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Rebel as Lo Wang, a corporate ninja, using guns and a katana to fight demons and find keys through sprawling levels.
Released 08 Jul 2013
Fight With Katana
Blast With Explosives
Hunt Hidden Switches
The definitive version of the cult classic shooter, Shadow Warrior Classic Redux features remastered visuals and two massive expansion packs. Corporations rule every facet of life in a near-future Japan and employ Shadow Warriors, one-man armies of unparalleled skill, to protect their power and forcefully remove all opposition.
Developed by General Arcade · Published by Devolver Digital








You play as Lo Wang, a skilled enforcer for the powerful Zilla Corporation. After uncovering its plans to use demonic forces, he turns against his employer and fights to stop it.
Move through first-person levels battling soldiers and supernatural enemies with firearms, explosives, a katana, and other weapons. Lo Wang's quips and the game's exaggerated action give the fights a darkly comic tone.
Search each level for keys, switches, and hidden passages that open the way forward, while looking for secrets and supplies. Classic Redux includes the main game, the Wanton Destruction and Twin Dragon expansions, and the original DOS version.
Positive reviewers often enjoy the fast, varied combat, especially mixing firearms and explosives with the katana, and appreciate Lo Wang's one-liners and the game's retro atmosphere. Some also praise the secrets and the included expansions. Opinions are divided on level navigation: exploration appeals to some, while others find the key and switch hunts confusing. Several reviewers also report problems with mouse controls or crashes in this edition.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Achievements | 20 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
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| Website | Official website |