Shadwen
| Shadwen | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Frozenbyte |
| Publisher(s) | Frozenbyte |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 |
| Release | [1][2] |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Shadwen is a 2016 video game developed and published by Frozenbyte for the PlayStation 4 and Microsoft Windows. It was released worldwide on 17 May, 2016.
Plot
An assassin named Shadwen embarks on a quest to kill the king and must also protect a young girl named Lily.[3][4]
Development
The game was first announced on 4 December 2015.[5] It was released on Steam on 17 May 2016.[6][7]
Reception
It received mixed reviews from critics and has a score of 50% on Metacritic.[8]
Destructoid awarded it a score of four out of 10, saying "I'm really disspointed with Shadwen and certainly wouldn't recommend it." [9] Hardcore Gamer awarded it a more positive review of three out of five, saying " Shadwen does enough to warrant repeat returns and while it lacks visibility beyond the central pillar that is its gameplay, it’s said gameplay that keeps the game from fading completely out of sight."[10] The Sixth Axis awarded it a score of 3 out of 10, saying " At the very least, it tries to do something a little bit different, but simply doesn’t pull it off."[11]
References
- ^ "Shadwen Steam listing" (http://store.steampowered.com/app/425210/). Steam. Accessed 21 May 2016.
- ^ Matulef, Jeffrey, 05/05/2016 "Trine dev's stealth adventure Shadwen gets a release date" (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-05-05-trine-devs-latest-stealth-adventure-shadwen-gets-a-release-date). Eurogamer. Accessed 22 May 2016.
- ^ "Shadwen Steam listing" (http://store.steampowered.com/app/425210/). Steam. Accessed 21 May 2016.
- ^ Matulef, Jeffrey, 05/05/2016 "Trine dev's stealth adventure Shadwen gets a release date" (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-05-05-trine-devs-latest-stealth-adventure-shadwen-gets-a-release-date). Eurogamer. Accessed 22 May 2016.
- ^ 4 December 2015 "Shadwen – Frozenbyte’s New Stealth Game Announced" (http://www.frozenbyte.com/2015/12/shadwen-frozenbytes-new-stealth-game-announced/). Frozenbyte. Accessed 21 May 2016.
- ^ "Shadwen Steam listing" (http://store.steampowered.com/app/425210/). Steam. Accessed 21 May 2016.
- ^ Matulef, Jeffrey, 05/05/2016 "Trine dev's stealth adventure Shadwen gets a release date" (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-05-05-trine-devs-latest-stealth-adventure-shadwen-gets-a-release-date). Eurogamer. Accessed 22 May 2016.
- ^ "Shadwen Metacritic Listing" (http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/shadwen). Metacritic. Accessed 21 May 2016.
- ^ Parlock, Joe, 2016-05-17 "Review: Shadwen" (http://www.destructoid.com/review-shadwen-361574.phtml). Destructoid. Accessed 21 May 2016.
- ^ Helm, Jordan, May 18, 2016 "Review: Shadwen" (http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2016/05/18/review-shadwen/207631/) Hardcore Gamer. Accessed 21 May 2016.
- ^ Suddi, Aran, "Shadwen Review" (http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2016/05/17/shadwen-review/). The Sixth Axis. Accessed 21 May 2016.