Stylish 2D platformer Shadow of the Orient – the debut title from developer Spacelab Games – is now available to all who dare to take on its fiendish mythical creatures and Samurai warriors.
Do you have what it takes to fight through the oncoming hordes and make those credits roll? Read on to find out more!
A Tale as Old as Time
Now available on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, following on from an October 2024 PC launch, Shadow of the Orient sees you hop into the shoes of the heroic Xiaolang.
He is a warrior who must take on the re-awoken force of the shadow clan, and save all who have succumbed to their shady grip.
The only problem? Xiaolang’s fighting days are long behind him – 200 years behind him in fact! He, and you as the player, must get back up to speed quickly, engaging in some fast and frenetic platforming action.
Secrets aplenty, traps to end your life, and tons upon tons of enemies to wield your arsenal of weapons against. Or, if that fails, you can always rely upon your fists to dish out some justice!
Shadow of the Orient Key Features
- Beautiful Pixel Art Style;
- 15 handcrafted adventure levels;
- 5 time-based levels (Challenge mode);
- 3 “End of Act” bosses;
- Challenging gameplay with dynamic enemy AI;
- Melee and Ranged combat system with their specific weapons;
- Game Shop items for hero upgrades;
- Game Achievements;
- Original soundtrack by Genatari.
“My goal with Shadow of the Orient was to create a fun and compelling gameplay experience that hearken back to the 16-bit retro games I grew up with…one of the best eras of gaming in my opinion.“ – Leonardo Nanfara, founder at Spacelab Games
Play Today!
Shadow of the Orient can now be purchased for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch and PC. You can pick up a copy via the Xbox Store for £8.39.
Whilst we prepare our full review of Shadow of the Orient on Xbox, make sure to check out the game’s release trailer below.
Shadow of the Orient Description
After 200 years, the dark shadow has returned wreaking havoc across the orient. Only Xiaolang, a brave warrior who possesses the elemental power of fire, has the strength to take on the shadow clan, rescue the children of the orient and restore peace to the people of the east. But, the dark shadow is stronger than ever and Xiaolang has not had to fight for two centuries. Is he up to the task? Are you? Embark upon a perilous quest full of dangerous enemies, deadly traps and hidden secrets to hunt down the shadow and restore peace to the people of the orient in Shadow of the Orient.
