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 with various difficulty options and side quests.
- Players appreciate the character class choices and the ability to replay the game with different strategies, enhancing its replay value.
- The technical aspects of the game are praised for running smoothly without bugs, and the artwork and music contribute positively to the overall experience.
- Many players found the game to be too short, with a disappointing ending that felt anti-climactic and lacking in depth.
- There are reports of significant bugs at launch, including issues with achievements and quest completions, leading to frustration among players.
- Some reviews criticize the developer's customer support and the need to restart the game to apply patches, which diminishes trust in the game's quality.
- story38 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its engaging plot and interesting characters, revolving around a quest to find missing sisters, which keeps players captivated throughout. However, some players noted that the conclusion felt rushed and unsatisfactory, despite the writer's evident talent. Additionally, technical issues, such as quest bugs, can detract from the overall experience, impacting players' progress and achievements.
“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.”
“Love this game so far! The story is fun and doesn't drag on; gameplay is smooth and easy, just what I wanted!”
“Obstacles, dungeons, a terrific maze-like overworld, and a host of NPCs all add to the interesting and very well-told story.”
“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.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as average, providing a relaxing backdrop without being intrusive. While it may not stand out, it complements the overall experience and is appreciated alongside the artwork.
“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.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their quality, with users highlighting the impressive artwork that complements the overall aesthetic of the game.
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is highly optimized, running smoothly without any slowdowns or bugs, and features responsive controls. Users have reported a flawless experience, with no issues such as misspellings noted.
“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.”
