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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 72 | 89 |
| Creator reviews (1 tracked) | – | 97 | 1 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 69% | 66 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 84% | 77 | 13 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 38 reviews sampled · 37 total reviews in window · weighted 19.4 up / 3.8 down · computed 4h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (104)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 75
“Shadow Warrior 3 has some fun gameplay and solid visuals, but that is coupled with a subpar story and a short overall length that will likely leave many disappointed given its AAA pricing.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Shadow Warrior 3 feels like an expansion to the second game that was artificially dragged on eight hours of playtime. The monsters are cool and the humor is witty, but arena-style gameplay gets really boring and same goes for parkour sections.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Shadow Warrior 3 is a fast but extra intense experience. Although it does not bring much new to its genre and sometimes suffers from technical difficulties, killing Japanese demons has never been more fun.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“For all its obvious flaws, Shadow Warrior 3 still remains a pretty good shooter for an evening or two, charmingly silly, bloodlessly bloody, and genuinely violent.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“On paper, Shadow Warrior 3 looks like a step back from its prequel. It is shorter, simpler, more linear and devoid of many mechanics. Did that make him a worse game? No. The exact opposite happened.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“It is somewhat odd to make such drastic changes in design for a game on its third entry, but what they set out to accomplish they did with flying colors.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“The thing is, it doesn’t really do much to stand out. The fast pace, the focus on maneuverability, even its adherence to old-school FPS style, all of it has been done well (and in some cases better) elsewhere in recent memory. Does this make it a bad game? No, not by any means at all. But when the only real gimmick it has going for it is weird humor that doesn’t really stick the landing, there’s not really anything else that will make it a go-to pick for FPS fans looking for something to sink their teeth into. Shadow Warrior 3 is an interesting title and a fun playthrough. But I can’t say it’s one to go out of your way to get your hands on. However, if you have the opportunity to play it, it’s a worthwhile ride.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“There won't be a shortage of games to celebrate in 2022, but if you get the chance to rock out with your Wang hung Lo then, by all means, take it!”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Shadow Warrior 3 is a well-paced, well-polished first-person shooter. The gunplay is fast, brutal and beefy with lots of blood, guts and gore. It may not break any new ground but the formula established here is a solid framework for future entries. That being said, the short campaign, limited exploration, and lack of replayability factor make Shadow Warrior 3 a one-and-done kind of experience. The inclusion of story DLCs, an endless mode, NG+ as well as more difficulty settings will make it a better game for sure.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Pretty, action-packed, and fun while it lasts, Shadow Warrior 3 is well made as long as there isn't any dialogue, but there's so little content that the price tag makes it truly hard to recommend.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Simple but tight, Shadow Warrior 3 is a solid shooter with some occasional flashes of excitement. It's a shame the game's attempts at comedy squeeze the life out of it, and £40 for an eight-hour campaign is barely good value.”
read full review ↗ - 78
“Shadow Warrior 3 isn't the next "big" FPS we might have been expecting, but it's a quality work from a team that knows how to deliver a good shooter to its audience. Fans of the genre shouldn't miss it, and for those looking for a strong action-packed "dose", the game is a worthwhile proposition.”
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Patch history
- Shadow Warrior 3 Hotfix update 1.05bJun 23, 2022
- Shadow Warrior patch 1.05 New Game+Jun 15, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Version 1.04 is Live!May 5, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Shadow Warrior 3 update 1.03 live now!Apr 13, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Update notes for April 13 release.Apr 13, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Shadow Warrior 3 Update 1.02 is live!Mar 23, 2022
- Shadow Warrior 3 v1.01 is now live!Mar 8, 2022
- Shadow Warrior 3 Update in the WorksMar 4, 2022