Overview & Capabilities
Roguelike Shadow Fight game
Shades: Shadow Fight Roguelike
is a free
action
game for mobile by developer NEKKI. It is a new entry to the popular
Shadow Fight series
of
fighting games
. It's a
direct sequel
to Shadow Fight 2 and picks up where the story left off, having players continue their martial arts journey.
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Compared to the previous
Shadow Fight 2
game, Shade: Shadow Fight Roguelike differentiates itself from the series by incorporating
roguelike elements
into its gameplay. Other notable additions include more locations to visit, new enemies to face, and
more Shades to collect
and use during fights.
Now with roguelike elements
The Shadow Fight series has been around for quite some time now and has made a name for itself as one of the best
fighting games
for mobile with its unique art style and
martial arts themes
. Each new iteration brings more refined controls and more abilities called Shades to collect and use in your fights. With Shades: Shadow Fight Roguelike, the devs are taking the franchise in a new direction.
As its name suggests, this game takes cues from the ever-popular roguelike genre to offer players something different than ever before. You will go on
Shadow Rifts
that have appeared all across the globe, and you're tasked with closing them all. However, every attempt will be unique as you'll
get a random fighter
for each run. Master your abilities to defeat each opponent and complete your mission.
This time around, there's a whole
roster of new enemies
who are standing in your way to face and defeat. However, there are new Shades to collect to help you with the tough battles ahead.
Combine and create synergies
for devastating attacks and abilities. Unfortunately, the game suffers from performance issues, particularly,
frame rate drops
, which adversely affect gameplay during intense fights.
A unique entry to the series
If you're a fan of the Shadow Fight series of games and are looking for something different to try out, Shades: Shadow Fight Roguelike will fit the bill. It brings the same nice art style and fluid combat but adds the
unpredictable and challenging
nature of roguelikes to the mix. It's a different direction from previous releases, but it works. Give it a try and see for yourself.