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Give it a try if you like really good platformers

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 9 / 33
Date: November 16, 1999
Author: Amazon User

This game took me by surprise. The depth of the levels and the game play is mindblowing. I know I will get some flak for saying this but this game is as close to Metroid and any game has come in the 3D era. If the DC version turns out like the PC version and not the PSX version it will be a real winner.

takes some getting used to

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 5 / 10
Date: December 11, 1999
Author: Amazon User

at first, i was bored with this game. you run around and shoot things all day long. how much fun can that be? the next day i popped in the game, put on some headphones, opened up a beer and turned out the lights and "wow", so much better. this game can suck you in with it's macabe music and environments. the adventure seems so much more non-linear than anthing like metroid. if you are looking for an adventure game you can get into, pick this one up.

Great game...with just a couple of flaws

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: December 22, 1999
Author: Amazon User

Shadowman is the best I've spent on a Dreamcast game so far. It has a good storyline, good control, great music and will pull you in with it's gameplay. The only problems with it are that sometimes when the music tracks change, there is a slight hesitation in the game. Another problem is the load times at the beginning of the game. They're pretty long. This game starts off slow, but after the first couple of hours of gameplay, things pick up considerably and you'll find yourself losing track of time playing this game.

Unlike anything else available for Dreamcast!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 8 / 8
Date: December 27, 1999
Author: Amazon User

This game, while realllly slow at first, rocks when you actually get into it and start collecting items. Game play is rather fluid, but due to it's immense size "hesitates" when loading differrent levels, switching between game play and the cinema scenes, and when switching music tracks. The soundtrack is awesome; exciting and "spooky" at the same time. Shadow Man is not for the faint of heart, or for kids. It's ESRB rating of MATURE is there for a reason. If the music doesn't get to you, then the setting will. With zombies trying to slash you with claws or hooks, firing automatic weapons, sling handfulls of "slime", or using VooDoo magic, this game has the potential to scare the hell out of you. If you survive, the ending will not disappoint you. If you don't, that ending is pretty cool as well. The only drawback (or another top selling point, depending) is that the game is LONG, and will take more than just a couple of hours to complete. Be prepared to play this game for days, and replay it forever.

This one's a gem!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 14 / 14
Date: December 30, 1999
Author: Amazon User

As there are a dearth of Dreamcast games in this genre, I sawthis puchase, at best, as a consolation while I patiently awaited therelease of other more promising titles. I reluctantly handed over my cash, resigned to my fate.

Boy, was I wrong. In my opinion, Shadowman is the premiere Dreamcast adventure title to date. Here's why: massive, highly detailed 3-D environments, interesting and creative level design (you'll flip the first time you see the asylum), tight control, deep story line, beautiful graphics, outstanding music and a sense of atmosphere that is well executed.

My favorite aspects of the game (other than that it's fun to play) are its size and its atmoshere. This game is enormous; you're going to get your $$ out of it. I hate to buy games that I can beat on the same day. (I always feel cheated.) Shadowman is going to take quite some time to beat, and not because it is too dificult; the learning curve is well proportioned: it isn't frustrating, but it's no cakewalk either. The other element I admire is the game's atmosphere. The music and the visuals combine to create a disturbing experience--this is not a game for children. I know, you're thinking, 'Why would I want the play a game that's disturbing'? Good Question. It's disturbing in that the storyline itself is disturbing and the atmosphere does a remarkable job of pulling you into Shadowman's world. (It's a disturbing place to visit, and you really wouldn't want to live there!) The environments are surreal, but in a believable way--there's not a hint of B-movie in this game. It's seriously disturbing, no wait, maybe it's disturbingly serious--I can't decide. It's all good in any case.

Any complaints? Two. The framerate of the game stutters when the soundtrack switches songs. Come on Akklaim, this is a Dreamcast, for pete's sake--work it out. My other gripe is how dark the game is--sometimes you can't see where the heck you're going. It's so dark that I can't even play during the daytime because I cant' see the dang screen. Admittedly, it does add to the atmosphere (playing only at night,) but it's limiting nonetheless. Fortunatley, these are minor concerns and are easily forgivable in the grand scheme of things.

