Info about Shadow Warrior 2:

Official game description:
Shadow Warrior 2 Deluxe
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Shadow Warrior 2 Deluxe includes the Shadow Warrior 2 soundtrack, Shadow Warrior 2 art book, and the Solid Gold Pack containing an exclusive gold ninja, gold katana, and gold MP7 gun.
About the Game
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Shadow Warrior 2 is the stunning evolution of Flying Wild Hog’s offbeat first-person shooter following the further misadventures of former corporate shogun Lo Wang. Now surviving as a reclusive mercenary on the edge of a corrupted world, the formidable warrior must again wield a devastating combination of guns, blades, magic and wit to strike down the demonic legions overwhelming the world. Battle alongside allies online in four-player co-op or go it alone in spectacular procedurally-generated landscapes to complete daring missions and collect powerful new weapons, armor, and arcane relics of legend.
STORY
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Five years have passed since Lo Wang shattered the alliance between his deceitful former boss and the ancient gods of the shadow realm. Despite noble intentions, Lo Wang’s efforts to annihilate the darkness corrupted the world, creating a strange and savage new order where humans and demons live side by side.
The once feared warrior now lives in the shifting wildlands outside the reach of his enemies and the neon glow of Zilla’s cybernetic metropolis, scratching out a meager existence as a hired sword for the local Yakuza clans. When a simple mission goes wrong, Lo Wang is drawn into a volatile conflict between a brilliant young scientist, his nemesis Orochi Zilla, and the demonic forces that have become unsettled in our world. The sharp-tongued hero must once again wield lethal blades, staggering firepower, and archaic magic to purge the world of evil.
FEATURES
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**Blades and Bullets:** Lo Wang delivers his own brand full throttle brutality with an expanded array of over 70 lethal blades and explosive firearms to overcome the demonic opposition. Become a whirlwind of steel and blood with razor sharp katana, short swords, crescent blades, and hand claws or unleash a hellish symphony of ornate firearms to decimate your enemies.
**Four Player Co-Op:** Battle through the expansive campaign alone or team up as a four-player typhoon of destruction online in campaign co-op mode. Tackle challenging primary missions or thrilling side quests while maintaining your own ninja style with customizable armor, items, and valuable loot from your triumphs.
**Procedural Environments:** The breach between the human and demon realms created an interdimensional hernia resulting in constant shifts to the world of Shadow Warrior 2. Procedurally generated landscapes and paths bring new twists and turns to once familiar terrain and routine missions.
**Brutal Damage System:** Choose your weapon based on the situation at hand and then dismantle everything that stands in your path with an advanced gore system. Use precision blade strikes to separate limbs and heads or switch to heavy ordinance and blow a hole right through colossal beasts.
**Custom Upgrade System:** Upgrade weapons in your arsenal with up to three stones at once to improve performance or augment them with devastating elemental effects. Collect karma, amulets, and armor to enhance Lo Wang’s power and shift his death-dealing artistry into overdrive.
Shadow Warrior Series
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The Shadow Warrior series started back in the 90s with Shadow Warrior Classic that was remastered and released on Steam by Devolver Digital and 3D Realms as Shadow Warrior Classic Redux. Then in 2013, Flying Wild Hog and Devolver Digital released the bold reimagining of the legend of Lo Wang with the modern classic Shadow Warrior.

Release date: Oct 13, 2016

Categories: First-Person Shooter, Cooperative Multiplayer, Character Progression, Weapon Customization, Action Adventure, Procedural Generation, Looter Shooter, Horde Combat

