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

Neutronized, the studio behind this year's Shovel Pirate and other charming 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, sweet, and simple game with a retro 16-bit aesthetic – and it's free!

Shadow Trick Gameplay:

As the title suggests, you play as a wizard capable of transforming into a shadow to solve puzzles. This core mechanic involves shifting between your physical and shadow forms to bypass obstacles, evade enemies, and uncover hidden areas within a magical castle.

The game boasts 24 levels, each concealing three moon crystals. Collecting all 72 crystals unlocks the complete ending. Be warned: defeating the bosses without taking damage is crucial for this achievement, and some, like the mischievous red ghost, present a unique challenge.

Shadow Trick features diverse environments, including aquatic levels requiring shadow-form navigation and encounters with quirky boss characters.

Worth a Look?

Fans of retro pixel art will appreciate Shadow Trick's charming visuals and chiptune soundtrack. If this sounds appealing, download it from the Google Play Store. For another gaming recommendation, check out our review of the strategy game, The Life of a Librarian in Kakureza Library.