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Shadow Labyrinth
By Bandai Namco Studios, released 1 Jan 2025
- Microsoft Windows
- Xbox Series X and Series S
What it is
Shadow Labyrinth is a 2D action platformer from Bandai Namco Studios that reimagines PAC-MAN in a science-fiction setting. Players take the role of Swordsman No. 8, awakened on a mysterious planet by the floating orb PUCK. The journey moves through the remains of an intergalactic conflict, where players search for secrets, gain abilities and battle dangerous creatures. Combat and consuming enemies help the character grow from prey into a powerful predator, while different abilities allow varied approaches to fights. The story also follows the partnership with PUCK and the search for answers about why the Swordsman was chosen. On Steam, Shadow Labyrinth is listed as a single-player action game with achievements, controller support, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. The Steam platform listing is Windows; the game facts also list Xbox Series X and Series S.
What players like, and what they don't
- Exploration through an alien world
- Abilities support different combat approaches
- Steam achievements and cloud support
- Full controller support
- Single-player only
- Steam platform listing is Windows
Who it suits
It suits players who want a single-player action platformer built around exploration, combat and acquiring abilities. The alien-world setting and its link to PAC-MAN may appeal to players interested in a different take on that series.
Shadow Labyrinth combines platforming, combat and exploration with a story involving PUCK and a mysterious alien world. Its listed features include controller support and Steam Cloud.