Feature scans:
- Wiki: score 10; verdict: Poor; summary: The primary issues reported by users revolve around game crashes when accessing the in-game encyclopedia (王洛百科), criticism of the developers for not addressing these bugs, and general UI/UX frustrations. The most severe and frequent complaint is the game crashing when accessing the encyclopedia, which significantly impacts the user experience.
- Steam Deck: score 70; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The game suffers from frequent crashes, particularly related to accessing certain features and using the Chinese localization. The save system is poorly implemented, leading to significant progress loss. Performance issues are inconsistent, with some users experiencing frame drops while others report smooth gameplay. Localization issues, including crashes and encoding problems, are also prominent.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $6.00 - $10.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence suggests that the community finds the game to be of good value when purchased at a discounted price. Multiple reviews mention that the game is worth buying during sales, with specific mentions of prices around $6 to $10 being considered fair and reasonable. This indicates that the community perceives the fair price range for the base game to be on the lower end, particularly when discounted.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 25.0h
  - Story completion: 5.0h
  - Session length: 3.0h
  - Endgame: 100.0h
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides direct and indirect indications of playtime metrics. The first quote explicitly states that the main story can be finished in about 5 hours, which directly supports the story completion time. The second quote mentions finding 15 secrets in 25 hours, suggesting a significant investment of time for completionist activities, which supports the endgame metric. The third quote, while not directly stating playtime, implies a considerable amount of time spent exploring and engaging with game mechanics, supporting the session length and overall game completion time. The fourth quote indicates replayability, suggesting that the game has been played multiple times, supporting higher playtime metrics.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game becomes significantly more fun and engaging when played in co-op mode with friends, which amplifies the chaotic energy and enjoyment.
  - Stance: Fun then drops
  - Anchor: Co-op mode
  - Time to anchor: 1h 30m
  - Friction: Repetitive missions; Boring side missions; Grindy weapon upgrades; Unbalanced difficulty
  - Unlock drivers: Playing with friends; Chaotic energy of co-op; Combining gunfire with magic in co-op
  - Conditions: Co-op mode; Playing with friends; Chaotic and strategic gameplay
- Player Archetypes:
  - Co-op Chaos Enthusiast (sale)
    - Motivation: Enjoys the chaotic and fun experience of playing with friends.
    - Playstyle: Cooperative multiplayer focused on chaotic energy and strategy with friends.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: Co-op player; Multiplayer enthusiast
    - Reference games: Borderlands; Left 4 Dead 2
  - Aesthetic Appreciator (sale)
    - Motivation: Enjoys the visual and auditory beauty of the game.
    - Playstyle: Explorative and immersive, focusing on the game's aesthetic elements.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: Atmosphere lover; Aesthetic enthusiast
    - Reference games: Journey; Gris
  - Loot Grinder (deep sale)
    - Motivation: Enjoys the process of collecting loot and upgrading gear.
    - Playstyle: Grinding and replaying missions for better loot and upgrades.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: deep sale
    - Labels: Grinder; Loot hunter
    - Reference games: Borderlands; Diablo
  - Combat Specialist (sale)
    - Motivation: Enjoys the variety and customization of combat.
    - Playstyle: Focused on combat mechanics and tailoring playstyle to preferred weapons and abilities.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: Combat enthusiast; Action lover
    - Reference games: Doom; Devil May Cry


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Diverse weapon arsenal (weight 0.44): The game offers a wide variety of weapons, including traditional firearms, melee weapons, and supernatural arms. The diverse arsenal is frequently praised.
- Fun and satisfying combat (weight 0.31): The combat system is frequently described as fun, chaotic, and satisfying. Players enjoy the fast-paced and flashy combat mechanics.
- Impressive visuals and design (weight 0.24): The game features highly detailed and realistic visual design, beautiful graphics, and impressive art style. The lighting and overall visual presentation are frequently praised.
- Enjoyable and solid gameplay (weight 0.22): The game is generally well-received for its enjoyable and solid gameplay. It offers a good experience with entertaining and engaging mechanics.
- Highly enjoyable and fun (weight 0.22): The game is described as incredibly fun and engaging. Players find it entertaining and enjoyable for several hours.
- Smooth and addictive gameplay (weight 0.18): The gameplay is described as smooth and addictive, with fast-paced combat and relaxing moments. The controls and performance are well-received.
- Enjoyable co-op mode (weight 0.16): The co-op mode is highlighted as a fun and replayable feature. Players enjoy the cooperative multiplayer experience.
- Humor and witty dialogue (weight 0.15): The game features humor and witty dialogue, adding a layer of entertainment and engagement through its story and characters.
- Unique and engaging story (weight 0.15): The story is described as bright, unique, and engaging, with elements of humor and a dynamic plot.
- Procedurally generated areas (weight 0.12): The game includes procedurally generated areas, increasing replayability and keeping levels fresh with randomized enemies and loot.
- Similar to Doom (weight 0.09): The gameplay is frequently compared to Doom, featuring fast-paced and knife-based combat similar to the Doom series.
- Main story and side quests (weight 0.09): The game features a main story along with side quests, providing a decent amount of content and missions for players to engage with.
- Weapon upgrading system (weight 0.09): The game includes a weapon upgrading and mod system, allowing players to enhance and customize their weapons as they progress.

