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A swashbuckling stealth strategy, following Shadow Tactics | First Impressions - Shadow Gambit
4K View2023-08-22Old gamers would likely recognize the gameplay of Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew as being very similar to the Commandos series, while younger gamers might see the resemblance with Shadow Tactics instead. This is due to the fact that it serves as its spiritual successor, if the ‘Shadow’ in the title and same developers are not yet a dead giveaway.
The main gameplay revolves around utilizing the special abilities of each character to navigate through complex levels filled with enemies and obstacles. It plays out in a point-and-click manner with an isometric camera to see all the action. Characters can perform various actions such as sneaking, running, climbing walls, and interacting with the environment or enemy units. The coordination required to execute strategies involving all these characters is both challenging and rewarding.
Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew is just fantastic overall, the artwork is superb, featuring stylized 3D graphics that evoke the feeling of Pirates of the Caribbean that just got even more Disney-fied in captivating 3D animation. The voice acting and writing is decent. What's even more impressive is the seamless and fluid gameplay paired with enjoyable game mechanics. The game takes the Commandos/Shadow Tactics formula and elevates it to modern perfection. The clunkiness and quirkiness often associated with classic point-and-click stealth games have been effectively eliminated.
And it supports dual control schemes! Both mouse/keyboard and gamepads are completely viable. While the keyboard/mouse controls maintain the point-and-click feel, the gamepad support provides a different experience by offering direct control over characters using the left analog sticks. This approach is reminiscent of traditional action stealth games, albeit with an overhead camera perspective. The two control schemes offer distinct gameplay experiences, making them feel like different games on a control scheme level. However, both approaches are equally viable and intuitive.
And it supports dual control schemes! Both mouse/keyboard and gamepads are completely viable. While the keyboard/mouse controls maintain the point-and-click feel, the gamepad support provides a different experience by offering direct control over characters using the left analog sticks. This approach is reminiscent of traditional action stealth games, albeit with an overhead camera perspective. The two control schemes offer distinct gameplay experiences, making them feel like different games on a control scheme level. However, both approaches are equally viable and intuitive.
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Commandos/Shadows Tactics formula executed to modern perfection | Full Review - Shadow Gambit
Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew is a stealth strategy game that transports players to an alternate history of the Golden Age of Piracy. Players assume the role of Afia, a cursed pirate with a daring mission – to gather the legendary Black Pearls and bring her cursed crew back to life.
🟩Pros +Unique setting and story +Innovative stealth gameplay mechanics +Challenging missions and situations that require timing and proper execution +Open-ended character and mission progression +Fully supports controller with its own UI
lyndonguitar4K2023-08-22
SHADOWS GAMBIT - A welcome sight from talented Devs
It just goes to show how amazing this small team is, as they don't know when to stop in terms of creating high-quality tactical gameplay with not just exciting combat and mechanics, but also Story, Lore, Voice acting, and Charm for every crew member.
Whether you prefer their earlier products like Shadow Tactics or you enjoy Sea-Faring Pirate escapades. This game is guaranteed to appeal to you in some manner.
Pawkt3K2023-08-20
Pirates of the Caribbean meets XCOM in Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew - free demo available now!
If you've never heard of Mimimi Games, now's a good time to become acquainted. This indie developer has created two very well-received stealth-focused strategy games in 2016's Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun and 2020's Desperados III. And now they're back at it again, with the ridiculously cool Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew.
If the jaunty little sea shanty in the video above didn't make it immediately obvious, Shadow Gambit takes the real-time stealth tactics that Mimimi Games is known for but adds in delicious pirate themes. You control a crew of otherworldly pirates who have to take on the forces of the Inquisition, free their islands, and, duh, loot tons of booty all the while.
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