There are trailers that barely tell us anything about a game (see: Gone Home) , and then there are trailers that are absolutely chock full of spoilers (see: The Last of Us Remastered). The best types of trailer, though, are the ones that are so ridiculous that they transcend mere marketing and become works of art. Old-school shooter Shadow Warrior's latest PlayStation 4 video falls firmly into that latter category.
Between the ludicrous violence, nonsensical dialogue, and faux 80s power-pop balladry playing in the background, the title appears to be everything that this particular writer has ever wanted. Arguably the clip's greatest feature, however, are the fake box quotes that periodically pop up to hilarious effect.
What do you make of Shadow Warrior? Does its ultraviolence push your buttons, or is it all just a bit too absurd? Practice your Kung-Fu in the comments section below.
[source computerandvideogames.com, via youtube.com]
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I've been looking forward to this about as much as anything else, awesome track too, was amazing in transformers the original animated movie.
BEST. TRAILER. EVER.
Honestly, this is a day one purchase. I have heard nothing but great things about this game. Also, we need FPS games to get back to what made them great in the first place. Modern FPS games have really destroyed the creativity of the genre…..”realism”, “gritty-ness” and complete linear, hand-holding experiences have destroyed the once great genre.
We need big, maze-like maps full of secrets and easter eggs back
Huge weapon arsenal with no 2-weapon limit
massive movement speed
power-ups
non-regen health
Rocket Jumps!
15+ enemies on screen at once
Enemies to be placed strategically around each level map with no script intros.
Quake Arena style multiplayer – no perks, etc bull-ish!
Huge colour palette.
Creativity
Games that have attempted to bring this back recently are the new Rise Of The Triad, Wrack and Shadow Warrior…..FINALLY Shadow Warrior makes it to the PS4, but please, can we get the other two on PS4 too? We need to get the spark back into a dull (but potentially brilliant) genre.
EPIC
I love The Touch as much as everyone else, but can't help but feel it's being a little overused at this point. Will always work best when Optimus Prime is racing into Autobot City.
@get2sammyb : agreed , it's great in a "one shall stand - one shall fall !" kinda way , but it seems out of context for this trailer . "animal" by def leppard would have been my choice (but what do i know)
This looks brilliant
@eliotgballade just as 'I Am Legend/Out For Blood' by Arch Enemy would be perfect as the Destiny soundtrack, for those who like metal of course
@3rdEyeMind nope, the magicka 2 trailer is even betteror
I got happy when I saw this in Playstation's YouTube channel
That song is only really Transformers the movie for me, Far Cry Blood Dragon trailer's sold me more on an 80s vibe too. They could have used 'Never Surrender' from Kickboxer, I think may have suited better... plus I wouldnt just see Prime on his way to confront Megatron!
@3rdEyeMind totally with you! I think you forgot blood and gore on you list though. I know its not politically correct anymore but I love a ridiculous amount of blood and gore!
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