Common complaints:
- Weak and uninspired story (weight 0.25): The story is criticized for being basic, uninspired, and poorly executed. Many players found it forgettable, unclear, and lacking depth.
- Repetitive and confusing maps (weight 0.2): Maps are often reused and can be confusing to navigate. Players report that maps look similar and follow the same patterns, leading to a lack of freshness.
- Repetitive gameplay mechanics (weight 0.2): The gameplay is often described as repetitive and boring, with monotonous challenges and missions that reuse locations frequently.
- Lack of enemy variety (weight 0.2): Enemies are criticized for being too similar and repetitive, with limited types and spongy behavior, especially on higher difficulties.
- Excessive grinding required (weight 0.18): The game requires a significant amount of grinding for upgrades and achievements, which many players find tedious and boring.
- Frequent crashing issues (weight 0.11): The game is plagued with crashing issues, including menu crashes and crashes to desktop, affecting the overall stability.
- Poor loot system (weight 0.11): The loot system is criticized for being cumbersome, messy, and bloated, with many players finding it pointless and unnecessary.
- Unsatisfying plot ending (weight 0.09): The plot is criticized for ending abruptly and being confusing or disappointing, leaving players unsatisfied.
- Translation and localization errors (weight 0.08): The game has poor translation quality and localization errors, particularly noted in the Chinese localization.
- Poor UI and level design (weight 0.07): The UI is poorly designed, and the level design is often confusing, leading to a subpar user experience.
- Hitbox problems (weight 0.07): Hitboxes are often criticized for being scuffed or wonky, leading to frustration during combat.
- Poor character models and animations (weight 0.05): Character models and animations are criticized for being poorly rendered and average, affecting the visual quality of the game.
- Poor looter shooter integration (weight 0.05): The looter shooter elements are criticized for not blending well with the game, feeling tacked on and ruining the experience.
- Performance and optimization issues (weight 0.05): The game suffers from low frame rates, poor optimization, and inconsistent frame rates, affecting the overall performance.
- Visual issues with light pollution (weight 0.05): The visuals are criticized for having severe light pollution, affecting the overall visual quality of the game.
- Lack of language support (weight 0.04): The game lacks proper localization and language support for certain languages, including Korean and Chinese.
- Uninteresting characters and dialogues (weight 0.04): Characters and dialogues are criticized for being dull, uninteresting, and lacking charisma, affecting the overall narrative experience.
- Motion sickness warning (weight 0.04): The game can cause 3D motion sickness, which may affect players prone to such issues.
- Comparisons to Borderlands (weight 0.03): The game is frequently compared to Borderlands, with players noting similarities in gameplay and mechanics.
- Comparisons to DOOM (weight 0.03): The game is compared to DOOM and found lacking, with players noting it is not as enjoyable or well-executed.
- Miscellaneous criticisms (weight 0.03): Various other criticisms include specific gameplay mechanics and design choices that players found unsatisfactory or lacking.

Gameplay feedback:
- Fast-paced combat (weight 0.24): The gameplay is noted for its fast-paced and adrenaline-fueled combat, combining both melee and ranged weapons. The frenetic action keeps players engaged and excited.
- Melee combat mechanics (weight 0.21): The game includes a robust melee combat system, featuring various weapons like katanas and knives. The first-person melee combat mechanics are praised for being engaging and weighty.
- Similar to classic shooters (weight 0.2): The gameplay style is compared to classic shooters like Doom and Duke Nukem, with fast-paced action and a mix of modern elements similar to Borderlands.
- Weapon and character upgrades (weight 0.19): The game offers extensive weapon and character upgrades through perks, skill cards, and other modifications. This progression system enhances the gameplay experience.
- Co-op multiplayer mode (weight 0.19): The game features a cooperative multiplayer mode, allowing up to four players to enjoy the full campaign together. This mode is highlighted for its action-oriented and engaging gameplay.
- Character progression (weight 0.16): Character progression and growth are key features, with players able to upgrade skills and abilities. The storyline and character interactions add depth to the experience.
- Deep loot system (weight 0.12): Players enjoy a deep loot system with various items and upgrades. Loot farming and the looter-shooter mechanics add depth to the gameplay experience.
- Boss fights and demon slaying (weight 0.1): Boss fights are a key feature, with players enjoying the challenge of battling demons and other enemies.
- Story and characters (weight 0.09): The game includes a storyline with engaging characters and writing, adding depth to the gameplay experience.
- Procedurally generated maps (weight 0.09): The game features procedurally generated maps and environments, adding variety and replayability to the gameplay experience.
- Difficulty settings (weight 0.07): The game offers multiple difficulty levels, providing players with a range of challenges to suit their preferences.
- Large and varied locations (weight 0.07): The game features large and numerous locations, though some players find them somewhat monotonous.
- Elemental damage mechanics (weight 0.06): The game features elemental damage mechanics, with foes having different vulnerabilities and resistances. This adds a strategic layer to the combat.
- Visual design and graphics (weight 0.06): The game is praised for its visual design and color schemes, with complex and visually stunning graphics.
- Stealth and combat mechanics (weight 0.05): The game includes various combat mechanics such as stealth, pushing, knocking back, charging, and spin attacks. The open maps are suitable for stealthy and tactical gameplay.

