

The voice acting was done well in Shadow Tactics and listening to the verbal clues is a great addition to the gameplay. In one hero is standing to a particular enemy, he will alert the others that some of their skills will not work on this particular enemy. Shadow Tactics' characters also give verbal clues to what should be done depending on where they are standing. As the player progresses through the levels, hints are provided less so reading them early in-game in a smart idea. As the heroes travel through each level hints are provided by glowing scrolls that will explain a certain power that can be used to give the player an edge in the next area. Being able to turn the camera and get all angles on the battlefield gives a huge advantage to the player as titles in this genre typically give camera angles from the four corners of the map. The camera in Shadow Tactics can turn 360 degrees to give the player every angle of the battlefield. Mugen the samurai is able to lift two dead bodies, run, and hide them in one quick action, Hayato is able to jump to roofs and distract by throwing rocks, and Takuma is able to hide along tall buildings to get better shots on the baddies. Individual character skills come in handy depending on what is being done. Stealth strategies include avoiding enemies cone of sight, sneaking from bushes to houses to roofs to remain unseen, and hiding bodies so that patrols don't discover the remains of a quick kill. Quicksave options are available since the heroes will more than likely die more than once, ending the game.
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There is no direct path to eliminating enemies or levels, the player makes each decision through a trial and error. Using Takuma's sniper rifle skills might be more advantageous than Mugen's AOE sword attack or simply stealth killing everyone with Hayato to keep the noise down. The five specialists can infiltrate castles, villages, and monasteries in whatever way the player decides. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun has an array of tactics to use with each character and level. The team has a difficult journey ahead of them and through time and teamwork, they will learn to utilize their separate skills to become an unstoppable force. Kage's allies are ruthless, evil, and bend on abusing the power that Kage-sama has promised them for their cooperation in overthrowing the current Shogun. One leader of the current Shogun assembles a team of five specialists to use espionage and sabotage to stop Kage-sama before he is able to take control of Japan. His intentions are clearly self-centered and want nothing to do with the people of the country, but wants all the power he can obtain. This new Shogun has enforced a nationwide peace that is not well received by the people of Japan as they know something is wrong with the man who is trying to take control, Kage-sama. The year is 1615 and a new Shogun has started seizing control of the Japanese government. Together they are an unlikely team with uncommon skills and when put together can accomplish anything.Ĭheck out Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun on Steam for $39.99 Plot Finally, there is Takuma who uses his marksmanship to fall any foe that enters his sights. Yuki, a master of traps, is a youth that has unmatched skills in traps and sabotage. Aiko distracts soldiers with her sultry geisha transformation that will have enemies head over heels for her.

Mugen the samurai cuts down multiple enemies with his dual katanas savagely and with little regret. Hayato the Shinobi uses his skills in stealth to sneak up and eliminate enemies one by one.

Take control of five different protagonists each with their own set of skills and abilities that help the player advance through each level.

MiMiMi Productions is known for their successful title The Last Tinker: City of Colors while Daedalic Entertainment is known for its Blackguards series. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is a tactical strategy that is distinctive in its genre created by MiMiMi Productions and published by Daedalic Entertainment.
