Review: Shadowgun War Games (Android)

Shadowgun War Games is a free-to-play tactical first-person shooter (FPS) bringing the responsive gameplay of its predecessors to the multiplayer arena in intense 5v5 team-based battles.

Pros:

  • Console-like graphics.
  • 565mb download size.
  • Opening tutorial to learn shooting and using abilities.
  • Fire mode options-Per weapon basis/1 tap ADS/hip fire and simple.
  • Invert axis and sensitivity slider.
  • Graphics-FPS limit and graphics detail preset (Low/Medium/High/Ultra and auto).
  • FPS gameplay.
  • Two modes- team deathmatch and capture the flag.
  • Google Play and Facebook link options.
  • Touchscreen controls.
  • 12 total characters.
  • Battle pass system both free and paid for.
  • Daily login reward.
  • Earn EXP and level up to unlock new characters and modes.
  • Watch in-game ads for end of match exp boosts.
  • Can fully customize the Hud and freely move and resize elements.
  • Overwatch feel and look.
  • Customisation-avatar, frame and weapon charms.
  • In-game there is ammo, ability refreshes, and health pickups.
  • Spectator mode when respawning.

Cons:

  • No controller support.
  • A lot of slowdown and lag.
  • Long respawn time.
  • Small character and level pool.
  • Only 2 game modes and one has to be unlocked.
  • Eats your battery with no settings for power consumption.
  • Bullet sponges everyone.
  • No in-game help with abilities.
  • Aiming is loose.
  • Erratic spawn points.

Jim Smale

Gaming since the Atari 2600, I enjoy the weirdness in games counting Densha De Go and RC De Go as my favourite titles of all time. I prefer gaming of old where buying games from a shop was a thing, Being social in person was a thing. Join me as I attempt to adapt to this new digital age!

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