Performance notes:
- Good optimization overall (weight 0.25): Many players report that the game is well-optimized and runs smoothly on various systems. Some players mention excellent optimization and proper optimization, while others note that the game runs buttery smooth at high frame rates.
- Crashing issues reported (weight 0.2): Several players have experienced crashing issues, including menu crashes, game crashes, and crashes to desktop. Some players report frequent crashes, while others mention crashes during cutscenes or when accessing the encyclopedia.
- Mixed feedback on technical issues (weight 0.13): Players have mixed experiences with technical issues. Some report no technical issues or bugs, while others encounter various technical problems and bugs. Minor bugs and technical issues are also mentioned.
- Positive feedback on graphics (weight 0.12): Many players praise the game's graphics, describing them as good, fantastic, and beautiful. Some players mention detailed weather effects and beautiful environments.
- Frame rate issues (weight 0.12): Some players report low frame rates, inconsistent frame rates, and FPS drops on weak systems. Others mention FPS drops from high to low and stuttering issues.
- Network and server issues (weight 0.07): Some players report network errors, server connection issues, and long multiplayer loading screens, which can affect the online gaming experience.
- Visual effects issues (weight 0.06): Some players report issues with visual effects, including poor visuals with light pollution and broken textures.
- Customizable graphics settings (weight 0.06): Players appreciate the customizable graphics settings, including adjustable weapon inertia and the option to turn off motion blur, which enhance the gaming experience.
- Input lag and gameplay issues (weight 0.04): A few players have reported terrible input lag and laggy gameplay, which can affect the overall gaming experience.
- High performance on specific hardware (weight 0.04): Some players report that the game runs amazingly on specific hardware like the Steam Deck and maintains consistent performance on high settings.
- Improved performance over predecessor (weight 0.03): Players note that the game runs better than its predecessor, indicating improvements in performance and optimization.
- Alt-tab issue (weight 0.02): Some players report being unable to alt-tab out of the game, which can be inconvenient for multitasking.
- Optimization issues on modern hardware (weight 0.02): Some players report optimization problems on modern hardware, indicating that the game may not be fully optimized for newer systems.
- Blurry graphics reported (weight 0.02): A few players mention that the graphics can be blurry, which may affect the visual experience.
- No manual FPS setting (weight 0.02): Players mention that there is no option to manually set the FPS, which can be a limitation for those who want to customize their gaming experience.
- Good sound and music (weight 0.02): Players praise the game's sound and music, describing them as good and enjoyable.
- First-person camera shake (weight 0.02): A few players mention that the first-person camera shakes excessively, which can be disorienting.

Recommendations:
- Buy on sale for value (weight 0.22): Many players recommend purchasing the game during a sale to get the best value for money.
- Specific gamer recommendations (weight 0.15): The game is recommended for specific types of gamers, including fans of melee FPS, looter-shooters, and monster battles.
- Great for co-op and high-mobility fans (weight 0.13): The game is highly recommended for those who enjoy cooperative gameplay and fast-paced, high-mobility action.
- Fans of classic shooters (weight 0.12): Fans of old-school shooters and fast-paced action games with a touch of irony and sarcasm will likely enjoy this game.
- Worth trying at low price (weight 0.12): The game is considered worth trying, especially at a lower price point.
- Mindless, fast-paced action (weight 0.11): The game is recommended for those who enjoy nonstop action and mindless fun.
- Enjoyable despite flaws (weight 0.04): Players find the game enjoyable despite its flaws and hope for future sequels.
- Suggestions for developers (weight 0.02): Players suggest emailing the developers for a sequel similar to Shadow Warrior 2.

