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Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie, Fantasy
An outcast with a fearful power ventures out into the unknown world to save her father and herself. Shadows of Adam is a unique take on a classic genre. A retro JRPG built for the modern era.
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Plot-driven, nostalgic, unpretentious and relaxed.
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SwitchRPGBen ThompsonMay 2019Fans of 16-bit era JRPGs itching for their next meaningful experience need look no further than Shadows of Adam.
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COGconnectedJames PaleyFeb 201780/100Shadows of Adam delivers retro JRPG flavor without the bitter aftertaste of merciless grinding and pointless punishments.
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Nintendo EnthusiastJohn FrisciaApr 20198/10So basically, if you’d love to play an RPG but can’t dedicate hours a day to it, Shadows of Adam could be a great solution on Switch.
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Nintendo LifeDom Reseigh-LincolnApr 20197/10While its runtime is noticeably short for a JRPG of this style – especially when compared to the classics it so closely resembles – Shadows of Adam is still a really enjoyable experience while it lasts.
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Cubed3Coller EntragianMay 20267/10Shadows of Adam comes close to being great. It is hampered by its excessive influences from Final Fantasy VI and requires its own voice to convey a more original and profound story. The combat system is also too restrictive due to the small party size and lack of customisation for most of the game. All the elements are present for an incredible RPG: the art, music, and a fun, easy-to-pick-up battle system. It just needs more of an X-factor and a bit of fearlessness from the developers.
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IGDB rating 7.9/10 from 2 ratings.
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