Time of Shadows

About

"Time of Shadows" is a Role Playing game that can be played as a single-player or multi-player. It is the sequel to "Blood Magic" and follows the journey of the Hero as they try to stop the invasion of shadows and save the Earth. The game features a balanced magic system with 12 schools of magic and over 100 spells, a dynamic combat system, and an advanced NPC system. Players will encounter dangerous adventures, fascinating quests, and atmospheric music as they explore the world of shadows.

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50%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

optimization1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features an interesting magic customization system that allows for creative builds and character development.
The looting system is addictive, especially with the inclusion of recipes that require collecting runes.
Despite its flaws, the game can be enjoyable for those who appreciate hack-and-slash gameplay focused on magic.

The game suffers from poor graphics, unbalanced combat, and erratic NPC behavior, leading to chaotic gameplay experiences.
Many players find the storyline lacking and the voice acting cringe-worthy, detracting from the overall experience.
The game is plagued by bugs and performance issues, particularly on modern PCs, making it frustrating to play.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it lacking and convoluted, especially for those unfamiliar with the first installment. Others appreciate the storyline and gameplay, though they criticize the dialogue quality. Overall, the narrative aspect seems to detract from the experience for many, while a few still find it engaging.
- “Story is amazing, and it's the best ARPG that I have played in ages. I really recommend you to play this kind of game; the 12 schools of spells and the most powerful spells are incredible if you upgrade their power.”
- “This game has a solid storyline and gameplay, but on the other hand, it does have horrible dialogue. But who cares, right?”
- “The quest line is weird and from the very start it's too long to enjoy the game.”
- “The storyline aspect is lacking in this game.”
- “Well, the story makes no sense unless you've played the first one.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them as outdated and lacking variety, while others emphasize that they prioritize gameplay over visual appeal. Overall, the consensus leans towards disappointment in the graphical quality.
- “The graphics are crappy even for that time.”
- “It's all the same graphics and characters.”
- “This is for all those people who couldn't care less about the fancy graphics and other pretty things!”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The gameplay is criticized for being chaotic and poorly designed, featuring random enemy spawns and numerous bugs and glitches. While some players appreciate the solid storyline, they find the overall execution of gameplay lacking, particularly due to subpar dialogue.
- “This game has a solid storyline and gameplay.”
- “The gameplay itself is a mess with wide areas in which enemies spawn randomly and pick fights.”
- “It is buggy, glitchy, and the gameplay is not well thought out.”
- “This game has a solid storyline and gameplay, but on the other hand, it has horrible dialogue.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from poor optimization, particularly on newer PCs, leading to performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- “It is buggy, glitchy, and the gameplay is not well thought out.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant frame drops and connectivity issues.”