Mr. Shadow
- November 17, 2016
- bycomb
Get on Steam"Mr. Shadow" is a 2D graphic adventure game that immerses players in a surreal, dark world filled with shadows. Using a point-and-click interface, players must solve diverse puzzles to progress through the game's eerie atmosphere. The game's unique artistic style and challenging puzzles make it a must-play for adventure game enthusiasts.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful, cartoony graphics with a dark and surreal atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
- It offers unique and innovative puzzles that encourage players to think outside the box, providing a satisfying challenge.
- The game is short and easy to get into, making it accessible for players who enjoy point-and-click adventures.
- Many puzzles lack logic and require random clicking, leading to frustration and a lack of intuitive gameplay.
- Some interactive elements are difficult to see or require precise timing, which can detract from the enjoyment of solving puzzles.
- The game has technical issues, such as slow movement and loading times, which can hinder the overall experience.
- graphics14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a unique blend of cartoony aesthetics and dark themes, creating an eerie and surreal atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the vibrant artwork, colors, and setting, which contribute to the game's overall aesthetic appeal, despite some frustrations with puzzle difficulty. The art style is described as both beautiful and creepy, making it a standout element of this classic point-and-click puzzle game.
“Loved the artwork, colors, setting, and sounds.”
“The graphic style seems very cartoony but is of dark subject matter at the same time.”
“I kind of see it more like an aesthetic experience, so getting stuck on one puzzle for 20 minutes is not ideal.”
“A short, simple puzzle game with an eerie, surreal aesthetic.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by cute graphics and straightforward mechanics, primarily involving clicking on various elements until progress is made. Players often encounter moments of frustration due to getting stuck and discovering unconventional mechanics by chance, with some basic features, like item management, needing refinement. Overall, the gameplay is seen as enjoyable but could benefit from minor improvements to enhance the experience.
“Cute graphics and simple mechanics.”
“The gameplay is just click everything on the screen until something happens.”
“I often found myself getting stuck and spamming only to find out some really weird mechanics by accident.”
“Some of the basic mechanics could use improvement, such as not being able to automatically hold items.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game features a charming storytelling style reminiscent of Amanita Design, offering a visually appealing experience. However, players find the slow movement and repetitive backtracking hinder the enjoyment of the narrative, leading to a lack of desire for replayability despite the initial satisfaction.
“Beautiful little game that reminds me of Amanita Design's approach to storytelling.”
“I picked it up on sale; I don't think my money is wasted - but I won't be replaying it to see the storyline play out smoothly as I do with most puzzle-adventures; the slow movement and back-and-forth requirements are just too much.”
- music4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as good and thematic, enhancing the overall experience of the delightful point-and-click puzzle-adventure. However, despite the positive remarks about the music, some reviewers still do not recommend the game.
“Good thematic music”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that the game's strong contrasts significantly enhance its atmosphere, contributing to an engaging and immersive experience.
“This creates a strong contrast that makes for some great atmosphere.”
