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Shadow Vault

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51%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

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Shadow Vault is a single player role playing game. It was developed by ZOOM Platform Media and was released on January 6, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

"As I walk through the shadow of death, I fear no mutants" — General Draw Shadow Vault is a Strategy RPG that will pit you against an evil government army of mutants hell bent on world domination. Set during a violent time in Earth's alternate history, you must battle the heavily armed forces of the Contingent government and take back your planet! You are out-gunned, out-manned, and th…

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83%
Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
story6 negative mentions

  • A beautiful and simple strategy game that evokes nostalgia for fans of classic titles like Xcom and Fallout.
  • Decent graphics and many units and missions, making it a good strategy game for its time.
  • Holds up well considering its age, providing a good experience for those who appreciate retro games.
  • Difficulty spikes can make certain missions nearly impossible, even on easy mode.
  • Clunky controls and limited resolution options detract from the overall experience.
  • Encountering game-breaking bugs and a frustrating level cap can hinder gameplay.
  • story
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is described as having potential with many missions, but players find it overshadowed by frustrating gameplay elements, such as unbalanced difficulty and restrictive level caps. This has led to an overall unpleasant experience, leaving some reviewers feeling that the story itself may not be as strong as initially perceived.

    • “The game features a captivating story that keeps you engaged throughout.”
    • “The narrative is well-crafted, with many missions that enhance the overall experience.”
    • “The storyline is compelling and adds depth to the gameplay.”
    • “Overall a very unpleasant experience, and I have a feeling that the story isn't that great either.”
    • “Its unplayable in certain missions; the difficulty is bad (even in easy mode).”
    • “The level cap is a bad design choice; for example, mission 3 has a level cap of 6, and you can't progress beyond that until the next mission (area) is given.”
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay is a mixed experience, with some side units like dogs and rats being easily defeated, while players express confusion about acquiring mechanical units. Despite being two decades old, the game's graphics and mechanics still hold up well.

    • “The game is two decades old, but the graphics and mechanics are still impressive.”
    • “The gameplay mechanics are surprisingly engaging for a game of its age.”
    • “The graphics and mechanics hold up well, making the gameplay enjoyable.”
    • “Some side units die easily (dogs and rats), not mechanical.”
    • “Don't know how to get mechanical units.”
    • “The game is two decades old, but graphics and mechanics are worth it.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are considered decent for a game released in 2004, with many reviewers noting that despite its age, the visuals and mechanics still hold up well.

    • “The game is two decades old, but the graphics and mechanics are still impressive.”
    • “Decent graphics for a game released in 2004.”
    • “Decent graphics (for 2004)”
    • “The game is two decades old, but the graphics and mechanics are worth it.”
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Shadow Vault is a role playing game.

Shadow Vault is available on PC and Windows.

Shadow Vault was released on January 6, 2024.

Shadow Vault was developed by ZOOM Platform Media.

Shadow Vault has received positive reviews from players. Most players disliked this game for its story.

Shadow Vault is a single player game.

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