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Games Like 9 Years of Shadows
Mar 27, 2023·77% positive·Rising·
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Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.
Best games like 9 Years of Shadows
The best games like 9 Years of Shadows are Afterimage, Nine Sols, Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight, Timespinner, and Voidwrought. GAMESLIKE ranks these alternatives using shared gameplay metadata, Steam review sentiment, and similarity signals. Evidence includes 77% positive across 3k Steam reviews, Steam genre and tag overlap across Action, Indie, Adventure, platform support for Windows, and $19.99 pricing signal.
- Afterimage - Afterimage is closely similar to 9 Years of Shadows because both are Action and Indie and Adventure games, and share gameplay elements like Metroidvania, and fit the same co-op story and narrative choice intent.
- Nine Sols - Nine Sols is closely similar to 9 Years of Shadows because both are Action and Indie and Adventure games, and share gameplay elements like Metroidvania, and fit the same co-op story and narrative choice intent.
- Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight - Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is closely similar to 9 Years of Shadows because both are Action and Indie and Adventure games, and share gameplay elements like Metroidvania, Platformer, Side Scroller.
- Timespinner - Timespinner is closely similar to 9 Years of Shadows because both are Action and Indie and Adventure games, and share gameplay elements like Metroidvania, and fit the same co-op story and narrative choice intent.
- Voidwrought - Voidwrought is closely similar to 9 Years of Shadows because both are Action and Indie and Adventure games, and share gameplay elements like Metroidvania, Platformer, Fantasy.
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9 Years of Shadows is a side-scrolling Metroidvania by Halberd Studios. Travel alongside Europa, a brave warrior determined to enter the mechanical giant Talos and stop the corruption within before it swallows the world in darkness. Battle through tainted creatures, meet charismatic musicians and uncover the truth behind the curse that robbed the land of all color.
Many have tried to venture inside the twisted depths of Talos, a dormant fortress where several civilizations have settle over centuries. And, after losing everything she held dear, Europa has nothing holding her back from attempting what others could not achieve. As a noble fighter who refuses to be bound by the curse, she must enter the castle, find the source of corruption, and return the color once and for all.
This adventure is not for Europa to face alone. Inside the giant, she befriends Apino, a cute floating bear who seems to possess magical abilities that can restore color and replenish the health of his allies. He is also able to shield his companions from the multiple dangers that roam Talos’ hallways.
While exploring the castle, Apino can cleanse the corruption around Talos and shoot a variety of projectiles that can destroy dark crystals and inflict damage:
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A fist that punches upwards when conjured.
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A blast that travels along a surface until collision
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A cyclone that returns to Apino like a boomerang.
Use the elements to your advantage to travel the map dynamically. Acquire the elemental armors that were once treasures to ancient civilizations and change on the fly and unlock special abilities to traverse your way: from swimming against waterfalls to traveling underground tunnels or gliding through warm air currents.
Harness the power of lightning, water, earth, and fire. Surprise bosses while you switch armors, perform strong halberd combos, and exploit your foes’ weaknesses to pave your way through the heart of the shadows.
Music is all but the soul of the game. Revitalize the world while you listen to a moving soundtrack composed by Miguel Hasson, as well as soothing pieces scored in 432hz by celebrated composers Michiru Yamane (Castlevania series) and Norihiko Hibino (Metal Gear Solid series). Meet these guest composers as in-game NPCs who aid in Europa’s quest throughout the game.
Music is the binding thread that combines gameplay and storytelling: collect musical notes and perform a healing lullaby to restore your health.
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"Literally stunning"
Keen Gamer
"A stunning Metroidvania" GamesRadar+
"Excellent & responsive combat"
Game Rant
"Delights all the senses"
GameLuster
"Two thumbs up"
LadiesGamers
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