James Paley
COGconnectedCyber Shadow Review – Exceptional Ninja Action
Published 2/1/2021
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PS4 / Linux / PC / PS5 / Mac / XONE / Switch - 1/26/2021
Cyber Shadow
Dash, slice, and leap through masterfully designed levels filled with sharply honed ninja platforming action. Authentic 8-bit presentation with hand-crafted sprites, a detailed pixel aesthetic, and perfect controls. Modern touches like fluid animation, multi-layered parallax backgrounds, and evolved game design. Take down more than a dozen apocalyptic bosses, from enormous war machines to your synthetic clan rivals. Relive the authenticity of classic 8-bit challenge or experience it for the first time. with an added convenience or two.
- Developer
- Mechanical Head Studios
- Publisher
- Yacht Club Games
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Critic avg
80
32 scored reviews
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32
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Score range
55–95
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 80 across 32 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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32 included scored reviews
90–1007 reviews · 22%
80–8917 reviews · 53%
70–797 reviews · 22%
Below 701 review · 3%
Showing 11-20 of 32 matching critic reviews. 32 total critic reviews. Page 2 of 4.
Jason Flatt
But Why Tho?REVIEW: ‘Cyber Shadow’ Is a Great 8-Bit Challenge (XBSX)
Published 1/30/2021
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Read originalBrad Ellis
Easy AlliesCyber Shadow - Easy Allies Review
Published 1/28/2021
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Read originalLeonardo Faria
WayTooManyGamesReview - Cyber Shadow
Published 1/27/2021
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75
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Read originalJonathan Leo
KakuchopureiCyber Shadow’s Callback To NES 2D Action Platforming Is Almost Perfect
Published 1/27/2021
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80
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Read originalEvan Norris
VGChartzCyber Shadow (NS) Review
Published 1/26/2021
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80
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Read originalMitch Vogel
Nintendo LifeReview: Cyber Shadow - A Blisteringly Brilliant Action Platformer
Published 1/26/2021
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90
+10 vs critic avg
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Read originalKolby Newland
Checkpoint GamingCyber Shadow Review – As good as the classics
Published 1/26/2021
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80
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Read originalTyler Chancey
TechRaptorCyber Shadow Review
Published 1/25/2021
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90
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Read originalNeal Ronaghan
Nintendo World ReportCyber Shadow (Switch) Review
Published 1/25/2021
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