Along with an arsenal that includes firearms and his trusty Dragontail katana, Wang can also execute weakened foes. The crux of Shadow Warrior has always been its combat and there’s a lot to like about the sequel’s. Based on gameplay showcased thus far, chaining together dashes and wall-runs looks to be fluid and seamless. In addition, Wang can also wall run and use a grappling hook.

Dashing and double-jumping are still possible (and very much essential in some of the more pitched battles) but they now play a bigger role when navigating through levels. While Lo Wang could dash and double-jump in the previous game, Shadow Warrior 3 expands on his movement significantly. Combat arenas have also been expanded on with more verticality to accommodate the new movement options. This makes for “better pacing and interactivity with Lo Wang’s surroundings” as per the developer. In Shadow Warrior 3, however, Flying Wild Hog is returning to a more linear, hand-crafted approach with its levels. This worked well with the loot system and leveling mechanics to make replaying levels less repetitive. Given the series’ entire messed up timeline, it should be interesting to see how things play out especially with regards to the Outer Gates, Mezu, Xing and the forces of chaos that have plagued the world.Ĭompared to the first game, Shadow Warrior 2 employed random map layouts, changing up the terrain, enemy positions and even weather conditions with each playthrough.

To do this, some magic, a dragon’s egg and a mask are necessary. Picking up directly after the previous game, the story sees Lo Wang teaming with Orochi Zilla, his former nemesis, in order to capture an ancient dragon that’s running amuck (if you haven’t played Shadow Warrior 2, then trust us – it’s a long story). With the game releasing on March 1 st release, let’s take a look at 11 things you should know about the game before jumping in. The series has always been niche but the sequel completely revamps the gameplay and pacing for a faster-paced, more dynamic experience. In development for Xbox One, PS4 and PC, Flying Wild Hog’s Shadow Warrior 3 is a unique title in a season full of high-profile releases.

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