Neutronized's Shadow Trick: A Charming Retro Platformer
Neutronized, the studio behind this year's Shovel Pirate and other enjoyable titles like Slime Labs 3, Super Cat Tales, and Yokai Dungeon: Monster Games, has released a new platformer: Shadow Trick. True to Neutronized's style, it's a short, fun, cute, and simple game with a charming 16-bit pixel art aesthetic. Best of all, it's free-to-play.
Gameplay: Shadow Manipulation
In Shadow Trick, you play a wizard capable of transforming into a shadow to solve puzzles. This core mechanic is cleverly implemented. Players must seamlessly switch between their physical and shadow forms to navigate obstacles, bypass traps, and outwit enemies.
The game unfolds within a magical castle, featuring diverse biomes, hidden perils, and challenging boss encounters. With 24 levels and three moon crystals hidden within each, collecting all 72 crystals to unlock the complete ending requires skillful play and strategic boss battles. Some bosses, like the elusive red ghost, present a significant challenge, demanding precise timing and careful observation.
Shadow Trick offers varied gameplay experiences, including aquatic levels where shadow-form navigation is crucial, introducing unique and quirky fish bosses.
Worth a Look?
Shadow Trick boasts appealing visuals, particularly for fans of retro pixel art. Its impressive environments and catchy chiptune soundtrack create an engaging atmosphere. If this sounds appealing, download it from the Google Play Store.
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