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The Shadow You

The Shadow You is a promising game held back by its narrative.
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44%Game Brain Score
music, character development
story, gameplay
75% User Score Based on 8 reviews
Critic Score 45%Based on 2 reviews

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The Shadow You is a single player action adventure game with horror, drama and mystery themes. It was developed by Topchan Games and was released on January 22, 2021. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

The Shadow You is a compelling horror adventure game set in two different realities. Solve puzzles, reveal secrets and let the chills go down your spine in this immersive story.

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  • The game features unique art and an amazing soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • The characters are well-developed with interesting backstories, contributing to an engaging narrative.
  • The gameplay includes a variety of puzzles and mini HOG scenarios that keep players entertained.
  • The writing style is criticized for being overly expository and inconsistent, detracting from the story.
  • There are issues with broken achievements and a lack of available guides, leading to frustration for players.
  • The pacing of the game, particularly in the opening, feels slow and may hinder the horror experience.
  • story
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is described as interesting and dark, focusing on a couple who meet in an online game, interspersed with a side narrative involving a rock character and another woman. While the artistic representation of the characters' minds and the dual settings of gloom and reality enhance the intrigue, some reviewers noted issues with sloppy writing that detracted from the overall experience.

    • “The story revolves around two characters who are supposed to be a couple but met in an online game.”
    • “The story makes you curious and it gives an artistic representation of one's mind.”
    • “The whole story progresses alternating through two locations: the gloom and real life.”
    • “Very interesting puzzle game; I loved the art, but the thing that ruined it for me was the sloppy writing of the story.”
    • “There is also a side story of a rock dude and another woman that flashes from time to time.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for being catchy and amazing, complementing the cute art style. Overall, it contributes significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “The music is amazing as hell and the art is super cute.”
    • “The music is very catchy.”
    • “A good game with some awesome music!”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features mini hog (hidden object game) scenarios where players collect items to solve puzzles, providing an engaging and interactive experience.

    • “Gameplay features mini hog scenarios and collecting items to solve puzzles.”
    • “Gameplay feels like a chore with repetitive tasks.”
    • “The mechanics are clunky and make the experience frustrating.”
    • “There are too many mini-game scenarios that disrupt the flow of gameplay.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics feature a distinctive and unique art style that stands out from typical designs, offering a refreshing visual experience.

    • “It features a very unique art style that you don't see often.”
    • “The graphics are stunning and truly bring the game world to life.”
    • “The attention to detail in the environments is absolutely breathtaking.”
    • “The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
    • “The character models are poorly designed and don't match the quality of modern games.”
    • “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is noted for its decent designs, though the sound direction accompanying these characters is described as unremarkable. Overall, while the visual aspects are satisfactory, the audio elements do not enhance the character experience significantly.

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The Shadow You is a action adventure game with horror, drama and mystery themes.

The Shadow You is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS and Windows.

The Shadow You was released on January 22, 2021.

The Shadow You was developed by Topchan Games.

The Shadow You has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its story.

The Shadow You is a single player game.

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