Shadow of the School
- May 24, 2024
- STuNT
Get on SteamAs you progress, you will need to find keys and open locked doors. Solve puzzles and find passages. A first-person game with elements of horror. Explore the school and its classes, collect batteries for your flashlight. Solve puzzles. The darkness can conceal various secrets. The player finds himself in an abandoned school, which was once a place of study for local schoolchildren. The protago…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features impressive graphics and well-designed, atmospheric locations that enhance the horror experience.
- The storyline is engaging and has potential, with a mysterious plot involving paranormal elements that keeps players intrigued.
- The gameplay is intense and offers a decent amount of exploration within a large, abandoned school setting.
- The game suffers from numerous glitches and issues, including random loss of progress and a lack of thorough testing.
- Many elements, such as the story and gameplay mechanics, feel generic and uninspired, with a heavy reliance on AI-generated content.
- The game ends abruptly after completing tasks, leaving players wanting more and feeling unsatisfied with the overall experience.
- story8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its potential and overall enjoyment, while others criticize it as generic and lacking depth. Many feel that improvements are needed in the endings and character voice acting to enhance the narrative experience. Overall, while the story has its merits, it is often overshadowed by gameplay issues and a lack of polish.
“Overall, the game is a masterpiece for its price, I advise everyone to play the game and enjoy this story.”
“It had a great story line, but, to be honest, you could redo the ending.”
“I'm sorry if they really are trying to make good games, but in that case they should invest more time in testing their games and fixing glitches, creating better endings, and maybe things like a real voice actor or a better story writer, because there actually is potential in some of the games.”
“The story is generic and bland; the gameplay amounts to collecting various flavors of keys and carrying them to various flavors of holes. The scares are hilariously low-effort and, most importantly, the AI is a major issue.”
“I'm sorry if they really are trying to make good games, but in that case, they should invest more time in testing their games and fixing glitches, creating better endings, and maybe hiring a real voice actor or a better story writer, because there is potential in some of the games.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as intense and nerve-wracking, but ultimately repetitive, focusing on collecting keys and delivering them to specific locations. Critics note the story is generic and the scares lack creativity, with particular frustration directed at the AI mechanics.
“The story is generic and bland; the gameplay amounts to collecting various flavors of keys and carrying them to various flavors of holes. The scares are hilariously low-effort, and most importantly: the AI is a mess.”
“The gameplay is very intense and will tickle your nerves.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is criticized for numerous glitches and issues that can lead to lost progress, indicating a need for more thorough testing and fixes. Despite these problems, some users see potential in the game, suggesting that improvements in stability could enhance the overall experience.
“I'm sorry if they really are trying to make good games, but in that case they should invest more time in testing their games and fixing glitches, creating better endings, and maybe things like a real voice actor or a better story writer, because there actually is potential in some of the games.”
“The game is great and bad; it has lots of glitches, and there are times when I randomly lose my progress.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are frequently praised as amazing and visually impressive, contributing significantly to its horror atmosphere. However, some users note that while the graphics are decent, they may rely on store-bought assets, suggesting a lack of originality in their design. Overall, the visuals stand out as a highlight amidst other shortcomings.
“This is an interesting and scary horror game with amazing graphics.”
“The one saving grace it has is that the graphics are decent (if most likely store-bought), but everything else falls flat.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its immersive atmosphere, featuring well-designed locations that enhance the horror experience. Players appreciate the attention to detail that contributes to the overall mood and tension.
“A very atmospheric horror game with well-designed locations. I love these types of games.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews highlight that the humor in the game often stems from its low-effort scares and generic gameplay, which includes mundane tasks like collecting keys. The overall comedic tone appears unintentional, as players find the AI and game mechanics more amusingly frustrating than genuinely entertaining.
“The scares are hilariously low-effort and most importantly: the goddamn AI stuff.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game features Samara's Lullaby from the horror film "The Ring," which is prominently showcased in the store page trailer, enhancing the eerie atmosphere.
“The background music in the trailer on the store page is Samara's Lullaby from the hit horror movie 'The Ring'.”
