In the shadows

About

Embark on a short yet captivating journey in "In The Shadows." In this game, players are tasked with manipulating abstract objects, harnessing the power of light and shadow, to cast silhouettes that form familiar shapes and objects. The Game The game was crafted as part of a school project in a month and a half with no prior experience in Unreal Engine 5. Every element was created by me, utilizi…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

58%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

atmosphere4 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The atmosphere is fantastic, especially for those who love rain, creating an immersive experience.
The graphics are beautiful and clean, enhancing the overall visual appeal of the game.
Puzzles are designed with the right level of difficulty for all ages, making it a relaxing experience without combat or horror elements.

The game is very short, leaving players wanting more content and a more extended story.
Puzzle mechanics are overly finicky and require pixel-perfect precision, which can be frustrating.
Performance issues and lack of options for sound and exploration detract from the overall experience.

atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised as amazing and fantastic, serving as a key factor that attracts players to download and engage with it.
- “Atmosphere is fantastic, which is what hooked me into downloading the game to begin with.”
story
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Players feel that the story lacks depth and resolution, expressing a desire for a longer narrative that allows for a more satisfying conclusion. The emphasis on mystery detracts from the overall enjoyment, suggesting that a more developed storyline would enhance the gaming experience.
- “I feel that the story could have been extended and that not so much mystery was involved, so we actually got to a conclusion.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are highly praised for their clarity and quality, with many players expressing admiration for the beautifully designed environments. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the immersive experience.
- “I loved the environment that this game was set in, and the graphics were very good and clean.”
- “The few moments I played, the graphics looked amazing.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is heavily criticized for its poor puzzle mechanics, particularly the controls, which many users find frustrating and limiting. Players express a desire for more intuitive control options, such as using the mouse and WASD keys, to enhance the experience. Overall, the gameplay has led to a lack of recommendation from users.
- “If I could use the mouse and WASD to turn the object, then maybe it wouldn't be so bad, but the controls for the puzzle mechanic are garbage, so I cannot recommend this game.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users are requesting the addition of options to customize sound and music settings in the game, indicating a desire for more control over the audio experience.
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “There are no options to customize the sound or music settings, which limits player enjoyment.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is criticized for poor performance, making puzzle-solving frustratingly finicky for players.
- “However, performance is quite poor and solving the puzzles is extremely finicky.”