The Shadow Society

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In "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?

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Play Modes

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

50%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

story9 positive mentions

character development3 negative mentions

The world-building is intriguing, with a unique supernatural setting and varied characters that add depth to the story.
The game allows for a nuanced approach to relationships, separating friendship and romance values, which enhances player choice.
The writing is engaging and easy to read, with enjoyable character interactions that keep players invested in the story.

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 unpolished.
The game is marketed as a standalone story, but it feels incomplete and abandoned, leading to frustration among players who expected a more cohesive narrative.

story
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "The Shadow Society" presents an intriguing supernatural love narrative with a rich universe, but it ultimately leaves players dissatisfied due to its abrupt cliffhanger ending and lack of resolution. Many reviewers express frustration over the misleading claim of it being a standalone story, as it feels abandoned and incomplete, with a plot that becomes increasingly rushed and vague. While some players appreciate the character interactions and replayability, the overall consensus is that the story lacks depth and coherence, making it difficult to fully engage with the narrative.
- “All in all, the story had a lot of potential and I was eager to follow where it was leading.”
- “I personally love this story so far and am looking forward to book 2.”
- “The story was fun, the world intriguing, and the characters were all enjoyable.”
- “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.”
- “To sum up, the story left me somewhat dissatisfied – as I have already pointed out, just 1-2 more chapters could have sealed the deal.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by a playful tone that often pokes fun at player frustration, alongside a rich lore and world-building infused with quirky, chaotic humor from the main characters. This blend of humor, action, and eccentricity contributes to an engaging and entertaining 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.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Character development in terms of skills is largely viewed as insignificant, with players feeling that it does not impact gameplay or overall experience.
- “Character development in terms of skills doesn't matter at all.”
- “The characters feel one-dimensional and lack meaningful growth throughout the game.”
- “There is little to no impact from the choices I made regarding character development.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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, providing great replayability.”
- “Each playthrough offers new choices and outcomes, making it a game you can enjoy multiple times.”
- “With different character paths and endings, the replayability factor is off the charts!”