Shadowgate

 PC
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. Vandal
    Aug 21, 2014
    85
    It still is a great game, and even though it's hard and challenging, it does feel as a rewarding experience. If you like the genre and you are patient enough, go for it.
  2. Games.cz
    Oct 14, 2014
    80
    An excellent revival of a classic that has not gotten a chance to grow old, and thanks to many improvements and extensions it charms not only the people who do not know it but also those who are its old time fans. It delivers a solid challenge and long hours of puzzle solving in an excellently elaborated game with a great atmosphere. If you are into first person adventure games that are focused on secrets and their discovering, you should not miss modern Shadowgate.
  3. Adventure Gamers
    Oct 13, 2014
    80
    Zojoi’s Shadowgate remake is everything you loved – and maybe everything you hated – about old-school adventuring. It offers a captivating journey into a fantasy dungeon, but it’s inhabited by puzzles so artificially challenging that this quest is one not everyone will want to undertake.
  5. IGN Italia
    Aug 21, 2014
    80
    The risk of facing an old-fashioned adventure such as Shadowgate is to give up after the first half hour. Not just for the frequent deaths, but also to the feeling of displacement, for certain puzzles and for the extreme freedom given immediately to the player. However the atmosphere is awesome and fans of original game will love the new interface and the new puzzles.
  6. RPG Fan
    Sep 19, 2014
    76
    If you can learn the system down to your bones, then this will be a fulfilling adventure.
  7. Ragequit.gr
    Sep 15, 2014
    75
    Despite its drawbacks, Shadowgate manages to maintain the aura and evocative atmosphere of the original game. The old-school style of the game is more than obvious and will be appreciated mostly by the fans of the series.
  8. EGM
    Sep 4, 2014
    75
    Shadowgate is, well, Shadowgate. If you know what that means, you’re probably keen on playing it. It’s not exactly a taxing title as far as computer specs run, so there’s really no issue for those who traditionally stick to consoles. But if if the name means nothing to you, either you’re about to be made a believer in the joys of brain-breaking puzzles or sent screaming out of the castle and back to the loving arms of Call of Duty.
  9. LevelUp
    Aug 28, 2014
    75
    Extremely faithful to the original, Shadowgate brings back everything that made the 1987 release a cult classic, but it doesn't add anything to the formula. In other words, it lacks the innovation value to remain relevant by today's standards.
  10. COGconnected
    Aug 21, 2014
    75
    Ultimately, this remake does a great job respecting the original game, but bringing the visuals and interface to a modern age.

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 49 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 49
  3. Negative: 9 out of 49
  1. VvNeo2000vV
    Sep 13, 2014
    10
    Not sure what the critics problems are with this game. What did they expect? It's a recreation of a 30 year old point and click adventureNot sure what the critics problems are with this game. What did they expect? It's a recreation of a 30 year old point and click adventure game and Zojoi did a great job! This is a game for people that like to be challenged and use their brains to solve puzzles. Why do remakes of old games have to be innovative? Should they have turned it into a hack and slash game? A first person adventure/action game ala skyrim? I don't understand people's thinking. If you don't know what Shadowgate is go back to your call of doody!

    This game is exactly what it is supposed to be if you liked or loved Shadowgate on the NES you will love this one.    … Full Review »
  2. dprkforum
    Aug 21, 2014
    8
    Shadowgate had remakes over the years, and each had its own quirks and qualities. This remake is no exception. When I first saw this versionShadowgate had remakes over the years, and each had its own quirks and qualities. This remake is no exception. When I first saw this version on Greenlight, I could not hit the "yes" button enough. The screenshots and teaser videos was more than enough for me to get very excited. When release day finally came, I was not disappointed. Lots of familiar moments with lots of changes. The art is beautiful, the music repetitious but very nice. Strangely enough, the classic NES soundtrack is available as an option as well (I personally loved it). For an old man like me, this game is heaven-sent and sends me back to my childhood. Question is, will this game hold up to a very fickle, modern gaming audience? I want to say "yes", but chances are, it will probably fly under the radar. It's a point and click puzzle solver, yet it is not anything like Myst. This is something to experience if one has not already. I would personally recommend it, but I have to remember that's my own strong bias talking, and I have to remember this game will not be for everybody. Therefore, if you want an FPS dungeon crawler with fluid action, this game is not for you. If you do not like puzzle games such as Myst, this game is not for you. Otherwise, give this game a go. It's a nice experience. Really. === tl;dr === Pros: Stunning artwork, easy to use interface, lots of help, good music, responsive controls. Lots of puzzles to solve! Cons: Point and click adventure. May be too short for the experienced puzzle solver. Some may be turned off by the fanboys.… Full Review »
  3. DarkShaman
    Sep 17, 2014
    6
    Decent remake of an excellent game back in it's time. Too bad the puzzles are sometimes way too hard. Don't spend your money on this one, butDecent remake of an excellent game back in it's time. Too bad the puzzles are sometimes way too hard. Don't spend your money on this one, but if you played the original one, just watch some walkthrough or let's plays on youtube...… Full Review »
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