A game has recently been released, and it goes by the title Shadow Labyrinth, and it is off to mixed reviews from gamers. This game, which was released last Thursday, July 17, 2025, is available on consoles such as Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2, along with PC. Shadow Labyrinth was developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc., and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. When it comes to the developer of Shadow Labyrinth, Bandai Namco Studios Inc., some of their most notable work includes TEKKEN 8, and Tales of Arise. When it comes to the game itself, Shadow Labyrinth is described as a single-player, dark, sci-fi, 2D action platformer that is an alternate take on PAC-MAN. The game is said to start with the main character waking up on a mysterious planet. Going into more detail on Shadow Labyrinth, Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. said:
To survive you will discover many secrets, consume your enemies, and grow from prey to the apex predator as you embrace your true purpose.
When it comes to the reviews, let’s look at the positive things said about the game first. The game’s mechanics and combat were complimented in some early reviews. What got the most glowing compliments though were the games art designs and soundtrack. When it comes to complaints, there were multiple about the lack of speed and abilities. Also among complaints so far include the amount of time it takes to get upgrades, and the lack of savepoints. Though I mentioned that the game’s combat was complemented by some, lots of negative reviews complained about it. The specific complaints they had when it comes to the combat is its repetitiveness and how it feels sluggish.