Shadow Walls
- October 22, 2020
- Old School Vibes
Get on Steam"Shadow Walls" is a single-player adventure game with a unique atmosphere, offering a new perspective on survival horror. The top-down gameplay, combined with an engaging audio design, creates a terrifying experience. Players must scavenge for ammo, test their skills, and uncover the stories of the place by finding Shadow Wishes. As you delve deeper, prepare to lose your sanity.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a challenging and engaging experience with a well-balanced difficulty curve.
- The atmosphere and sound design are immersive, enhancing the horror elements of the game.
- It's a short game that provides a satisfying experience for its price, making it a good choice for fans of minimalist horror shooters.
- The game can feel slow-paced and lacks a map, making navigation frustrating at times.
- Some players found the horror elements predictable and the monsters less frightening due to their attack patterns.
- Technical issues, such as performance problems on certain PCs, can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustrating experiences.
- atmosphere10 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its immersive and suspenseful qualities, enhanced by chilling sound effects that create a dark and engaging experience. Players highlight the effective blend of horror and action elements, making it particularly enjoyable when played in a quiet setting, such as at night with headphones. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's appeal.
“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.”
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
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.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
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.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
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 doesn't do justice to the game's potential.”
