1428: Shadows over Silesia
KUBI Games · 2022 · Historical, Medieval, Indie, Adventure, Dark Humor
PC
Mostly Positive72% · 19573Metacritic
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About 1428: Shadows over Silesia
Shadows over Silesia is a dark action adventure game with fantasy elements set in real medieval Europe. With true historical events in the background, you'll be facing intricate puzzles, challenging battles and cunning stealth. You will come across possessed devil worshipers, sexual demons, and beasts from hell, as well as creatures well-known from European mythology.
Europe is in the middle of religious upheaval and many preachers predict that the end of the world is near. The year is 1428 and the Hussites have just set out on their Silesian campaign. These heretics appear to be the biggest threat in the kingless country. But true evil of a completely different kind is lurking nearby and it does not intend to engage in religious disputes.
You will experience everything from the point of view of the two main characters. Hynek, a grumpy Hussite hetman who doesn't hesitate to swear or mess around with anything, and Lothar, a Hospitaller knight, a man of good education and manners who stands alongside his brethren in the front line of the Silesian defense. Each has their own motivations and views of the world around them, and different equipment and abilities. Their fates will soon become intertwined. Will they face one another, weapon in hand, or forge a fragile alliance to stand shoulder to shoulder against a far worse enemy?
The original puzzles you will come across on your dangerous journey will most definitely be tough. Classic adventure games of the 1990s were a big inspiration. You will have to take advantage of your surroundings, look for objects, obtain information, and solve puzzles or encoded messages. Some problems can be solved in multiple ways, or they can be cleverly worked around.
Sometimes you'll have to blend into the shadows and sneak past enemies to avoid being detected. Following their patrol routes and habits will help you find the best path.
The combat system is easy to understand but it takes practice to fully master it. Remember one thing: being outnumbered is a problem! If three or more opponents attack you at the same time, you will die! The key is to take advantage of their mistakes, wait for the right moment, and then attack. You will face not just knights, villagers, and robbers, but also various supernatural beings who are not to be underestimated.
THE GAME IS FULLY BLIND ACCESSIBLE. More information on the game's website.
Dark fantasy story
Europe is in the middle of religious upheaval and many preachers predict that the end of the world is near. The year is 1428 and the Hussites have just set out on their Silesian campaign. These heretics appear to be the biggest threat in the kingless country. But true evil of a completely different kind is lurking nearby and it does not intend to engage in religious disputes.
You will experience everything from the point of view of the two main characters. Hynek, a grumpy Hussite hetman who doesn't hesitate to swear or mess around with anything, and Lothar, a Hospitaller knight, a man of good education and manners who stands alongside his brethren in the front line of the Silesian defense. Each has their own motivations and views of the world around them, and different equipment and abilities. Their fates will soon become intertwined. Will they face one another, weapon in hand, or forge a fragile alliance to stand shoulder to shoulder against a far worse enemy?
Challenging puzzles
The original puzzles you will come across on your dangerous journey will most definitely be tough. Classic adventure games of the 1990s were a big inspiration. You will have to take advantage of your surroundings, look for objects, obtain information, and solve puzzles or encoded messages. Some problems can be solved in multiple ways, or they can be cleverly worked around.
Sneaking in the shadows
Sometimes you'll have to blend into the shadows and sneak past enemies to avoid being detected. Following their patrol routes and habits will help you find the best path.
Tough combat
The combat system is easy to understand but it takes practice to fully master it. Remember one thing: being outnumbered is a problem! If three or more opponents attack you at the same time, you will die! The key is to take advantage of their mistakes, wait for the right moment, and then attack. You will face not just knights, villagers, and robbers, but also various supernatural beings who are not to be underestimated.
THE GAME IS FULLY BLIND ACCESSIBLE. More information on the game's website.
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What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
Rage Refunded, i cannot be arsed with a game with clunky controls when your trying to chase arsonists with an arrow that tells you the direction to go in, which i do, then to get blocked by trees which you cannot see through, then by a feckin log by a house blocked me the 2nd time, All this whilst trying to rotate the camera around so i can see, by the time i could see the timer expired like my patience. So, the game controls are clunky, the camera rotates far to slow, your blocked inconveniently by ♥♥♥♥ you cannot always see, combat is crap, no dodge or riposte, i think i would rather have my money back, thanks.4 found this helpful
This is a hidden Indie gem. An atmospheric game which somehow reminded me of the old RuneScape game. Entertaining story with its goofs and subtle easter eggs for Kingdom Come Deliverance and The Witcher. Jokes land right and more seriously takes especially the ending message is delivered well. Puzzles were frustrating at times, but all of them made sense. Even though I had to use a guide to complete it. Graphics are simple, yet effective. Especially in caves and dungeons. At times it's very beautiful even. The only problem is that character faces are not that distinguishable. The environment, maps, and designs were beautiful, too. Map made in the old historically accurate way made my historian heart shiver. All aspects together you can see that devs really loved their project. Music and sound are superb. Kudos to those creating it. Epaxially at the end of credits. Would love to hear both the songs while in the game itself. I would love to see the future in this style. Next part as Epilogue hinted or even MMORPG. Def, recommended at full price.2 found this helpful
I tried...the setting and story are interesting, but I can't....the escape with the horse level just killed it completely....Controls are very bad.1 found this helpful
I'll start by saying the game wasn't what I expected. I was hoping for a story set during the Hussite Wars with a plot actually based on those events. Instead, they serve mostly as a backdrop for a story filled with mysticism and a heavy dose of fantasy. The description mentioning fantasy 'elements' is unfortunately misleading, and it needs to be emphasized that this is not a historical game. The story itself isn't particularly gripping, either. It's not bad, just average. However, the gameplay itself is really enjoyable. I think the highly varied game sequences deserve some appreciation. We get typical stealth sections, logic puzzles, and combat. On top of that, there are implemented mechanics like encrypted messages you have to decipher, or a dice game. For an indie game, this looks really good. It's also worth appreciating that many levels can be approached in multiple ways. On the technical side, I didn't experience a single bug, apart from the camera occasionally acting up. Honestly, camera control is probably the weakest element of this whole game. The DLC with its additional story scenario deserves a separate mention. I actually enjoyed this story more than the main plot.…1 found this helpful
Well this was a heck of a find. Game is great.1 found this helpful
By "challenging battles" it means "very few and far between."1 found this helpful
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