From Shadows
- August 10, 2017
- Revolt and Rebel
Get on Steam"From Shadows" is a horror arcade game with local multi-player capabilities for 2 players. In this co-op game, players can choose to be a werewolf or vampire, fighting against hellish hordes of demons in a dark fantasy action game. The experience features 21 sprawling levels and a blend of fast-paced platformer and beat 'em up styles. The game is published by Kraken Unleashed and will be available on Steam.
Reviews
- The game has a decent story and a good combat system that improves as you progress.
- Some players found it enjoyable and a fun little game, especially for its low price.
- The graphics, while not outstanding, have some effort put into them and are appreciated by a few players.
- The game is riddled with bugs, glitches, and unresponsive controls, making it frustrating to play.
- Many players found the gameplay repetitive and uninteresting, comparing it to a low-quality flash game.
- The game suffers from design deficiencies due to its focus on handheld devices, leading to a lack of polish and depth for PC gamers.
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with themes of perseverance and unexpected life challenges resonating with players. While some find the narrative engaging and complemented by strong action elements, others criticize it for being boring and repetitive. Overall, the story is considered a solid aspect, though opinions on its execution vary.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“A rich side-scrolling ARPG with a fine story and action, goes to my favorites list.”
“The story is good enough, and the combat system is great when you start to progress; really good graphics.”
“Boring story, repetitive and unresponsive gameplay.”
“Somehow I finished the mission and also the whole game.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as simple and basic 2D visuals that, while not terrible, fail to impress in the context of modern gaming standards. Some effort is evident, but they lack the quality needed to appeal to enthusiast gamers, especially in an era dominated by 3D graphics. Overall, the visuals are considered the best aspect of a poorly received platformer, yet they still fall short of greatness.
“The graphics are cool, though.”
“This is a particularly badly made platformer; the best part is the graphics, and they're not great.”
“The game features simple, fairly basic 2D visuals. While some effort went into them, they don't look bad exactly, but they don't look great, either.”
“In the 3D era of gaming, which kicked off in the mid-1990s with dedicated 3D GPUs like the S3 Virge and ATI Rage, phoning in the graphics like this isn't going to win any awards or appeal to enthusiast PC gamers.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being janky and unsatisfying, with a lack of polish in the control scheme that detracts from the overall experience. Many users feel that the handling and responsiveness are inadequate, leading to a repetitive and uninspired gameplay experience.
“It's janky and unsatisfying to play. Any experienced gamer will tell you that the handling, responsiveness, and general gameplay feel of the control scheme must be well polished for this kind of game to succeed.”
“Unfortunately, this is something the developer seems to have phoned in, with little to no apparent gameplay testing or polish done.”
“Boring story, repetitive and unresponsive gameplay.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that can help players feel at ease.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's stability is criticized for being unpolished and buggy, leading to unresponsiveness and a generally frustrating experience. Players find it repetitive and visually unappealing, further detracting from overall enjoyment.
“It's unpolished and buggy, making the gameplay experience frustrating.”
“The game is unresponsive and suffers from frequent crashes.”
“Overall, the stability issues make it feel unfinished and uninteresting.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with users finding the story boring and the gameplay repetitive and unresponsive, leading to a lack of engagement and emotional connection.
“The story felt boring and lacked emotional depth, making the gameplay feel repetitive and unresponsive.”
“I found it hard to connect with the characters, which made the emotional moments fall flat.”
“The emotional impact was undermined by poor storytelling and gameplay mechanics.”
