Enemies

Shadow Warrior Enemies

Ninjas

In Shadow Warrior the enemies are both plentiful and diverse. The first enemy you'll meet is also the most common, although they can be very uncommon. These are the Ninjas. These actors have great AI (Artificial Intelligence) in that they can do nearly anything you can do. They can climb ladders. They can duck and hide behind objects as well. There are 5 different types of Ninjas total in the registered version of the game and 3 of these are featured in the 4 level shareware version.

The most common Ninja is the Brown Ninja. These enemies attack with shurikens and with uzis. Another cool feature with this enemy is that when hurt, they will commit suicide. Talk about cool! (Yeah I'm a sick puppy) The next level of Ninja is the Red Ninja. These bad boys don't screw around with shurikens....no they only attack with heavy artillery. Uzis and Rockets are their specialty. When you see one of these guys, you'd better act fast or you're gonna end up on the wrong end of a rocket! The next level of Ninja is featured in the full version only. These Orange Ninjas pack even more devastating punch. Like the lower Red Ninjas they use uzis and rockets, but their rockets are heat seekers!! If you're caught in the open and one of these enemies launches a rocket at ya, it's not a pretty picture if you get my meaning. The registered version had another "upgraded" enemy, the Grey Ninja. These guys don't have missiles.....oh so you were starting to feel relieved huh? Guess again! They pack grenades!! You know how devastating grenades can be and how broad their concussion is. You don't wanna be on the receiving end of a grenade.....trust me! The deadliest Ninja is the Shadow Ninja. Trained in the art of stealth, these assassins move about quickly and nearly invisibly. They attack with Uzis, but consider yourself lucky if you encounter one that uses that pea shooter on you. They also have two, yes two magical fire attacks!! The Firewall attack and the Napalm attack!! Geessh!! If this isn't enough, they also pack flash bombs around to blind your ass!! If you're lucky enough to have night vision goggles and you encounter a Shadow Ninja, USE THEM!!! It also helps to pack a rocket launcher. Get this enemy before he get you!!

Coolies

The next "lower" enemy you'll encounter in Shadow Warrior is the Coolie. You'll see these greenish skinned enemy from afar if you're lucky. Don't get too close to one of these guys or he'll greet you with a TNT giftpack!! My advise...Shoot this guy with a rocket. If you don't, you're likely to be greeted by his ghost! That's right, a dead coolie will often spawn a ghost that will vanish in and out of sight. While in sight, they'll attack you with a red blood mass that does considerable damage.

Rippers

The next enemy actor to be dealt with in Shadow Warrior is the Ripper creature. There are 3 different types of these enemies, but all 3 have the same characteristics. They jump on walls and cling to whatever they choose. They are gorilla-like as they beat their chest before rushing you, claws slashing. The most common type of Ripper is the Grey Ripper. These enemies are found often in wooded areas. There is also a larger, stronger Ripper called appropriately, the Giant Ripper. Beware! These enemies have a strong attack and are very hard to kill. The third type of Ripper is held for the registered version only. It is called the Baby Ripper. These smaller, faster enemies also spit a greenish harmful goo at you. They aren't as hard to kill fortunately.

Koi fish, Hornets, and Accursed Heads

There are also what might be considered "minor" enemies in Shadow Warrior. These enemies include the Koi Fish, the wasp-like Hornet, and the Accursed Heads. The Koi fish of course are restricted to areas of water. In transparent water areas they can be seen, but these aren't the type of "goldfish" you'd go to the park and feed bread to. No, these enemies are more like piranha than goldfish. When you see them in the water, it's best to dispose of them or swim quickly so that they don't have time to "feed" on you. The Hornets are also restricted to certain areas of Shadow Warrior. For some unknown reason, the seem to like areas near cliffs. You can always hear them buzzing around when you get to an area that they inhabit. One Hornet is a nuisance. A swarm of them is a serious situation that calls for a large spray of "Raid" from your Uzi or Riot Gun. Just blast these pesky little bastards and be done with them. The Accursed Heads act like sort of a proximity bomb. Either hidden in the ground or floating mid-air, these reddish heads attack in different ways. They might spawn caltrops, they might just explode causing damage, or they might explode causing a flash blinding you. Watch out for these nuisances or they will make your travel through the world of Shadow Warrior a painful one.

Serpent God

At the end of the shareware version of Shadow Warrior, you face an admirable foe. The Serpent God is one of the "mini bosses" inShadow Warrior. In the shareware version you only get a taste of the power and cunning of this enemy as he transports away as you start to put the hurt on him. This devastating enemy shoots green energy bolts from his eyes and spawns an encircling mass of exploding accursed heads. You'll meet more of these bosses on your journey into the registered version of Shadow Warrior. Have you learned how to beat this enemy grasshoppa? :)

Guardians

So you're probably wondering what other challenges await you in the full version of Shadow Warrior? Ahhh sooo most honorable student of the pebble......let me tell you what to expect. 3D Realms has added a couple formidable foes for those with the courage to take on the full version. One such enemy is the 10' tall Guardian. This huge green lizard type enemy is both tough to kill and has a lethal attack of his own. Their primary attack is a fireball attack from their eyes. At close range, they will use the sword they carry to cut you up to pieces. Can you say "sushi"? Best way of dealing with these powerful foes is at long range where you have time to dodge their fireball attack while pelting them with lead.

Female Warriors

Another powerful enemy, held back for those who fell they can stand up to the challenge of the full version of Shadow Warrior is theFemale Warrior. I know what you are thinking.......female? How tough can they be? Let me tell you hotshot....The are plenty tough! These crossbow packing, sticky bomb tossing bombshells will rock your world if you stand around long enough to admire their scantily clad, sleek bodies. They aren't easy to kill either. The main problem with battling the Female Warrior is avoiding her sticky bomb attack. Once stuck, your gonna go "Boom!"

Sumos

Another "mini boss" the Sumo is a gigantic wrestler that packs a punch. He has many attacks, some only known to those who brave the challenge of the full version. He stomps the ground causing shockwaves, his hand clap is deadly as well. Prepare to meet more than one of these huge mammoths before battling the final foe of Shadow Warrior...Zilla himself!!! All I have to say is "Good Luck!" You're gonna need it!