Release Date:
January 26th, 2021
Genre: Action-PlatformerPrice: $19.99 USD (Launch/Pre Order price of $14.99 USD—depending on platform)
Player(s): 1
Format: Digital
Developer: Aarne "MekaSkull" Hunziker
Publisher: Yacht Club Games
Size: ~250MB
What is Cyber Shadow?
The world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow, the sole survivor of his clan, on one last mission to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin.
How is the game structured?
The game is a linear, stage based, action platformer.
Can I replay stages?
Yes, you can also take your new abilities back to those old stages to find new secrets.
What does X icon do?
You can see a breakdown of some of the drops/skills here.
How long is the game?
Reviews put the playtime range somewhere in the range of 6 to 8 hours but you may see an hour count outside of it depending on personal playstyle.
Are there multiple difficulty modes?
No, there is only the default option.
What happens when I die?
You go reload at the last checkpoint.
Switch performance?
60 fps, same as Xbox One and PlayStation 4 consoles.
Is the game enhanced on PS5 and the Xbox Series consoles?
The PS5 version of the game supports 120fps when played on a compatible display. TBA if the same support exists on the next-gen Xbox machines.
Uncapped framerate on PC?
Yes, to (at the very least) 144fps.
Does it matter if I buy the PS4 or PS5 version?
Purchasing one digitally gets you the other for free.
Xbox Play Anywhere?
Yes, buying the game on Xbox One will get you the game on Windows 10 and vice versa. Progression is shared between the two versions of the game.
Game Pass?
Yes, the game is part of Game Pass on PC, Android and Xbox. If you are an active member of that service you can play Cyber Shadow for no extra cost.
Physical release?
Nothing announced at the time of release, but also not ruled out for the future.
Metacritic
Xbox One | PC | PS4 | PS5 | Switch
Opencritic
Game Informer 7.5/10
Even with such diversions, Cyber Shadow doesn't do much that's surprising, and can sometimes be too tough for its own good. However, those with plenty of patience and an appetite for pain will find fun in this modern throwback. Just be aware that the price of admission may be your sanity, and that's a high price to pay for this competent-but-flawed war of attrition.
God is a Geek 9.5/10
Cyber Shadow is a superb action platformer, that feels just how you remember the best NES games felt. Controlling Shadow feels perfect, the soundtrack is exquisite, and there are some phenomenal powers to unlock. If you're able to cope with the serious challenge of taking down a robot army, then Cyber Shadow is a must play title that absolutely deserves to be mentioned alongside Shovel Knight as an all time great.
Hardcore Gamer 4/5
There's no better way to sum it up than just by getting straight to the point: Cyber Shadow is a fun action-platformer and one that expertly emulates the NES classic of yore. While it also kept some rather hair-pulling moments, largely thanks to a few annoying level sections, it still manages to deliver the type of classic, action-packed gameplay that the best games in the genre were known for. Throw in an engaging story, superb graphics and a few neat secrets, and this is one throwback to a twisted cybernetic future worth basking in.
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