Shadow Hunter

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Shadow Hunter is a single player casual role playing game with a horror theme. It was developed by Braxt and was released on April 20, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Shadow Hunter is a casual deductive puzzle game with RPG elements. Explore areas filled with turn-based random encounters and events, veiled under horror filled darkness. With your food supply running low, and wit and a little luck your only tools... tread carefully as every step can be your last.

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62%

Audience ScoreBased on 90 reviews

atmosphere2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is free, making it accessible for everyone to try.
Shadow Hunter offers an interesting twist on the classic Minesweeper formula, incorporating RPG elements and puzzles.
Once players understand the mechanics, the game can be enjoyable and engaging for those who appreciate deduction and strategy.

The game suffers from a high learning curve and inadequate documentation, making it difficult for new players to grasp the mechanics.
Technical issues, such as low-quality graphics and lack of customization options, detract from the overall experience.
Gameplay often relies on random chance, leading to frustrating moments where players must guess their next move.

gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
76%
12%
The gameplay is criticized for being repetitive and lacking clarity, with a steep learning curve and insufficient tutorial guidance. While some mechanics are intriguing and offer a unique twist, the overall execution is seen as flawed, leading to a disjointed experience that fails to fully engage players.
- “Once you get a hold of the mechanics, it's a neat game.”
- “Simply put, it's intriguing when basic gameplay gets a practical spin, becoming a part of a larger whole.”
- “Very few other games take advantage of this mechanic, and Shadow Hunter's clever implementation of it makes for an interesting minesweeper variant, if nothing else.”
- “The gameplay itself is pointless and repetitive.”
- “I cannot recommend this game because of its high learning curve and large amounts of random gameplay elements.”
- “When starting this game, you are given very little information about the actual gameplay.”
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
72%
17%
The game's story is minimal and lacks depth, with players noting that the main premise of being a shadow hunter on a mission to vanquish evil feels underdeveloped. Side missions are repetitive and do not significantly enhance the narrative experience, leading to a desire for a more engaging storyline to elevate the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “It is a fun time-wasting game which is more about the puzzle than the RPG part, but I have to admit that it needs to have more enemies to battle, and the game has to have more than one character. There should be a story for the game to add excitement.”
- “Maybe a story of some sort could add to the fun factor.”
- “Unfortunately, there's not much more in the way of story just yet.”
- “But... it lacks a story.”
- “You are a shadow hunter, whose mission is to vanquish evil from the land... so what?”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The graphics have been criticized for relying on outdated retro pixel art, lacking the polish of modern PC graphics. Players have noted the absence of options to adjust resolution or customize settings, leaving them unable to enhance the low-quality visuals. Overall, while some visuals are appreciated, they do not impress, and character designs feel somewhat off.
- “The visuals are nice, but the character seems a little off.”
- “The graphics aren't going to wow you.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players indicate that grinding in the game is so demanding that it may require a second life, suggesting it can be tedious and time-consuming.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its atmospheric qualities, effectively combining elements of minesweeper and mastermind to create an engaging experience. Users appreciate the immersive environment that enhances gameplay, making it a standout browser game.
- “An atmospheric browser game that plays like Minesweeper and Mastermind.”
- “An atmospheric browser game that plays like Minesweeper and Mastermind.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Users find the game enjoyable and addictive, but there is a strong desire for the addition of music to enhance the overall experience.
- “Very fun and addictive minesweeper-like game, but I would like it if you could add some music!”