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Underappreciated gem

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: February 12, 2001
Author: Amazon User

For seem reason, 'Shadowman' never got as much attention as it should have. It was the game N64 fans seemed to be wanting since the beginning - a huge world to explore with mature themes that won't insult your intelligence.

'Shadowman' is like a dark 'Legend of Zelda:Ocarina of Time', where you get to roam around a vast (and I mean vast) labrynth-like world solving puzzles and clashing with monsters. The world's (there's actually two, much like the original Zelda games) are pretty non-linear, although you'll find you'll have to solve some puzzles before moving further. The game is prettymuch a big egg-hunt, and the eggs in question wind up in some pretty difficult areas. A really challenging game that should keep you playing for hours.

The graphics are great. Gloomy, dank areas are awesome to look at. They may seem plain to begin with, but I always stress to new players not to give up: the rewards are deep into the game and well worth the ordeals. Keep your 'Resident Evil'; the Tenemant, Asylum and Subway levels are by far some of the creepiest locations of any game.

My favourite elemant, however, is the sound effects and voice-overs. 'Shadowman' has some of the most over-dramatic dialogue, but it's campy and fun. And nothing is more chilling than the legless two-headed beasts howling "Ssssssshhhadowmaaaan!"

I loved this game. Many who picked it up were turned off by some of the elements in the game (repetitive fighting was a big one) but these are just small pieces of a huge puzzle. Buy this game and immerse yourself.

The Most Underrated Game Ever

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: May 18, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This is a title that I wonder why no one picked up on. True the first 2 boards were long and monotonous. But after them, I could not believe the plot that was unfolding. This was clearly the most original game I had ever played. (Okay so maybe collecting 120 items was elsewhere on N64) Anyway, I suggest that N64 owners give this a first or second chance. In additon, I have never played a game in which the sound effects and music played such an integral part of the game. This is also rated mature for a reason. Kids, be careful with this one, you'll probaly want to sleep with the light on for a month.

A work of art on the Dreamcast, PS2 version?

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: December 24, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game is the reason I bought my Dreamcast, it's dark themes, and superb gameplay make it one of the best games I ever played, why has no one heard of this game? A lost treasure if you ask me. If it comes out on PS2 I would buy the console just for this game.

yeah,PS 1 version is bad;but not THAT bad!!!!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: January 07, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This is just a reply to all those who go on and on about how horrific the ps 1 version is.Yeah,I'll admit that it's bad,but not nearly as god awful as people are making it out to be.ESPECIALLY if you have not played shadowman on any other format before;like I had.If nothing else,playing it on ps1 gives you all the more reason to try the other versions and be even more suprised.Most of the people that down the ps1 version are biasd to nintendo or sega and therefore criticize anything of the ps.Let's not forget that the ps1 version still has the amazing voiceovers and while some content of the enviroments are edited out(as they are in the N64 version)they are still convincing.Let's put it this way,I'd rather play shadowman for PS1 rather than Final Fantasy 8,which had great graphics,but the gameplay and storyline sucked!And I'd much rather play shadowman ps1 version than another stupid mario game from nintendo(gamecube's Luigi's Mansion??????puh-leeze!!!!)As for the main person on amazon who reviewed this product;what's the deal with all this political correct talk about giving Carribian Americans
a bad stereotype??Hello-this game is about VOODOO LORE!Would it be better if shadowman was portrayed as some white guy named Bob?
And then the reviewer goes on to say that neither Shadowman or Nettie makes for a good role model?What?How much was that critic smoking before that review was written?The game is 17+ and I don't think that the people "who are supposed to be playing it" are looking for any role models.Esp. when the game deals with serial killers,demons and the apocolypse.But in my opinion anyone
who actually walks through the diffrent levels of hell and survives is an exceptional hero to look up to.

