Lost in Shadow

 Wii
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
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  1. Inuyasha15
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand 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.… Expand
  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 a shadow boy and the puzzles revolve around moving objects , shadow and light
  3. piford
    Dec 18, 2012
    9
    This game is truly amazing. It fills me with such joy to play it. Gameplay is good, and the controls feel super solid. The graphics are beautiful and stylized, minus some jagged edges on the shadow. Combat is one of the smaller problems, with the first sword, you need to be kinda close. This does add a sense that the later swords are an improvement though. The simplistic RPG system isThis game is truly amazing. It fills me with such joy to play it. Gameplay is good, and the controls feel super solid. The graphics are beautiful and stylized, minus some jagged edges on the shadow. Combat is one of the smaller problems, with the first sword, you need to be kinda close. This does add a sense that the later swords are an improvement though. The simplistic RPG system is perfect for this game, since its mainly about platforming, but it still gives your shadow a sense of growth. If you own a Wii and are looking for an underrated classic, you have found your game.… Expand
  4. marlinspike
    Nov 29, 2014
    10
    a classic by any definition, this is a marvel of both level design and pure ingenuity. If you like having fun you'll like this game and everything it shadows.
  5. 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 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 HinagikuAt 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!… Expand
  6. Meta1234
    Apr 21, 2018
    8
    There was great originality in this concept. Simple storyline but clever shadow mechanics. Seemed a bit lengthy too and repetitive but ok the game was completed and the taste was ok.
  7. antenneone
    Aug 7, 2018
    7
    Estética inspirada en Team Ico sin lugar a dudas, aunque en lo que se refiere a jugabilidad es un plataformas mas bien clásico (coge las tres figuras en cada fase, mata a la araña de turno, etc). El juego esta bien logrado aunque se hace un poco repetitivo. Yo lo hubiese disfrutado más con menos duración al estilo de los juegos indies como Limbo. Eso si, el tema de las sombras es bastanteEstética inspirada en Team Ico sin lugar a dudas, aunque en lo que se refiere a jugabilidad es un plataformas mas bien clásico (coge las tres figuras en cada fase, mata a la araña de turno, etc). El juego esta bien logrado aunque se hace un poco repetitivo. Yo lo hubiese disfrutado más con menos duración al estilo de los juegos indies como Limbo. Eso si, el tema de las sombras es bastante original y esta muy bien logrado… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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

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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
  1. Cubed3
    Dec 16, 2012
    80
    While perhaps not a ground-breaking addition to the Wii library, A Shadow's Tale had the potential to be more than what it ended up being. Nevertheless, what was given is still quite a good experience that will delight Wii owners craving for an original concept that strives to convey a unique atmosphere to its players through a well designed soundtrack and visual style.
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  2. Pelit (Finland)
    Oct 19, 2011
    80
    The basic idea behind A Shadow's Tale is quite intriguing, but the game design fails to drain the main portion of its drive. The game plays it's strongest hand in the opening quarter and unfortunately rest of this trek is repetition of the few good ideas. If the contents were compressed and the game sold via Wiiware, the result would definitely be an instant classic. [June 2011]
  3. Universo Nintendo
    May 17, 2011
    78
    Lost in Shadow is a unique, rewarding and well crafted experience.
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