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Shadow Complex
(2009, Video Games - Side-scroller, Rated T, Play it on: Xbox 360)
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Explosive downloadable shooter pays homage to classic games.
In this game kids can: become a hero, kill humans (without blood)
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for Ages 13 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Shadow Complex was written by Brett Molina
Parents need to know this is a dowloadable shooter presented in a classic side-scrolling style, similar to classic games such as Metroid. Players assume the role of a hiker who must save his girlfriend and stop a mysterious military group from attacking San Francisco. Players use weapons such as handguns, machine guns, grenades and missiles. However, the game does not depict any graphic or gory images during attacks.
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What’s the Story?
SHADOW COMPLEX follows two hikers, Jason and Claire, as they stumble upon a mysterious military base during a day trip. Claire wanders off and is eventually captured by soldiers of the base. As Jason, players must infiltrate the facility and rescue her. While exploring the base, using armor, weapons, and other gadgets to aid him, Jason learns the military group is planning an attack on San Francisco, which he attempts to thwart.
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Is It Any Good?
The game is a wonderful combination of classic side-scrolling, exploration, and explosive action. The environment is huge, and littered with tons of hidden objects such as armor or weapon upgrades, giving players plenty of incentive to explore. Navigating is entertaining as well, as players must make huge leaps or traverse vents to find new rooms.
Combat is very gratifying, particularly once you maximize the weapon and armor upgrades that turn you into a super-powered hero. Although the game takes place on a two-dimensional plane, it delivers gorgeous 3D graphics. Plumes of smoke appear after explosions, while rooms inside the base boast intricate details. The game lasts roughly 6-7 hours, but players can also tackle the Proving Grounds, a series of timed challenges. Results are then posted to online leaderboards highlighting the best scores and times. Overall, Shadow Complex is arguably one of Xbox Live's best downloadable games.
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Released on 8/19/2009, price $15.00, online enabled
ESRB rating: T (for Mild Language, Violence)
ESRB rating: T (for Mild Language, Violence)
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- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
good dlc
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Easy to play
Fun, but cutscenes more graphic than gameplay
I have not yet completed the game, but I did want to clarify the rating above. ***SPOILER ALERT**** In the middle of the game, there is a cutscene in which Jason rescues Claire from a captor. He enters the room, shoots the captor in the head - blood is visible. This scene was more graphic than the actual gameplay.
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| 50% | of parents say kids find it easy to play |
| 50% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 50% | of parents say it's too violent |
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