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Shadowgrounds: Survivor
By Frozenbyte, released 1 Jan 2009
- macOS
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
What it is
Shadowgrounds: Survivor is an action game from Frozenbyte set on Jupiter’s moon Ganymede, where humans face an alien onslaught. Its campaign continues the Shadowgrounds story and adds locations including snow and ice environments, an abandoned cargo tunnel and New Atlantis. Players can choose among three characters, each with tactics, and develop weapons and characters through an RPG-like upgrade system that includes special attacks. Survival mode focuses on fighting waves of aliens, with character choice tied to play style. The game also features a Sentry Turret, a mech, and an editor for players interested in the Shadowgrounds mod community or making content. Steam lists single-player and multiplayer, shared/split-screen play, Remote Play Together and a level editor. Frozenbyte developed and published it. Listed platforms are Windows, macOS and Linux, while its Steam platform listing includes Windows and macOS. The Steam release date is November 14, 2007.
What players like, and what they don't
- Three playable characters have distinct tactics.
- Campaign adds new locations to the story.
- Survival mode focuses on alien combat.
- Includes a level editor.
- Steam platform listing omits Linux.
- Steam age rating is 17.
Who it suits
It suits players who want an alien-focused campaign with character upgrades, or a survival mode centered on combat. Shared/split-screen play and editor tools may also appeal to groups and mod-minded players.
Shadowgrounds: Survivor offers both a story campaign and a separate survival mode, with character development and editor tools. Players should note the difference between its broader platform listing and the platforms named on Steam.
