Out of its ten levels, there are usually two bosses for each stage. One of Cyber Shadow’s most impressive sections is its numerous bosses. This forces you to use them sparingly, which makes sense given the range and power some of the moves inflict. Offensive special moves are limited and must be refilled by blue gems from item drops. The same can be said for the other moves in the game, where your skills seem to evolve alongside Shadows. This only took some getting used to on my end and did add to the originality of the adventure. It’s not totally out of line with the era of games it’s emulating, but I was thrown off by the lack of the action when compared to a particular other ninja game on the NES. The trade-off is there is a slight lack of maneuverability, like crouching, which forces you to jump and move more to avoid obstacles. Special moves are typically initiated with the combination of the d-pad and strike button. These actions make up for the lack of directional sword attacks. After you complete levels or certain missions, you can obtain new attacks like a shuriken throw or upward flame strike. Gameplay begins incredibly straightforward, with only a jump and a sword attack. As you journey through the remaining ruins, you will butt heads with countless aggressive cybernetic enemies that have overrun the city. The mechanical L-gion informs you that your master and ninja clan require your help. Your character, Shadow, is awakened mid recovery from a massive blast that has destroyed a whole city. Thankfully Cyber Shadow by developer Mechanical Head Studios and publisher Yacht Club Games mixes the best aspects of retro platforming with new exciting moves for an experience that is uniquely it’s own.Ĭyber Shadow’s narrative is relatively ambiguous from the start. Unfortunately, some rely too heavily on nostalgia over any real substance, resulting in a pretty shallow experience. All Rights Reserved.I’m always down for a challenging retro-inspired side scroller as I find it fascinating to see how developers implement modern gameplay sensibilities into the classic genre. Yacht Club Games™ is registered in certain jurisdictions, including in the United States. Cyber Shadow and Mechanical Head are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Mechanical Head Oy. ©2021 Mechanical Head Oy, All Rights Reserved. Pulse-pounding soundtrack by Enrique Martin, produced by Jake Kaufman.Who can be trusted? How far will Shadow go to protect his clan and the one he loves? Experience the gripping story, told both in-game and through animated cinematic story scenes between the action.Return to your old haunts to find supplies, items and upgrades. Search for secrets as you explore the ruined world.Rescue your clan to unlock permanent Ninjutsu skills and abilities, combining them seamlessly as only the warrior of legend could.Relive the authenticity of classic 8-bit challenge or experience it for the first time.Take down more than a dozen apocalyptic bosses, from enormous war machines to your synthetic clan rivals.Modern touches like fluid animation, multi-layered parallax backgrounds, and evolved game design. Authentic 8-bit presentation with hand-crafted sprites, a detailed pixel aesthetic, and perfect controls.Dash, slice, and leap through masterfully designed levels filled with sharply honed ninja platforming action.Only you can unlock the secrets to your clan's ancient powers in Cyber Shadow, the quintessential Ninja Action game. Slash through the techno hordes, leap past traps, and nimbly navigate the ruins of Mekacity. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow on a journey to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin. The world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms.
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