Shadowrain

This is a tough one. There are a lot of things I like, but an equal number of things I dislike. In all honesty, this game was difficult to get into and I almost dropped it after a few frustrating hours. Right off the bat I need to mention It's biggest flaw is how difficult it can be to navigate. I understand it is a budget game, but it really highlights this fact when the backgrounds lack variety and use the same few assets-- makes it VERY easy to get turned around, especially since there is a map that is less-than-helpful in telling you your position. This I think will be a HUGE turnoff for players and I can completely see why. For a game with a primary mechanic of exploration, it's important that you provide a good backdrop to give players a memorable visual setting to experience. Shadowrain tries, but ultimately the repetition makes it hard to get a grasp on your surroundings and drags you a bit out of the immersion when it starts to feel like you're going in circles. This aside, the story and setting of the game is great. It's a chilling futuristic sci-fi tale of isolation and artificial intelligence. The primary mechanic in the game is a run-and-hide style enemy that lurks …

For me it was boring, I couldn't find interest in the plot and the characters seemed insignificant.

Have you seen Yui's little sweater? Because it's incredibly important.

This game will make you jump. It's a little easy to get lost, but it makes up for it with a compelling story, great art, and an overwhelming sense of dread. It's been a while since I've played, but I can still remember it vividly after taking a moment to revisit it. Keep up the good work!

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