Shadow Labyrinth PS5 Review. A Metroidvania taking inspiration from the iconic maze-chasing mascot Pac-Man sounds like a nutty mash-up, but this is how Bandai Namco has chosen to set itself apart from ...

At its core, Shadow Labyrinth takes on the Sci-Fi horror genre similar to games like Metroid. However, what Bandai Namco does really well is fleshing out the concept of Pac-Man to fit this more mature ...

Video games being self-referential is about as special as grocery store sushi, but Shadow Labyrinth is like how Kroger started dusting its spicy California rolls with Flamin’ Hot Cheetos crumbs. The ...

With Pac-Man hitting its 45th anniversary, the gaming’s most recognizable icons has manifested his mid-life crisis into a Metroidvania called Shadow Labyrinth. Originating from a maze, Pac-Man’s ...

As strange as it is, I was really on board for Shadow Labyrinth. I try to maintain a why not policy when it comes to games, so when someone asks, “Why would Bandai Namco make an ultra-dark ...

Reviews praised many aspects of the game. One notable area was the controls, with the protagonist’s movements and responsiveness feeling good. Others enjoyed the bizarre atmosphere of the game, its ...

Zach McKay is a writer from the United States, and a game lover since he stole his dad’s N64 controller to play Ocarina of Time. He has been playing video games for the better part of 25 years and ...

When I first learned that the Secret Level episode based on Pac-Man was actually a backdoor pilot for a game based on an all-time classic, I must admit I was a bit sceptical. However, every good thing ...

The opening moments of Shadow Labyrinth present us with a lot of information, but not a lot of definitive details behind what we’re seeing. The title screen shows a person playing a game on a device ...

Bandai Namco have built a massive love letter to the 2D Metroidvania, particularly the Metroid part. They’ve set it on a deadly planet where they want to tell a tragic sci-fi story of doomed soldiers, ...

Shadow Labyrinth isn’t the most original game, but it has some interesting ideas thanks to its Pac-Man twist. Shadow Labyrinth isn’t the most original game, but it has some interesting ideas thanks to ...