Shadow Complex
•Initial Release: Aug 19, 2009
•ESRB: Teen •Xbox 360 IGN Rating
8.3
93 Ratings
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6 hrs
Main Story
8 hrs
Story + Sides
12 hrs
Everything
8 hrs
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Summary
Shadow Complex provides a fresh twist on classic side-scroller action by delivering an original single-player adventure that unfolds across a range of non-linear levels.
Content Rating
ESRB: Teen Mild Language, Violence
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Aug 19, 2009
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