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Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered
Released On: Oct 30, 2024
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8.1
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 18 Critic Reviews
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28% Positive
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61% Mixed
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6% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 18 Critic Reviews
70
28% Positive
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
61% Mixed
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
6% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
There’s a lot to talk about with Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered. The wild world, the funny writing, the varied and tense gameplay, the rockin’ soundtrack, the silly characters, the serious moments, or the awesome sense of progression, just to name a few enjoyable things. It only took me about 8 hours to finish the game and most of that was in one sitting. I have only played Shadows of the Damned once at PAX East 2024 earlier this year and it was such a great demo, the full game delivered all of that and more. Add in the New Game Plus feature that lets you keep your late game upgrades or the optional gyro aiming, and you have an incredibly arcade-y experience that keeps you laughing and blasting for hours. The game launches on October 31st and I can’t recommend it enough. This is a punk rock gem that everyone can love.
As a remaster, Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered leaves something to be desired, offering minimal visual improvements, no graphics options on PC, and no gameplay enhancements. However, it's still a worthwhile purchase for fans of Suda51, Shinji Mikami, and third-person shooters., as the quality of the original experience still shines through, with its relentless pace, engaging story, memorable characters, and a dark humor that's hard to find in games today. Garcia Hotspur's war against Fleming to save Paula remains just as captivating now as it was in 2013.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 29 User Ratings
8.1
76% Positive
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14% Mixed
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User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 29 User Ratings
8.1
76% Positive
22 Ratings
22 Ratings
14% Mixed
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
10% Negative
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
An awesome and fun oldschool game from better days, it was made by 3 legendary veterans and it's now finally free from the ps360 shackles, the remastered was not censored and the game is free from wokeness and DEI, it's just about having fun and awesome gameplay, like all games should be.
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Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered is a surprisingly satisfying romp through Hell, as long as you plug your ears.
Really, Hella Remastered is probably the best example of a video game that knows that it’s a video game and runs with it to the point where it almost falls off a cliff. The involvement and expertise of Mikami and Suda prevents it from careening towards the ground, but it’s still a solid game at the end of the day. The gameplay has aged surprisingly well, and the visuals have finally outgrown the limitations of its seventh generation console bretheren. Just be sure to leave any high brow notions at the door and enjoy the ride.
Although it’s pretty bare bones, Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered definitely does gamers a service by bringing a cult classic to current consoles. Some of the 2011 original’s action and humor doesn’t quite live up to our fond memories of it. On the whole, Grasshopper Manufacture’s surreal action game remains weird and entertaining.
Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered is a refined version of the 2011 cult classic. The visuals are smoother, the game mechanics feel more natural, but aside from the minor face lift and some new costumes, this is exactly how we remember it. Outside of New Game+, all the changes and updates to Shadows of the Damned ar minor. This is great news for purists who love the original how it is, but it also makes some mechanics feel dated. For players who are fine with average game mechanics and enjoy juvenile humor, however, Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered remains a good enough time that's worth revisiting. It might not be an incredibly deep game, but there's still something satisfying about decapitating demons with a sentient shotgun.
Shadows of the Damned Hella Remastered is a crude, mean-spirited, and dangerously unfunny trip down memory lane with a grating cast, middling gunplay, and only the most minor of visual enhancements.
This game is amazing. It’s really weird in a good way. It has likable characters and a great story.
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I love this game. It's so fun and crazy and unique and fast moving and interesting all the time. It's such a joy to play and there's nothing fully this creative and great. I really love it.
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Back in the days of the PS3, the game was luxurious. Today, when it is even improved and available on PC and is about to be released for Nintendo Switch, the game gains even more beauty. Bizarre creatures and levels, interesting story and main character. Perfect music. Fun fight. It's a shame when they release an old game in a remastered version that is better than some big new AAA game. Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered is a gem of its kind.
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Summary Coming soon from the collective brains of Suda51 and the Grasshopper Manufacture team - Shadows of the Damned: Remastered!
Platforms:
- Nintendo Switch
- PC
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox Series X
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox One
Initial Release Date: Oct 30, 2024
Developer:
- Grasshopper Manufacture
Publisher: NetEase Games
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