The Shadowland

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The Shadowland is a single player action game. It was developed by Bloodcraft Dev and was released on July 17, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

Little Reaper finds himself lost in grim otherworld. Help him find the way back through treacherous obstacles and threatening foes.Prepare to rely heavily on your reflexes to complete 30+ levels spanning through 6 locations, and beat 3 unique bosses.

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43%

Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features charming graphics and a nice visual style that appeals to players.
Some players found the game to be fun and addictive, especially for those who enjoy challenging platformers.
The music in the game is relaxing and adds to the overall experience.

The controls are clunky and finicky, making gameplay frustrating and less enjoyable.
Many players experienced issues with unfair difficulty, often dying due to random factors rather than skill.
There is a lack of narrative or world-building, leaving players feeling disconnected from the game.

graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
89%
11%
Overall, the graphics are generally well-received, with many users appreciating the visual style and animations, though some note that the low resolution of art assets detracts from the experience. While the graphics are described as nice and decent, they are not considered groundbreaking. Additionally, some players expressed frustration with the lack of controller support, which impacted their overall enjoyment.
- “The graphic style is lovely but the controls are just clunky.”
- “The visuals and animations are nice.”
- “Rad visuals and super hard mode; holy cow, I can't beat level 3 or 4, it was insanity!”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it relaxing but ultimately feeling that it doesn't fit the game's atmosphere or context. Many users opted to play their own soundtracks instead, suggesting that the in-game music could be improved to enhance the overall experience. Additionally, there are concerns about the volume levels, particularly for headphone users.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Let me start with the good things: the price is okay for what it offers, the relaxing music, and that all.”
- “Honor mention: music, although I'm used to hearing a single song on loop for 6 hours (farewell last screen), this music seems kind of weird in this game. It doesn't fit the atmosphere, or the enemies, or the background. I just put on some B-side soundtrack while playing the game, which made it more enjoyable.”
- “Honor mention: music, although I'm used to hearing a single song on loop for 6 hours (farewell last screen), this music seems kind of weird in this game. It doesn't fit the atmosphere, or the enemies, or the background. It's strange; I just put on some B-side soundtrack while playing the game, which made it more enjoyable. Anyway, I don't ask for a refund because the game has potential, and the money can be helpful to the dev.”
- “Honor mention: music, although I'm used to hearing a single song on loop for 6 hours (farewell last screen), this music seems kind of weird in this game. It doesn't fit the atmosphere, or the enemies, or the background. It's strange; I just put on some B-side soundtrack while playing the game, which made it more enjoyable. Anyway, I don't ask for a refund because the game has potential, and the money can be helpful to the dev.”
- “Honor mention: music, although I'm used to hearing a single song on loop for 6 hours (farewell last screen), this music seems kind of weird in this game. It doesn't fit the atmosphere, or the enemies, or the background. It's strange; I just put on some B-side soundtrack while playing the game, which made it more enjoyable. Anyway, I don't ask for a refund because the game has potential, and the money can be helpful to the dev.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The gameplay has received largely negative feedback, with users criticizing it for being sluggish and unenjoyable, despite the game's appealing visuals. Many feel that the gameplay detracts significantly from the overall experience, overshadowing the game's artistic qualities.
- “2D grim reaper intense gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is not hard, but the controls feel a bit sluggish.”
- “The game looks very nice at first, but sadly the gameplay is garbage.”
- “Well, it's not the art that kills this game; it's the terrible gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is not hard, but the controls seem a bit sluggish.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's story receives mixed reviews; some players appreciate its engaging narrative and moral lessons about perseverance, while others criticize it for lacking depth and world-building, describing it as boring and underdeveloped.
- “For me, the strength of this game's story is that it is never boring.”
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Very boring, no story behind it.”
- “There's no story or element of world building at all in the game.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, often detracting from the overall enjoyment.
- “Tedious like hell, pretty much.”
- “The grinding feels endless and monotonous.”
- “It takes forever to level up, making the game feel like a chore.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game to be effective, particularly enjoying the absurdity of becoming immortal after collecting 100 bloody orbs, which adds a comedic twist to the gameplay.
- “Being immortal after collecting 100 bloody orbs made me laugh.”
- “The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me chuckling throughout the game.”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the hilarious character interactions and unexpected plot twists.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by frustrating hitbox issues, which can lead to unexpected deaths and a sense of unfairness, detracting from the overall experience.