A successor of 0 and 1, Shadow Fight 2 is an action fighting game with RPG elements, inspired by feudal Japan, East-Asian martial arts, and sci-fi. Players choose a sparring mode — to fight with friends or against AI, or go through the story mode as the Shadow, a fighter that leaves their teacher to explore seven nearby provinces and fight their way to the truth about the world of the game and themselves.
Unlike the most traditional games within a genre, Shadow Fight 2 incorporates a physics-based approach to fight mechanics: there’s no use slamming all buttons at once in hopes of accidentally beating the opponent — players should make a deliberate, attentive effort, look for openings, and strategize. It adds a bit of challenge at the start of playthroughs — and becomes immensely satisfying if mastered.
