The Shrouded Isle

Kitfox Games · Aug 4, 2017

Teen

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As mayor of a struggling seaside village, you must not only feed and house your citizens but also sate the blood-hunger of gods sleeping beneath the waves.

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PC

Critic 6.9 (4 critics) · Gamer 7.1

Nintendo Switch

Critic 7.4 (6 critics) · No ratings yet

Critic reviews

NintendoLife
Nathanial Eker · Sep 16, 2024
7.0
In review, The Shrouded Isle is a great management sim that is let down purely by its choice of aesthetic. Somewhat akin to the ill-fated red and black visuals of the Virtual Boy, the palette is really nasty to stare at, but if you’re able to look past this, you’ll find a solid experience.
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Pure Nintendo
Jennifer Sheffield · Feb 28, 2019
8.0
“The Shrouded Isle” is a time-sink, but in the best way possible. This is one of the few games I’ve played where a bad decision had heavy and almost immediate implications, but knowing I would get the chance to start fresh again made it less frustrating as the player. With so much to balance in strategy, and so many ways to appease Chernobog, it’s hard to walk away not feeling like you’re truly the hellbringer of sin.
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Nintendo World Report
Neal Ronaghan · Jan 25, 2019
7.5
The Shrouded Isle knows exactly what it wants to be, making the end result a little tough for everyone to get into. It captured me for a while though, as I tried to go through many runs to learn the ins and outs of these villagers as I planned out my sacrifices strategically to keep them all in the dark of the true machinations of my charlatan cult leader’s goals. That is, if the cult leader is lying. I mean, the Chernabog isn’t real, right? Right?
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Hardcore Gamer
Spencer Rutledge · Aug 04, 2017
8.0
The Shrouded Isle is a perfect game if looking for something quick and easy to play. With simple mechanics that only require the pointing and clicking of a mouse, a narrative that is heavy handed but deeply satirical, it’s easy to get on board.
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VentureBeat
Stephanie Chan · Aug 04, 2017
6.0
It’s a stylish game centered around an interesting moral dilemma. However, there just isn’t enough world-building to hammer the point home.
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Switch Player
Aimee Hart · Mar 04, 2019
8.0
The Shrouded Isle is a cult-simulator game that deserves your attention due to its interesting virtue and vice system, and its fascinating story. However, be wary that if you’re not into death and gloom, this may not be the game for you.
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