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Switch Between You And Your Shadow To Defeat Enemies In New Retro-Style Platformer Shadow Trick

Author : Blake Update:Feb 27,2025

Switch Between You And Your Shadow To Defeat Enemies In New Retro-Style Platformer Shadow Trick

Neutronized's Shadow Trick: A Charming Retro Platformer

Neutronized, the studio behind hits like Shovel Pirate, Slime Labs 3, Super Cat Tales, and Yokai Dungeon: Monster Games, has released a new free-to-play platformer: Shadow Trick. This game retains Neutronized's signature style: short, fun, cute, and easy to pick up. Its 16-bit pixel art gives it a distinct retro feel.

Gameplay: Shadow Manipulation

In Shadow Trick, players control a wizard capable of transforming into a shadow. This core mechanic is used to solve puzzles, avoid hazards, and outsmart enemies. Switching between physical and shadow forms is key to uncovering secrets and progressing through the game's 24 levels.

Each level contains three moon crystals; collecting all 72 crystals unlocks the game's true ending. This requires skillful boss battles, as taking damage prevents crystal acquisition. Bosses present unique challenges, such as the red ghost's ability to seemingly vanish and reappear.

Diverse Environments and Challenges

The game boasts a variety of environments, including aquatic levels where players must navigate as shadows, encountering unusual fish-like bosses.

Worth a Look?

Shadow Trick offers appealing retro pixel art visuals, impressive environments, and catchy chiptune music. If you enjoy retro-styled platformers, this free title on the Google Play Store is definitely worth checking out.

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