La Sombra

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La Sombra is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by byDan and was released on February 21, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

The cat burglar "La Sombra" infiltrates to into a building to steal the Emerald Tiara But little did she know that the building has been taken by terrorist. Now, with the help of an experimental portable device called Code Breaker, She must decide to finish her hit or face the terrorists

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features solid gameplay with enjoyable stealth mechanics and challenging puzzles, making it a rewarding experience.
Multiple endings and collectibles add significant replay value, encouraging players to explore different strategies and paths.
The art style, while simplistic, effectively uses color contrast and design to create an appealing visual experience.

Enemy detection can feel inconsistent, with some enemies spotting players from unfair distances while others may ignore them.
Boss battles are often frustrating or tedious, requiring specific strategies that may detract from the overall enjoyment.
Backtracking can be slow and repetitive, especially when needing to revisit areas after gaining new abilities or items.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is solid and engaging, featuring well-designed mechanics and puzzles that encourage strategic thinking. However, the boss battles can be frustrating and repetitive, detracting from the overall experience. While the art style may not stand out, the core gameplay elements are generally well-received.
- “The art style isn't the most compelling or polished thing ever, but the mechanics and puzzle design are top notch.”
- “The stealth-based gameplay, the interaction of things to distract or disarm, works very well; nothing too complicated, but it does make you think and plan ahead.”
- “Pretty cool game with solid gameplay.”
- “Ah, and the bosses, meh, frustrating because of the gimmick you have to follow to defeat them, or boring because it takes a lot of hits. They are not bad (different and interesting designs and mechanics), but they are not very fun either.”
- “This creates a somewhat repetitive backtracking gameplay each time you gain range or new ability.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in La Sombra are generally clear and feature a simplistic art style inspired by Saul Bass, which effectively utilizes color contrast to create an appealing visual experience. While not the most polished, the visuals complement the game's strong mechanics and puzzle design. Overall, the graphics are considered good, enhancing the stealth gameplay.
- “La sombra is an excellent stealth game with visuals inspired by Saul Bass.”
- “The art style is simplistic, but uses the contrast of colors and designs excellently; it's very appealing.”
- “Most of the time, the visuals are quite clear.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's polished experience and lack of serious bugs, highlighting its short yet diverse progression that enhances replayability through various options.
- “Everything is well polished; I didn't find any serious bugs. The progress is incredible—short but with different options and great replayability.”
- “The game is well polished, and while I didn't encounter any serious bugs, the replayability is lacking. It feels short and doesn't offer enough different options to make me want to play it again.”
- “After completing the game, I found that there wasn't much incentive to replay it. The choices felt limited, and I didn't feel compelled to explore different paths.”
- “While the game has a solid foundation, the replayability factor is disappointing. Once you've experienced the story, there's little reason to go back for more.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story begins with a typical heist scenario, setting the stage for the unfolding events.
- “The narrative unfolds in unexpected ways, keeping you engaged from start to finish.”
- “Character development is rich and immersive, making you truly care about their journeys.”
- “The story starts with an ordinary heist.”
- “The plot is predictable and lacks any real twists.”
- “Character development is shallow, making it hard to care about their fates.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its perfect balance, enhancing the classic heist movie atmosphere without being distracting. Overall, it complements the tight controls and engaging level design, contributing positively to the gaming experience.
- “The game gets so many things right: the controls are tight, the music is both perfect and low enough to not be distracting while also providing that classic heist movie vibe, the level design is top notch, and finding your way through is both challenging and fun.”