Shadows Are Alive

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Shadows Are Alive is a single player and multiplayer survival action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by Futura Games and was released on October 28, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Enter 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?

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Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Shadows Are Alive offers a unique blend of spooky and cute elements, making it enjoyable for both horror fans and those who prefer a lighter experience.
The game encourages teamwork and creativity through its alter ego system, where each character has unique abilities that are essential for survival.
The ever-present threat of The Shift adds a masterful layer of tension, keeping players on edge and enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches that can significantly hinder gameplay, such as character immobilization and unclear objectives.
Many players have reported issues with the tutorial and game mechanics, leading to confusion about character abilities and objectives.
The lack of an AI monster in multiplayer mode can lead to unbalanced gameplay, especially when all players choose to be heroes.

atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is consistently eerie and immersive, featuring haunting locations like a dread-filled mansion and a sinister carnival, where every corner heightens the sense of danger. The combination of stunning visuals and engaging carnival games enhances the overall spooky experience, making it both thrilling and enjoyable.
- “The game constantly threw us into eerie, atmospheric locations: a haunted mansion dripping with dread, a carnival twisted with sinister energy, and shadowy paths where every corner felt like a trap waiting to spring.”
- “Awesome visuals and atmosphere.”
- “The variety of different carnival games is awesome, and it adds a lot of fun to the spooky atmosphere.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The gameplay is described as fun and engaging, with players enjoying the exploration of different maps and unique mechanics. However, there are notable issues, such as glitches in minigames and difficulties in object interaction, which detract from the overall experience. With improvements to polish and bug fixes, players express a willingness to return for more multiplayer sessions.
- “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 land without stress and see what to expect. My only 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. Overall, it was very fun, and I tried to do it in a livestream. If it's polished enough in terms of fixing gameplay-breaking bugs and includes a first-person mode to make it easier to pick up objects (I found a vial of stuff I needed under a wardrobe that didn't want to be picked up), 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.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant stability issues, including glitches that cause multiple doors to spawn in a single doorway and doors that behave erratically, such as spinning uncontrollably. These problems detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- “Glitches that cause multiple doors to spawn in one doorway, along with doors that glitch out and spin around.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it nearly impossible to progress.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted gameplay, including characters getting stuck in the environment.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the game's strong replayability due to its dynamic map layouts that change with each playthrough, keeping the experience fresh. Additionally, the competitive element of beating friends' escape times further enhances the incentive to replay.
- “It keeps things fresh every time you play — the map layout changes each time, which adds a lot of replayability.”
- “Lots of cool stuff and replayability to beat your friends' escape times!”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Playing Shadows" elevates it beyond a typical horror game, focusing on the themes of friendship and survival, which create a gripping and emotionally engaging experience.
- “Playing Shadows is alive with friends, transforming it from just another horror game into a bond-forging, heart-pounding survival story.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy has been criticized as appearing to be a cash grab, particularly given its $14.99 price tag, leading some users to express relief at having accessed the game 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.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”