Endless Fables 4: Shadow Within

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Endless Fables 4: Shadow Within is a single player casual puzzle game with fantasy and mystery themes. It was developed by Sunward Games and was released on October 3, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

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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story20 positive mentions

The game features bright, colorful graphics and imaginative environments that enhance the overall experience.
The hidden object puzzles are well-designed, with reasonable challenges and enjoyable twists that keep the gameplay engaging.
The soundtrack is surprisingly epic and dramatic, adding a layer of enjoyment to the game.

The story is bland and forgettable, lacking the depth and excitement found in previous entries of the series.
The game is notably short, with many players feeling that it rushed through the narrative and left some elements unexplained.
Some character animations and facial graphics are poorly executed, detracting from the overall visual quality of the game.

story
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The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it bland and poorly executed, while others appreciated its references to previous games in the series. Many noted that the narrative felt rushed and lacked depth, with flat characters and a forgettable plot, although a few enjoyed the art and music. Overall, the story is seen as average, with some moments of intrigue overshadowed by repetitive mechanics and a lack of clarity.
- “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.”
- “This makes the story feel rushed, and at times things are not explained well.”
graphics
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The graphics are generally praised for their bright, colorful, and imaginative style, complemented by decent animations and artwork typical of the genre. However, some character facial animations are criticized for being poorly executed, detracting from the overall visual experience. While the visuals are enjoyable and functional, they are described as lacking in depth and sophistication compared to higher standards.
- “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.”
- “Decent visuals, the game moves forward nicely, and is enjoyable.”
- “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.”
music
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The music in the game has received high praise for its epic and dramatic quality, with many reviewers noting its impressive soundtrack. However, some players found the music occasionally overpowering the dialogue, though they appreciated the ability to adjust sound levels. Overall, while the music enhances the experience, it can be distracting at times, and the voice acting has been described as mediocre.
- “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!”
- “Sometimes the music was a bit louder than the dialogue, but I won't take points off because you can adjust the sound levels for the music and for the character voices.”
- “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.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by a balanced mix of interesting mechanics, though it lacks extravagant features or collectibles. Players note that the puzzles are generally easier, reflecting a more accessible design in newer iterations of the game.
- “Mechanics-wise, it's a good mix.”
- “Interesting mechanics.”
- “Jokes aside, the newer game features easier gameplay and puzzles.”
- “No extravagant mechanics or collectibles.”
- “Jokes aside, the newer game has easier gameplay and puzzles. How do I know?”
humor
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The humor in the game is highlighted by a particularly amusing bonus chapter, featuring a memorable and hilarious disguise for a pink, fluffy sheep cloud. Players find the bonus content to be short but entertaining, with many appreciating its comedic elements. Overall, the game successfully incorporates humor, making it a delightful 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.”
- “Bonus chapter is actually pretty funny.”
- “It's a beautiful and funny hog <3.”

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Endless Fables 4: Shadow Within is a casual puzzle game with fantasy and mystery themes.

Endless Fables 4: Shadow Within is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

Endless Fables 4: Shadow Within was released on October 3, 2019.

Endless Fables 4: Shadow Within was developed by Sunward Games.

Endless Fables 4: Shadow Within has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story.

Endless Fables 4: Shadow Within is a single player game.

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