Platform

Shadow Blade: Reload

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

3.4

Users · RAWG

2015

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateJuly 1, 2015

Developer

Publisher

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Genres

PlatformIndieActionArcadeCasual

Playable on

PCPlayStationNintendoMobile

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LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)MacmacOSPCPlayStation 4Nintendo SwitchiOS

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About this game

Shadow Blade: Reload is an action-platformer set in a visually striking world where the ancient teachings of ninjas and samurai clash upon a modern landscape. Sprint through stages littered with traps, slaying enemies along your path without hesitation as Kuro, the blade of shadow!

Pros & Cons

Pros

Responsive controls for movement, jumping, wall-running, and combat.
Fast, momentum-driven platforming drives the game's action.
Difficulty rewards learning layouts and executing movement precisely.
Ninja-themed visuals and colorful environments define the presentation.
Compact stages, collectibles, and performance goals encourage replay.

Cons

Frequent deaths and demanding timing require repeated trial and error.
Main campaign is brief without pursuing optional objectives.
The core run-jump-kill structure repeats throughout the game.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

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Platform

Shadow Blade: Reload

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

3.4

Users · RAWG

2015

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateJuly 1, 2015

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

PlatformIndieActionArcadeCasual

Playable on

PCPlayStationNintendoMobile

Show all 8 versions ▾

LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)MacmacOSPCPlayStation 4Nintendo SwitchiOS

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Responsive controls for movement, jumping, wall-running, and combat.
Fast, momentum-driven platforming drives the game's action.
Difficulty rewards learning layouts and executing movement precisely.
Ninja-themed visuals and colorful environments define the presentation.
Compact stages, collectibles, and performance goals encourage replay.

Cons

Frequent deaths and demanding timing require repeated trial and error.
Main campaign is brief without pursuing optional objectives.
The core run-jump-kill structure repeats throughout the game.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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