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Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun

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Release Date: December 6, 2016

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A tactical real-time strategy game inspired by the Commandos series. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is set in Japan in 1615. The new shogun decided to enforce peace in the entire country which requires him to silently eliminate all the opposition that may dream of rebelling against him. To achieve this, he asks a group of five specialists who deal in murder, sabotage, and espionage.

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Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is a tactical real-time strategy for PC, PS4 and XONE, inspired by the first three installments of the The Last Tinker: City of Colors, among other titles, and published by Daedalic Entertainment.

Plot

The game takes us to Japan in 1615, which is the early Edo period. The new shogun decides to enforce peace in the entire country which forces him to eliminate all opponents who dream of rebellion. To do so, he turns to five specialists of killing, sabotage, and espionage. This is the team that the player controls in the campaign that consist of thirteen extensive missions.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows December 6, 2016

PlayStation 4

PlayStation 4 July 28, 2017

Xbox One

Xbox One July 28, 2017

Developer: Mimimi Games

Publisher: Daedalic Entertainment

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ReviewShadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun review – commandos gone samurai

18 years – this much time has ed since the release of the first Commandos. Today, in Shadow Tactics, its spirit returns along with the magic of isometric tactical stealth games – they were difficult, a bit rough around the edges, but also fun to play.

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun review – commandos gone samurai
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun review – commandos gone samurai
Reviewed by:
medic
Reviewed on:
PlayStation 4 PlayStation 4
Review date:
December 6, 2016
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun Game Guide
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Last update: January 2, 2017

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun Game Guide

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun game guide includes everything you need to complete the game without a hitch. You will find about the basics, the characters and their skills, and we've also included a detailed walkthrough.

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun Game Guide

News

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun Aiko's Choice on New Gameplay

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun Aiko's Choice on New Gameplay

Five years after the release of Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun we will get a standalone expansion to this tactical Commandos-like RTS. A trailer featuring gameplay footage from the expansion was presented at gamescom.

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Iltutmis

August 28, 2021

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun Aiko's Choice on New Gameplay
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun - Aiko's Choice Announced

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun - Aiko's Choice Announced

Daedalic Entertainment and Mimimi Games announced a standalone expansion for Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun - Aiko's Choice, which will focus on the adventures of the titular Ninja warrior.

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Adrian Werner

March 25, 2021

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun - Aiko's Choice Announced

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun gets a free demo

If you liked the Commandos series, you should definitely check out Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, a tactical stealth game set in feudal Japan. You can now do that thanks to a free demo released on Steam and GOG.

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November 22, 2016

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun gets a free demo

Commandos series meets 17th-century Japan in Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun

Fans of the Commandos series will be glad to know Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun was announced. This next real-time tactic game from Daedalic Entertainment publisher will let players command a team of five ninjas across sevaral tactical missions.

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March 15, 2016

Commandos series meets 17th-century Japan in Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun

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System Requirements

System Requirements for Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i3 2.5 GHz/AMD Quad Core 2.5 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce 640 GT/Radeon HD 7750 or better, 13 GB HDD, Windows 7.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i3 3.5 GHz/AMD Quad Core 3.9 GHz, 6 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 570/Radeon HD 6950 or better, 13 GB HDD, Windows 7/8/10 64-bit.

Expansions

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Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun - Aiko's Choice

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun - Aiko's Choice

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Expansion

December 6, 2021

Strategy

Standalone expansion to the very warmly welcomed Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun. The game tells the story of kunoichi Aiko, who unexpectedly has to face the consequences of her past and former life.

8.3

OpenCritic

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun - Aiko's Choice

Ratings

Game Ratings for Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun Video Game.

8.5
great

ReviewShadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun review – commandos gone samurai

18 years – this much time has ed since the release of the first Commandos. Today, in Shadow Tactics, its spirit returns along with the magic of isometric tactical stealth games – they were difficult, a bit rough around the edges, but also fun to play.

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun review – commandos gone samurai
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun review – commandos gone samurai
Reviewed by:
medic
Reviewed on:
PlayStation 4 PlayStation 4
Review date:
December 6, 2016
8.3

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 91% of Critics. There are 60 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

COGconnected: 82 / 100 by Nicholas Plouffe

If you enjoy stealth or strategy, Shadow Tactics is for you.

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Polygon: 8.5 / 10 by Carli Velocci

Shadow Tactics is a return to form for a genre that hasn't received nearly enough love

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God is a Geek: 8 / 10 by Chris White

Each level takes plenty of skill, and you’re given some great abilities and weapons to execute your attack, even if the levels take a long time to complete.

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STEAM Score

All Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive (29,807)

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