Shadow of the Orient Reviewed by Cyril Lachel on . Shadow of the Orient is a throwback action game that fundamentally misunderstands what people liked about Ninja Gaiden and other action/platformers from the 8- and 16-bit eras. It looks good and I like the enemy designs, but you’re going to have to put up with a whole lot of cheap hits until you grind enough to upgrade your heavenly hero with new weapons and abilities. And even after you’ve done that, you’re in for a whole new batch of problems, including some of the worst slow down and freezing I’ve ever seen. The single-digit frame rate and inconsistent gameplay turns regular platforming challenges into rage-inducing death traps. It may look good, but you’re better off leaving this game in the shadows. Rating: 30%
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