In summary, if you're looking for the finest Dreamcast adventure title, look no further than Shadowman. It's a thoroughly enjoyable, thoroughly distrubing experience.

I'm a sissy so what!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: December 30, 1999
Author: Amazon User

i know i'll be called a sissy for this but i don't care, this game scares the hell out of me! and i'm 20! the dark gloomy enviroments, the eery monsters come slashing out the dark corners of the game, i feel often times that i am mike or shawdow man either one i become wrapped in his world and make it my own, a huge good point for any game. i haven't been this scared since the first resident evil, and i'm not comparing the two, just to make sure. everything looks very real, even my girlfriend who hates video games commented on how real the surroundings were, and yes it takes for ever to beat this thing! but well worth it, a great game to compete with the playstation and N64

Actually 3.5 Stars is more appropriate

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: January 05, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I've been playing this game for over a week now and I can honestly say that it's great fun. The strong points of this game are it's background story and amtosphere. The game is very gloomy and forboding. Gameplaywise...it's basically a 3rd person shooter along the lines of Tomb Raider. If you didn't like Tomb Raider you'll probably not like this. One of the major weakpoints is sound. When the music works it works well, but usually the soundtrack drops in and out without any real continuity. Also sometimes the music was completely garbled like a scratched record. Occasionallly I had trouble hearing shadowman's voice and commentary. Another weakpoint is the overall darkness of the graphics...it's kinda hard to see objects/enemies at a distance.

The game takes about 50-60 hours to complete. I can't really see any replay value after you finish the game though...unless you enjoy prolonged easter egg hunts.

I was disappointed to see that Acclaim made no effort to really use the Dreamcast's full capabilities. Graphicwise the DC version is just a 3D-accelerated PC version with minor tweaks. Also where is the vibration pack support? How about a VMU mini-game too? You'll find none of those here. Make no doubt about it, this Shadowman was rushed to market. But despite all of it's shortcomings, Shadowman is a very spooky and entertaining game. Definitely worth a look.

Utterly gorgeous!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 8
Date: January 16, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This is by far the best game I own for the Dreamcast (yes, I do own Soul Calibur). I have been playing it now for eighteen hours straight and still am not even near done! It starts off a little slow, and is a bit frustrating when you can't find the church or you end up dying thirty times because you jump and try to grab a cliff only to realize you've got a weapon in both hands. There are some minor sound problems but they are relatively rare (and more towards the beginning). They can be solved by reloading the level. Anyway, the game IS VERY SPOOKY, the plot is AMAZINGLY detailed. There is awesome poetry and all sorts of neat things to do. The blend of puzzles and combat is PERFECT! The graphics aren't as spectacular as Soul Calibur but are still quit impressive. This game is well-worth the money.

Killing Demons

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 3
Date: January 21, 2000
Author: Amazon User

An action-adventure game I enjoyed more than anything fromEidos. Killing enemies makes them explode (literally). Blood andguts all over. It's a little hard, but come on I don't want an easy game I can just whip through.

Unbelievably Awesome and Gothiclly Scary!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 7
Date: January 21, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Shadow Man is by far the most incredible game ever made. And the dreamcast engine is out to display why Shadow Man should be your pick. At the begining you will wander around and find objects necessary for completion, but it starts to get hard and confusing. Let me give you an advice, the map that comes with the game must be used because it's your only hope. Shadow Man has graphics that are so crisp and clear that you would think that you're actually there. This is and adventure game that will keep you intrigued and asking questions on how to solve little puzzling situations. This game will take you to a world that you've never been too, and spook you at evry corner. The graphics are awesomely eyepoping. Everyday that I play shadow Man, I ask my self lots of questions on what shall I do next. You will venture a journey to surpress an apocalypse from happening. It is up to you as Shadow Man to destroy five evil killers and get the dark souls. Mama Nettie the voodo lady will guide you alongside with a serpent name Jaunty through your quest to rid evil from the face of the earth. Shadow Man will spook you and provide you with awesome sound effects that will grab you into the game. Shadow Man is a must get game. They're five killers to destroy and and 10 gates to unlock. Can you save the world from destruction and cleansing? If you think so, go get Shadow Man and try too. Save the world and experience what Shadow Man and the dreamcast engine has to offer. You'll thank me.

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