This review at August 21st, 2021: What can I say about the game that hasn't already been said? People are pissed despite the updates, and so am I. I tried to like the game for what it is, I really did. But I can't, I just can't. This game was supposed to blow GTA V out of the water. At the end, it was just ruined by the executives who forced the developers to release it in a very unfinished state. I wanted to give this a 1-star rating, but to show my respect for the developers, I will give it a well-deserved 2-star, and that isn't even harsh. Even with the updates right now and the free DLC, they are all just band-aid solutions. This is the first time I've ever pre-ordered a game, and then this is what happens. You've lost my trust, CDPR. Call my review a mere rant, call it whatever you want, but here's the thing, have you ever considered how ridiculous the game is right now despite the recent updates? CDPR, are you mocking your customers?! -Broken AI -A crappy police system -Bland characters -I am most disappointed about Stout's route. Like, wtf?! You dropped the ball with that -All of it really seems rough and very incomplete, not worthy anyone's time and money -From what I've heard, your concurrent players are only 10k. Everyone has moved on. You have a lot of catching up to do. -Stop with this "News Flash" gimmick of presenting your updates. You people think that you can "humor" your way out of the current state of the game. -By some dumb luck, I really hope people forget about this game, so they wouldn'rt get pissed by what it should have been. This has all been a very hyped game that wasn't able to deliver at all. I have a lot more to list, but it would take me the whole night to list it all down. You guys (CDPR) aren't getting my money again with your upcoming games. Mark my words. I will be getting them from the bargain bin or "3rd party-sellers."
One of the best games I have ever played! Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is by no means an easy game. Nope, it's actually challenging and would require you, as the player, to strategize your every move, unless you want to get detected or shot at by the enemy. No, every move should be precise and well-thought out, and that's the beauty of it. Unlike any other game which will make you rage quit due to an unbalanced difficulty spike, ST: BotS actually motivates strategy, without taking itself too seriously. The story, the soundtrack, the visuals, and most especially the gameplay, they are all superb and well-delivered. Kudos, Shadow Tactics! I just hope that there may be a sequel in the foreseeable future. This game is definitely a must-have and a must-play!
