The Dream of Shadowlands Episode 2

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CONTENT WARNINGS: Body horror, violence, scary imagery, blood, strong language The Dream of Shadowlands Episode 2: The Corpse of the Labyrinth After narrowly escaping their previous surroundings, Rina and Jyl find an abandoned temple to Yurenica. The lingering remains of a demon society hide a twisted maze and the history that its inhabitants left behind. Uncovering a wealth of Shadowlands the…

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

The Dream of Shadowlands Episode 2 screenshot

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 4 reviews

story3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Great continuation of the previous episode with interesting lore and expanded story.
The 90's anime visuals, music, and satisfying gameplay create a nostalgic and enjoyable experience.
Longer than the first episode with new mechanics, puzzles, and character development.

Combat remains largely unchanged and may not satisfy those looking for thrilling battles.
Voice acting is inconsistent, with some performances being amateurish or unremarkable.
Puzzles are mostly straightforward, which may not challenge all players.

story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is praised for its expansion and depth, providing additional context and continuity that enhances the overall narrative experience. Coupled with nostalgic 90's anime visuals and engaging music, it culminates in a satisfying ending sequence that ties together the established themes and settings.
- “The 90's anime visuals, the music, the story, and the simple yet satisfying gameplay make it a real treat.”
- “The story is also expanded, providing more context and depth.”
- “This chapter expands on the previously established story and setting.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are characterized by nostalgic 90's anime visuals, featuring an endearing art style and character design. Players appreciate the simple yet satisfying gameplay complemented by charming traditionally animated cutscenes. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's nostalgic appeal.
- “The 90's anime visuals, the music, the story, and the simple yet satisfying gameplay make it a real treat.”
- “I can't get over the nostalgic visuals this game has.”
- “Very endearing art style and character design, with a few short (but sweet) traditionally animated cutscenes.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The gameplay in this episode is notably longer and more expansive than the first, introducing new mechanics and puzzles, including a unique fishing feature that allows players to catch quirky slugs. Overall, it offers a richer and more varied experience for fans of puzzle-solving.
- “This episode is not only longer than the first, but it also features more mechanics and puzzles.”
- “Longer and larger than the first game, with several new puzzle mechanics and items.”
- “If you're into that sort of thing, there is a fishing mechanic, and you can catch disgusting little slugs.”
- “This episode is not only longer than the first, but has more mechanics and puzzles.”
- “Longer and larger than the first game, with a couple of new puzzle mechanics and items.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its atmospheric quality, effectively complementing the 90's anime visuals and enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers find it to be a perfect fit for the game's environment, contributing to its charm.
- “The 90's anime visuals, the music, the story, and the simple yet satisfying gameplay make it a real treat.”
- “I like the music; it's atmospheric and suits the environment perfectly.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of dark elements, offering a mix of bleakness and sadness alongside moments of brightness and hopefulness, creating a unique and nuanced comedic experience.
- “This part is somewhat bleak, sad, and perhaps a little scary, but other themes include brightness, hopefulness, and a touch of dark humor.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game features an endearing art style and character design, complemented by a few short but charming traditionally animated cutscenes that enhance character development.
- “The character development is incredibly engaging, with a very endearing art style and character design that brings each character to life.”
- “The game features a few short but sweet traditionally animated cutscenes that enhance the emotional depth of the characters.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel personal and relatable.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The optimization of voice acting in the game is inconsistent, with performances varying from amateurish and unremarkable to engaging and enjoyable.
- “The game's optimization is a mess, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “I experienced constant crashes and long loading times, which severely impacted my enjoyment of the game.”
- “The graphics settings are poorly optimized, making it difficult to achieve a stable performance even on high-end hardware.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its fitting and immersive music, which enhances the overall environment and experience.
- “I like the music; it's atmospheric and suits the environment perfectly.”
- “The game's ambiance is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world.”
- “Every sound and visual detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.”