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Lost in Shadow
Lost in ShadowManipulate light and shadows to climb a mysterious tower
Schein
ScheinHarness light magic to uncover hidden worlds, solve puzzles, and battle beasts.
Overview
Description

Lost in Shadow is a puzzle‑platform adventure where you control a boy’s shadow, climbing a towering structure by reshaping light sources. Guided by the sylph Spangle, you alter shadows to solve intricate puzzles and avoid enemies. The game blends 2D shadow navigation with occasional 3D materialization, offering a unique blend of platforming and light‑based mechanics across its Wii and Wii U releases.

Schein invites players to wield the power of light, revealing secret realms and navigating intricate platforming challenges. Its atmospheric art and haunting soundtrack create an immersive indie adventure. Solve clever puzzles, confront deadly beasts, and explore every hidden corner in this award‑winning single‑player experience, crafted by Zeppelin Studio for PC.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Puzzle Adventure
Platformers
Best for
Puzzle platform enthusiasts
Fans of challenging indie platformers
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
$9.99−50%
release date
2010-07-22
2014-07-14
Specifications
developer
Hudson Soft
Zeppelin Studio
publisher
Mindscape, Konami
Zeppelin Studio
age rating
PEGI 12, ESRB E10++71%
ESRB E, PEGI 7
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
70/100
85/100+21%
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Innovative light‑and‑shadow mechanics
  • Atmospheric tower setting
  • Blend of 2D and 3D gameplay
  • Single‑player focused experience
  • Innovative light‑based mechanics
  • Beautiful hand‑drawn visuals
  • Deep, rewarding puzzles
  • Engaging solo narrative
Cons
  • Limited to Wii/Wii U platforms
  • Short overall length
  • Some puzzles can feel repetitive
  • Limited length for some players
  • Occasional difficulty spikes
  • No multiplayer or co‑op mode
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