Shadows of Adam

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 26
  3. Negative: 4 out of 26

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  1. Ferregano
    May 6, 2019
    5
    This game is average. Although it has a great old school charm and nice pixel art, it falls flat in other key areas. The story is mediocre and the combat system dull. In combat you repeatedly spam skill abilities and can get through any battle with little strategy. There is no modernization with the combat like with other modern JRPG games, e.g. Octopath Traveler, which update this datedThis game is average. Although it has a great old school charm and nice pixel art, it falls flat in other key areas. The story is mediocre and the combat system dull. In combat you repeatedly spam skill abilities and can get through any battle with little strategy. There is no modernization with the combat like with other modern JRPG games, e.g. Octopath Traveler, which update this dated formula to make it entertaining rather than tedious.

    The game also suffers from serious pacing issues and an incredibly annoying audio bug where the battle song loops until you reach a new area.

    You are better off playing the SNES classics this game attempts to emulate rather than play this game which does nothing special. I only recommend this game for diehard JRPG lovers who do not care about quality and just want a JRPG fix, although as it is priced now it is hard to recommend this title even for that crowd.    … Expand

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 3
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  1. NintendoWorldReport
    May 9, 2019
    75
    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.
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  2. Nintendo Life
    Apr 30, 2019
    70
    While its runtime is noticeably short for a JRPG of this style – especially when compared to the classics it so closely resembles – Shadows of Adam is still a really enjoyable experience while it lasts. The constant topping up of your AP makes every battle less challenging than other similar games in the genre, but it does give you far more options to be creative in the midst of combat. With a strong menagerie of monsters to battle, a really catchy soundtrack of chiptunes and a set of funny if not wholly memorable characters, this bite-sized adventure is a perfect fit for Nintendo Switch and the legacy of the SNES.
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  3. Nintendo Enthusiast
    Apr 29, 2019
    80
    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.
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