Cyber Shadow

"Cyber Shadow is a compelling modern retelling of the iconic retro classics of yesteryear. Sure, there are issues; the pacing feels off and &s;knockback&s; really should have been consigned to the dustbin of unwanted gaming mechanics. None-the-less, Cyber Shadow is …"

"Cyber Shadow is a truly wonderful game. It&s;s brutal, uncompromising, and insanely enjoyable to a degree that I don&s;t often see. Between its lovingly crafted visuals, pitch-perfect gameplay, and maddeningly difficult, yet expertly designed levels, it&s;s a must-play for anyone …"

"Cyber Shadow packs a lot of quality into a small six-hour package. If you love indie platformers and have a soft spot in your heart for games like Ninja Gaiden and Shatterhand then you won&s;t want to pass this one …"

"Cyber Shadow goes beyond being a simple homage and carves out its own identity in glorious fashion."

"Cyber Shadow is a bit disjointed at times, but right when it&s;s chugging, it begins to crescendo and pick back up again. Despite the modern design concessions (which are within reason and don&s;t betray the core of the game) it&s;s …"

"Just as Shovel Knight, the other game published by Yacht Club Games, Cyber Shadow is a true homage to classic NES games, in particular to the Ninja Gaiden trilogy. It has all the elements that we remember fondly from those …"

"Cyber Shadow pays homage to classic ninja games such as Shinobi or Ninja Gaiden. It has a great "improved" 8 bit style, huge difficulty levels, and a satisfying 2D platform and combat gameplay."

"A love letter to the NES era of platformers, Cyber Shadow scratches the retro itch just right. With some amazing gameplay elements and a killer presentation, this is an adventure you need in your life right now."

"An outstanding action-platformer that&s;s inspired by the classics but not beholden to them."

"Disregarding the retro appeal of the stylish aesthetics; Cyber Shadow is focused and carefully designed action that transcends the fact that it is a throw-back. A lot of flashy pixel art driven indie games rely on their style to carry …"

"Cyber Shadow is not only a great homage to times gone, but also a quite enjoyable game in itself. What lacks in originality it compensated by great controls and a spot-on level design."

"Cyber Shadow is an impressive old school ninja game. The kind of retro experience that can&s;t be recommended to everyone, as it shines by being very very difficult, but a challenge that some stubborn players asking themselves if they still …"

"Cyber Shadow will be remembered for quite some time and only adds to Yacht Club Games&s; growing library of retro-inspired indie games."

"Cyber Shadow&s;s swift, skillful gameplay and memorable boss fights are dragged down somewhat by some frustrating platforming."

"Cyber Shadow by Mechanical Head Games is an 8-Bit masterpiece entangled in a beautiful, dystopian world of ninjas action and deadly automatons."

"Tough, beautiful retro games might seem like they’re everywhere these days. You might be losing track of them all in the midst of this recent deluge. I promise Cyber Shadow is one of the good ones. A delicate balance is …"

"Cyber Shadow is not a perfect game; levels occasionally overstay their welcome and the visual variety between locales is quite limited. Still, the core gameplay and design are so polished that it&s;s hard to put down. Nothing feels more satisfying …"

"(One last note for Nintendo Switch players: Cyber Shadow actually plays best with Joy-Con, not the Pro Controller. The control pad on the Pro Controller sometimes incorrectly registers "forward" inputs as "down" inputs, which makes parries and dashing frustratingly more …"

"While Cyber Shadow is fundamentally a solid game, it does go to show that some robot ninjas aren’t built as well as others."

"Cyber Shadow is one of those rare retro-inspired titles that does not pale in comparison to its references or feel like a cheap knock off. Pretty much everything about Cyber Shadow is on point and executed flawlessly. From the visuals, …"

"Seamlessly blending the feeling of an NES platformer with a surprisingly engaging story helps Cyber Shadow cement its place as one of the best retro-inspired titles on the market. Cyber Shadow is the newest title developed by Mechanical Head Studios …"

"There&s;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."

"Cyber Shadow brings the nostalgia in bunches."

"With perfect control, epic boss fights and a banging soundtrack, Cyber Shadow is a superb action platformer that you don&s;t want to miss."

"Equal parts fun and infuriating, Cyber Shadow isn&s;t for the weak of heart"

"Great blast from the 80s that needs a minor tweaking of its difficulty levels to avoid frustration."

"Shovel Knight was an example of an indie platformer that did hold up its end of the deal on both ends and that comparison doesn’t work in Cyber Shadow’s favor. Its boss fights and soundtrack can compete with other modern …"

"Cyber Shadow&s;s excellent gameplay, level design, variety, and music make it a great modernization of the classic Ninja Gaiden formula."

"If you consider yourself a fan of retro action platformers, you owe it to yourself to pick up Cyber Shadow whenever possible. It&s;s clear in virtually every facet of Cyber Shadow&s;s design that this project was a labour of love …"

"In the end, the positives are strong enough to make Cyber Shadow a fun adventure for indie platformers fans, NES Ninja Gaiden fans, or even gamers who just like tons of challenging boss fights."

"For anyone looking for a challenge, Cyber Shadow is going to make their day. This would have fit in like a glove with the old NES library, next to Ninja Gaiden, Contra, and Castlevania. Those who remember those days and …"

"Cyber Shadow isn&s;t the peak of the genre, but it&s;s a shuriken&s;s throw away."

"Cyber Shadow isn&s;t afraid to just be what it is: an unapologetic, retro-inspired action game. Steady upgrades mean you&s;ll be introduced to new mechanics for most of the adventure, keeping things interesting all the way. An old-school challenge awaits, and …"

"In sum, Cyber Shadow does a great job of doing what it set out to do. It’s a modern take on genre elders Ninja Gaiden and Shinobi, and it provides all the ninja lore, atmosphere, challenge, and aura that those …"

"Cyber Shadow is a beautiful, lovingly-crafted gut-punch of an experience. Get ready to throw some controllers."

"A glorious love letter to retro ninja action, Cyber Shadow is a must for fans of high-speed fun and delicious 1990s cheesy camp."

"Cyber Shadow‘s level design is so good that you’d be forgiven for thinking Yacht Club both developed and published the title. The game is superbly paced, ripe for multiple replays, and visually polished. It won’t win over those who don’t …"

"For those who still keep to the old ways, though, this is the real deal. There are plenty of retro games, including some widely lauded ones, that I feel missed the mark with ill-considered gimmickry, boring level design, and smug …"