Shadow Complex

PlayStation 4 · 2009

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About this game

Shadow Complex is presented in 2.5D format; the game world is fully three-dimensional, but the player can only move in two dimensions, simulating the environment of a classic side-scrolling video game.

Enemies can, however, move in any direction, and auto-aim is utilized to allow the player to fire at nearby enemies or objects both inside and outside of the 2D plane.

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The player can use the right control stick to aim with a laser sight.

Gameplay in Shadow Complex was inspired by Super Metroid and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.

The gameplay takes many cues from Metroid: the player can move freely throughout the expansive game world, defeating enemies with a variety of weapons, and as they overcome challenges, they gain new abilities and weapons which allow them to reach new areas.

The game rewards the player with experience points as they complete objectives and defeat enemies.

The player can gain experience levels, each level boosting basic attributes of the character.

These experience levels grant the player skills such as improved gunfire precision or damage resistance.

Special rewards such as revealing the full map and unlimited special ammo are granted at specific levels.

When the player starts a new game, they will lose all the weapons and items that they have acquired, but will keep the character's experience level and any benefits they have already received from that experience.

In addition to the main campaign, a number of challenge levels, called "Proving Grounds", are available, generally requiring the player to make it to the exit of a room using a limited set of items and health.

Players are ranked based on time of completion and any scoring objectives when they complete the level.

Scores and other statistics from the main campaign and the training group are tracked via online leaderboards.

A remastered version and port was announced during the 215 Game Awards, to be released for PS4, Xbox One, PC.

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About PlayStation 4

The PlayStation 4 (2013) cemented Sony's dominance of the eighth console generation, with a library exceeding 30,000 titles once indie and digital-only releases are counted. Most PS4 games remain affordable for collectors, but limited physical print runs — particularly from smaller publishers and later in the console's life cycle — are starting to see steady price increases as digital storefronts eventually wind down support.

Gamevaro tracks Shadow Complex for PlayStation 4 with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.

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Market values by condition

PAL

Loose / Item only

€165.42

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NTSC-U

Loose / Item only

€130.04

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NTSC-J

Loose / Item only

€130.04

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Recent sales

Date	Type	Region	Price	Source
2026-08-05	Loose / Item only	PAL	€165.42	eBay NL
2026-08-05	Loose / Item only	NTSC-U	€130.04	eBay US
2026-08-05	Loose / Item only	NTSC-J	€130.04	eBay US

Market insights

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NTSC-U is 27% cheaper

The NTSC-U version (€130.04) is significantly cheaper than PAL (€165.42) loose.

Rarity & condition

Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Shadow Complex, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation 4 titles.

Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.

Frequently asked questions

How much is Shadow Complex worth?

Shadow Complex for PlayStation 4 is currently worth €165.42 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Is Shadow Complex rare?

Shadow Complex has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation 4 titles.

What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Shadow Complex?

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.

Is Shadow Complex worth more in PAL or NTSC?

The PAL version of Shadow Complex is currently worth €165.42 loose, versus €130.04 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.