Switch Between You And Your Shadow To Defeat Enemies In New Retro-Style Platformer Shadow Trick

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 straightforward 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 as a wizard with the ability to transform into a shadow. This core mechanic is cleverly used to solve puzzles and navigate the game's world. Players must seamlessly switch between their physical and shadow forms to uncover secrets, bypass traps, and evade enemies.

The game unfolds across 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 is key to unlocking the complete ending. Be warned: defeating bosses without taking damage is crucial for a perfect run, and some bosses present a significant challenge. The red ghost, for example, can seemingly vanish during attacks only to reappear unexpectedly.

Shadow Trick offers a variety of environments, including aquatic levels where shadow form is essential for navigation, introducing unique and quirky fish bosses.

Worth a Look?

If you appreciate retro pixel art and enjoy charming visuals, Shadow Trick is worth checking out. Its impressive environments and catchy chiptune soundtrack contribute to its overall appeal. Download it now on the Google Play Store.

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