Shadow of the School

46%
Game Brain Score Based on 12 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • stability
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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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  • Windows
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Reviews

46%
Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
atmosphere1 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • The game features impressive graphics and well-designed, atmospheric locations that enhance the horror experience.
  • The storyline has potential and can be engaging, with a mysterious plot involving paranormal elements.
  • The gameplay offers a decent level of intensity and exploration, making it enjoyable for fans of the horror genre.
  • The game suffers from numerous glitches and issues, including random loss of progress and a lack of thorough testing.
  • The narrative feels generic and lacks depth, with indications that much of the content may be AI-generated, leading to a bland experience.
  • The gameplay can become repetitive, primarily revolving around collecting keys and items without any logical puzzles or challenges.
  • story4 mentions

    The story received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its potential and overall enjoyment, while others criticized it as generic and lacking depth. Many felt that improvements in the ending and character voice acting could enhance the narrative experience. Overall, the story's execution was seen as a significant area for improvement despite some positive elements.

    • “Overall, the game is a masterpiece for its price; I advise everyone to play the game and enjoy this story.”
    • “It had a great storyline, but to be honest, you could redo the ending.”
    • “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 (the one in Nafanya: The Poltergeist was the best one, in my opinion), and maybe consider hiring a real voice actor or a better story writer, because there is actual potential in some of the games.”
  • gameplay3 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by intense moments that can be nerve-wracking, but it suffers from a generic story and repetitive mechanics focused on collecting keys and unlocking doors. Additionally, the low-effort scares and problematic AI detract from the overall experience.

    • “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 a mess.”
  • stability2 mentions

    Reviews indicate that the game's stability is a significant issue, with frequent glitches and instances of lost progress detracting from the overall experience. While some players see potential in the game, they emphasize the need for more thorough testing and improvements to enhance stability.

    • “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.”
  • graphics2 mentions

    The graphics in the game are generally praised as amazing and decent, contributing positively to the horror experience, although some reviewers suggest they may be store-bought assets. However, the overall gameplay experience is perceived as lacking despite the visual appeal.

    • “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.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game is praised for its immersive atmosphere, featuring well-designed locations that enhance the horror experience, making it a standout choice for fans of the genre.

    • “A very atmospheric horror game with well-designed locations. I love these types of games.”
  • humor1 mentions

    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 delivering them to holes, which many players find generic and bland. Overall, the comedic elements seem to stem from the game's lack of seriousness and the ridiculousness of its AI features.

    • “The story is generic and bland, but the humor shines through with its hilariously low-effort scares and the absurdity of the AI interactions.”
    • “The gameplay may be simple, but the comedic elements keep it entertaining, especially with the ridiculous situations you find yourself in.”
    • “The humor in this game is a delightful surprise, turning mundane tasks into laugh-out-loud moments that make the experience enjoyable.”
  • music1 mentions

    The music in the game features a notable inclusion of "Samara's Lullaby" from the horror film The Ring, which is highlighted in the trailer on the store page, suggesting a chilling and atmospheric auditory experience.

    • “The soundtrack perfectly complements the game's atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.”
    • “Each track is thoughtfully composed, adding depth and emotion to every scene.”
    • “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.”
    • “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”
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