![]() ![]() Simply put, the only challenge that's left is "opening" a path for Lily. In fact, everything is so easy that the simplistic crafting available, which enables the creation of various traps (and more) by gathering the required items, was never needed during this review. Why approach a new location carefully when it's possible to just run over there, check where the guards currently are, and then just step back a few seconds? Due to this, Shadwen is simply the easiest title of its kind, as well as the least intense. It's also possible to rewind time, which is far more useful, since it enables fixing any mistakes on the spot by just holding a button for a few seconds.Īs expected, though, this system completely destroys everything. Sadly, since this isn't a fast-paced shooter or something, it mostly gets in the way and is best left disabled. ![]() Interestingly enough, it's possible to activate a SUPERHOT-like feature that makes time move only when Shadwen moves, too. While not perfect in its mechanics, since the controls and camera will occasionally act as they please, and although most of the things that the protagonist can do have been done again and again in this genre, this can be quite fun, with Shadwen being able to do all the standard stealthy stuff like moving silently or do some acrobatics, through to using a neat grappling hook to reach higher places or pull objects from a distance. These two will exchange a few words between each level, but their relationship will never really evolve.ĭespite the disappointing and, almost non-existent, plot, this is the pretty much a standard stealth tactics action videogame. Quite the interesting concept but, unfortunately, this never really takes advantage of it. The main premise is that Shadwen saves a young orphaned girl named Lily on her way to killing the monarch of this land, and must now "escort" her through the soldier-filled barracks, dungeons, and castle yards, if possible without her finding out her profession. Too bad none of this will happen here, though. Truly, her most striking feature is her long braided ponytail, and yet she has that - hard to explain - special something that makes you want to learn more about her. Take the titular protagonist, for instance: dressed in typical medieval assassin attire, no gargantuan bosom getting in her way, sporting a simple, everyday face, and just holding a nice little dagger in her hand. It's always great when somebody looks cool in a subtle way. ![]()
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