Shades of Black (2015)
- Developer
- MDNA Games
- Publisher
- Tri Synergy, Inc.
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Genres
- Adventure, Casual
- Rating
- 4.5 of 5, 20 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 6.0 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A subdued, atmospheric point-and-click investigation with a tinge of melancholy and quiet determination.
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What players say
Players describe a relaxing, photo-realistic adventure where all backgrounds are real photographs. The puzzles are gentle but sometimes require pixel hunting, and the story wraps up with a twist. It is the eleventh entry in the Carol Reed series, and each game stands alone.
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