Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered

"In the end, Shadows of the Damned was a game always deserving of being exhumed, hence why I’m relieved the remaster job performed here isn’t anything less than stellar. Garcia and Johnson’s spikey comradery still shines through all these years …"

"A remaster that only goes a little beyond doing very basic rework, and yet still turns out to be enjoyable, aimed above all at those who appreciated it in 2011 or at those who are particularly curious to discover one …"

"Some extra content for the most avid Garcia Hotspur fans wouldn&s;t have hurt, in addition to 4K, 60fps and New Game+, features that are welcome and that, after all these years, allow us to enjoy at its best a game …"

"Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered combines nostalgia with modern improvements, capturing the dark humor and intense action that made the original unique. The remastered graphics and refined controls significantly enhance the experience, though the core gameplay structure remains largely …"

"Shadows Of The Damned: Hella Remastered is a nice throwback to an era that feels more distant every day, and it still holds up as an adventure that you want to go over from beginning to end in a single …"

"Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered is not for everyone. While its over-the-shoulder action and moody vibes previously established the original as a cult classic, its overly edgy style, poor optimization, and derivative gameplay make this version feel more like …"

"Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered is a refined version of the 2011 cult classic. The visuals are smoother, the game mechanics feel more natural, but aside from the minor face lift and some new costumes, this is exactly how …"

"Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered is just as offbeat and captivating as it was when it originally came out 13 years ago. The story works partially because of how it isn&s;t afraid to be funny and gross, and the …"

"The off-colour humour won&s;t be for everyone. Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered is an unapologetically crass and vulgar action-horror game from another time. It is no surprise as to why it became a cult classic. Its gameplay is still …"

"Shadows of the Damned is still a fun romp dense with stimulating set-pieces and gimmicks. The battles are rowdy shootouts with aggressive naked monsters and dodge-rolling into them and smacking them around with Johnson is as tense as ever. Garcia’s …"

"As a remaster, Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered leaves something to be desired, offering minimal visual improvements, no graphics options on PC, and no gameplay enhancements. However, it&s;s still a worthwhile purchase for fans of Suda51, Shinji Mikami, and …"

"Garcia Hotspur and Johnson return to the wanderings with Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered, a very good remastering that keeps the 2011 cult experience intact. A game with an author&s;s imprint marked to the core deserves to remain as …"

"In my opinion, it is a recommended game, whether or not you are a follower of its creators. It is a different proposal, full of humor, shooting, demons and a lot of action. It may have aged a bit, but …"

"Nothing was done in this Hella Remastered to help Shadows of the Damned in the aspects in which the game underperformed at launch, thirteen years ago. Hence, the game has today the same qualities and the same problems of yesterday, …"

"Throw in the crisp texture work — blended with less impressive ones — and rock-solid performance with modern resolutions and frame rate, and you’ve got a winner."

"A trip to the bowels of hell was insane a decade ago and has lost none of its charm. However, it is a game for nostalgic players and will not appeal much to younger players."

"Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered doesn&s;t reinvent the wheel, but it offers a new glimpse at a fascinating relic of the seventh console generation."

"It’s with all that in mind that it’s fairly easy to forgive just how little has been done to bring Shadows of the Damned up to code in 2024. Especially by contrast to the botched remaster of Suda51’s Lollipop Chainsaw, …"

"Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered is a mixed-bag experience. While I was a fan of the game when it was first released in 2011, you can really feel its age in this remaster."

"Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered is one of those games that came from a different era of games development, where game designers and writers were not afraid to push the boundaries of what was unacceptable by society&s;s standards. Shadows …"

"There&s;s a lot to talk about with Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered. The wild world, the funny writing, the varied and tense gameplay, the rockin&s; soundtrack, the silly characters, the serious moments, or the awesome sense of progression, just …"

"A hellishly stylish remaster. Shadow of the Damned’s art and vibe outshine its dated tech, securing its place as a cult classic reborn."

"Shadows of the Damned is the definition of a cult classic. The game is just fun, and I adore the wackiness I expect from Suda51 mixed with the core game design from MIkami. Toss in the excellent voice acting and …"

"A funny, goofy shooter that ultimately feels just as much of a missed opportunity as it did in 2010. Visual inconsistencies and frustrating mechanics aside, Shadows Of The Damned can still offer a good time for those looking for one, …"

"Shadows of the Damned Hella Remastered brings the return of a classic that was previously stuck on old consoles, so that anyone can play it on modern platforms. It contains the original experience and content, with some slight extras and …"

"Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered lacks the impact of Suda51 and Mikami’s Killer7, the mechanical depth of Mikami&s;s RE4 and Vanquish, and the uncompromised vision of Kurayami Dance. However, getting lost in what SotD isn&s;t also means losing sight …"

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"Shadows of the Damned Hella Remastered is a gleefully stupid action game full of dick jokes, which you&s;ll either find refreshing or horrendous."

"Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered is a surprisingly satisfying romp through Hell, as long as you plug your ears."

"Although it’s pretty bare bones, Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered definitely does gamers a service by bringing a cult classic to current consoles. Some of the 2011 original’s action and humor doesn’t quite live up to our fond memories …"

"The "perfect storm" of talent, fun, and a competitive price makes up for the fact that Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered is an imperfect, no-show remaster. It&s;s the perfect time to return to this incunabulum from two generations ago."

"Ultimately, it’s a stupid fun action game driven by gore, a well-acted story, and a thick amount of creativity that looks better and acts better than it did back in 2011."

"Shadows of the Damned remastered version may not introduce sweeping changes, but it&s;s the perfect opportunity to experience Garcia Hotspur&s;s hellish exploits in all its gory, humorous glory."

"Back in 2011, Shadows of the Damned was unrepentantly daft, and as Hella Remastered serves as an entirely faithful update, preserving the game with 4K resolution at up to 60fps, in 2024, it only seems all the more unhinged. This …"

"Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered is a great excuse to experience the simple, crude, and bombastic joys of a proper cult classic, even if its writing and humour feel thoroughly out of place in today&s;s day and age."

"Not much of the original game changed in the Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered. Instead, this re-release opted to sharpen existing graphics, add motion controller support to aiming, and include a New Game+. Either way, Shadows of the Damned …"

"Shadows of the Damned was perhaps Suda51&s;s quirkiest game, and it still is, even after 13 years since its original release on the 7th gen of consoles. As a remaster, however, at least on the Nintendo Switch, Hella Remastered looks …"