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Shadow Trick

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95% User Score Based on 22 reviews

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Shadow Trick is a single player casual platformer game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Neutronized and was released on September 11, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Turn into a shadow and clear all the levels.

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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
gameplay2 negative mentions
  • The game features interesting interactions between the foreground and shadow planes, enhancing the platforming experience.
  • The visuals are charming and colorful, contributing to a cute aesthetic that appeals to players.
  • The soundtrack is catchy and complements the gameplay well, adding to the overall enjoyment of the game.
  • The game suffers from various bugs, including issues with achievements not unlocking and problems with ladder mechanics.
  • The jump height feels limited, making it difficult to reach certain platforms and enemies, which can lead to frustration.
  • The level design can be confusing due to the strong blur effect and mismatched layers, making platforming challenging and sometimes annoying.
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming, cutesy aesthetic that appeals to many players, with vibrant level themes and a visually pleasing art style. However, some users find certain elements difficult to look at, suggesting a mixed reception regarding visual clarity. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere.

    • “Overall, the visuals in this game have a cutesy appearance, with even the skeletal final boss not looking very sinister.”
    • “Fun little game, nice gimmick, great visuals and soundtrack; challenging level design.”
    • “Overall, the visuals in the game have a cutesy appearance, with even the skeletal final boss not looking very sinister.”
    • “The level themes and art style are very pretty as always.”
  • music
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring catchy and energetic chiptune tracks that enhance the overall experience. However, some users noted that the sound effects and music are quiet, making it difficult to enjoy without adjusting device volume. Overall, the soundtrack is praised for its charm and ability to complement the game's visuals and level design.

    • “Fun little game, nice gimmick, great visuals and soundtrack; challenging level design.”
    • “Great little game with a killer soundtrack!!!!”
    • “The redrawn sprites of familiar enemies and the various themes look wonderful and charming and are enhanced with the game's soundtrack, which incorporates a lot of high-energy, cute chiptune.”
    • “Ironically, you might want to mute this title, because otherwise the music and sound effects are very quiet.”
    • “There was nothing out of place or wrong with the music or sound effects, but there's no way to better balance out the noise levels so it's louder without blasting your device to the limit.”
    • “The music is extremely catchy and boppy.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features a casual platforming experience with a unique swap mechanic and shadow interactions with water, but it is criticized for lacking depth and a stronger underwater feel. Overall, while the novelty is appreciated, the mechanics are seen as underwhelming.

    • “The shadow mechanics incorporate nicely with the water; you float as a shadow and sink when solid. However, I really wish there was a stronger sense of the character being underwater.”
    • “It's a cute novelty, but ultimately a bad mechanic.”
    • “A short, casual platformer with a swap mechanic that's alright.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its smooth performance and efficient resource management, while others report issues such as frame rate drops and long loading times. Overall, the game's optimization appears to vary significantly across different hardware configurations.

    • “The optimization in this game is outstanding, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
    • “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making it accessible for a wider range of players.”
    • “The game's optimization ensures that I can enjoy high frame rates without sacrificing visual quality.”
    • “The game runs poorly on even high-end systems, making it frustrating to play.”
    • “I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the immersion.”
    • “The optimization is so bad that loading times are unacceptably long, even for simple tasks.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers limited replayability, as it is a quick experience and requires collecting specific items to complete it, reducing the incentive to replay.

    • “It is a relatively quick sit, and there isn't really much replayability since the collectibles are required to beat the game.”
    • “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play again, as the story doesn't change and the collectibles don't offer new experiences.”
    • “The lack of diverse outcomes or branching paths makes replaying the game feel redundant and uninteresting.”
  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of the game is often praised for its engaging narrative and well-developed characters, drawing players into a rich and immersive world. However, some reviews note that certain plot points can feel predictable or clichéd, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the storytelling is a highlight for many, though it may not resonate with everyone.

  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report significant stability issues, particularly with certain levels that exhibit bugs, such as falling through the floor when transitioning into shadows near ladders. This has led to a frustrating gameplay experience for some players.

    • “Furthermore, some of the levels themselves are quite buggy, particularly when it comes to switching into shadows near a ladder - I fell through the floor several times when becoming a shadow near them.”
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Shadow Trick is a casual platformer game with fantasy theme.

Shadow Trick is available on PC, Web Browser, Phone, Windows and others.

Shadow Trick was released on September 11, 2024.

Shadow Trick was developed by Neutronized.

Shadow Trick has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Shadow Trick for its graphics but disliked it for its music.

Shadow Trick is a single player game.

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