Shady Part of Me

"Despite its cryptic storytelling and repetitive gameplay, Shady Part of Me is a game that deserves to be played and experienced especially by puzzler fans."

"It pleases me to say that Shady Part of Me is one of the best surprises of the year so if you like indie puzzlers, you have to play this."

"Excellent gameplay, unique ideas, and a strong presentation make for an easily recommendable narrative puzzle platformer."

"Regarding what Shady Part of Me promises, the game is flawless. It has a cool story that is camouflaged between puzzles and dialogues and gradually introduces new mechanics to the gameplay. However, its short duration and the excessive ease of …"

"Douze Dixièmes has created a rare pearl. Shady Part of Me is one of those projects that stands out from the crowd for its originality and themes. Published by Focus Entertainment, on 10 december 2020, for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox …"

"In a beautiful mix between 2D e 3D, a little girl and her shadow show us the fragility of the human mind, between fears and anxiety. Along many psychological sessions, the two characters try to cooperate to solve a large …"

"The gaming world is getting better and better with delivering touching tales and emotive plots. Shady Part of Me is a prime example of an interesting mechanic mixed with an excellent story. You may be disappointed, confused, or annoyed with …"

"Shady Part Of Me is a stunning indie platformer puzzler that is a treat for both the mind and the eyes. There are some gorgeously original puzzles, although there is perhaps an over reliance on the same type of "box …"

"While it may not be a very long game, Shady Part of Me is well worth the time playing through for both the interesting gameplay and aesthetic that surrounds what is a pretty somber story."

"Haunting, evocative, introspective, atmospheric and memorable, Shady Part of Me feels like a journey - and, a very personal one at that. It&s;s the kind of journey that many in the audience will be able to identify with. It may …"

"Overall, The Shady Part of Me was a good time. There were times I didn’t know what was going on in the story, but the simple feel of its mechanics while still keeping the complexity of the puzzles really kept …"

"Making its first foray in the world of video games, the french studio Douze Dixi&s;mes gave birth to a great platformer, full of inventive puzzles and sweet narrative ideas. The art direction is flawless, especially the soundtrack - one of …"

"A story too abstract and gameplay too basic keep this puzzle-platformer lurking in the shadows."

"Shady Part of Me is a short but memorable puzzle platformer with clever gameplay and a unique style."

"Shady Part of Me has a frustrating story and a terrible title, but it&s;s a great little puzzle platformer with a very neat central mechanic."

"There’s something pretty delightful when you encounter games that you’ve never previously heard of that, once you begin playing them, grab you and demand your attention until they’re completed..."

"It is creative puzzle experience for those who are interested in depression mental health perspectives and won&s;t get triggered by it."

"Shady Part of Me is a decent puzzle platformer, which offers some inventive challenges and an overall polished presentation. That said, almost everything about the game, including its story, aesthetic, and core mechanics, are lifted wholesale from more memorable indie …"

"Like the characters in the game, Shady Part of Me is elegant, but troubled. At its core, the game is a well-designed puzzle game about a girl who has to cooperate with herself to overcome her mental health condition. Between …"

"On a final note, Shady Part of Me should have been on my Game of the Year list but with how late it was released, it sadly won’t be making it as I quite literally got to experience this tale …"

"If you’re after a new puzzle game to play, you’d be wise to consider Shady Part of Me, especially if you’re drawn to its moody aesthetic. Just be aware that it probably won’t hold your attention with a vice-like grip …"

"A Shady Part of Me is short and could be completed in an evening or two, so it’s much easier to digest what’s on offer before the simplicity of it wears you out. Overall, I would love to have seen …"

"The story might be a bit too slow and ambiguous for some, especially when it comes to the ending, but Shady Part of Me is filled with clever puzzles that should appeal to fans of the puzzle-platformer genre."

"Shady Part of Me abuses of black and white to create a powerful psychological journey filled with melancholy. Even though its main narrative sounds vague and confusing, the smart puzzles and the appropriate gameplay dynamics are enough to portray themes …"

"Shady Part of Me is a game that puzzle platformer enthusiasts will most likely enjoy. But when all&s;s said and done, it looks like this will stay in the shadows compared to the indies it takes ideas from. It&s;s fun …"