Shu

October 4, 2016 Coatsink Software Coatsink Software
Platform Adventure Indie Arcade
PS4 PC Vita Switch
About

Shu will challenge and delight players with an engrossing 2.5D world, filled with collectables, obstacles and threats. Adventure across the land with the help of hand-drawn characters and their unique powers, forever pursued by a monstrous and unrelenting storm. Shu harkens back to old school platforming classics, but also adds its own unique flavour to the formula, boasting a large cast of characters and variety of fast-paced gameplay, optional time-trials and online leaderboards.
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User Score
73.7
Critic Score
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Total Score
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Game Info

Release Date October 4, 2016
Developer Coatsink Software
Publisher Coatsink Software
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Side view
Themes Action
Shu

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