City of the Shroud
- October 1, 2015
- Abyssal Arts
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Get on itch.io Store"City of the Shroud" is a visual novel and combat game now being retired from Steam, with no future updates or support. Only the first chapter is available, offering around 6-8 hours of gameplay. Online battles will still function, and the game will remain in players' libraries after being de-listed. You'll need to strategize in choosing allies as you navigate through the city and encounter various challenges.
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Reviews
- The game features charming dialogue and an interesting combat system, making it a delightful indie gem.
- The story and world-building are well thought out, with a good balance of serious and cheeky moments.
- The combat mechanics offer surprising depth, and the game provides an immersive experience with intuitive controls.
- The game suffers from tedious dialogue and lacks exploration, leading to a passive reading experience.
- The combat system is criticized for being janky and not as deep as expected, with some players finding it unsatisfactory.
- There are complaints about the game feeling more like a book than a game, with minimal player input required.
- story14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story in "City of the Shroud" is well-crafted and engaging, featuring a mix of serious and cheeky dialogue set in a thoughtfully developed world. Players appreciate the unique shared storytelling experience and the game's charm, often expressing that the narrative is a primary motivation for their gameplay, with combat serving as an enjoyable addition. Overall, the game is recognized for its passion-driven approach to storytelling.
“The game has a fair amount of story in the form of dialogue that is sometimes serious and sometimes cheeky, but regardless seems to be based in a well thought out world.”
“Moreover, both from the scope of the project and my interactions with the developers, I can tell that this is a game that's driven by a passion to do something different, and you should not rob yourself of the chance to be part of this unique experiment in shared storytelling.”
“Tbh, I'm mostly playing for the story and writing, with the combat system as a fun bonus.”
“These are linked with the story to get you hooked and coming back for more.”
“The game has a fair amount of story in the form of dialog that is sometimes serious and sometimes cheeky, but regardless seems to be based in a well thought out world.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as somewhat janky, with noticeable tonal shifts in the writing, but it offers surprising depth in combat and RPG mechanics. Despite initial challenges, players find the overall experience enjoyable.
“However, the combat and RPG mechanics have a surprising depth when you get into it, and I find the overall experience highly enjoyable despite initial stumbling.”
“It is, to be honest, a bit janky, both in gameplay and the tonal shifts in the writing.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their appealing artwork, contributing positively to the overall visual experience of the game.
“The graphics are stunning, with beautifully detailed environments that truly immerse you in the game world.”
“The art style is unique and captivating, making every scene a visual delight.”
“The character designs are incredibly well-crafted, adding depth and personality to the gameplay.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be frustrating due to repetitive and tedious dialogue, a lack of exploration, and a combat system that feels awkward and improperly designed, as it should be turn-based but isn't.
“Tedious dialogue, no exploration, and a weird combat system that should be turn-based, but isn't.”
