Shadelight
- September 23, 2022
- Maccuku
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Reviews
- The game showcases a lot of effort from a solo developer, with noticeable love and attention to detail.
- It features a large, explorable environment with multiple locations and well-designed monster AI that provides a fair challenge.
- The game offers a fun experience with various mechanics for evading monsters, and the developer is actively adding new content based on player feedback.
- The game relies heavily on stealth mechanics, which may frustrate players who prefer combat options.
- Some players feel the game lacks a true plot and background story, making it feel unfinished or empty.
- There are complaints about the game being generic and not offering enough unique content compared to other titles in the genre.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
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.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The latest patch introduced a spine-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, making every interaction feel meaningful and impactful.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, and I found it difficult to care about their motivations or outcomes.”
“The plot twists are predictable, leaving little room for surprise or excitement.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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 feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
“The sound effects are jarring and often distract from the gameplay.”
