Shade Silver

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Shade Silver is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Chris Allen and was released on June 10, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

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57%

Audience ScoreBased on 76 reviews

story6 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

Shade Silver offers a unique and challenging gameplay experience that keeps players engaged with its clever level design and retro aesthetic.
The tutorial is informative and helps players understand the mechanics, making it accessible for newcomers despite its difficulty.
The game has a captivating atmosphere and art style, with a compelling narrative that enhances the overall experience.

The game suffers from significant technical issues, including bugs that prevent progress and an unreadable font that hinders gameplay.
Many players experience frustrating difficulty spikes and a lack of checkpoints, leading to tedious repetition and a poor overall experience.
The level design can feel uninspired and repetitive, with some levels lacking clear indicators for traps and enemies, making it hard to enjoy.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The gameplay in Shade Silver is characterized by its immersive experience, combining exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat within intricately designed maze-like levels. Players appreciate the straightforward mechanics that gradually increase in complexity, allowing for skill development and strategic mastery, particularly with the essential sprint mechanic for dodging traps. Overall, the seamless integration of narrative and gameplay enhances the enjoyment, making each moment feel significant.
- “From the moment I started playing, I was completely immersed in its vibrant world, compelling mazes, and fluid gameplay mechanics.”
- “The level design is stellar, the atmosphere is breathtaking, and the gameplay is very satisfying.”
- “Gameplay mechanics: Shade Silver masterfully blends exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat in a way that feels both fresh and intuitive.”
- “Not a long commitment, but one of those titles that’s more about the experience than the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay involves moving through maze-like levels and either avoiding or shooting down obstacles in the way.”
- “The sprint mechanic is essential to master timings for dodging traps and knowing when to use it and where not to can be the difference between a fast time and a loss.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The game's graphics have received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its unique retro aesthetic and intricate art style, which features rich colors and detailed designs. However, others have criticized the overall visual quality, describing it as unpleasant compared to other titles. Despite the inconsistencies, the game's artistic approach shows potential and adds to its charm.
- “But most of the appeal comes in the game's very retro aesthetic and challenge.”
- “The unique aesthetic and the thought put into the level designs show real potential.”
- “Visuals and art style: the game boasts a stunning art style that combines rich colors with intricate details.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The story in the game is compelling and layered, featuring experimental storytelling that captivates players with its unique atmosphere and engaging visual elements. While the narrative is rich with nuance and twists, some players find the presentation challenging due to dense text sections. Overall, the integration of puzzles with storytelling enhances the experience, making it a memorable journey that resonates long after playing.
- “The atmosphere is unique, the art is cool, and the story pulls you in quickly.”
- “The visual storytelling is so engaging that it often feels like you’re playing through a living painting.”
- “Narrative and characters: the story is compelling and layered, filled with twists that keep you on the edge of your seat.”
- “The story sections between levels make it especially hard, as it's a big block of text in one large paragraph.”
- “There's a lot of nuance in the story, with secrets, pearls, and hints, but it feels basic overall.”
- “The puzzles are not just challenges; they’re integral to the storytelling and exploration.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its uniqueness and haunting quality, enhanced by stellar level design and captivating art. Players find the emotional depth of the soundtrack complements the eerie ambiance, while the variety of monsters contributes to its distinctive appeal. Overall, the atmosphere leaves a lasting impression, making the experience memorable.
- “It's a weird, atmospheric little game that sticks with you after you finish.”
- “The atmosphere is unique, the art is cool, and the story pulls you in quickly.”
- “The dark, haunting atmosphere and the variety of monsters really add to the game's unique appeal.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music in the game is widely praised for its enchanting soundtrack, evoking nostalgia and a sense of quality reminiscent of Peter Gabriel's earlier work. Overall, players find the sound design to be a standout feature that enhances the gaming experience.
- “Sound and music: the soundtrack is nothing short of enchanting.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often describing it as an ugly and empty experience that falls short even for a first experimental title.
- “Tedious and frustrating, ugly and empty, bad even by experimental first game standards.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's stability is significantly hindered by numerous frustrating glitches, leading many users to find it nearly unplayable.
- “There are some extremely annoying glitches that make it borderline unplayable.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy any extended play sessions.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted my experience and made the game feel unstable.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Character development is highlighted by impressive designs and unique animations that enhance the individuality and vibrancy of each character, making them feel alive and engaging throughout the game.
- “The character designs are equally impressive, with unique animations that breathe life into every character you encounter.”
- “The depth of character development is remarkable, allowing players to form genuine connections with each character's story.”
- “Each character evolves in meaningful ways, making their journeys feel personal and impactful.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players report a strong emotional investment in the characters' journeys and struggles, highlighting the game's ability to evoke genuine feelings and connections.
- “I found myself genuinely invested in their journeys and emotional struggles.”
- “The game made me feel a deep connection to the characters, and their pain felt like my own.”
- “Every choice I made had emotional weight, and I was left reflecting on my decisions long after playing.”