" Aiko’s Choice doesn’t do much to address the handful of minor annoyances that accompanied the original game, but it does lean into what worked best, and in this case, with such a solid foundation to stand on, this expansion ends up scratching that “more of the same” itch in all the right ways." The story takes place before the climactic events of the base game and focuses on three main missions that are every bit as big as any mission from the base game, and arguably even more challenging. So those that felt that nostalgia from the Commandos games once they played Blades of the Shogun, should get a little taste of the same with Aiko’s Choice after enjoying its predecessor. Also, the feudal Japan setting that honors the complexity and muddiness that enveloped that era much better than most games with that setting do it’s all here. Several different characters, all with their own strengths, weaknesses, and special abilities. While you’ll notice that the UI has a slightly different look and a few other small visual cues have been tweaked, this is structurally the same set-up. If you’re already somewhat familiar with Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun from playing it, then stepping into Aiko’s Choice should immediately fill you with a sense of familiarity, much like returning to a childhood home. As with most expansions of already existing titles, Aiko’s Choice doesn’t do much to address the handful of minor annoyances that accompanied the original game, but it does lean into what worked best, and in this case, with such a solid foundation to stand on, this expansion ends up scratching that “more of the same” itch in all the right ways. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is available now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, Mac, and Linux via Steam.If you still find yourself wanting more of the multi-layered tactical action of Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun from 2016, then you are now in luck, as the developer Mimimi Games has indeed decided to grace you with more of it with the standalone expansion Aiko’s Choice. Choose from three difficulty levels to match your skill.Find dozens of ways to take out or sneak past your opponents the way you want.Choose between non-lethal or deadly stealth attacks.Synchronize your team’s actions to strike down your enemies at once with the “Shadow Mode” feature.Play a team of completely different characters with their unique skill sets.The expansion includes all the features of the main game: Explore three fully fledged main missions, located in brand-new environments, and three shorter interlude missions.Experience a previously untold tale centered around the kunoichi adept Aiko, who has to face a vicious enemy connected to her past.Rejoin your favorite characters for one final adventure set within the story of the main game Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun.Return to the beautiful world of Shadow Tactics set in Japan, early Edo period.Even though you can enjoy this standalone expansion on its own, we recommend to play at least the first few missions of the main game in order to get a feeling of the game’s mechanics as well as the characters and story! Carefully plan your every move and come up with your own ingenious tactics to vanquish enemies and complete each of the challenging missions that lie ahead!ĭisclaimer: You don’t require a copy of Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun to play Aiko’s Choice. Set traps, poison and distract your opponents-or avoid enemy contact completely. Choose your approach when infiltrating enemy bases in hidden forest camps or lively Edo period towns. In the style of the main game, you take control of a team of deadly specialists to sneak in the shadows between dozens of enemies.
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