Shadowman, it is Mario for adults

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: April 13, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This is a briliant game. The graphics are superb, the sound is very good, the control excelent and the gameplay very exciting. It compares with Mario64 only you are not collecting stars but dark souls, 120 of them, in a huge envirionment, solving puzzles on the way and have a battle or 200 with mass murderers, ghosts and other freaky customers as well. Not for the young but a must for teenagers and adults who like dark comics.

From The Mouth Of A Grade 'B' Gamer

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: July 25, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I come from the old country, arcades in the 80's, where Tempest, Joust, and Jungle Hunt reigned supreme. I purchased my N64 LOOOOONG after it was the system to have, it was cheap, I was looking for relaxing kicks. So I picked up a copy of Shadowman, discounted, vaguely remembering it when it was new on the market. Put it in, and (cliche Sound Effect) I was hooked. The game is murky as heckland. Opening cheekily with Moonlight Sonata playing underneath a 'narration' of Springheel Jack. Great cinematics, great sounds, great levels, some (the temples) are so bloody frustrating you want to whip the whole system out the door. But I kept with it, and I beat it. HA, first game since Double Dragon in the arcade, and I beat that with one bloody token. I recommend this game to non-gamers who are looking for something to dig into, with a different approach than the usual blast'em. (Gamers will say witty and snide things, scrutinizing and bla) So to hearken back to my metal roots, THIS GAME ROCKS!!! (so there)

Makes blasting monsters fun again!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: July 15, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I LOVED Doom. I thought it was the final stage in game evolution.Now I know that isn't true. Of course, between Doom and Shadow Man, there were a zillion fps demon-blasters, but they didn't feel... real enough. I had high hopes for the Quake games and Half-Life, neither of which quite delivered. Shadow Man does. It feels real and looks surreal -- a marvelous combination. All aspects of this game were fantastic, especially the sound. The default controls are a bit cumbersome, but they can be remapped...-- in my opinion, it's absolutely worth it.

So freaky, it's good

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: June 15, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Shadow Man is very underrated, in my own opinion. Some people just look at the box and say, 'This one's gonna bite'. They have no idea how wrong they are. Shadow Man draws you into the world of Mike LeRoi, a man who has a strange relationship with Nettie, his voodoo priestess. Nettie planted the Mask of Shadows into Mike's chest, which enables him to journey back and forth from Liveside to Deadside. This game grips you from the beginning and once you're gripped, I'm afraid you can't get out, sorry. The game has a very interesting idea, showing the player awesome levels and environments. My favorite level is the Temple of Fire because of all the engaging puzzles. You see Mike LeRoi, who seems to be an ordinary man at first. But then, you go with him on a long trip to the many regions of Deadside, and as you do, you might find it amazing for one man to be able to go so far and do so much. Some parts are rather frightening, though, like when you get to Asylum. Oh well, you'll see when you start playing. I don't want to give the events of such a good game away.

the best adventure game for PlayStation 1!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: March 21, 2006
Author: Amazon User

i picked this game up for around about $5 at a used video game store. as soon as i started playing it i was hooked i finished the game in 13 hours and 51 minutes.

i know i know the graphics are absolute crap but i liked them for some reason i mean the walls are made up of crap pixels which move when shadowman is not moving. i especially love the stupid voice overs i mean some of the lines are so sad like (jesus christ LUKE!!! he's alive, alive and in pain i i i gotta help. don't worry he's dead you know that. i know but i saw) i mean it is really crap but the story line it tries to look scary but it is just pulled off apathetically and it is boring but i love this game so much because of the dark souls. but its still shit

THE MOST BIG AVENTURE THAT I EVER PLAYED!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: August 21, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Shadowman is definitily the most Great aventure that i ever played, maybe it not contains greats images, but i got really addicted to played it.
The reason for this addiction, is that this game contains innumerals secrets around, and if you not have a guide, you maybe be 100 hours! sit in your chair.
Well i haven't finish the game yet, but i enjoy a lot that this game be the longest aventure game around!

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