Underplayed Gems

Shadows of Adam (2017)

Shadows of Adam cover
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

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How it feels

A brisk, nostalgic classic JRPG with a straightforward turn-based battle system and a clean pixel-art presentation.

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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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