Shadow's Grove

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Shadow's Grove is a single player action adventure game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Fenris Games and was released on October 17, 2025. It received neutral reviews from players.

Step into the serene yet ever-shifting afterlife on a journey to reunite with your lost wolf companion. Explore surreal environments, solve thought-provoking puzzles, and navigate distorted enemies as you work through the tangled emotions of loss and moving forward.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features nice graphics and a visually appealing aesthetic.
The ability to shape-shift into a wolf adds an interesting gameplay mechanic and allows access to areas the protagonist cannot reach.
The interface is reasonably intuitive, making it easy to navigate the game.

The game suffers from significant bugs and glitches, including issues with saving progress and abilities not functioning properly.
Combat mechanics are clunky and frustrating, with some players suggesting a shift to a stealth-based approach instead.
The gameplay feels linear and lacks depth, with limited mechanics and a story that feels rushed and underdeveloped.

story
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The story in the game is generally perceived as short and straightforward, making it easy to follow, but it lacks depth and emotional engagement. Players have noted that the narrative feels underdeveloped, with uninspired dialogue and soundtrack, leading to disappointment, especially when compared to other titles like "Lost Ember." Overall, while there is potential, significant improvements are needed to enhance the storytelling experience.
- “Story is short, to the point, and easy to follow.”
- “In addition to the limited and interrupted gameplay, Shadow's Grove also lacks any depth to the story, with the dialogue and soundtrack falling flat.”
- “I went into this game expecting similar visuals, gameplay, storyline, and emotional feel as 'Lost Ember' based on the description and teaser, and I was disappointed on all fronts.”
- “Shadow's Grove shows some potential, but would need a lot more work to sort out the bugs and flesh out the story.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally praised for their nice visuals and appealing aesthetic, though some users noted issues like clipping bugs. However, expectations based on comparisons to "Lost Ember" led to disappointment in both visuals and overall experience for some players.
- “The graphics are stunning, with beautiful visuals that truly enhance the gaming experience.”
- “I really liked the aesthetic; it creates an immersive atmosphere despite a few minor bugs like clipping.”
- “The visuals are impressive and contribute significantly to the overall feel of the game.”
- “I went into this game expecting similar visuals, gameplay, storyline, and emotional feel as 'Lost Ember' based on the description and teaser, and I was disappointed on all fronts.”
- “Reaaaaally liked the aesthetic, but encountered several bugs, such as clipping through the map.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for its linearity and limited mechanics, primarily revolving around shooting glowing orbs and destructible objects, which detracts from the overall experience. Many reviewers suggest that the game would benefit from a rework of its mechanics, potentially shifting towards a stealth approach, while also noting that the animations and overall gameplay need significant improvement to meet modern standards.
- “Game is visually great, but gameplay and mechanics are lackluster.”
- “The game would probably benefit dramatically from removing certain mechanics entirely, or perhaps transforming them into a stealth mechanic where you need to avoid the ghosts instead of killing them.”
- “At least the first 15 minutes were incredibly linear, with 'shoot the glowing orb' and 'shoot the destructible thing which hides a passageway or the glowing orb' being literally the only two mechanics in the game.”
- “Animation and mechanics need some heavy work to stand up to modern standards.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with many users reporting it feels unfinished and plagued by numerous glitches.
- “This game feels largely unfinished and has a lot of glitches.”
- “The frequent crashes make it nearly unplayable.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted my gaming experience.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in Shadow's Grove is criticized for being lackluster and failing to enhance the gameplay experience, contributing to an overall sense of flatness in both the soundtrack and the story.
- “In addition to the limited and interrupted gameplay, Shadow's Grove also lacks any depth to the story, with the dialogue and soundtrack falling flat.”
- “The music in this game is repetitive and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be forgettable, lacking any memorable themes or emotional impact.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have expressed disappointment in the emotional depth of the game, expecting a similar experience to "Lost Ember" but finding it lacking in visuals, gameplay, storyline, and overall emotional impact.