It is a decidedly “B-movie” kind of story, but, at times, it feels like it would fit alongside the likes of some classic ‘80s action titles like “Big Trouble in Little China.” It never dives deep into the realm of being self-referential or fourth wall breaking, and Lo Wang’s… err, dickish behavior is treated by the rest of the cast as, at best, exhausting, making his constant stream of jokes and one-liners more tolerable (and even funny in parts). When a local Yakuza gang tasks him with retrieving an artifact from a ancient temple, Lo Wang once again finds himself embroiled in plots involving the Ancients - the immortal rulers of the Shadow Realm - and his old boss, Orochi Zilla. It’s a shift that mostly works in its favor, too, as the gameplay is more engaging and the cooperative experience more rewarding.Īt the end of Shadow Warrior, Lo Wang’s actions lead to the Shadow Realm (the realm of demons) and our world to blend together through an event known as “The Collision.” Five years later, demons and monsters now roam free and the foul-mouthed ninja earns his living as a mercenary-for-hire. Shadow Warrior 2 has more in common with titles like Diablo and Borderlands than it does with other FPS games like Call of Duty. In the follow-up to their 2013 reboot, Flying Wild Hog has taken the foul-mouthed ninja Lo Wang in a new direction.
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