Book of shadows

56%
Game Brain Score Based on 29 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • music
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"Book of Shadows" is an adventure game that follows the story of a dark wizard seeking a powerful book of shadows, hidden in a library. As the player, you must decide whether to assist the wizard or protect the book, while solving puzzles and completing tasks. With two possible endings, the game offers an exciting journey full of mystery and intrigue.

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  • Windows
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Reviews

56%
Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews
story7 positive mentions
  • The game features a lovely low-poly style and pleasant design.
  • It offers multiple endings, adding some replay value.
  • The puzzles, while simple, can be enjoyable for casual players.
  • The controls are clumsy and movement feels slow, making gameplay frustrating.
  • The game is very short, with some players completing it in under 15 minutes.
  • There are issues with cutscenes and dialogue that cannot be skipped, which detracts from the experience.
  • story12 mentions

    The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it interesting and visually appealing, while others criticize it as overly simplistic or lacking depth. Despite its short length, some appreciate the plot twists and the player's ability to influence the ending, though others feel it falls short of being a substantial narrative. Overall, it seems to offer a light, whimsical experience rather than a deeply engaging story.

    • “Interesting and understandable story for one evening, pleasant design, pleasing to the eye”
    • “A small and very interesting story.”
    • “And only you can decide - what is the ending of this story ..”
    • “The story is... odd to say the least.”
    • “You call those 10 lines of text that a 5-year-old could write a story?”
    • “There is no story to begin with.”
  • graphics8 mentions

    The graphics are generally described as cute and refreshing, featuring a low-poly style that many players appreciate. While some find them charming, others note that the overall visual experience is hindered by a lack of depth in gameplay mechanics. The music, although initially enjoyable, tends to become repetitive and annoying over time.

    • “Also, cool graphics and good music will not let you get bored.”
    • “A small quest with cute low poly graphics and nice soundtrack.”
    • “I really like low-poly graphics.”
    • “The graphics are refreshing, but the mechanics and the overall gameplay just lack any fun.”
  • music6 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the nice soundtrack, others find the looped tracks repetitive and annoying over time. Overall, it contributes positively to the game's atmosphere but may become grating for some players.

    • “Also, cool graphics and good music will not let you get bored.”
    • “A small quest with cute low poly graphics and nice soundtrack.”
    • “Soundtrack 7/10, gameplay 8/10, graphics 8/10.”
    • “The music gets annoying after a while.”
    • “The music is repetitive and lacks variety.”
    • “The soundtrack doesn't fit the game's atmosphere.”
  • gameplay5 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it unengaging and lacking fun, despite the refreshing graphics. Others appreciate the interesting mechanics and well-designed puzzles, rating the gameplay positively alongside the visuals and soundtrack. Overall, the experience seems to vary significantly among players.

    • “Cheap game, beautiful low poly design, interesting gameplay, well-designed puzzles.”
    • “Soundtrack 7/10, gameplay 8/10, graphics 8/10.”
    • “10 minutes of gameplay and no reason to ever touch it again.”
    • “The graphics are refreshing, but the mechanics and the overall gameplay just lack any fun.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The game evokes a mix of emotions through its amusingly wholesome yet silly dialogues, despite the low-quality graphics and repetitive music. While the humor may resonate with some players, the overall presentation may detract from the emotional impact for others.

    • “The dialogues are incredibly silly, written in broken English, however, they are amusingly wholesome.”
    • “The graphics are low poly but not terrible, and the overall experience evokes a sense of nostalgia and warmth.”
    • “The emotional depth of the characters really draws you in, making you feel connected to their stories.”
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