A venerable (?) Cult FPS featuring a sloppy Asian world viewShadow Warrior 3』Introduced.
Sentence: BRZRK Edit: Mill ☆ Yoshimura
Published: 2022-03-01 23:00:00
Domo, the drama version “Pramount +” scheduled to be distributed in North AmericaHaloI want to see, but in Japan, Paramount + is not in service in the first place, so I was despair of despair.It was announced that it will be delivered on U-NEXT (announcement tweet)So I’m relieved BRZRK. Hello.
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Introducing this time is the mysterious Asian taste and cult-like popular FPS “Shadow WarriorThe latest work in the series “Shadow Warrior 3(PS4 / Xbox One / PC version will be delivered sequentially at midnight on March 1st,Official site). This is the third work since it was rebooted in 2013.
By the way, the first Shadow Warrior released by 3D Realms in 1997 is here (Part 1、Part 2), Click here for the first new work (Article link), So please check it out.
■ Bullshit Asian Ninja’s Low One is back!†
Immediately after the game starts, the main character, Low One, who stands out as a tank top in a pair of pants, will explain the story with plenty of volume, so even if you have no experience in the series, it’s okay.
…… Rather, the main thing is to enjoy the atmosphere of a ninja with a sloppy world view and letting go of the gun while saying a light word, and it is not a game that seriously follows the story, but it came out in the ending of 2 for the time being. One thing is that the dragon is involved.
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■ Take advantage of the ninja’s moving action and run through in all directions!†
The game system of this work is “Shadow Warrior2Instead of the RPG-oriented Hack and Slash FPS, “DOOM ETERNAL』Has been transformed into a shooter.
What kind of structure it actually has is that it repeats the movement / exploration phase that progresses toward the destination and the group battle phase with the enemies that appear in Wansaka, and when it progresses to a certain extent, it becomes a battle with the chapter boss.
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The movement action is a part that has been strengthened in this work, and in the movement / exploration part as well as in the battle area, making full use of low one Nin-Jitsu, double jump, air dash, wall running and new elements from this work It is possible to run around on the map exhilaratingly using the grappling hook.
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Also, although the flow of the entire map is basically a straight road, there are some routes that deviate from the side roads, and there are hidden upgrade points to strengthen the skills and weapons of Low One. I think that people who like old school FPS can enjoy finding such a hidden route or a place like a hidden room.
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■ Shoot it anyway! If you run out of bullets, slash with Katana!†
Let’s also touch on the battle side. Anyway, this work is an FPS that feels like a slapstick to the enemies that appear one after another while shooting the gun. So, if you’re fighting with a happy trigger, you’ll often run out of ammo.
However, if you chop up the enemy with the Katana that Low One has, it will drop ammunition, and there are many ammunition placed on the map, so there was no scene where I was in trouble with somehow.
By the way, the attack with Katana is easy to use because it has a lot of damage. If you run out of ammunition, you can find small fish and chop them up to replenish the ammunition with haste. (* Editor’s note: The system around here is also “Doom Eternal』I feel the influence)
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Then, what happens when you defeat an enemy with a shooting? Here, items for recovering physical strength will drop. So if you defeat the enemy smoothly, you will not be exhausted so much even if it becomes a little turbulent battle, but if you stand around poorly and get stuck, you may be hit by an octopus from all directions and you may be defeated, so overconfidence is prohibited. ..
In addition to Katana, there are six firearms that Low One can handle, including ordinary ones such as pistols, shotguns, and submachine guns, disc launcher-like weapons that Shriken shoots at high speed, and railgun-like types. Also the gun. All of them are quite powerful, so it’s quite refreshing to see the enemy’s eating.
■ Master the finisher and traps and rampage!†
And don’t forget the finisher. This can be used when the points gained in battle are accumulated, and when activated, it is a white thing that kills with a little gore production such as crushing the opponent’s head.
The finisher also has the benefit of additional effects, such as greatly recovering health, using special bombs that freeze surrounding enemies, and gaining various special abilities depending on the type of enemy. It is possible to capture efficiently if you determine the usage.
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Also, depending on the battle area, when you press the switch, a roller with thorns will run over the enemy, or the floor will open and a rotary cutting machine will swallow the enemy and make it messy.
These are quite effective in situations where there are a large number of enemies appearing, and since you can eliminate enemies at once, you can alleviate numerical disadvantages. It’s fun to watch because the blood splatters can look like a fountain.
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■ For those who want to enjoy powerful and no-tenki FPS casually†
As a game, this work has an impression that the emphasis is on exhilaration rather than story. You can enjoy the shooting battle normally while actually playing, and it feels good to chop it with Katana because it has a crunchy tempo.
However, it may be painful for some people to be able to repeat group battles on a regular basis with almost no major production as the structure of the game. Also, it would be nice if you could enjoy the light conversation of Low One, or skits scattered all over the place, but I think it’s quite a pain for those who are not good at glue.
I personally enjoy it enough, but I’m sure it’s a work of choice. Ah, if you’re a fan of the series, you can enjoy it normally.
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Author’s recent situation: I want to eat oranges with a sugar content of 12
Editing status: When I was doing Elden Ring while I was waiting for the manuscript, my heart was about to break in the match against Margit.