Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun - Aiko&s;s Choice

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun - Aiko&s;s Choice

December 6, 2021

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RETURN TO THE BEAUTIFUL WORLD OF EDO JAPAN Set in Japan around the early Edo period, Aiko&s;s Choice is a stealth strategy game that takes place within the story of Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun. The expansion focuses on one of the main game&s;s protagonists: the kunoichi adept Aiko. …

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Adrian Burrows TheSixthAxis Dec 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

78.0

"Shadow Tactics: Aiko&s;s Choice is the kind of stealth game that makes me reconsider my opinions on stealth games. Finely crafted and gloriously conceived, if you&s;ve missed out on Shadow Tactics before, don&s;t let Aiko&s;s Choice sneak on by... but …"

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Ash Wayling WellPlayed Dec 2021
95.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

96.0

Story

72.0

"A masterful, methodical journey through the shadows of Edo Japan – brilliantly polished and perfectly paced, my only real sadness is that there was not more of it."

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Chris Wray Wccftech Dec 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

70.0

"Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun - Aiko&s;s Choice is more of the original, which means it&s;s more of one of the best real-time tactics games around. The few issues that you could have with the original, such as the …"

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Cosmin Vasile Softpedia Dec 2021
85.0 /100

"Shadow Tactics: Aiko’s Choice is a good game for a very specific audience. Fans will need to be both interested in character-driven stealth-action sequences and in the universe that the first game in the series has established. Taking down a …"

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Engin Vural Oyungezer Online Dec 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

65.0

"It&s;s an almost flawless port. Don&s;t ask whether you can play a tactical strategy game on a console or not, just get it and play."

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Fernando Sánchez 33bits Dec 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"Shadow Tactics: Aiko’s Choice is an expansion that continues the excellence of the original game, offering more focused and intense missions centered on Aiko. Its shorter length and lack of new mechanics make it ideal for fans looking for more …"

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John Cantees GamingBolt Dec 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Aiko’s Choice is utterly unconcerned with critics of the base game, and instead focuses entirely on giving fans a more intense version of its concepts."

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Kurtis Seid GamesCreed Dec 2021
70.0 /100

"Aiko’s Choice is a great follow-up for one that already loved every aspect of Shadow Tactics. Those that never played the original should definitely play that first before considering the expansion."

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Kyle Nicol WayTooManyGames Dec 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

70.0

"Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun – Aiko’s Choice was a surprising release five years after the original’s debut, but I’m glad it exists. Whilst it doesn’t tread any new ground, it doesn’t need to, thanks to its excellent level …"

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Leana Hafer IGN Dec 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

94.0

Story

86.0

"Aiko&s;s Choice is a polished, challenging, and welcome – though a bit short – standalone expansion to the exceptional Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun."

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Marco Bortoluzzi The Games Machine Dec 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

75.0

"Aiko&s;s Choice is a solid addition to Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, which expands the game&s;s story by introducting a new villain straight from Aiko&s;s past. The three main levels will keep you entertained for a few hours, but …"

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Mark Steighner Hardcore Gamer Dec 2021
82.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"Both new and returning players will be challenged by Aiko’s Choice, but the rewards are worth the effort. Effectively completing the game’s missions is satisfying in the same way as solving a tough puzzle. Added to that are the game’s …"

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Maurício Katayama GameBlast Dec 2021
90.0 /100

"Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun - Aiko&s;s Choice is a chance to re-encounter our favorite assassin quintet in unique and impeccably well-planned missions. It&s;s true that no new additions were included in the expansion, but on the other hand, …"

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M.İhsan Tatari Oyungezer Online Dec 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"If you like Shadow Tactics, grab it in the air. It&s;s a good opportunity for newcomers, too."

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Nyam Hazz JVL Dec 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"Aiko&s;s Choice may be a simple expansion of Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun not renewing the original proposal, the gameplay developed by Mimimi, with a goldsmith&s;s precision in the level design and the many tactical possibilities offered, has once …"

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Oto Schultz SECTOR.sk Dec 2021
95.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

95.0

"After 5 years of silence there is new great DLC for stealth tactical game from feudal Japan."

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Petr Polák Gaming Professors Dec 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

88.0

"Shadow Tactics: Aiko&s;s Choice is a pleasant return to the world of Shadow Tactics for me. Just like in the original game, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, you’ll fully utilize your team’s potential, combine abilities, and employ various strategic …"

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Ron Burke GamingTrend Dec 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

80.0

"Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun was one of my favorite games of 2017, and Aiko&s;s Choice is a return to form. Mimimi Games continues to deliver tight gameplay, incredible stealth, and a compelling story to tie it all together."

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Sarwar Ron NoobFeed Dec 2021
76.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

75.0

"Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun – Aiko’s Choice is an excellent addition to the series, albeit one that comes half a decade too late. Not that it feels dated, but the huge gap between the two makes it feel …"

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Scott Ellison II Saving Content Dec 2021
100.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

100.0

Story

98.0

"This standalone expansion is only a taste of the incredible gameplay, and should encourage anyone to go get the main game, or even replay it. Aiko’s Choice offers enough to bring new players in at a smaller price point and …"

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Sina Golabzade Bazimag Dec 2021
90.0 /100

"Aiko’s Choice brings back the heroes of Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun for another brilliant adventure in espionage, sabotage and assassination. The new experience is quite shorter than the original title but the level design is done so masterfully …"

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Thiago de Alencar Moura PSX Brasil Dec 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

70.0

"Shadow Tactics: Blades of Shogun – Aiko&s;s Choice is an excellent DLC that adds even more challenging levels to the already excellent structure of the original game. Unfortunately, its standalone release is not very justified, given the need to have …"

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