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Shadows of Adam
An outcast with a fearful power ventures out into the unknown world to save her father and herself. Shadows of Adam is a unique take on a classic genre. A retro JRPG built for the modern era.
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14 reviews found100
SwitchRPG
May 2, 2019
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90
The Overpowered Noobs
Feb 13, 2017
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80
COGconnected
Feb 22, 2017
Shadows of Adam does an admirable job of choosing what to excavate from games of yore. The result is a beautiful trip to yesterday, one that doesn’t waste time getting there. Shadows of Adam is a delightful retro experience.
80
Nintendo Enthusiast
Apr 29, 2019
Shadows of Adam is a solid JRPG that doesn’t just cash in on SNES nostalgia. Its excellent battle system and attractive pixel art make it worth the cost of entry if you don’t mind some pacing issues. I play JRPGs very slowly and finished the game in 16 hours, which means you can likely squeeze a good 12 hours out of it.
80
GameSpew
Feb 23, 2017
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78
Worth Playing
Oct 9, 2017
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77
RPG Fan
Mar 9, 2017
Shadows of Adam is clearly inspired by the classics but falls short of being a classic itself. The lovely gameplay, with its exceptional balance and enjoyable exploration, kept me engaged, despite the flaccid story and characters. There is potential in Shadows of Adam, and I would gladly play another game like it, provided its story and characters are more invigorating.
75
NintendoWorldReport
May 9, 2019
Shadows of Adam is an enjoyable but familiar JRPG. It doesn’t do anything overly surprising, but its fun combat mechanics and humorous writing largely overshadow a by-the-numbers story. It isn’t overly challenging, but sometimes it’s nice to step away from the grind and the random battles and take on something more leisurely. Those who long for the plethora of similar titles from the SNES days will find a better than average adventure here that outclasses many of the budget releases currently on the eShop.
75
GameGrin
May 2, 2017
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70
RPGamer
Jul 5, 2019
Although its story isn’t always flawlessly compelling, it manages to be an overall fairly enjoyable experience that doesn’t overstay its welcome. The aim of Shadows of Adam, according to the developer, is to take several favorite aspects of classic RPGs and combine them into one experience.
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