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Shadow Complex Remastered
Shadow Complex Remastered

Shadow Complex Remastered

2016 Epic Games

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Game modes

Single player

HowLongToBeat

Main

05:00

Main +

07:30

100%

11:30

Summary

ChAIR’s fresh twist on classic side-scrolling design with modern, cutting-edge gameplay is amplified in Shadow Complex Remastered, featuring all the content from the award-winning original game, updated with graphical enhancements, all-new dynamic melee take-downs, and additional Achievements and Master Challenges. Through 10+ hours of exploration and fast-paced combat, you’ll discover game-altering power-ups to overcome obstacles, thwart legions of enemies, and delve further into a mysterious and challenging, non-linear game world.

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OpenCritic reviews

18Reviews76Good score

High-Def Digest

May 5, 2016

Excellent

'Shadow Complex Remastered' looks better than ever, but doesn't add much in terms of content. That's fine, though, as the core game holds up as one of the best Metroidvania adventures ever made, and doesn't feel dated at all. First-timers are in for something truly special, while returning players can look forward to experiencing it all again. Just...

Video Chums

May 7, 2016

Great

If you're in the market for a solid Metroidvania title then Shadow Complex Remastered will meet (and possibly surpass) your expectations.

PLAY Zine

May 31, 2016

Great

Even with seven-year-old graphics, Shadow Complex looks and runs great, with fluid animations and sprawling levels that any metroidvania game dreams of. This is an essential game for every metroidvania fan.

PCMag

June 14, 2016

Great

Epic Games' cult classic comes to PC in this thrilling remaster. A fresh take on the Metroidvania genre, Shadow Complex combines shoot-'em-up elements and brisk melee action to deliver an enjoyable platform-adventure title.

Shacknews

March 16, 2016

Good

Shadow Complex is a game that demands experiencing at least once. While those who played through multiple times and unlocked every secret the first go-round might not be especially compelled to do it again with such bare-bones revisions, it's a perfect vehicle for first-timers. If you haven't played Shadow Complex before, it's absolutely worth armoring...

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System requirements

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7 or higher
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 7800 (512MB cache)
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 2048 MB available space
Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 or higher
  • Processor: Intel Core i5
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GT 540 (1GB cache)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2048 MB available space

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