Shadow Trick

About

Shadow Trick is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Neutronized and was released on September 11, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In Shadow Trick, you play as a wizard who can transform into a shadow to solve puzzles and navigate through a magical castle filled with traps and enemies. The platformer features over 20 levels with diverse biomes, challenging boss fights, and clever gameplay mechanics. Its 16-bit style and charming music create an engaging retro atmosphere.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 59 reviews

graphics1 positive mentions

monetization2 negative mentions

The game has a fun concept and engaging art style, reminiscent of classic pixel games.
It's enjoyable and challenging, providing a nostalgic experience for players.
The level design and shadow mechanics are interesting and add depth to the gameplay.

The controls are unresponsive and sluggish, making gameplay frustrating, especially during jumps.
The lack of checkpoints forces players to restart entire levels after dying, which can be very discouraging.
There are glitches and issues with directional controls that detract from the overall experience.

monetization
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The game features ads that some users find intrusive, but overall, players appreciate the skill and strategy required to enjoy it.
- “Amazing game, you really need skill and strategy; the only bad part is that it has ads.”
story
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The story is considered simple and somewhat lacking due to the limited number of levels, with players expressing a desire for a more developed narrative and potential for a sequel. Overall, there is a call for more depth and complexity in storytelling, similar to other successful games.
- “The story is simple but engaging; it leaves me wanting more. I hope the developers consider creating a sequel.”
- “I believe a game with a story like Super Cat Tales could be amazing. However, I feel that these smaller level games should evolve.”
- “The story is simple and lacks depth, making it feel underdeveloped.”
- “It's disappointing that the game only has 24 levels; I wish the story had more content.”
- “The narrative feels rushed and doesn't provide enough context for the characters.”
graphics
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The game's art style has received positive feedback, with users expressing a strong appreciation for its visual design.
- “I love the art style of this game.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is generally enjoyable, but players report issues with unresponsive controls and an unpredictable "swap" mechanic, which, coupled with a lack of checkpoints, can lead to frustrating experiences.
- “It is a great game, but the controls are unresponsive. The 'swap' mechanic sometimes behaves in unpredictable ways, and the lack of checkpoints makes it even more frustrating.”
humor
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Players find the game to be genuinely humorous, with one reviewer rating its humor an impressive 8.5 out of 10. Overall, the comedic elements contribute significantly to the enjoyment of the game.
- “This is a really funny game! 8.5/10”
- “The humor in this game had me laughing out loud!”
- “I love the witty dialogue and hilarious situations throughout the game.”