Shadows of Soldiers

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Health Score

DECENT

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About This Game

Shadows of Soldiers is an online 8v8 third-person tactical shooter for PC. Players pick a class such as Juggernaut, Shadow or Commander, use cover and class abilities, and coordinate with teammates to win objective modes like Conquest and Team Deathmatch. Weapons and character gear can be upgraded and customized. It is a paid title with optional cosmetic purchases.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

3/5

Creativity

2/5

Pro-Social

3/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

2/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

1/5

Social Risk

3/5

Content Intensity

2/5

Negatives

•Competitive online shooter with public 8v8 matches and a community Discord, so children may encounter strangers and unmoderated player interaction
•Gun and military combat is the core loop, with players eliminating opponents
•rated Teen for Violence
•In-game purchases for armor, outfits and headgear create ongoing spending prompts beyond the initial price
•Fast, competitive team matches can be frustrating for younger or less experienced players
•Little creative or open-ended play: customization is cosmetic and statistical, with no building or user-created content

Positives

•Rewards planning and communication: matches are built around squad coordination, cover use and class roles rather than running and shooting alone
•Distinct classes with two abilities each give players different jobs to learn, encouraging tactical thinking and adaptation
•Weapon customization lets players tune grips, barrels and stocks, giving a hands-on lesson in trade-offs and performance stats
•No loot boxes or gambling mechanics
•the developers state nothing sold will undermine competitive play
•Low time pressure: no daily logins, streaks or energy systems described, so play can happen on the family's schedule