Shadows and Lies
- June 19, 2019
- Aldorlea Games
Get on Steam"Shadows and Lies" is a single-player Role Playing game with an interesting plot that follows the story of Eldan and Dathan searching for Dathan's missing sisters. The journey quickly becomes a complex web of lies, deceit, and danger as they navigate the influence of past shadows on their present reality. Up to five characters can be in the active party, and players will encounter various challenges, threats, and potential allies throughout their mission, including the Virtran monks and their monasteries. The game explores themes of trust, identity, and the consequences of shadows and lies.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique story, interesting characters, and allows for exploration, making it engaging for players.
- Players appreciate the variety in gameplay, including difficulty options, side quests, and the ability to choose character classes.
- The game has a nostalgic feel for fans of old school RPGs, with smooth gameplay and a well-crafted narrative.
- Many players found the game to be shorter than expected, with a disappointing ending that felt anti-climactic.
- There were significant bugs at launch, including issues with achievements and quest completions, leading to frustration among players.
- Some reviews criticized the developer's customer service and the need to restart the game to apply patches, which negatively impacted the overall experience.
- story19 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The game's story is engaging and well-paced, featuring a quest centered around the search for sisters and a dynamic party of characters that keeps the action flowing. While the narrative is praised for its unique elements and interesting characters, some players noted issues with quest bugs that can disrupt the experience and affect achievements. Overall, the story is seen as a strong point, though it could benefit from a more polished conclusion.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“I enjoyed this game; it has everything I like: game difficulty options, side quests, secret caves, the choice to have visible or invisible enemies, a good storyline, and interesting characters.”
“A party of four is formed fairly quickly, and the quest is on— the action and story never slow down as the game grabs your attention almost immediately and holds it.”
“The awfulness is magnified greatly by the fact that the writer of the story clearly has the talent to write a decent to good conclusion to the story.”
“This story involves a search for sisters that have left for reasons unclear to investigate something that we need to determine.”
“Now, if you are past the point in the story that triggered a particular achievement, you are out of luck if you do not have a save file.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as average, providing a relaxing backdrop that enhances the overall experience without being a distraction. While some users appreciate the quality of the music and its integration with the artwork, it does not stand out significantly.
“The artwork and music are good too.”
“The music is average but isn't a hindrance either.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are well-received, with users praising the quality of the artwork and the accompanying music, contributing to an overall positive visual and auditory experience.
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is highly optimized, running smoothly without any slowdowns or bugs, and features responsive controls. Players have reported a flawless experience with no noticeable issues.
“The game runs smoothly throughout; there is absolutely no slowdown at any point. The controls are responsive, and I found no bugs of any kind—haven't even seen a misspelled word.”
“The optimization is top-notch, allowing for a seamless gaming experience without any frame drops or lag.”
“I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it runs flawlessly on my system, even during the most intense moments.”
