Shadows Are Alive
- October 28, 2024
- Futura Games
Get on SteamEnter the ever-changing world of Shadows Are Alive! Team up, channel epic alter-egos, and outwit "The Shift" in a shape-shifting haunted mansion. Relentless suspense, vibrant visuals, and unmatched strategy. Can you escape the mansion before time runs out?
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a fun concept and potential to be a great party game with friends.
- The art style and atmosphere are praised, providing a spooky yet enjoyable experience.
- The developers are responsive and eager to improve the game, which is promising for future updates.
- The game is currently plagued with numerous bugs that make it nearly unplayable.
- Many character abilities do not function as intended, leading to confusion and frustration.
- The tutorial and objectives are unclear, making it difficult for players to understand how to progress.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as fun and engaging, with interesting mechanics that allow players to explore maps without pressure. However, there are notable issues, such as glitches in the carnival map's minigames and difficulties in object interaction, which detract from the overall experience. Players express a desire for improvements, particularly in bug fixes and the addition of a first-person mode to enhance gameplay.
“A very fun game! I had a chance to play both maps without a shift after me, which helped me get a lay of the maps without stress and see what to expect. Overall, it was very fun, and I tried to do it in a livestream. If it's polished enough in terms of gameplay-breaking bugs being fixed and a first-person mode to make it easier to pick up objects, I would likely return to this to try and get a lobby full of people.”
“Fun game, interesting mechanics.”
“My annoyance was the carnival map as the bumper car minigame glitched out, giving me enough parts to fix the ferris wheel and complete the map without being able to do the rest of the minigames.”
“If it's polished enough in terms of gameplay-breaking bugs being fixed and a first-person mode to make it easier to pick up objects, I would likely return to this to try and get a lobby full of people.”
“Here's some gameplay, bugs included.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their unique art style and impressive visuals, which contribute to an engaging atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
“Love the art style and overall concept of the game.”
“Awesome visuals and atmosphere.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is viewed skeptically, with some users perceiving the $14.99 price tag as a potential cash grab, leading to a sense of relief for those who obtained it for free.
“I don't know why it's $14.99; it makes it seem like a cash grab, so I'm glad we got it for free.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, including glitches that cause multiple doors to spawn in a single doorway and doors that behave erratically by spinning around. These problems detract from the overall gameplay experience.
“Glitches cause multiple doors to spawn in a single doorway, and some doors glitch out and spin around uncontrollably.”
“The game suffers from frequent stability issues, leading to frustrating glitches that disrupt gameplay.”
“I encountered numerous stability problems, including doors behaving erratically and causing confusion.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players noting that its poor performance led to unintentional humor during gameplay.
“The only positive thing I can say is that my friends and I got a few laughs out of it, but that was just because of how poorly optimized the game was.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers consistently highlight the game's stunning visuals, which contribute significantly to its immersive atmosphere, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
“The visuals and atmosphere are absolutely stunning.”
“The game's atmosphere immerses you completely in its world.”
“Every detail contributes to an incredible and captivating atmosphere.”
