Shadow Man

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He is coming, stalking criminals in spirit world and real world. A possessed man is coming, a voodoo mask in his chest and lines of power in his back. Shadow Man is coming. Trailing evil from Liveside to Deadside. To stop an apocalypse. To save your soul.Amazon.com Shadow Man, based on the Acclaim Comics series of the same name, lurks onto the Nintendo 64 platform with an unusually massive, in-depth, and graphically intense experience for fans of creepier gaming experiences. This single-player, third-person 3-D action adventure packs a well-scripted story, massive nonlinear levels, intuitive player controls, and wonderfully horrific graphics. Players assume the role of Shadow Man, an immortal voodoo warrior who wanders the Deadside, a mix of grand gothic architecture melded into a fleshy landscape. Seems that some of the otherworldly forces are determined to bring about Armageddon up on Earth and, naturally, it's up to Shadow Man to hunt down the undead culprits. The majority of the game focuses on negotiating physical challenges, such as jumping over ravines and swimming through caverns, defeating a variety of enemies, activating buttons and levers that allow access to new areas, and then repeating the process in a new level. Redundant? Not at all. Well-designed levels encourage players to keep driving through the game, and enemies inherently surprise the player when least expected. This is a long game, requiring up to 70 hours to complete, but those prepared for an intense gaming experience will enjoy the journey. --Eric TwelkerPros:A truly massive game requiring 70 hours to completeEngrossing mystery storylineWell-designed, nonlinear levelsCons:Player occasionally gets stuck behind objects or in wallsEnemy artificial intelligence sometimes glitchy Product description Cartridge and hard plastic collector case with reprint of original case artwork - NO MANUAL - Front label is fully in tact. Game cartridge is in good condition but may show normal signs of age such as minor scratches, discoloration, or debris in creases. All games are tested before being put into our inventory. Review Shadow Man is Acclaim's latest attempt to strike gold with a game starring a comic-book hero (the first being the wildly popular Turok). While this game may not generate the "mother-lode level" excitement that Turok did, this occult-themed third-person adventure is a very valuable find in its own right - thanks to an engaging storyline and an open-ended level design that offers gamers plenty to discover. For players sick of cookie-cutter storylines, Shadow Man will prove a refreshing - if mentally disturbing - change of pace. The hero, Mike LeRoi, faces the challenge of stopping a clique of evil serial killers from bringing about the apocalypse. Armed with the ability to teleport from the normal world to Deadside, a place where souls (and baddies galore) lurk, LeRoi must find the voodoo skills, weapons, and dark souls that'll help him stop the end of humanity. At first glance, Shadow Man may evoke comparisons to Tomb Raider or Duke Nukem, but the gameplay is far more open-ended, which is perhaps this game's greatest strength. Rather than have one-way levels or mission objectives, this game leaves you at a basic starting point and then lets you go wherever you choose. Technically, LeRoi must find up to 120 dark souls scattered throughout Darkside, but he must also find special abilities and items to get him to new areas of the game. As a result, there's a lot of backtracking involved, since you must pass up many secrets until you possess the voodoo magic to get them. What makes this gameplay style satisfying is the thrill of exploration: Although there's a female ally who offers some hints, there are no other crutches for you to rely on - a good change from games that give players a virtual "road map" to the finish. To augment the exploration aspect of the game, many areas have jumping sequences, puzzles, and monsters to take care of. Thanks to the forgiving control, the jumping sequences don't seem too frustrating for a 3D game - although it's a pain at times to redo a whole sequence if LeRoi dies midway through. (The game warps you back to the last checkpoint every time L

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