Shadow of the Guild

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Shadow of the Guild is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Guild Studio and was released on November 10, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Combine your lightning spells, assassin skills, and warrior power to defeat your enemies in a 2D platformer / beat'm all! And prevent Emperor Gethro III from carrying out his project! Based on the french books "La Guilde des Marchands de Pluie"

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Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

story4 positive mentions

Shadow of the Guild features a deep and original lore, with immersive gameplay that combines platforming, combat, magic, and stealth elements.
The game offers a unique art style and impressive animations for assassination moves, enhancing the overall experience.
Players can enjoy a variety of skill paths (warrior, mage, assassin) that allow for personalized character progression and gameplay strategies.

The game suffers from a lack of polish, particularly in animations, which can appear choppy and detract from the overall experience.
Some players have reported technical issues, such as freezing and loading problems, which can hinder gameplay.
While the gameplay is enjoyable, it can feel linear and repetitive at times, lacking the innovation seen in other titles.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is described as interesting and thrilling, featuring unique and creative missions that enhance the gameplay experience. While the visuals have a distinctive style that may not appeal to everyone, the overall package, including the score, is well-received and adds depth to the narrative. Players appreciate the challenge and engagement of the missions, particularly the stealth elements.
- “It's also challenging and the story is interesting.”
- “I am aware, from playing games like Sense: A Cyberpunk Ghost Story, that this is possibly an intentional animation style, but if it is, I can't say I'm in love with it.”
- “The story is thrilling and gory, and the visuals are unique.”
- “I love the score, the overall package here, the story, the visuals, the gameplay, well put together, but the score really brought everything to life.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with praise for its unique art style and visually appealing cutscenes. While some users describe the graphics as decent, the standout features include creative mission designs and impressive stealth kill animations that enhance the overall experience.
- “I've had my eye on this title long before release, based on its art style alone.”
- “But other than that, I'm really digging these visuals, in-game and the cutscenes, really nice.”
- “Art style is great, especially the stealth kill animations.”
- “Graphics: decent”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its depth and variety, incorporating elements such as platforming, combat, magic, stealth, puzzles, and character skills, all supported by a rich and original lore. Reviewers appreciate the overall package, highlighting the strong integration of visuals and music that enhance the experience.
- “Excellent gameplay supported by a deep and original lore.”
- “I love the score, the overall package here, the story, the visuals, the gameplay, well put together, but the score really brought everything to life.”
- “The gameplay is surprisingly deep: platforming, combat, magic, stealth, puzzles, character skills, etc.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a sense of emotional tension in the game, as the mechanics create a stark contrast between minor setbacks and the immediate, harsh consequences of falling into fire, heightening the stakes and intensifying the overall experience.