Neutronized's Shadow Trick: A Charming Retro Platformer
Neutronized, the studio behind this year's Shovel Pirate and other 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, charming, and straightforward game with a delightful retro aesthetic thanks to its 16-bit pixel art. Best of all, it's free-to-play.
Shadow Trick Gameplay
As the title suggests, you play as 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 the environment, avoid hazards, and outsmart enemies.
The game unfolds within a magical castle, boasting 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 true ending requires skillful play and precision. Be warned: some bosses, like the elusive red ghost, present a significant challenge, demanding flawless execution to avoid damage.
The game's environments are varied and engaging, including aquatic levels where shadow-form traversal is crucial, introducing unique and quirky fish bosses.
Worth a Look?
Shadow Trick boasts impressive visuals for fans of retro pixel art, complemented by atmospheric environments and catchy chiptune music. If this sounds appealing, download it from the Google Play Store today!
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