Release Date: April 9, 2021
Puzzle game with platform game elements. In In My Shadow we play as Bella, whose memories of a difficult childhood come to life in the form of shadows on the walls of her house. The girl has to overcome a series of arcade and puzzle challenges in order to deal with her past.
In My Shadow is a platform game with puzzle game elements, based on the mechanics of shadow manipulation, which is not often used in video games. The game was developed by Playbae Games, an independent Indian studio, while its release was handled by Alcon Interactive Group.
The main character of In My Shadow is a young woman named Bella. After receiving an unexpected message from her father, the protagonist recalls her childhood and problems in her family. While trying to accept her difficult past, the girl watches her memories come to life on the walls of her house.
In In My Shadow we take control of the shadow of the younger version of the main character, cast on the wall of her room. Watching it from the side, we overcome various obstacles and avoid traps, also presented as shadows, as well as solve simple puzzles. The game also lets us zoom out and move objects in the room to change the position and size of obstacles visible on the walls, or create platforms for the little protagonist to jump onto. More than fifty such arcade and logic challenges await completion, which take place on the walls of the four rooms of Bella's house. Over time, the difficulty level increases; for example, one object can cast shadows on two walls, forcing you to be more inventive and spatially imaginative.
In My Shadow has simple, yet colourful and clear graphics. It is complemented by an atmospheric soundtrack enhancing the emotions accompanying the watching of subsequent memories of Bella's difficult childhood.
Platforms:
PC Windows April 9, 2021
PlayStation 4 February 11, 2022
Xbox One December 22, 2021
Apple iOS November 11, 2021
Nintendo Switch September 25, 2021
Developer: Playbae Games
Publisher: Alcon Interactive Group
Age restrictions: none
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System Requirements for In My Shadow Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0 GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 3.0 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 256 MB GeForce 8600 / Radeon HD 2600 XT or better, 2 GB HDD, Windows 7 SP1.
Recommended System Requirements:
Quad Core 2.4 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 896 MB GeForce GTX 275 / 1 GB Radeon HD 4770 or better, 2 GB HDD, Windows 10.
Game Ratings for In My Shadow Video Game.
Niche Gamer: 2 / 10 by Fingal Belmont
When doing our In My Shadow review, we found it’s the kind of indie game that is so poor it becomes interesting. The layers of incompetence compound on themselves to make something worth talking about and is dense with examples of what not to do when making a game. At times, it’s comical that something like In My Shadow can exist and cost more than some original Xbox games in the Xbox Store.
WhatIfGaming: 7.5 / 10
In My Shadow is a great puzzle platformer, and something we’d love to see more of. The game tells a very personal story with some blunt writing. While the character models are the weakest part of the game, the general presentation, and audio design are impressive throughout. The actual gameplay is refreshing and brings a lot of interesting ideas to the genre while delivering a polished experience. Recommended for people that like the platforming genre, and for those that want a pretty good story with it.
But Why Tho?: 5 / 10 by Kyle Foley
I love the idea of In My Shadow. It has a somewhat intriguing storyline and unique gameplay that show a lot of potential. Bella is not the deepest of main characters, but I did find myself drawn into her story initially. I also really did like the idea of moving objects to solves puzzles found in the shadows. It is an enjoyable game to play, but I just wish there was more to it than what we received.
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