Shady Part Of Me Review (Xbox Series S)

Overcome emotional struggles across a touching narrative filled with twists and surprises. Embark on a dream-like journey, with breathtaking artistic direction and the enthralling voice of Hannah Murray (Game of Thrones, Skins).

Pros:

• Beautiful hand-drawn graphics.
• 2.7GB download size.
• 1000 Gamerscore.
• Puzzle action gameplay.
• Rewind button that can be used for as long as and as much as you want.
• Has a Braid feel to it.
• Really good animations.
• The story is told by text coming up as you move around.
• Collect birds.
• Excellent soundtrack.
• Uses screen effects to emphasize changes in the environment like going into the water.
• Can pan the camera around a bit.
• Simple controls.
• Plays in a 2D world initially and then transitions to a fully 3D world.
• Areas will be whited out or not filled in until you hit the designated marker.
• Good voice work.
• Words will appear as you walk around and interact with the world.
• It’s a light manipulation puzzle game. White can go on light and black can go on dark.
• Darkside is played out in the background as a 2D platformer and the light side is a 3D adventure style game.
• Use the environment, switches, and other things to move light and shadows around.
• You can swap between characters at any time at the press of a button.

Cons:

• No help or guidance.
• Slow starter.
• Never sure when it’s saved.