Lost in Shadow

 Wii
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 38
  3. Negative: 3 out of 38
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  1. Gamer Limit
    Jan 13, 2011
    45
    Lost in Shadow commits what I consider to be gaming's cardinal sin: taking a great idea and using its originality up in a bad game. This is a real waste.
  2. GameCritics
    Mar 10, 2011
    40
    As much as I may admire the concept, I really can't recommend Lost in Shadow to anyone except those who crave simplistic, repetitive gameplay and an unnecessarily bloated running time.
  3. Gameblog.fr
    Oct 24, 2010
    40
    With its refreshing pitch and mystical atmosphere, A Shadow's Tale seemed like an original game. But if this innovative side is well expressed through the visual, it's not in the gameplay, which is inspired by a variety of other existing games, but without any inspiration to merge all this in a clever way. A Shadow's Tale main flaw remains its lack of pace, variety... and fun. A game that can catch our eye very quickly, but can't keep our interest up very long.

Awards & Rankings

24
#24 Best Wii Game of 2011
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#18 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2011
19
#19 Most Shared Wii Game of 2011

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User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. Inuyasha15
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. Lost in Shadow is a gem. do not miss it. you play as the shadow of a boy who needs to climb a tower to get his body back. ithe puzzles are some of the most clever puzzles i have ever seen using light and shadows. the mood and atmosphere of the game are perfect. the last game the American Branch of Hudson Soft ever made.… Full Review »
  2. ariashadow
    Apr 29, 2011
    9
    this is a great puzzle, RPG, platform game with a great art direction and a unique style which alone makes a amazing game, you play as athis is a great puzzle, RPG, platform game with a great art direction and a unique style which alone makes a amazing game, you play as a shadow boy and the puzzles revolve around moving objects , shadow and light… Full Review »
  3. TharosTheDragon
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    At first glance it's just an ordinary platformer with a gimmick, and I do quite like the gimmick, but I can see why many critics rate the gameAt first glance it's just an ordinary platformer with a gimmick, and I do quite like the gimmick, but I can see why many critics rate the game poorly. However, as I got deeper into the game I fell in love with its brilliance and its weirdness. It's incredible how much effort went into designing levels that are played as both a 3D foreground and a 2D shadow projection. And the song Hinagiku by Gutevolk sets the tone of the atmosphere so well. I wish there was more of this game!… Full Review »
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