Shadowgrounds Review
It's like Doom 3 done top-down in Shadowgrounds, a shooter with an old school sensibility but not much in the way of captivating gameplay.
I've played the game through three times now and I still think it's a fantastic game. The graphics by todays standards are not the best but they are impressive for an old school shooter like this. The sound effects a... Read Full Review
7 of 7 users found the following review helpfulIf you're like me, after spending tons of time playing a major title, you enjoy playing a lesser game as a transition into your next big gaming choice. Shadowgrounds is exactly that type of passtime, though don't be fool... Read Full Review
2 of 2 users found the following review helpfulThis review is short, because the game is just that, short. But in this sort time, im sure you'll have some fun, i know i did. The story itself starts off after your planet has been invaded by aliens, and its you... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpfulOverall: 7.5/10. A nice and enjoyable game if you are old enough to remember games like "Dogs" or if you generally like games like "Alien Swarm". It's singleplayer only, perfect for a night in which a flashback to old g... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpfulFirst off I am a big fan of this type of top down camera action game, for example GTA 2 and Diablo 2. When I saw this I was a bit worried that the game would become redundant and boring, but I was wrong. First lets lo... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpfulI am stunned that I never saw this game featured or reviewed -- arguably the most FUN game that I have played in the last year, which includes any number of better-known, much more expensive titles. It's a pretty simp... Read Full Review
3 of 3 users found the following review helpfulShadowgrounds doesn't have the graphics which will make you go 'wow nice' and it doesn't include a first person perspective. Instead its presentation includes a top-down view. The top down view includes no option to move... Read Full Review
3 of 3 users found the following review helpfulShadowgrounds in general is interesting enough to keep me playing until the end. The graphics are a little dated as of 2009, the theme (aliens invading a human coliny) is a rehash, but the weapons are at least decent an... Read Full Review
3 of 3 users found the following review helpfulthis game is pretty neat. i love the fact that frozenbyte took the atmosphere of doom 3, aliens, etc.. and tossed it into a blender with super smash TV elements, and out came shadowgrounds! not a bad game at all. totally... Read Full Review
3 of 3 users found the following review helpfulBeing addicted to shooter, one can never go past a top down shooter such as this one. It has all the elements of great graphics, plenty of level to search and atmospheric music to keep one going. Although the gameplay ma... Read Full Review
2 of 2 users found the following review helpfulI have just played through the demo and found it to be just what the doctor ordered. You'll probably need a refill on your prescription though, by the time you finish. The graphics are really clean and the game as a wh... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
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