Shadow Warriors

Shadow Warriors is a digitized 2D fighting game released for the 3DO in Japan in 1994, known internationally as Shadow: War of Succession. The game features real-life martial artists and professional wrestlers captured through live-action photography, producing digitized sprites that were a hallmark of mid-1990s fighting games. Set in the Miragemalion Empire, the story follows the Shadow Warriors as they compete for succession to the throne. The digitized sprite style distinguishes it from hand-drawn competitors on the platform, placing it alongside other notable 3DO fighting titles such as Pro Fighter Tōrukō and Total Eclipse. The game was published by T&E Soft and developed by Tribeca Digital Studios, and it was one of the 3DO's fighting game offerings during the 1994-1995 period. Different versions exist, including US CD-ROM and international releases, which may vary in duration or track listings. The game holds an average user score of approximately 6.3 out of 10 on MobyGames (ID 31571), reflecting its reception as a solid but not exceptional entry in the fighting game genre on the platform.