Shadow Vault
- January 6, 2024
- ZOOM Platform Media
Get on Steam"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…
Reviews
- An AWESOME turn-based tactical strategy game with nostalgic value.
- Decent graphics and mechanics that hold up well for a game from 2004.
- Simple gameplay with many units and missions, making it enjoyable for fans of classic strategy games.
- Clunky controls and limited resolution options detract from the experience.
- Difficulty spikes can make certain missions nearly impossible, even on easy mode.
- Encountering game-breaking bugs and issues with level caps can hinder gameplay.
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed feedback, with some users finding it good while others feel it detracts from the overall experience. Complaints about mission difficulty and level caps suggest that gameplay issues may overshadow the narrative.
“The game features a rich and engaging story that keeps you invested throughout.”
“There are many missions that contribute to the overall narrative, making the experience feel expansive.”
“The storyline is well-crafted, with twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat.”
“Overall, a very unpleasant experience, and I have a feeling that the story isn't that great either.”
“The level cap is frustrating; for example, mission 3 has a level cap of 6, and you can't progress beyond that until the next mission area is available.”
“It's unplayable in certain missions; the difficulty is poor, even on easy mode.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its enduring graphics and mechanics despite being two decades old, though some players note that certain side units, like dogs and rats, are fragile and question how to acquire mechanical units.
“The game is two decades old, but the graphics and mechanics are still impressive.”
“Some side units, like dogs and rats, die easily, which can be frustrating.”
“I'm not sure how to acquire mechanical units in the game.”
“Some side units die easily (dogs and rats) and are not mechanical.”
“I don't know how to get mechanical units.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Despite being two decades old, the game's graphics and mechanics still hold up well, with users noting that they are decent for a title released in 2004.
“The game is two decades old, but the graphics and mechanics are still impressive.”
“Decent graphics for a game released in 2004.”
“The game is two decades old, but the graphics and mechanics are lacking.”
“Decent graphics for 2004.”
