Neutronized's latest platformer, Shadow Trick, is a charming, bite-sized adventure. The publisher, known for titles like Shovel Pirate, Slime Labs 3, Super Cat Tales, and Yokai Dungeon: Monster Games, delivers another fun and accessible experience. Shadow Trick maintains Neutronized's signature style: short, sweet, and simple, with a retro 16-bit aesthetic and the added bonus of being 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 requires strategic shifting between your physical and shadow forms to overcome obstacles, avoid traps, and outsmart enemies.
The game unfolds within a magical castle, boasting diverse biomes, hidden dangers, and challenging boss encounters. Across 24 levels, you'll hunt for three moon crystals per stage, crucial for unlocking the complete ending. Perfecting your skills is essential; defeating bosses without taking damage is necessary to collect all 72 crystals. Expect tricky opponents—the red ghost, for example, can reappear after seemingly vanishing, adding a layer of strategic depth.
Shadow Trick’s environments are varied, including aquatic levels where you'll navigate as a shadow, encountering peculiar fish bosses.
Worth a Look?
Fans of retro pixel art will appreciate Shadow Trick's visuals and charming chiptune soundtrack. Its diverse environments and engaging puzzle mechanics make it a worthwhile download from the Google Play Store.
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