Neutronized's latest platformer, Shadow Trick, is a charming, free-to-play adventure. Known for titles like Shovel Pirate, Slime Labs 3, Super Cat Tales, and Yokai Dungeon: Monster Games, Neutronized delivers another short, fun, and easily accessible experience. The game boasts a retro 16-bit pixel art style.
Shadow Trick Gameplay:
As a shadow-shifting wizard, you'll navigate a magical castle filled with diverse biomes, perilous traps, and challenging bosses. The core gameplay revolves around switching between your physical and shadow forms to solve puzzles, evade enemies, and uncover secrets.
The castle features 24 levels, each concealing three elusive moon crystals. Collecting all 72 crystals requires skillful boss battles, demanding perfect runs without taking damage. Expect encounters with tricky foes, such as the red ghost that vanishes and reappears unexpectedly.
Expect varied environments, including aquatic levels where you'll navigate as a shadow, encountering unique and quirky underwater bosses.
Worth a Look?
Shadow Trick's retro pixel art style is visually appealing, complemented by impressive environments and catchy chiptune music. Available on the Google Play Store, it's a worthwhile download for fans of retro-styled platformers.
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