Shadow Complex

Overview

Jason using cover--and explosives--to his advantage.

Story

Claire

Features

Weaponry

Jason's upgraded armor

• Guns - Guns have unlimited ammo. You find your first gun early in the game and throughout the adventure upgrade to more powerful automatic weapons
  

• Grenades - Grenades are thrown at the beginning of the game and are later shot using a grenade launcher on a gun.
  

• Foam Gun - Can be used both to immobilize enemies and to create platforms to jump on.
• Missiles- Dumb-fire missiles for taking down bigger enemies and doors.

Ability Upgrades

• Flashlight - The player starts with the flashlight, which is used to determine what weapon to use on a given object. Grenade doors will glow green, Missile doors glow red, Foam doors glow purple, and Friction Dampener objects are blue.
  

• Climbing Gear - Found very early in the game, the climbing gear introduces upgrades to the player, and gives Jason the ability to climb up ledges and wall jump.
• Thrust Pack -  A jetpack that allows the player to Double Jump and boost slightly when swimming.
• SCHCA Mask -  A mask that lets the player swim underwater indefinitely.
• Omega Armor - Powered exoskeleton that adds more damage resistance and a ground pound ability.
  
• Hook Shot - Allows the player to grapple all over the environment to access and discover new areas.
  
• Thrust Boots - Additional thrusters that allows the player to Triple Jump.
  
• Friction Dampener - Allows the player to run (at extreme speeds) across the surface of water, straight through enemies and crates, and along walls and ceilings.
• Fusion Helmet - Makes the player invulnerable to all enemy fire while standing still or moving slowly.

Collectibles

• Health Upgrades- Increases maximum health by 100.
• Armor Upgrades- Makes the various armor types more effective with each upgrade.
• Grenade Packs- Increases the maximum number of grenades available to the player.
• Foam Packs- Grants the player more foam capacity.
• Missile Packs- Expands the maximum missile capacity of the player.
• Passkey Components- Allows access to the Fusion Helmet.
• Gold Bars- Gives the player something special.
  

Experience Points and Multipliers

Melee attacks give more experience

Achievements

The extensive map

Gameplay Features

• 7 to 12 hours for most players.
• Over 100 hidden items to collect.
• Leveled-up characters can carry over to multiple play-throughs.
  
• Challenge rooms are included to hone the player's skills, all with accompanying online leaderboards.
  

Accolades