A collab between Suda 51 and Shinji Mikami among other talented Japanese devs? Yes, please, sign me up. With that being said I was a bit cautious and kept my expectations in check when approaching this game since big names working on a game doesn't always guarantee the best results. However, I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this game from the characters, to the setting, and the gameplay.
There is enough of Suda 51 quirkiness thrown in there with some bizarre characters and story pieces. Garcia Hotspur and its companion offer some interesting and cheesy dialogue throughout the game. The gameplay and horror elements are clearly influenced by Mikami, following a third-person gunplay ala Resident Evil 4. THe use of light is critical in this game and this is used to stun enemies and then finish them off which is a useful technique to conserve ammo. Another recurring theme in this game is escaping darkness which is done by shooting goat heads adding variety to the gameplay. THe game has a decent number of varying enemies in different levels which also helps keeping things fresh.
Overall, Shadows of the Damned is one of my favorite PS3 games of that particular gen thanks to its scenery, atmosphere, and solid gameplay. Credit needs to be given when credit is due, and so I will be forever grateful to EA for publishing something this quirky and niche in the West. Now if they could only fund a sequel....
There is enough of Suda 51 quirkiness thrown in there with some bizarre characters and story pieces. Garcia Hotspur and its companion offer some interesting and cheesy dialogue throughout the game. The gameplay and horror elements are clearly influenced by Mikami, following a third-person gunplay ala Resident Evil 4. THe use of light is critical in this game and this is used to stun enemies and then finish them off which is a useful technique to conserve ammo. Another recurring theme in this game is escaping darkness which is done by shooting goat heads adding variety to the gameplay. THe game has a decent number of varying enemies in different levels which also helps keeping things fresh.
Overall, Shadows of the Damned is one of my favorite PS3 games of that particular gen thanks to its scenery, atmosphere, and solid gameplay. Credit needs to be given when credit is due, and so I will be forever grateful to EA for publishing something this quirky and niche in the West. Now if they could only fund a sequel....