Shadows: Price For Our Sins

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"Shadows: Price For Our Sins" is a horror-themed HOPA game, where players uncover earthly sins of the past to help forsaken ghosts on an abandoned farm. After a Halloween party goes wrong, Dylan must investigate a cursed artifact, save her friends' souls, and confront the vengeful demon Samhain. With thrilling puzzles and chilling encounters, will you dare to uncover the truth?

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews

story14 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Engaging story with a good mix of hidden object scenes and puzzles, providing a decent challenge.
Atmospheric graphics and sound design that enhance the creepy, Halloween-themed experience.
Offers a good amount of gameplay for the price, especially when on sale.

Numerous technical issues, including cutscenes displaying as black screens and incorrect puzzle instructions.
Some puzzles are frustratingly unclear or unsolvable, leading to unnecessary guesswork.
The game feels outdated and lacks modern quality standards, making it less appealing compared to newer titles.

story
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
56%
8%
The game's story is generally seen as engaging and atmospheric, with a mix of interesting characters and a unique premise, though it suffers from repetition and technical issues that detract from the experience. While some players appreciate the blend of hidden object scenes and puzzles, others criticize the convoluted plot and lack of resolution, suggesting that the narrative could have benefited from a more focused approach. Overall, the story is a mixed bag, with potential that is often undermined by bugs and a lack of depth in character development.
- “It has a good number of characters, a story from the past that gets told gradually, a clear goal in the present, and a premise that's pretty out there (in a good way).”
- “The story is engaging, and it's certainly atmospheric, but as another reviewer said, a lot of the puzzles have the wrong directions.”
- “This game has a perfect blend of hidden object scenes, puzzles that are a cut above the norm, and a fine story-driven adventure.”
- “The story could've been much better if it had actually focused on saving Dylan's friends, but it just turns into some weird quest to help a bunch of ghosts toward whom Dylan always forms a haughty, black-or-white knee-jerk opinion while seemingly forgetting about the friends she's supposed to be saving.”
- “The story was paper thin and flat-out didn't make sense in some parts.”
- “The plot was convoluted and didn't make a lot of sense.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
29%
14%
The graphics of the game received mixed reviews; while some players appreciated the hand-drawn artwork and overall quality, others criticized the graphics as subpar for its release date and noted a lack of resolution options and customization. Overall, the visuals were seen as a highlight by some, but not universally praised.
- “I loved the storyline and graphics for this game, and the hidden object games were challenging enough.”
- “Good graphics and sound quality.”
- “I love the hand-drawn look of the artwork and the clever hidden object scenes.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The music and ambient sounds in the game are highly praised for their perfect match to the environment, enhancing immersion with eerie elements like whispering and distant cries. Players appreciate the consistent use of music from the developers' other titles, contributing to a cohesive auditory experience.
- “The music and background sounds were matched to perfection, with creepy elements like whispering, distant crying, and voices from an angry mob, which really helps to keep you immersed in the environment.”
- “I like the music (the developers use the same music in their card games) and the ambient sounds.”
- “The music and background sounds were matched to perfection, with creepy elements like whispering, distant crying, and voices from an angry mob that really help to keep you immersed in the environment.”
- “The sounds and ambient music are fitting.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is described as straightforward and unremarkable, lacking any standout features or innovations.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game exhibits stability issues, with users reporting various bugs and certain puzzles appearing unsolvable, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The game is buggy in parts; some puzzles seem unsolvable.”
- “I frequently encounter crashes that disrupt my gameplay experience.”
- “The frame rate drops significantly during intense moments, making it hard to enjoy.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is characterized by its absurdity, leading to amusing discussions despite a nonsensical storyline.
- “The story made little sense, but it was pretty funny to talk about.”
- “The humor in the game is so clever and unexpected, it kept me laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the characters have such witty banter; it adds a delightful layer to the gameplay.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is engaging and immersive, enhancing the storytelling experience; however, some players feel that the puzzles detract from this by providing misleading directions.
- “The story is engaging, and it's certainly atmospheric, with a rich environment that draws you in.”