Shadows of Adam (2017)
- Developer
- Something Classic Games LLC
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Indie, RPG
- Rating
- 4.5 of 5, 266 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 13 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A brisk, nostalgic classic JRPG with a straightforward turn-based battle system and a clean pixel-art presentation.
retropixel graphicsturn-basedfast-paced combatstory-drivennostalgiclightheartedaccessible
What players say
Players call it a short 10-20 hour JRPG heavily inspired by SNES classics like Final Fantasy Mystic Quest. It has visible field encounters and no random battles, but the combat is repetitive with fixed skill unlocks and no customization. Opinions split on the story and dialogue, which some find generic or juvenile while others say it is concise and wholesome.
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