Other player notes:
- Save and Customization Features (weight 0.05): The game offers multiple save slots for different game states and allows customization of HUD and crosshair options.
- Photo Mode and Input Support (weight 0.05): An in-game photo mode is available for capturing moments. The game supports keyboard, mouse, and gamepad with rebinding options.
- Language Support Limitations (weight 0.03): The game supports 8 languages but only includes English voice acting, which may limit immersion for non-English speakers.
- Exploit for Orbs (weight 0.02): Players have reported using a glitch to obtain orbs by manipulating game files, which could affect game balance.

Emotions:
- Enjoyment (weight 0.28): Players enjoy the game's fast-paced and chaotic combat, variety of weapons, and fluid movement mechanics. The humorous elements, cooperative gameplay, and engaging storylines also contribute to a fun and enjoyable experience.
- Frustration (weight 0.16): Players are frustrated by various technical issues such as game crashes, bugs, and poor optimization. Additionally, repetitive gameplay mechanics, grinding, and confusing maps contribute to the frustration.
- Disappointment (weight 0.11): Players express disappointment due to the game's repetitive mission design, lack of content, and uninspired story and graphics. Comparisons to previous games in the series and other titles highlight the game's shortcomings.
- Excitement (weight 0.08): Players are excited about the game's fast-paced combat, variety of weapons, and dynamic gameplay. The visuals, customization options, and engaging combat mechanics contribute to the overall excitement.
- Excited (weight 0.05): Players are excited about the enjoyable gameplay, improved combat, and loot system. The variety of weapons and cooperative mode, along with comparisons to other popular games, add to the excitement.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.05): Players are satisfied with the overall quality of the game, including its combat system, optimization, and value for the price. The variety of weapons, mechanics, and positive gameplay experiences contribute to this satisfaction.
- Disappointed (weight 0.03): Players feel disappointed due to the game's repetitive gameplay, weak narrative, and departure from the original's strengths. Technical issues and comparisons to previous games also contribute to this disappointment.
- Joy (weight 0.03): Players experience joy from the enjoyable combat, humorous cutscenes, and cooperative gameplay. The impressive weapon moves, engaging atmosphere, and overall positive experiences contribute to this joy.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.02): Players are enthusiastic about the game's action, combat mechanics, and overall experience. The variety of features, improvements, and positive aspects of the game contribute to this enthusiasm.
- Happy (weight 0.02): Players are happy with the gameplay mechanics, sound design, and humor. The gear customization, melee weapons, and overall fun and enjoyable experiences contribute to this happiness.
- Frustrated (weight 0.02): Players feel frustrated due to game lag, cumbersome loot system, and repetitive missions. Crashes and localization problems also add to the frustration.
- Boredom (weight 0.02): Players experience boredom due to the repetitive gameplay and unengaging storyline. Repetitive side missions and lengthy gameplay also contribute to this boredom.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.01): Players feel nostalgic when comparing the game to older titles in the series. Playing the game again as an adult after first playing it in childhood also evokes this nostalgia.
- Discomfort (weight 0.01): Players experience discomfort due to severe visual effects and light pollution. The lack of options to adjust visual settings also contributes to this discomfort.
- Appreciation (weight 0.01): Players appreciate the detailed game features, storyline, and mechanics. The positive descriptions of game design and efforts of the developers contribute to this appreciation.
- Positive (weight 0.01): Players have a positive experience with the fast-paced combat, RPG elements, and co-op multiplayer. The variety of weapons and good value for the price also contribute to this positivity.
- Appreciative (weight 0.01): Players appreciate the gameplay mechanics and the efforts of the developers. The care put into the game's AI, models, and impact system also contribute to this appreciation.
- Addiction (weight 0.01): Players mention being addicted to the game due to its engaging gameplay and mechanics. The overall enjoyable experience contributes to this addiction.
- Satisfied (weight 0.01): Players are satisfied with the solid gameplay mechanics and performance. The good value for money and fun combat also contribute to this satisfaction.}