Shadow Complex Remastered
Released May 2016
ChAIR’s fresh twist on classic side-scrolling design with modern gameplay is amplified in Shadow Complex Remastered. 10+ hrs of exploration and fast-paced combat from award-winning original game, updated with graphical enhancements, dynamic melee take-downs, and new Master Challenges.
84% positive · 966 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $14.99
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Evaluation
Shadow Complex Remastered launched on Steam on May 3, 2016 as a polished remaster of the 2009 original, described explicitly as containing "all the great content from the original game" with graphical and gameplay enhancements. The store description presents it as a complete, self-contained package — no post-launch content roadmap, no seasons, no ongoing service structure.
The one DLC released, the Superfan DLC Pack (July 26, 2016), is a purely cosmetic/collector's item bundle containing the soundtrack, art assets, maps, and lore documents — not gameplay content. It shipped and is fully available. The final significant developer activity was the Mac platform launch on August 4, 2016, which expanded the game's availability to Mac users. There have been no developer communications, updates, or announcements since that date. The developer's post history across 12 scanned posts contains no hints of planned expansions, sequels, or ongoing content — the remaining posts are community events, sales, and streams from that same 2016 window.
The game launched as a complete product, shipped one collector-tier DLC pack, expanded to Mac, and has been fully silent since August 2016. Anyone waiting for all content would have had everything available as of August 4, 2016.
Evidence
Store description presents the game as a complete remaster featuring all content from the original, with no mention of future updates, expansions, or ongoing content plans
Superfan DLC Pack released for $2.99, containing the soundtrack, art, lore documents, and wallpapers — a collector's package with no gameplay content
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Epic Games
Achievements
39
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Powered by Unreal Engine technology, the “modern and masterful side-scroller” Shadow Complex became an instant classic when initially released in 2009, exclusively for Xbox 360. The fan favorite won more than 50 Game of the Year and Editor’s Choice Awards and was one of the most popular console games of the year. Shadow Complex Remastered features all the great content from the original game updated with exciting new enhancements and achievements to support its debut on Steam.
Giant Bomb - "5 out of 5 Stars - Amazing from start to finish!"
IGN - "The classic, exploration-heavy gameplay is a winner."
GameSpot - "An incredible adventure that won't be forgotten."
Worthplaying - "A love letter to Super Metroid"
Game Play Overview:
ChAIR’s fresh twist on classic side-scrolling design with modern, cutting-edge gameplay is amplified in Shadow Complex Remastered, featuring all the content from the award-winning original game, updated with graphical enhancements, all-new dynamic melee take-downs, and additional Achievements and Master Challenges.
Through 10+ hours of exploration and fast-paced combat, you’ll discover game-altering power-ups to overcome obstacles, thwart legions of enemies, and delve further into a mysterious and challenging, non-linear game world.
Core Game Play Elements:
- Original single-player experience inspired by classic non-linear exploration side-scrolling genre
- Open world design that evolves as the player explores and progresses through the game
- Huge, mysterious game world populated with legions of enemies, challenges, and jaw-dropping boss battles
- Dozens of unique game-altering power-ups and more than 100 additional items and enhancements to discover
- Intense game play infused with a compelling action-thriller storyline
- Incredible graphics with robust physics, made possible by Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 3
- Bonus Proving Grounds game mode provides side-challenges to help players become the ultimate Shadow Complex master
Updated Features:
- Up-rezzed characters, enemies, environments, and interface
- Updated lighting, post-processing, and visual effects
- New contextual melee take-downs
- New Achievements and Master Challenges
- Supports keyboard/mouse and PC controller with customizable controller and key bindings, and up to 4K resolution support
Story Synopsis:
Shadow Complex propels lost hiker Jason Fleming into the hollows of government conspiracy, dark political motives, and military upheaval. When Jason and his girlfriend Claire accidentally stumble upon a rogue paramilitary group called The Restoration, it soon becomes clear that the faction’s intent is to set in motion a chain of events that will cause America to collapse into a new civil war. Along the way, Jason acquires many high-tech “toys” The Restoration is developing, and eventually becomes a super-powered engine of destruction.
Follow Shadow Complex for the latest updates, discussions and more:
Forums: https://www.epicgames.com/shadowcomplex/forums/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Shadow-Complex-167583452520/?fref=ts
Twitter: https://twitter.com/shadowcomplex
Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/shadowcomplex
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairgames/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheChAIRGAMES
Giant Bomb - "5 out of 5 Stars - Amazing from start to finish!"
IGN - "The classic, exploration-heavy gameplay is a winner."
GameSpot - "An incredible adventure that won't be forgotten."
Worthplaying - "A love letter to Super Metroid"
Game Play Overview:
ChAIR’s fresh twist on classic side-scrolling design with modern, cutting-edge gameplay is amplified in Shadow Complex Remastered, featuring all the content from the award-winning original game, updated with graphical enhancements, all-new dynamic melee take-downs, and additional Achievements and Master Challenges.
Through 10+ hours of exploration and fast-paced combat, you’ll discover game-altering power-ups to overcome obstacles, thwart legions of enemies, and delve further into a mysterious and challenging, non-linear game world.
Core Game Play Elements:
- Original single-player experience inspired by classic non-linear exploration side-scrolling genre
- Open world design that evolves as the player explores and progresses through the game
- Huge, mysterious game world populated with legions of enemies, challenges, and jaw-dropping boss battles
- Dozens of unique game-altering power-ups and more than 100 additional items and enhancements to discover
- Intense game play infused with a compelling action-thriller storyline
- Incredible graphics with robust physics, made possible by Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 3
- Bonus Proving Grounds game mode provides side-challenges to help players become the ultimate Shadow Complex master
Updated Features:
- Up-rezzed characters, enemies, environments, and interface
- Updated lighting, post-processing, and visual effects
- New contextual melee take-downs
- New Achievements and Master Challenges
- Supports keyboard/mouse and PC controller with customizable controller and key bindings, and up to 4K resolution support
Story Synopsis:
Shadow Complex propels lost hiker Jason Fleming into the hollows of government conspiracy, dark political motives, and military upheaval. When Jason and his girlfriend Claire accidentally stumble upon a rogue paramilitary group called The Restoration, it soon becomes clear that the faction’s intent is to set in motion a chain of events that will cause America to collapse into a new civil war. Along the way, Jason acquires many high-tech “toys” The Restoration is developing, and eventually becomes a super-powered engine of destruction.
Follow Shadow Complex for the latest updates, discussions and more:
Forums: https://www.epicgames.com/shadowcomplex/forums/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Shadow-Complex-167583452520/?fref=ts
Twitter: https://twitter.com/shadowcomplex
Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/shadowcomplex
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairgames/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheChAIRGAMES
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