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Shadow Walls

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78%Game Brain Score
atmosphere, story
music, graphics
97% User Score Based on 32 reviews

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Shadow Walls is a single player action game. It was developed by Old School Vibes and was released on October 22, 2020. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Kill a variety of enemies with your pistol or swing your bat. Collect letters while you trying to find your sister in dark atmospheric action top-down shooter 2D game.

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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews
atmosphere8 positive mentions
music2 negative mentions
  • The game features a challenging gameplay experience with a good balance of tension and release.
  • The atmosphere and sound design are immersive, enhancing the horror experience.
  • It's a short game that offers a unique setting and engaging story, making it a great value for the price.
  • The game can feel slow-paced and lacks a map, leading to frustrating navigation.
  • Some players found the horror elements predictable and the monsters less frightening over time.
  • Technical issues, such as performance problems on certain PCs, can disrupt the gameplay experience.
  • atmosphere
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its immersive and suspenseful qualities, enhanced by effective sound design that creates a chilling experience, especially when played with headphones. Reviewers highlight the dark and engaging environment, noting that it complements the gameplay and narrative well, making it a standout feature of the game. Overall, the atmosphere is described as a key element that elevates the horror and survival aspects of the experience.

    • “It's a really good game, there's a cool atmosphere and it's great playing it with headphones on at night.”
    • “I liked the atmosphere of the game, the sounds are quite scary and the challenge is balanced!”
    • “The atmosphere and sound effects are amazing.”
    • “There is an atmosphere of suspense through sound, but the theme is action.”
  • story
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is noted for its creativity and thoughtfulness, featuring two modes: a main campaign and a survival mode called Witch Hunt. While some players found the narrative engaging and reminiscent of anime, others criticized its pacing and lack of inspiration, suggesting that technical issues detracted from the overall experience. Overall, the story is seen as a highlight for those seeking a unique horror setting.

    • “There is actually thought put into the story; there are two game modes (the main campaign/story and the survival mode called Witch Hunt). The controls are smooth and very simple, and it's been glitch-free.”
    • “The story was very creative; these dark hand shadows reminded me of an anime.”
    • “If you want a game with a unique setting and an engaging story, play Shadow Walls!”
    • “Even with the game's uninspired story, I still would've given it a recommendation if not for the significant technical issues.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally considered solid, with some users noting its effectiveness in creating a scary atmosphere, though opinions vary on its overall quality, with some finding it less impressive.

    • “The audio and music of this game are really solid!”
    • “The soundtrack was not amazing.”
    • “The sounds and music are really scary.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are described as decent and minimalist, which aligns well with the game's overall aesthetic. The art style is appreciated for its coolness, contributing to a balanced tension and release experience.

    • “The graphics are decent enough, but very minimalist, which suits the game well.”
    • “That's a cool game, with a good balance of tension and release, complemented by a unique art style.”
    • “The graphics are decent enough, but very minimalist; however, that also suits the game.”
    • “The visuals feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
    • “The art style is unappealing and fails to create an immersive experience.”
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Shadow Walls is a action game.

Shadow Walls is available on PC and Windows.

Shadow Walls was released on October 22, 2020.

Shadow Walls was developed by Old School Vibes.

Shadow Walls has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its atmosphere but disliked it for its music.

Shadow Walls is a single player game.

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