention issues with readability and comparisons to other games with superior graphics.
- “Nice graphics and gameplay, supported by a cool weapons system.”
- “Impressive, love the graphics, the complexity of the game, challenging as well, it behaves really nice.”
- “It gives a good experience with a lot of fun with very good graphics.”
- “And it feels like Pickle Pete with different graphics. Not sure or care which came first; seems like all games these days are just re-skinned copies.”
- “Fast game in arena, low graphics.”
- “Nice game, but there are better games alike with much higher graphic rates.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been criticized for frequent glitches and bugs, particularly during map loading, which disrupts gameplay. Many users report that these issues significantly affect the overall experience, indicating that the game is still in need of substantial fixes.
- “Really was fun until it glitched right as the map was about to load.”
- “Super buggy and completely broken balance.”
- “Good game, but still very buggy...”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The story aspect received a mixed review, with a score of 3/5, indicating that while it is solid, it lacks significant narrative depth, leading some to view it as a negative aspect of the game. Overall, players found the gameplay and art to be exceptional, but the story did not meet their expectations.
- “The story lacks depth and fails to engage the player, making it feel like a missed opportunity.”
- “The narrative is disjointed and doesn't flow well, leaving players confused about the plot.”
- “There are no significant story beats; a bad story can ruin the entire experience.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and contribution to the overall experience, with players enjoying its integration into the gameplay. However, there is a noted issue with the volume slider being reversed, which can be confusing for users. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the enjoyment of the game, particularly in the context of reverse bullet hell mechanics.
- “I love the music; it's just a great game to pass the time.”
- “Recently grown fond of these reverse bullet hell games, and this one has great music and visuals.”
- “The volume slider is flipped with the music slider in the campaign settings.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players report that the game is well-optimized, running smoothly and visually impressive, especially following recent updates. The improvements have significantly enhanced the gaming experience.
- “The game itself is fun, and runs smoothly.”
- “Love the game after the update...it's so well optimized and visually stunning.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by frustrating mechanics, such as an oversized hitbox that leads to unfair experiences, causing players to feel disconnected and annoyed rather than engaged.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players report engaging in grinding primarily to farm equipment and artifacts after completing all stages of the game, indicating that grinding is a common activity for character progression and resource acquisition.
- “I'm just clearing all the stages right now, just farming some equipment and artifacts.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I spend more time grinding for resources than actually enjoying the game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game has been criticized as boring, which detracts from the overall experience, overshadowing other flaws like the lack of tutorials and repetitive gameplay.
- “I ignored the other flaws of the game, such as the lack of tutorials at the beginning, the repetitive nature of the campaign, and even the boring atmosphere that you play in.”