Earth's Shadow

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Earth's Shadow is a single player role playing game. It was developed by WRF Studios and was released on January 31, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

"Earth's Shadow" is a post-apocalyptic, open-world survival game set in a ravaged world taken over by hostile creatures. Gather resources, craft weapons and gear, and build your own safe haven to withstand the dangers of the wilderness. Engage in intense combat, form alliances, and make difficult moral choices that will determine your fate in this unforgiving environment.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews

story5 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging combat experience with a variety of weapons and enemies, making it enjoyable for players who love looter shooters.
Developed by a single person, the game showcases impressive level design and atmosphere, providing a unique sci-fi dungeon crawling experience.
Players appreciate the adjustable difficulty and the option to play in different modes, allowing for a more tailored gaming experience.

The game suffers from performance issues and bugs, particularly during intense battles, which can detract from the overall experience.
Some players find the loot system unbalanced, with randomization leading to frustrating encounters where enemies become bullet sponges.
The story and tutorial elements are considered lacking, leaving players confused about objectives and gameplay mechanics.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as intriguing yet somewhat obtuse, with a mix of engaging elements and basic plotlines. While some players appreciate the setting and voice acting, others find the narrative lacking depth and feel it could be improved. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop to the gameplay, with varying opinions on its execution and impact on the overall experience.
- “Seriously, look at this dude's games, they are so freaking above and beyond, they are better than they look, and offer real gameplay. This is the dude's shortest game and even if you rush it, we are talking 5 to 6 hours of story-based, action RPG linear goodness.”
- “This game is an all-around ton of fun. It has a great setting, intriguing story, fluid combat, and gameplay.”
- “The story is intriguing and the voice acting is professional; the soundtrack brings it all together great.”
- “The story is just kind of there and really it would be fine if it wasn't.”
- “The story was fairly basic, nothing terrible or overly drawn out, but nothing too amazing.”
- “I know most of the plot and stuff about the character but not from the game, from the Steam store page.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
31%
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Overall, the gameplay is praised for its solid mechanics, enjoyable looter shooter elements, and engaging action RPG features, with many players highlighting the fun of the dash mechanic and adjustable difficulty. While some find the gameplay loop repetitive and lacking originality, others appreciate the polished execution and immersive experience. The game is recommended for fans of third-person shooters and those looking for a classic looter shooter experience with unique twists.
- “Simple but good looter shooter with fun gameplay and adjustable difficulty.”
- “The general gameplay loop is pretty fun; shoot stuff, get loot, level up, repeat.”
- “Its an awesome game with some solid mechanics, it's a little like Borderlands with the random loot and you have a dash ability that makes you invincible while performing it, so kind of like the i-frames you get from Dark Souls. I'm only a few hours in but I'm having a blast.”
- “I'm not a big fan of roguelikes in general, but since Returnal has such long stretches of gameplay with very few shortcuts, the roguelike aspect really kills the fun.”
- “The gameplay loop is boring and confusing.”
- “Whilst not necessarily doing anything original, the mechanics all seem solid with visuals suitable for the setting.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a captivating blend of eerie, dark environments that evoke a sense of mystery and danger, enhancing the overall experience of power and exploration. Players appreciate the atmospheric graphics and the immersive feeling of navigating through a world filled with alien horrors, despite some early levels feeling slightly repetitive. Overall, the atmosphere contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it a standout in the action RPG genre.
- “This is not a souls game, this is a pure ARPG; this is about feeling powerful, getting awesome loot, and exploring amazing atmospheric environments.”
- “If you love eerie dark alien atmosphere dripping with mystery and danger, then you should consider yourself lucky to have discovered this hidden gem before its cult is firmly established.”
- “Soaking with unnerving eerie atmosphere where alien horrors abound on a planet of terror where everything wants to kill you.”
- “A really fun dungeon crawling first person action-RPG in a spooky/mysterious atmosphere.”
- “I will say some of the early levels seemed a tad repetitive as far as atmosphere and objective, but the game wasn’t boring even in those levels.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The graphics of the game are praised for their atmospheric quality and stunning visuals, reminiscent of sci-fi aesthetics found in works like Returnal and 1960s Italian doomsday films. Players appreciate the smooth optimization and crisp visuals that enhance the gameplay experience, while the character upgrades and randomization elements contribute to a visually engaging environment. Overall, the graphics effectively complement the game's themes of visceral violence and survival.
- “Stunning visuals, smooth optimization (works perfectly on epic settings), very nice movement and everything is just so smooth.”
- “The play is smoother and the graphics are crisper...and, of course, the sci-fi setting is new to his games.”
- “Graphics remind me of a Simon Bisley heavy metal magazine story where visceral violence abounds and is your only way of survival.”
- “Scary and ghoulish science fiction visuals like a 1960's Italian doomsday film or some alien landscape a la Planet of the Vampires.”
- “Whilst not necessarily doing anything original, the mechanics all seem solid with visuals suitable for the setting.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game currently faces optimization issues, particularly on the Steam Deck, with performance dips and occasional bugs, especially during large boss battles. While these problems are not game-breaking, players hope for future updates to improve overall performance.
- “Fun game but not completely optimized just yet.”
- “It does have its cons of being a bit buggy here and there, and having some performance issues during big boss battles, but nothing game-breaking by any means.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally enjoy the grinding aspect of the game, but they express frustration over the randomness and imbalance of loot, which necessitates repeatedly farming the same maps to obtain better items.
- “I enjoyed it very much, but the only downside is that the loot is random and not balanced, meaning there is no way to get better loot unless you farm the same maps.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's soundtrack is highly praised for its quality and ability to enhance the storytelling, with professional voice acting complementing the music. Additionally, the developer's commitment to regular updates keeps the audio experience fresh and engaging.
- “The game is constantly updated by the developer, and the soundtrack is amazing.”
- “The story is intriguing, and the voice acting is professional; the soundtrack brings it all together beautifully.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is generally acceptable, with some users noting occasional bugs and performance issues during large boss battles; however, these problems are not considered game-breaking.
- “It does have its cons of being a bit buggy here and there, and having some performance issues during big boss battles, but nothing game-breaking by any means.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability for the main story, which can be completed in one sitting, but it includes alternate modes that enhance replay value.
- “The game offers multiple endings and choices that make each playthrough feel unique.”
- “With various character builds and strategies, I find myself coming back to try different approaches.”
- “I played the main story from start to finish in one sitting, but there are alternate modes for replay value.”
- “Once you complete the game, there’s little incentive to go back and play it again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel pointless.”