It’s not bad for a weekend retreat, but I’d still wait for a price drop. It’s like they make it even out to an average game.
I like some parts of it, but dislike the unpolished nature of it. It made it both an easier experience as well as an awkward one. There are some issues that really drag down the gameplay, but at the same time, I really enjoyed the time mechanics. Shadwen is not a bad game, but it is completely in the middle of the road for me. The game is very dark for the most part, which fits in with the entire stealth gameplay, but I think it’s also there to mask the looks. On top of that, the game just looks so bland at times. Using the grappling hook to pull a barrel off a balcony can either work perfectly or awkwardly fall to the side and not distract anything. Much like Trine, most of the environment is physics-based. Unfortunately, doing this is clunky more times than not. Figuring out where to go and what to use in the environment as a distraction for guards is the name of the game. The main gameplay is focused around platforming and stealth. It really adds to the gameplay in a good way. Since being spotted can result in a game over, I can simply reverse time like the old Prince of Persia himself and try the last move a different way. Along with that, the complete removal of fail states is also a nice addition. It can even come with some really neat moments. Using the grappling hook to traverse areas can be a bit of a challenge, but by letting go of the movement stick, time freezes and I can then move the camera around to find another grappling point while in mid-air. It most certainly helps out both in the stealth and the platforming. The most unique thing about Shadwen is the freeze time mechanic. The game specifically states that certain things will influence the story. For instance, one of the first choices in the game is to either kill a guard in front of the child or scare him away. Depending on the player’s actions, the story may deviate in ways. The unfortunate thing is, the story is just not that compelling. While not particularly bad, the voice acting works in the most basic of levels. The story itself is told through mainly still cut scenes with voice acting played over them. After her rescue, Lily decides to follow Shadwen, the thing she doesn’t know is that Shadwen is on a mission to assassinate the king. Shadwen’s story revolves around a woman who meets a young girl named Lily who was being harassed by a town guard. It gives players breathing room for them to plan out their next course of action. This allows players to move the camera around for better views and to scan the environment for distractions to use. The trick is, when the player is not moving, time stands still. Shadwen is a puzzle stealth game where the player must navigate an area by sneaking around. Their newest game, Shadwen, tries to do some unconventional things, but ultimately it falls short in numerous aspects, making it feel almost unfinished in a way. I can easily say that any game they release I will give a fair shake. I really enjoyed Trine 3 when a lot of people didn’t. I have always been a fan of Frozenbyte games.
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