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The Book of Shadows

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60%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

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About The Book of Shadows

The Book of Shadows is a single player tactical role playing game with a anime theme. It was developed by Tiny Goblin Productions and was released on January 28, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

What happens when you and your girlfriend uncover a mysterious book and then accidentally activate it? Can you keep Alex one step ahead of those who want the book while at the same time figure out where am I? What does this book do? Why do these other people want it?

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93%Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews
story6 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a large, content-rich classic RPG experience with dozens of hours of gameplay, numerous quests, secrets, and a wide array of locations, providing great depth and longevity.
  • It features a compelling, layered narrative with multiple playable characters and shifting perspectives, enriched by detailed world-building and immersive lore.
  • Combat is straightforward and familiar to JRPG fans, with quality of life features, customizable difficulty settings, and strategic buffs/debuffs that add variety to encounters.
  • The pacing can be uneven due to lengthy exploration sections, backtracking, and frequent combat encounters, which can feel repetitive and slow progression.
  • The quest log and in-game guidance can be unclear, leading to players getting lost or confused about objectives, often necessitating external guides or maps to progress smoothly.
  • The game’s old-school RPG Maker visuals and text-heavy presentation may not appeal to players seeking modern graphics or more concise storytelling, and managing a large cast can be cumbersome.

  • story

    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 36% neutral mentions, 21% negative mentions

    The story is praised for its deep, traditional fantasy narrative that unfolds gradually through multiple character perspectives, offering rich world-building and layered exploration. Its balanced pacing and engaging storytelling, combined with ample side quests and secrets, provide an immersive experience suitable for both casual and dedicated RPG players. Although the quest log can sometimes be unclear, the overall narrative depth and atmosphere receive strong positive feedback.

    • “Rather than chasing modern trends or cinematic presentation, it focuses on building a dense world filled with exploration, layered storytelling, and gradual character progression.”
    • “Instead of relying on a single protagonist’s viewpoint, the game introduces a rotating cast, allowing players to experience the story from different angles.”
    • “The storytelling leans into traditional fantasy themes, but it maintains interest through its pacing and the way it reveals information over time.”
    • “If you stop playing for a bit, the quest log isn't very clear about where things are and what you need to do, so you could get lost easily. Knowing there's a paid strategy guide, you might have a better experience with access to it.”
    • “There are good RPG Maker games out there where the creators put tons of love and effort, making both the turn-based combat and storytelling a genuine joy to experience, implying this game falls short in storytelling quality.”
    • “The soundtrack, while fitting for background music during different story moments, does not leave a particularly strong impression, which affects the overall storytelling atmosphere.”

  • gameplay

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    20% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The gameplay emphasizes a long-form, patient experience with a variety of traditional mechanics that sustain engagement throughout its extended runtime. Although not groundbreaking, unique elements like enemy behavior influenced by player strength add refreshing variation. Overall, it offers a consistent but familiar gameplay style that may feel uninnovative to those seeking novel mechanics.

    • “The introduction of unique mechanics, such as systems that influence enemy behavior based on player strength, adds a small but welcome twist, helping to break up the monotony without fundamentally altering the formula.”
    • “From the outset, it positions itself as a long-form journey, one that rewards patience and curiosity more than quick bursts of action or streamlined mechanics.”
    • “Its reliance on traditional systems means that it rarely surprises from a mechanical standpoint, and players seeking innovation may find it overly familiar.”
    • “While the mechanics themselves are not particularly groundbreaking, the variety they offer helps sustain engagement across the game’s lengthy runtime.”

  • music

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music provides a fitting and atmospheric background that enhances different areas and story moments, though it doesn’t stand out strongly on its own. Overall, it offers a decent balance that supports the game's storytelling and exploration.

    • “The soundtrack complements this presentation by providing fitting background music for different areas and story moments, contributing to the overall atmosphere even if it does not leave a particularly strong impression.”
    • “Plenty of new art, pretty ok music, great story line moreso good balance of story, grinding, and new city to see.”

  • graphics

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The graphics feature an old-school, 2D style that, while not visually advanced by modern standards, consistently supports the game's gameplay and narrative.

    • “While it lacks the visual sophistication of more modern titles, it maintains a consistent aesthetic that supports its gameplay and narrative.”
    • “2D RPG game - old school graphics and gameplay.”

  • humor

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor is praised for its sharp, witty banter between characters that feels like close friends teasing each other, along with a snarky narrator who adds comedic commentary. Additionally, specific character quirks, such as Sarah's orcish swearing, are highlighted as particularly funny.

    • “The humor is really on point between the characters bantering back and forth like close friends, and the narrator snarks at you for every cupboard you click in vain.”
    • “I really love Sarah and her orcish swears. Hilarious!”

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is enhanced by a soundtrack that suitably matches various areas and story moments, creating an immersive experience, though it doesn't stand out as particularly memorable.

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game involves a significant amount of side quests and exploration, which can be tedious without additional guidance. Using a strategy guide is highly recommended to efficiently manage and complete the extensive content.

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The Book of Shadows is a tactical role playing game with anime theme. Common tags for The Book of Shadows include turn-based, indie, 2d, exploration, pixel graphics and others.

The Book of Shadows is available on PC and Windows.

The Book of Shadows was released on January 28, 2021.

The Book of Shadows was developed by Tiny Goblin Productions.

The Book of Shadows has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked The Book of Shadows for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

The Book of Shadows is a single player game.

Similar games include Dragons' Twilight, Terra Memoria, Chained Echoes, Beloved Rapture, Skyborn and others.