Lost in Shadow

1. CLEARNET

   
   4 January 2011

   Closing Comments Lost in Shadow is a great experience that’s spread a bit too thin. Though the core ideas behind the game are remarkable, the game’s length and awkward pacing early on will frustrate some and might make others outright bored. And when a game is this minimalistic in its approach, this stripped down and efficient, any troublesome elements stand out much more and have a bigger impact. Read more

2. clearnet.co.nz

   
   4 January 2011

   The Wii's remarkable string of exclusive software continues into 2011 with the release of Lost in Shadow, an inventive and unique platformer that follows the shadow of a boy and its journey up a tower to be reunited with its master. Thematically Shadow could best be described as a film from master Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke) come to life. Read more

3. GameSpot

   7.5/10
   10 January 2011

   Uneven pacing is the biggest flaw in this otherwise enthralling adventure. Lost in Shadow can stretch on for more than 30 hours, and the majority of the experience is quite well done. The first few hours are new and exciting, brimming with all sorts of possibilities as you figure out this crazy shadow world. And the second half, after you learn your final technique, is bursting with mind-bending puzzles that are a pleasure to overcome. Read more

   • Hopping on shadows forces you to view the world in new ways, Clever puzzles make excellent use of the core mechanics, Rousing boss fights provide a dose of excitement,...
   • Uneven pacing leads to long stretches of boredom, Basic combat is a drag.

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