The game frequently drops down to around 45 FPS. Unfortunately, performance on Xbox Series X isn’t ideal. Given the fact that Shadow Warrior 3 requires split-second decisions and a lot of jumping around to avoid enemy attacks, a high frame rate is necessary. The title doesn’t give you the option to choose between Quality or Performance modes. The game appears to be running at a high resolution - around 1440p from my count - and hits 60 frames per second (FPS) most of the time. There was some confusion about whether that would be the case because Flying Wild Hog didn’t discuss them prior to launch. Shadow Warrior 3 looks great on Xbox Series X and features console-specific enhancements. My favorite has to be the katana-wielding ninja. Every beast is unique and requires some skill to overcome. While past entries had your standard enemies and some mythological creatures, this game really cranks it up to 11. It’s a sight to behold and looks spectacular on a modern display.Įnemy variety has also seen a substantial boost in Shadow Warrior 3.
Shadow Warrior 2 was a little dreary for my taste, but the sequel is bathed in bright red and green materials. It’s much more vibrant than past entries, and takes the aesthetic of the original in a bold new direction. Shadow Warrior 3 does an amazing job with colors. Shadow Warrior 3 plays a lot like an arena brawler and you’ll need all the help you can get when playing at higher difficulty settings. While the grappling hook feels more scripted, it’s still interesting to use when you’re fighting monsters in closed environments.
Just look for the jade circles dotted around levels. Shadow Warrior 3 also features a grappling hook that allows you to access even more areas. Combining these allows you to reach new areas and engage enemies in a variety of ways, especially if they're below you. You have a number of skills at your disposal like a double jump, wall run, and dash. For example, you can rip out one of the monster’s eyes and use it to freeze nearby enemies.Īs much as Shadow Warrior 3 is about combat, traversal also plays an important role in the game.
The game takes heavy inspiration from Microsoft’s title, even when it comes to using body parts of enemies against them.
Shadow Warrior 3 takes a more focused approach where you go from one area to the next, fighting enemies in Doom Eternal-fashion. Shadow Warrior 2 featured randomized enemy placements, wide-open levels, and plenty of secrets to discover.
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