Shady Part of Me

Critic reviews

• Adventure Gamers

  Pascal Tekaia · Mar 04, 2021

  7.0

  Shady Part of Me offers an interesting and entertaining take on the light/shadow dichotomy used as a puzzle mechanic, though the lack of a strong narrative to bind it all together (when one is clearly hinted at throughout) does raise a single but important warning flag.

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• Darkstation

  Lauren Regenhardt · Feb 02, 2021

  8.0

  Overall, this is a fun, deceivingly complex game that portrays mental health in a unique and mostly accurate light.  Between the simplified gameplay and lovely and dark graphics, this game is one to add to your collection especially if you enjoy problem solving and puzzles.This reminds me - better go call my therapist.
• ZTGD

  Drew Leachman · Jan 28, 2021

  8.5

  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 me going. Its a really interesting game that I think puzzle platforming fans should try, and with its rewind feature and the bit-sized progression aspects, it makes the entire thing an enjoyable time all the way though.

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• Pure Nintendo

  Trevor Gould · Dec 24, 2020

  6.5

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

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• Wccftech.com

  Nathan Birch · Dec 16, 2020

  6.5

  Almost everything about the game, including its story, aesthetic, and core mechanics, are lifted wholesale from more memorable indie games like Braid, Limbo, Little Nightmares, and Contrast. Like a shadow cast upon your bedroom wall, Shady Part of Me may be fleetingly interesting, but it won’t leave a lasting impression.

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• COGconnected

  Ricky Knight · Dec 12, 2020

  7.6

  LIMBO and INSIDE were standouts not only because of the mechanics but the world-building and tension as well. Likewise, Braid was an homage that never squandered on difficulty. I hope that what comes next from this studio is a bit more daring than what came before it, as A Shady Part of Me inspires confidence.

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