Shadow Survival

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Shadow Survival is a single player action game. It received neutral reviews from players.

Vampire survival game: Survive from monsters!

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Audience ScoreBased on 226 reviews

replayability1 positive mentions

monetization18 negative mentions

Fun and addictive gameplay with a variety of characters and skills.
Great art style and responsive controls, making it visually appealing.
Challenging progression that keeps players engaged and motivated.

Frequent and long ads, along with aggressive microtransactions, hinder the overall experience.
Numerous bugs and glitches, including freezing and loading issues, disrupt gameplay.
Confusing quest mechanics and unclear instructions lead to frustrating player experiences.

monetization
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the prevalence and length of ads, often feeling they are excessive and intrusive. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards and the absence of forced ads, others criticize the high cost of monthly subscriptions to remove ads, deeming it steep compared to competitors. Overall, players feel that the monetization approach leans towards being greedy, with many aspects of gameplay tied to ad viewing or costly purchases.
- “Very fun game and has no ads forced upon you unless you want to watch them for free items.”
- “I'd spend $20 to have no ads, but I'm not doing a monthly subscription.”
- “Greedy developers, everything is so expensive and you need to subscribe every month. There are so many similar games out there, nothing special about this one besides the ads being really long and almost everything needing to watch ads!”
- “Charging a monthly fee to remove ads is a bit steep when compared to competitors.”
- “Typical ads everywhere app that limits everything you do by money or ads.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the art style and character variety, while others criticize the visuals for being derivative and lacking originality, particularly noting similarities to another game, Dark Survival. Some users find the graphics well-executed and fitting for the gameplay, but others feel they are uninspired and boring. Overall, the game's visuals are seen as a strong point for some, but a significant drawback for others.
- “I like the art style and character variety.”
- “The good differences are that some of the game modes and graphics are better and more well thought out, and I love the heroes this game has that aren't in the others.”
- “Really liking the artwork and style.”
- “Some visuals are stolen from Dark Survival, another mobile game with a similar genre.”
- “Complete rip-off of Dark Survival, same artwork and everything.”
- “Boring visuals and sounds; you can't choose which skill to spend money on, it's RNG.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many users reporting frequent glitches, freezing during critical moments, and slow loading times. While some players have experienced no issues, the overall consensus highlights significant bugs that detract from the gameplay experience. Improvements in stability are needed to enhance the game's flow and performance.
- “The game is full of an immeasurable amount of glitches and endless loading.”
- “But the game freezes sometimes, and every action, like receiving items, opening chests, and loading games, takes a bit of time.”
- “Man, it freezes a lot... too bad really.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have expressed frustration with the story aspect due to numerous typing errors in quest descriptions, leading to confusion and incomplete objectives. The rapid increase in difficulty and lack of clear information on quests can stall progression, with some players feeling stuck on specific tasks without adequate support or guidance. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, these issues detract from the storytelling experience.
- “The main quest had too many typing errors (e.g., it says to open 1 special chest, but it actually asks to open a selection chest).”
- “I got stuck on a quest 'using a batch combination'; no matter how many ways I tried to complete it, it just doesn't work or more information is needed.”
- “Game is fun, but at a certain point, progression may stall or stop due to a lack of information on quests and difficulty rising too rapidly for your upgrades.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as polished in certain aspects but suffers from issues such as darkness interference and repetitive mechanics, leading to a "die until you win" experience. While some players enjoy the gameplay overall, frustrations arise from microtransactions that do not deliver the expected content.
- “Great game, love the gameplay!”
- “It's not for everyone. While it is nicely polished in a lot of areas, there are many aspects where there is interference with gameplay mechanics.”
- “There is also a lot of repetitive gameplay from the start, and it's not really skill-based; it's basically die until you win sort of mechanics.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users feel that the atmosphere of the game has potential but requires significant improvements to enhance the overall experience.
- “The atmosphere from the beginning shows many aspects that need improvement.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players highlight the game's high replayability, noting its exciting gameplay, vibrant visuals, and stylish design, which encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “Exciting, with large replayability, colorful, stylish, and beautifully designed.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers appreciate the character development for its engaging and entertaining design, highlighting the strategic elements that enhance the overall experience.
- “The character development is incredibly engaging, allowing players to form deep connections with each character.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making each decision feel impactful.”
- “The character design is not only visually appealing but also reflects their growth and personality changes.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for being pleasant and effectively enhancing the overall atmosphere with its nice background melodies.
- “The background music is really nice.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay.”
- “I love how the music enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of both games excessive, particularly when it comes to unlocking heroes, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “Both games are too grindy, especially when unlocking heroes.”
- “The grinding feels endless and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “I found myself spending hours on repetitive tasks just to progress, which became frustrating.”