The Shadow Society
- February 6, 2020
- Hosted Games
Get on SteamIn "The Shadow Society," a mysterious dream leads you to your abandoned childhood home, where you discovers a parallel world connected to your ancestors. This 550,000-word interactive novel offers a modern fantasy experience with various relationships and choices that impact the outcome of your journey. Can you decipher the truth and find your place in this new realm?
Reviews
- The world-building is intriguing, with varied and compelling characters that add depth to the supernatural romance genre.
- The game allows for a nuanced approach to relationships by splitting friendship and romance values, making interactions feel more genuine.
- The writing, while not perfect, is charming and provides an easy read that keeps players engaged with the characters and their stories.
- The story ends abruptly with many unanswered questions, leaving players feeling unsatisfied and confused about the plot and character motivations.
- There are numerous typos and continuity errors that detract from the overall experience, making it feel less polished.
- The game is criticized for being misleadingly marketed as a standalone story, despite being an incomplete narrative with no clear resolution.
- story53 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 81 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story has garnered mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment over its abrupt ending and unresolved plotlines, often described as a cliffhanger that feels abandoned. While some appreciated the intriguing universe and character dynamics, others criticized the lack of depth and coherence, suggesting that the narrative was rushed and left too many mysteries unexplained. Overall, the potential of the story is recognized, but its execution has left many feeling unsatisfied and misled by the claim of it being a standalone tale.
“All in all, the story had a lot of potential and I was eager to follow where it was leading.”
“The story was fun, the world intriguing, and the characters were all enjoyable.”
“Every second I played, the more I wanted to devour the story.”
“This is, in my opinion, an incredibly shady statement to make, as this is in truth an abandoned story.”
“Yet another story that ends in a cliffhanger only to be abandoned by the creator.”
“The story does end on a cliffhanger, and not a whole lot is cleared up by the epilogue.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a playful tone that often pokes fun at player frustrations, alongside a blend of lore and world-building infused with quirky, chaotic humor from the main characters. This combination creates a lighthearted atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
“There is quite a lot of lore, as well as world-building, and both of them are flavored with occasional humor, action, and the general craziness of the main characters (right, quaiel?!).”
“If anything, they seem to think it’s funny when you express anger about it.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development in terms of skills is largely viewed as insignificant, with players feeling that it does not impact the overall gameplay experience.
“Character development in terms of skills doesn't matter at all.”
“The characters feel one-dimensional and lack meaningful growth throughout the game.”
“I was disappointed by how little the characters evolved; their arcs were predictable and uninspired.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers good replayability due to its similar basic plot, which allows for significant variations in events during each playthrough.
“The basic plot is similar, but events can change quite a bit, offering great replayability.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of choices and outcomes available.”
“The game encourages multiple runs with different strategies, making it highly replayable.”
