I must be the only one* who thought this was rather mediocre as far as Metroidvanias go and suspect it was only popular because it came out in a time where there was a drought of them (not so much anymore). Everything about it was just so... bland.
* I know I am not literally the only one on Earth, thanks
Well sure. But try to imagine, say, a KS of this game being presented today, after all the Metroidvanias we've had. I'm almost certain no one would give a shit. So I think timing does have something to do with the game's popularity.
I skipped the original release because of the Orson Scott Card association, but I've heard on GAF since that he has pretty much nothing to do with Shadow Complex. That his tie this game is pretty much just that ChAIR worked with him on other projects. I don't know how accurate that is though, so feel free to correct me.Although morally I don't know if I'd buy this because I think Orson Scott Card is a complete and utter waste of oxygen, so a bit divided on this.
It may not be the best metroidvania game out (even at the time of release, and at the time i had the ability to purchase this game), but it got my attention because it was a simple, to-the-point, and tight little package.
There wasn't any bullshit that wasted my time, no arbitrary mechanics, no excessive stonewalling, and the game played and controlled nicely. Sometimes, simple and tight is all that's necessary to be a really enjoyable experience.
I agree completely. Not sure who should care about this in a post Axiom Verge, post Ori, post La-Mulana (and so many others) world
Is this real? I loved this game so much when I had a 360 and was always so sad when I got rid of it that I couldn't play it anymore. I hope this is true.
Next we need Scott Pilgrim and the Simpsons Arcade games on PC. Well at least Scott Pilgrim. So sad I could never play it. It came out after I got rid of my 360.
I enjoyed Shadow Complex more than all of those games.
I agree completely. Not sure who should care about this in a post Axiom Verge, post Ori, post La-Mulana (and so many others) world
Don't you fucking jinx it.My only fear is its going to be Windows Store exclusive.
What if... This is gearing up for a Game Award (or even PSX) announcement... You know... Kinda like "We're here tonight to announce Shadow Complex 2 and to keep you busy while were workng on it, here's a remaster of the original".
Also... Something something about Spreadsheets.
Always wanted to play this. Totally forgot I have a 360 now...
Were there any issues with the 360 version that would make playing it on pc considerably better?
Honestly the other day browsing the X1 digital store I swear I saw the Shadow Complex logo pop up. I resigned it to it being a BC thing or me falling deeper into insanity or something.