Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition
Last updated: 2025-06-10
- Fast-paced, satisfying combat experience.
- Visually stunning graphics, excellent soundtrack.
- Signature humor and witty dialogue.
- Weak, uninspired story.
- Linear, repetitive level design.
- Downgrade from previous installments.
- Reviews
(sample size) - 597
- Helpful reviews
- 79%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 19%
- Protest reviews
- 2%
- 52%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 48%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 974
- Negative points
- 1316
- Gameplay points
- 286
- Perf. points
- 75
- Rec. points
- 417
- Misc points
- 63
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Fast-paced, satisfying combat | The game delivers fast-paced, gory, and satisfying combat reminiscent of Doom Eternal. Players enjoy dynamic movement, diverse enemies, and impactful weapons, encouraging aggressive, creative playstyles. This is a core strength consistently praised. | 76% |
| Excellent and fitting soundtrack | The game features an excellent and well-suited soundtrack that complements the action and atmosphere. Reviewers noted that the music enhances the overall experience, with intense tracks during combat and more relaxing tunes during quieter moments. | 51% |
| Visually stunning, improved graphics | The game features impressive and vibrant graphics, with beautiful environments, detailed designs, and high-quality cutscenes. Many reviewers noted significant graphical improvements compared to previous entries in the series, enhancing the overall visual experience. | 35% |
| Short, focused, and well-paced | The game's short length and linear structure are seen as positive aspects, preventing the experience from becoming repetitive or tedious. Reviewers appreciate the focused gameplay and concise design, which avoids unnecessary filler or grinding. | 34% |
| Signature humor and witty dialogue | The game retains its signature humor, featuring witty dialogue, silly jokes, and Lo Wang's characteristic one-liners. This lighthearted and often absurd humor is a key element of the series' identity and contributes to an enjoyable experience for many players. | 24% |
| Fluid movement and satisfying finishers | The game incorporates satisfying finishing moves and fluid parkour mechanics, including a grappling hook, wall-running, and dashing. These elements add depth to both combat and traversal, allowing for creative and engaging gameplay. | 14% |
| Enjoyable and fun overall | Many reviewers simply stated that they enjoyed the game, finding it entertaining and fun to play. These points lack specific details, so the importance is reduced. | 12% |
| Varied and well-crafted levels | The game features varied and well-crafted level design, with diverse environments and an arcade-style feel. The levels incorporate platforming elements and encourage aerial combat, adding to the overall dynamism of the gameplay. | 5% |
| Hoji's return is welcomed | The return of the character Hoji is a positive aspect for many reviewers, adding to the game's humor and story. The dynamic between Lo Wang and Hoji is a highlight for fans of the series. | 5% |