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Our examiner, Ben Kendall, first checked 9 Years of Shadows 12 months ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 12 weeks ago.
Play Overview
You play Europa, a hero who sets out on a quest to destroy the evil lurking deep inside the ancient castle that's drained the world of hope and colour. As you progress through the beautiful pixelated world, you meet Apino, a magical bear spirit who can heal you and clear out the corruption. You also find four magical sets of armour that let you tame the elements (lightning, water, earth and fire) and use them to help you reach new areas. The two of you progress ever deeper into the ruins to find the source of evil and return the land to its former glory.
Gameplay consists of platforming across gaps and using the magical armour sets to get past environmental dead-ends. With the water set, you can swim with ease through the waterfalls and pools throughout the castle and its grounds. With the earth set, you can enter tunnels in the ground and castle walls. Becoming proficient with the armour's uses and quickly switching between them enables you to take on a range of obstacles and enemies. Combat is fast-paced, and many enemies' attacks are based on a rhythm you must use to your advantage, attacking and dodging at just the right time.
The result is a game that uses its four-armour abilities to encourage exploration and backtracking to find secrets. Employing and experimenting with these abilities, both in and out of the fast-paced combat, enables you to succeed in imaginative ways.
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10+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Some of the fights require precise timing and skill and figuring out the way forward using the different armour sets at your disposal often needs careful thought and experimentation.
Game Details
Release Date: 27/03/2023
Out Now: PC and Switch
Expected Content Rating: PEGI 7
Skill Rating: 10+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Action, Traversal (Adventure, Fighting, Platform and Rhythm)
Accessibility: 0 features Documented (Tweet Developer)
Components: 2D Side-On and Pixels
Developer: Halberd Studios (@HalberdStudios)

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