Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun Reviews

This was a hidden gem. It was as long as it needed to be without being too repetitive. The story was decent & character development was refreshing. Overall well done.

Really great game, feels unique. Very challenging both in strategic planning and execution. Loads of replay, and fun.

One of the best RTS games out there. Similar to the old Commandos RTS games. If you enjoy that type of gameplay then I recommend you get this game for sure.

Fair warning I haven't finished the game yet. So far a wonderful game. If you played/liked commandos you'll likely feel right at home here. The abilities/strengths/weaknesses are fun. The only thing that is somewhat jarring is the voice acting. It does not sound like the people doing the acting have an accent, it feels like they're struggling to make it sound more "Japanesey". I'd rather hear no voice acting or hear some legit Japanese to English accent, or maybe forget the accent all together and have a regular English voice actor, or hire a Japanese actor to do the voice over and let us read the subtitles. Just comes off kinda weird. Other than that I believe this might be one I play through multiple times through. 8/10 so far.

Desperados/Commandos style stealth tactics game set in Sengoku Jidai Japan High quality game, I had a lot of fun.

Squatting in a bush flinging my throwing star at some minion guard and the young apprentice chick next to me asks 'Ooh a shuriken ! can I have one' I promptly tell her no. If you like the game play of old school games like Commandos you're going to dig this as it has similar puzzle stealth mechanics, you utilise different characters and their unique skills to get the job done.It's all done with a certain cheeky charm . Aah so!

this game is kinda fun. you can play it even only use touch pad and keyboard. just chill and play this game. no need to rush to finish it. you can save the game anytime and anywhere so you still have game process even you want to stop the game in the middle of chapter.

Its basically Commandos but with ninjas. I have never played Commandos and this was my first tactical stealth game, and I think its an excelent game. Absolutely worth it.

8/10 Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is a really solid stealth game with a fair amount of tactical/strategy elements, and I really enjoyed playing it for a few weeks on my Steam Deck. Where most stealth games use more of a first-person or a third-person view and concentrate on a single character or maybe a pair of characters, Shadow Tactics takes a larger isometric view of the map and uses squads of 2-5 characters with varying special abilties. I really enjoyed that this large-scale vision allows you plan an approach towards your mission goals, especially in conjunction with its planning/execution system. Shadow Tactics allows you to plan and set up moves to be executed at the same time, so that a character who is in disguise and talking to a pair of guards can stab one guard while a second character sneaks up and stabs the other guard, while a third character throws a shuriken at the guard on a rooftop who might see the other two getting ganked. This really enables a lot of skillful tactical planning and execution, presenting you with both difficult challenges to figure out how to approach, and a reasonably wide variety of skills to try to resolve those challenges. The game's story wasn't anything special, but I did enjoy the presentation, especially the animated scenes between each mission. There was one particular scene when the entire squad is reunited that I thought was particularly impactful, aided by how the scene physically unfolds. I would've been interested to see some gameplay mechanics that maybe tied into how you decided to accomplish each mission, perhaps making your decisions a bit more impactful in subsequent missions. Absent any such impacts, I just played the whole game as a full-on murder machine, making sure none of my foes lived through any mission. There was one particular vignette that occurred during the mission at an invaded village that I went far out of my way to try to prevent from happening, and I was pretty disappointed that the game didn't support my heroic intervention. Adding some minor elements like this could've really helped elevate the game, to add "small stories" to the game's larger narrative. Shadow Tactics was a fairly difficult game, even on "Normal" difficulty mode, which did make it a little grind-y at times. Overall though, I think its a really good addition to both the stealth and the tactical strategy genres. The core gameplay loop of watching, planning, and trying to pull off your plan works really well, especially because the game generally makes it very easy to try again (at least on Normal difficulty) if something goes wrong. I've always enjoyed the watch/plan/execute cycle in other stealth/assassination games, but the squad-based strategy element really elevated the gameplay here. If you enjoy either of the stealth or strategy genres, I think you'll find Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun to be worth your while, especially if you're playing on the Steam Deck.

An exceptional game that blends tactical stealth, strategic gameplay, and an engaging narrative set in feudal Japan. The first thing that stands out in Shadow Tactics is its incredible attention to detail. The environments are beautifully designed, from lush forests to intricate Japanese villages, and they really draw you into the world. The art style is vibrant, and the animations are smooth, making each mission feel immersive and cinematic. The game offers a fantastic blend of stealth and strategy. You control a group of unique characters, each with their own set of skills and abilities.Every character feels distinct, and learning how to use their skills in combination is both fun and rewarding. It encourages patience, planning, and tactical decision-making. Missions require you to think multiple steps ahead, and failure is often a learning experience, giving you the motivation to try different approaches until you find the perfect solution. The story itself is gripping. It’s packed with intrigue, betrayal, and memorable characters, and I found myself invested in the fate of the protagonists. The voice acting and soundtrack further elevate the experience, bringing the world to life in a way that is truly captivating. [b](PLAY WITH JAPANESE, it's amazing) [/b] Overall, I believe this game is a standout title in the tactical stealth genre. It's challenging yet fair, visually stunning, and offers a rewarding and immersive experience. If you enjoy strategy games that test your intellect and offer a deep, satisfying gameplay loop, this game is absolutely worth your time.