Prophecy of the Shadow
Strategic Simulations · 2023 · RPG, Exploration, Isometric, Fantasy, 1990's
PC
Positive91% · 11
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About Prophecy of the Shadow
"The dreaded Prophecy long foretold is nearly upon us! The rise of the Shadow Lord will surely mark the fall of civilization as we know it. Brave adventurer, you must not let this come to pass!"
With these haunting words, the Magic Council sends you off on a quest filled with danger, magic and puzzles in a land replete with untamed wilderness, quaint hamlets, majestic castles, labyrinthine catacombs and dark dungeons.
Prophecy of the Shadow is a classic single-character role-playing game in a mystical fantasy.
90s cinematics with over fifty digitized art and animation sequences, including characters in full costume.
Simple point-and-click interface with icon-based commands and graphical inventories makes the game fast and easy to play. Learn words and converse from an icon bar by clicking on the word.
Three perspective viewpoints: an adventure view allows you to explore this exciting world and engage in combat; an up-close-and-personal mode lets you converse with NPC Characters; and through the use of magic, an eagle's view of the world.
A large, complex world - both above and below ground - that you must save!
With these haunting words, the Magic Council sends you off on a quest filled with danger, magic and puzzles in a land replete with untamed wilderness, quaint hamlets, majestic castles, labyrinthine catacombs and dark dungeons.
Prophecy of the Shadow is a classic single-character role-playing game in a mystical fantasy.
90s cinematics with over fifty digitized art and animation sequences, including characters in full costume.
Simple point-and-click interface with icon-based commands and graphical inventories makes the game fast and easy to play. Learn words and converse from an icon bar by clicking on the word.
Three perspective viewpoints: an adventure view allows you to explore this exciting world and engage in combat; an up-close-and-personal mode lets you converse with NPC Characters; and through the use of magic, an eagle's view of the world.
A large, complex world - both above and below ground - that you must save!
What Steam players say
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This game changed my life. No lie. You can tell that every little pixel on the screen was created through the blood, sweat and tears of a group of people who loved what they did. They had nothing to fear, not even fear itself. They never surrendered.23 found this helpful
Fun, retro CRPG. Pretty basic, tho, honestly. My only real complaint is that I wish the dude walked faster. I loved the little FMV bits.3 found this helpful
Prophecy of the Shadow is one of those forgotten fantasy RPGs that never became a mainstream classic but still manages to leave a surprisingly strong impression decades after its release. Developed by Strategic Simulations and republished on Steam by SNEG, the game came out during a period when computer role-playing games were evolving rapidly. Developers were experimenting with larger worlds, cinematic storytelling, and more immersive gameplay systems, and this title feels like a product of that creative transition. While it lacks the polish and recognition of bigger RPGs from the era, it stands out through its atmosphere, ambition, and willingness to combine exploration, storytelling, and real-time combat into a dark fantasy adventure that still feels unique today. The game places players in a kingdom filled with fear, uncertainty, and growing hostility toward magic users. You play as a young apprentice whose life changes completely after the death of his mentor, pulling him into a dangerous prophecy tied to mysterious shadow forces threatening the land. The story itself uses familiar fantasy themes involving ancient evil and hidden destiny, but the presentation gives the narrat…2 found this helpful
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I just love the FMV bits. But the game is a little bit clunky by today's standards, but still, it is unique enough to recommend1 found this helpful
missed this back in the day
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