Lost in Shadow
SCORE: 71
Lost in Shadow is an interesting game. I can not understand why Hudson Entertainment had such problems in America with innovative ideas like Lost in Shadow. We play a shadow in this Wii game that was severed from its imprisoned body. The quest is to get back to your body. Lost in Shadow skirts around the spiritual in some interesting ways that exhibit the difference between light and dark. Playing a character made of pure darkness is strange in some ways. Then I realized I was playing a shadow. Not a demon or some other evil spiritual entity.
The graphics in Lost in Shadow take some getting used to. The main area is shown, however you play the entire game in the shadows. Which means you have to comprehend some depth. Lost in Shadow would make a fantastic Nintendo 3DS game for everyone out there that makes games. Early on players find a sword. This is used to hack and slash shadow creatures like spiders. Players earn more health by finding memories. This adds to the weight of your shadow which is in essence your health points.
The music in Lost in Shadow is orchestra level. I found myself very impressed with the ambiance of Lost in Shadow. It can be a little mystery at times, and excitement at reaching a new height at others. The special effect sounds resonate properly in this Wii game. The spider creatures have a sound that chilled me to my bones.
Lost in Shadow did not cost me much money. I helped out the website by clicking an Amazon box from the website, and then purchasing this game from Amazon. This game is long and there are numerous secrets to discover. I feel like I got my moneys worth from this game. Only one family member can play Lost in Shadow at a time.
Playing a shadow is an innovative enough idea on its own. Hudson Entertainment did not stop there though. They allow all kinds of shadow manipulation to get through the levels. Lost in Shadow is a blast to play on the Wii. It is one of the most artistic games I have ever played on the Wii. The violent content in Lost in Shadow gets old, but the puzzle elements are awesome.
I waffle back
and forth on the shadow element of Lost in Shadow. A shadow does not
have a mind of its own. A spirit does. So are we a dark spirit in Lost
in Shadow? Certainly something worthy of debate. The violent content is
one of the things that holds Lost in Shadow back. This game could be so
much better without it in my humble opinion.
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Luke
Graphics: 65%
Sound: 74%
Replay/Extras: 75%
Gameplay: 76%
Family Friendly Factor: 65%
System: Wii
Publisher: Hudson Entertainment
Rating: ‘E10+’ for Everyone
10+
{Animated Blood, Mild Fantasy Violence}
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