Shadow of the School

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Shadow of the School is a single player simulation game. It was developed by STuNT and was released on May 24, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

As 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…

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Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

story4 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

The game features a visually appealing atmosphere with good graphics and well-designed locations.
The soundtrack and music effectively immerse players in a dark and eerie environment.
The story, while short, is intriguing and enjoyable, with fun mechanics and puzzles that enhance the gameplay experience.

The game suffers from vague objectives and frustrating item placements, making it difficult to progress without extensive searching.
There are numerous glitches and technical issues, including abrupt endings and AI-generated voice acting that detracts from the experience.
The gameplay can feel repetitive and generic, relying heavily on collecting keys and completing simple tasks without offering meaningful challenges.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The story received mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable and intriguing despite its brevity, while others criticized it as generic and lacking depth. The game's atmosphere and puzzles were praised, but there were calls for better endings and more polished storytelling. Overall, while the narrative has potential, it could benefit from further development and refinement.
- “Even though the story was short and sudden, it was enjoyable to follow and read the papers. The mechanics of the game are quite fun, needing to unlock information before being able to proceed, and the puzzles were easy to understand.”
- “Scary atmosphere, cool puzzles, and an intriguing story.”
- “Overall, the game is a masterpiece for its price; I advise everyone to play the game and enjoy this story.”
- “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 (the one in Nafanya the Poltergeist was the best one in my opinion), 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 goddamn AI stuff.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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The atmosphere of the game is polarizing; while some players appreciate its eerie and immersive qualities, enhanced by a strong soundtrack and well-designed locations, others criticize it for relying on cheap scares and lacking engagement. Overall, the game is noted for its dark ambiance and intriguing story, appealing to fans of atmospheric horror.
- “I really enjoyed this horror adventure; the music immerses you in a dark atmosphere. I especially liked the soundtrack, the graphics were also good, and I was satisfied with the game.”
- “A very atmospheric horror game with well-designed locations. I love these types of games.”
- “It seemed promising at first but quickly turned into cheap scares, terrible sound, and a lack of atmosphere to keep you engaged.”
- “The atmosphere is eerie and mystical.”
- “I really enjoyed this horror adventure, the music immerses you in a dark atmosphere; I especially liked the soundtrack, the graphics were also good, and I was satisfied with the game.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the engaging mechanics and puzzle-solving elements, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth, often reducing the experience to collecting keys and navigating bland environments. Overall, the intensity of the gameplay can be thrilling, but the execution of scares and AI elements leaves much to be desired.
- “Even though the story was short and sudden, it was enjoyable to follow and read the papers. The mechanics of the game are quite fun, needing to unlock information before being able to proceed, and the puzzles were easy to understand.”
- “The gameplay is very intense and will tickle your nerves.”
- “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 frustrating.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many players praising them as amazing or decent, contributing to the overall immersive experience. However, some reviewers note that while the visuals are a highlight, they may rely on store-bought assets, suggesting a lack of originality in design.
- “This is an interesting and scary horror game with amazing graphics.”
- “I really enjoyed this horror adventure; the music immerses you in a dark atmosphere, and I especially liked the soundtrack. The graphics were also good, and I was satisfied with the game.”
- “The one saving grace it has is that the graphics are decent, but everything else falls flat.”
- “The one saving grace it has is that the graphics are decent (if most likely store-bought), but everything else falls flat.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to create a dark and immersive atmosphere, with a standout soundtrack that enhances the horror experience. Additionally, the use of Samara's lullaby from "The Ring" in the trailer adds a nostalgic and eerie touch.
- “I really enjoyed this horror adventure; the music immerses you in a dark atmosphere. I especially liked the soundtrack. The graphics were also good, and I was satisfied with the game.”
- “The background music in the trailer on the store page is Samara's Lullaby from the hit horror movie The Ring.”
- “The background music in the trailer on the store page is Samara's Lullaby from the hit horror movie 'The Ring.'”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is largely derived from its low-effort scares and the absurdity of its gameplay mechanics, such as collecting keys and interacting with various holes. Players find the overall story to be generic and bland, which adds to the comedic effect of the game's shortcomings.
- “The scares are hilariously low-effort, which adds a unique charm to the game.”
- “The humor in the game is unexpected and keeps you entertained throughout.”
- “The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that the game's stability is a significant concern, with frequent glitches and instances of lost progress reported by users. While some players see potential in the game, they emphasize the need for more thorough testing and fixes to enhance overall stability and user 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 (the one in Nafanya the Poltergeist was the best one in my opinion), 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, but I liked it.”

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Shadow of the School is a simulation game.

Shadow of the School is available on PC and Windows.

Shadow of the School was released on May 24, 2024.

Shadow of the School was developed by STuNT.

Shadow of the School has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its atmosphere.

Shadow of the School is a single player game.

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