Shadowgate VR: The Mines of Mythrok (2022)

Shadowgate VR: The Mines of Mythrok cover

Developer: Zojoi LLC., Azure Drop Studios
Publisher: Zojoi LLC.
Genres: Action, Adventure
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 28 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A deliberate puzzle adventure in a dark fantasy world, where solving mysteries and exploring corridors is more central than fast action.

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What players say

Players are split on this VR Shadowgate entry. Many praise the atmosphere, voice acting, and a sarcastic raven companion, but a vocal group says it abandons the series' puzzle focus for repetitive corridor shooting. A near-universal complaint: the game throws enemies at you during or right after a puzzle, with sparse checkpoints making deaths feel punishing.

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