My Shadow

About

The Mind can sometimes be too imaginative. While you tuck yourself into your bed and turn the lights off, the creatures of the night begin to appear. As you hide under your bedsheet, they surround you. As you begin to drift away, they take you, down, deep into the depths, of your mind... Welcome to the hauntingly surreal realm of My Shadow, a mesmerizing 2.5D Horror Puzzle Platformer that thrus…

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Play Modes

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

60%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

story2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a great horror atmosphere and visuals, reminiscent of Little Nightmares.
As a first-time developer, the creator has shown promise with a unique story and concept.
The game saves progress on collectibles, which is appreciated during challenging sections.

The game is plagued with numerous bugs, including game-breaking issues and poor camera work.
Jumping and movement controls are frustrating and not well-optimized, leading to frequent falls.
Achievements do not work, and there are significant issues with the Xbox One controller compatibility.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "My Shadow" is praised for its depth and atmospheric horror, effectively conveyed through environmental storytelling, such as writings on walls and letters. However, some players feel that the gameplay mechanics detract from the experience, comparing it unfavorably to "Little Nightmares." Overall, while the narrative is well-received, the execution in terms of gameplay has received criticism.
- “The main direction with this project was that I wanted to tell a story through the environment.”
- “My Shadow is a very atmospheric horror game, and you can see the vision Finley had with it through the writings on the wall and letters; there's a bigger story.”
- “My shadow is a very horror atmospheric game, and you can see the vision Finley had with it through the writings on the wall and letters; there's a bigger story.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users criticizing the poorly optimized controls and parkour mechanics, which detract significantly from the overall experience. Despite a compelling story, the frustrating gameplay elements have led many to compare it unfavorably to other titles, such as "Little Nightmares."
- “But the game plays extremely bad... I don't know if it's the controls that are simply wrong or if the mechanics are poorly optimized.”
- “The parkour mechanics are so bad!”
- “I mean the story is really good, but the parkour I can't stand it. Nobody would play this Little Nightmares ripoff even though the mechanics are so bad.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "My Shadow" is described as genuinely unsettling, effectively creating a horror ambiance that enhances the game's narrative through its visual elements, such as writings on the wall. Players appreciate the indie platformer's ability to immerse them in a chilling experience that reflects the developer's vision.
- “My Shadow is a short, indie platformer that delivers on a horror atmosphere.”
- “My Shadow is a very horror atmospheric game, and you can see the vision Finley had with it through the writings on the wall and letters; there's a bigger story.”
- “The atmosphere is genuinely quite unsettling.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are highly praised for their strong visual style and effective horror theme, drawing comparisons to "Little Nightmares." The use of grappling arms adds to the overall aesthetic, enhancing the immersive experience.
- “This is a good game with a great idea that reminds me a lot of Little Nightmares. The visuals and horror theme, along with the grappling arms, are really impressive!”