Shadelight

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Shadelight is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by Maccuku and was released on September 23, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

Shadelight is a horror game set in Louisiana. Hide and sneak to avoid mutant family. Find nesesary items to leave their mansion.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game showcases a lot of love and effort from a solo developer, making it a commendable project.
It features a large, explorable map with multiple locations and well-designed monster AI that adds to the challenge.
The game offers a mix of stealth and action mechanics, allowing players to choose their approach, and has received updates that enhance the gameplay experience.

Some players find the game to be generic and lacking in depth, with a simple premise that doesn't offer much innovation.
There are complaints about the game feeling unfinished or empty, with a lack of a true plot and limited gameplay mechanics.
The difficulty can be frustrating for some, especially with limited saves and the need to learn monster patterns to survive.

story
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The latest patch introduced a chilling background story that players can uncover by finding notes scattered throughout the map, enhancing the game's narrative depth.
- “In their latest patch, the dev added a spine-chilling background story that can be learned through notes scattered across the map.”
- “The narrative is rich and immersive, drawing players into a world filled with intriguing characters and unexpected twists.”
- “Each character's backstory is meticulously crafted, adding depth and emotional weight to the overall experience.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is minimal, leaving the players with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music, along with eerie sound effects, effectively enhances the atmospheric and dark tone of the gameplay, contributing to a spooky experience.
- “The music and creepy sounds combined with the spooky scenes create a very atmospheric and dark gameplay experience.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the game's eerie ambiance, enhancing the overall immersion.”
- “Each track is meticulously crafted, adding depth and emotion to every moment of the game.”
- “The music and creepy sounds combined with spooky scenes create a very atmospheric, dark gameplay.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short time.”
- “The audio mixing is poor, with sound effects drowning out the music, making it hard to appreciate.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is characterized by an engaging learning curve that encourages players to dive in early to grasp the mechanics. The combination of atmospheric music and eerie sound effects enhances the dark, immersive experience.
- “You especially want to barge ahead in the beginning as you will learn quite a bit about the game mechanics.”
- “The music and creepy sounds combined with spooky scenes create very atmospheric, dark gameplay.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is significantly enhanced by its gloomy tone, with haunting music and eerie sound effects that contribute to a dark and immersive gameplay experience.
- “The music and creepy sounds combined with spooky scenes create very atmospheric, dark gameplay.”
- “This enormously increases the gloomy atmosphere of the game.”