Shadow King
- November 19, 2023
- Johan Peitz
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Get on itch.io StoreIn "Shadow King," help the Knights of Valor reclaim their castle from the invading Shadow King by exploring a large map, fighting enemies, and bosses, and discovering secret rooms. The game features a metroidvania-style of gameplay, with upgrades for moves and weapons available throughout the journey. With its unique areas, engaging soundtrack, and challenging platforming, players can expect an exciting adventure. move: ⬅️➡️, jump: ❎, attack: ⓩ, drop down: ❎+⬇️, talk/enter doors: ⬆️.
Reviews
- Charming retro aesthetic with a fun, bite-sized metroidvania experience.
- Simple and responsive controls that allow for enjoyable platforming and exploration.
- Packed with secrets and upgrades, providing a surprising amount of gameplay for its short length.
- Very short game length, which may not justify the price for some players.
- Control scheme can be frustrating, with jump and action buttons mapped in an unconventional way.
- Some gameplay issues, such as minor bugs and jump input problems, can detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a charming, lo-fi microgame that offers a brief but engaging experience with simple, responsive controls and a limited set of mechanics that provide surprising depth. While it features a naive story and minor bugs, these do not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment. Players should approach it as a snack-sized experience rather than a full-fledged game.
“The controls are simple and responsive, while the gameplay gets a surprising amount of mileage out of a limited number of mechanics.”
“If you buy this game, be aware going in that it is very much a microgame, a self-contained appetizer or snack of gameplay, not a full-size experience.”
“It's charmingly lo-fi and scuffed, with a completely naive story and simple gameplay that is just barely original enough not to be every other microvania, but not so original that you would've wanted a longer game to see it developed.”
“The controls are simple and responsive while the gameplay gets a surprising amount of mileage out of a limited number of mechanics.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is characterized as charmingly lo-fi and naive, offering a simplistic narrative that, while slightly original, does not warrant a longer gameplay experience. Overall, it feels like a familiar entry in the microvania genre without significant depth or development.
“The story is charmingly lo-fi and a bit rough around the edges, featuring a completely naive narrative that complements the simple gameplay.”
“The game offers a unique take on the microvania genre, with a story that is just original enough to keep players engaged without overstaying its welcome.”
“While the gameplay is simple, the narrative adds a delightful layer that makes the experience feel fresh and enjoyable.”
“The story is charmingly lo-fi and rough around the edges, featuring a completely naive narrative that feels underdeveloped.”
“The gameplay is simple and just barely original enough to stand out from other microvanias, but not compelling enough to warrant a longer experience.”
“While the game has its charm, the story lacks depth and leaves much to be desired in terms of development.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their appealing retro aesthetic, which adds a nostalgic charm to the overall visual experience.
“Really nice retro aesthetic.”
