Endless Fables 4: Shadow Within

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In "Endless Fables 4: Shadow Within," players step into the shoes of explorer Emma Skagen as she investigates a mysterious artifact and uncovers a shadowy conspiracy in the Nordic town of Sunward. The game features hidden object puzzles, mini-games, and a thrilling narrative filled with twists and turns. Emma's quest to unravel the truth will lead her to confront her own past and make difficult choices along the way.

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story26 positive mentions

monetization2 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and engaging settings, typical of Artifex Mundi's style.
It's a fun and easy hidden object game, making it suitable for casual gamers and families.
The puzzles and hidden object scenes are enjoyable, with a mix of simple to moderate difficulty.

The story is forgettable and lacks depth, with many players feeling it doesn't tie well into the series.
Voice acting quality is poor, detracting from the overall experience.
The game is relatively short, leading to a rushed feeling and leaving some players unsatisfied.

story
94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it bland, poorly told, or forgettable, while others appreciated its references to previous games and found it enjoyable despite its silliness. Many noted that the main storyline is decent but feels short and lacks depth, particularly in the bonus chapter, which often detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the narrative is seen as a weak point in the game, with some players expressing confusion over character motivations and plot coherence.
- “The story takes Pamela back to her hometown to find out what happened to her childhood friends.”
- “Pretty good story, with some fun references to previous games in the series for those with a keen eye (and nods to other Artifex Mundi games too).”
- “Beautiful art, great storyline and decent challenging puzzles!”
- “To be honest, I felt like this was the blandest story and gameplay in the whole series.”
- “The story is very poorly told and some of the mechanics are quite repetitive.”
- “Nothing makes sense in this game, neither story nor puzzles.”
graphics
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
43%
10%
The graphics in the game are generally bright, colorful, and imaginative, with decent animations that align with the genre's typical cartoony style. However, some character animations are criticized for being uncanny, and there are no options for resolution adjustments or significant graphical tweaks. Overall, while the visuals are enjoyable and function well within the game's context, they lack the detail and polish that could elevate the experience.
- “The positives are the bright, colourful, imaginative graphics, and the more than decent animations.”
- “The graphics, cut-scenes, and voice acting are good for this type of game.”
- “As par for the course, the graphics are cartoony, but detailed.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “The downsides are the slightly more disjointed than usual plot/dialogue (I mean, by HOG standards it's practically Shakespeare, but objectively it's a little mid...) and the facial graphics/animations on some of the characters which are just... words fail me... like looking at a constipated troll toy, crossed with a wizened, rotting apple somehow given the semblance of life.”
- “Some of the human animations were a bit uncanny and the art style was not the best.”
music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received high praise for its epic and dramatic quality, with many reviewers noting its ability to enhance the overall experience. However, some players found the soundtrack occasionally overpowering the dialogue, leading to a need for sound adjustments. While opinions on the music's effectiveness vary, it is generally regarded as a strong aspect of the game, despite some players opting to turn it off for better focus.
- “The soundtrack has no business being as epic and dramatic as it is.”
- “The story might be even a bit more ridiculous, but the music is really good!”
- “Good scenery and music, gameplay was innovative and enjoyable.”
- “The artwork was once again good and what you're used to when playing those kinds of games, but I had to turn off the music after a while to be able to focus.”
- “Faces are terrible, story is stupid, riddles are weird and dumb (e.g. bark beetle one), very annoying music, items recycled from previous parts.”
- “I have no idea, I turned off the music and listened to Spotify.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a basic yet enjoyable mix of mechanics, featuring less frustrating puzzles and engaging hidden object scenes. While it lacks extravagant features or collectibles, players appreciate the innovative elements and the overall fun experience enhanced by good scenery and music.
- “Good scenery and music, gameplay was innovative and enjoyable.”
- “Mechanics-wise, it's a good mix.”
- “Interesting mechanics.”
- “No extravagant mechanics or collectibles.”
- “Jokes aside, newer game... so easier gameplay/puzzles... how do I know?”
- “So the gameplay is pretty basic; it has less annoying puzzles than other games, which I like, and the hidden object scenes are fun in this one.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing cut-scenes and quirky character interactions, particularly in the bonus chapter, which features a memorable and hilarious disguise for a pink, fluffy sheep cloud. Players find themselves laughing at the absurdity and charm of the comedic elements, despite the chapter's brevity. Overall, the game successfully delivers a lighthearted and entertaining experience.
- “The bonus chapter was kind of short, though, but the most hilarious 'disguise' of all time for a pink, fluffy sheep cloud (you'll understand when you see it) made up for it.”
- “You watch some ridiculous cut-scene where characters talk and crazy things happen, you just can't stop laughing.”
- “It's a beautiful and funny hog <3”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a lighthearted and wholesome tone, providing players with a fun experience that avoids heavy themes or seriousness.
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
"Endless Fables 4: Shadow Within" is criticized for being a poorly executed cash grab, as it is a free mobile app that has been inappropriately ported to Steam by its developers, Artifex Mundi.
- “Endless Fables 4: Shadow Within is a free mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a nasty cash grab by the mobile app developers, Artifex Mundi.”
- “Endless Fables 4: Shadow Within is a free mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a nasty cash grab by the mobile app developers, Artifex Mundi.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players consistently praise the game's atmosphere for its ability to transport them to diverse and captivating locations, enriched with unique cultural elements and a distinct local flavor. This immersive experience enhances the overall enjoyment and engagement with each new environment explored.
- “Each new game brings us a journey to fascinating corners of the planet, offering an intriguing national flavor and an indescribable local atmosphere.”

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