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Shadowgate

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3.9/5

( 34 Reviews )

3.9

34 Reviews

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Includes: Shadowgate Classic Wallpapers, Shadowgate Classic Hint Comic, Original NES Ringtones
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Includes: Shadowgate Classic Wallpapers, Shadowgate Classic Hint Comic, Original NES Ringtones, Epic Orchestral Soundtrack (MP3), NES Metal Mix, Digital Book: The Art of Shadowgate, 2015 Shadowgate World Calendar, Digital Map: The World of Shadowgate, Shadowgate Series Wallpapers, Grim Reaper Series Wallpapers
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Shadowgate
Description
Shadowgate is one of the most well-known and beloved point-and-click adventure titles in gaming history. As one of the original titles in the popular MacVenture series that went on to be celebrated on the NES, GBC, and Nintendo 64, Shadowgate quickly endeared players with its fantastic atmospheric s...
Genre:
Adventure - Point-and-click - Fantasy
Tags:
Adventure, Indie, Fantasy, Atmospheric, Puzzle, show 5 more... Classic, First-Person, Great Soundtrack, Point&Click, Remake
Critics reviews
23 %
Recommend
GameZone
8/10
GameCrate
7/10
RPG Fan
76%
User reviews

3.9/5

( 34 Reviews )

3.9

34 Reviews

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Product details
2014, Zojoi, ...
System requirements
Windows XP or later, 2.4GHz, 1 GB RAM, 512MB Dedicated Video Memory, 2 GB available space...
DLCs
Shadowgate: Special Edition Upgrade
Time to beat
4.5 hMain
7.5 h Main + Sides
13.5 h Completionist
5.5 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Description
Shadowgate is one of the most well-known and beloved point-and-click adventure titles in gaming history. As one of the original titles in the popular MacVenture series that went on to be celebrated on the NES, GBC, and Nintendo 64, Shadowgate quickly endeared players with its fantastic atmospheric soundtrack, perilous locations to progress through, countless puzzles to solve, and more ways to gruesomely die than gamers previously thought possible. Thrust into the role of "The Seed of Prophecy," players travel deep into the living castle, in hopes of defeating the evil that dwells within – the dreaded Warlock Lord.

Now, nearly 30 years after the original version haunted Mac and NES gamers, the original development team behind that timeless classic is back with a full re-imagining of the original Shadowgate. Much more than a port, the team at Zojoi has painstakingly redesigned the game from the ground up, adding in tons of new mind-bending puzzles, lots of new rooms with stunning hand-painted 2D graphical detail, and more objects to interact with and help you along your quest.

Decide how YOU want to play this new, re-imagined Shadowgate! Want the modern adventure experience? Use the wheel-based icon command system. Want the retro experience? Employ the Classic command system and turn on the retro graphics, soundtrack, text box, and room transitions. Want a more cinematic experience? Switch to Immersive mode by auto-hiding the UI and using customizable hotkeys to explore the castle. Or mix and match the options to satisfy your play style. In Shadowgate, there are plenty of new features and fun throwbacks to the original version to satisfy veteran adventurers and newcomers alike!
  • Customized UI: Play the way you want! Use modern wheel-based icon commands, classic on-screen commands, or jump into Immersive mode to auto-hide the UI elements. Create key binds, lock commands and keys, and more.
  • The Dread Pumpkin Quest: A new mini-quest, find and free the Dread Pumpkin!
  • First Person Adventuring: Utilize your inventory, mapping system, and intuitive UI to complete your quest.
  • Rooms of Fine Danger: Tons of beautifully illustrated rooms featuring both new and familiar locations, offering a new gameplay experience.
  • Mind-bending Puzzles: Lots of new and updated puzzles that seamlessly expand on the original game.
  • Difficulty Levels: Four different difficulty levels (from the novice to expert) that actually change the gameplay experience and puzzle structure. For the ultimate challenge, try Ironman mode that disables saves and requires players to finish the game in one try.
  • Retro Mode: Play the game like it’s 1989! Toggle on pixelated graphics, listen to Hiroyuki Masuno’s original NES chip tunes, move between rooms with NES transitions, and enjoy the text in retro format.
  • Storytelling: Shadowgate features dramatic cut-scenes and all the same great storytelling you expect from the original creators.
  • Cinematic Score: A digitally-orchestrated, dynamic soundtrack that changes with gameplay by composer Rich Douglas.
  • Soundscapes: A complete atmospheric and puzzle-based sound design featuring hundreds of sound effects.
  • Achievements: 60 in-game achievements to find and unlock.
  • Animations: Environmental and object-specific animations and particles bring each location to life.
  • Help: Need a hint? An in-game help system is just a click away.

© 2014 Zojoi LLC. All rights reserved.

Goodies
Contents
Standard Edition
Special Edition
Shadowgate Classic Wallpapers
Shadowgate Classic Hint Comic
Original NES Ringtones
Epic Orchestral Soundtrack (MP3)
NES Metal Mix
Digital Book: The Art of Shadowgate
2015 Shadowgate World Calendar
Digital Map: The World of Shadowgate
Shadowgate Series Wallpapers
Grim Reaper Series Wallpapers
System requirements
Minimum system requirements:
Recommended system requirements:

Mac notice: The game is 32-bit only and will not work on macOS 10.15 and up.

Recommended system requirements:

Mac notice: The game is 32-bit only and will not work on macOS 10.15 and up.

Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
4.5 hMain
7.5 h Main + Sides
13.5 h Completionist
5.5 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Game details
Genre:
Adventure - Point-and-click - Fantasy
Tags:
Adventure, Indie, Fantasy, Atmospheric, Puzzle, show 5 more... Classic, First-Person, Great Soundtrack, Point&Click, Remake
Works on:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11), Linux (Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 18.04)
Release date:
{{'2014-08-21T00:00:00+03:00' | date: 'longDate' : ' +0300 ' }}
Company:
Zojoi / Zojoi
Size:
868 MB
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Game features
Single-player
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Critics reviews
69
Top Critic Average
23 %
Critics Recommend
OpenCritic Rating
GameZoneby Andrew Clouther
8/10
If you don't like point-and-click adventure games, they game may not be for you. If you are a fan of the genre, looking for something difficult to tackle, or wondering why you haven't played Shadowgate in 30 years, absolutely pick this up. I swear, the music will bring you back.
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GameCrateby David Sanchez
7/10
Some players will appreciate the fact that this game is remorseless a lot of the time. Meanwhile others — even fans of this sort of punishing experience — may feel that the game is a bit too daunting at times.
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RPG Fanby Bob Richardson
76%
If you can learn the system down to your bones, then this will be a fulfilling adventure.
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Posted on: June 12, 2015

LiefLayer

Verified owner

Games: 730 Reviews: 75

One of the best remake ever

This is just art. I suggest you to play it when you really want an art game (it's like go to a museum).

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Posted on: November 28, 2015

dgdonnelly

Verified owner

Games: 26 Reviews: 6

Shadowgate

I loved the artwork and the old fantasy nostalgia that came with it. The puzzles could be frustrating and challenging. But what's the point of playing a video game unless it challenges you? All in all, a fantastic face-lift to a fantasy classic.

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Posted on: January 4, 2024

Dawn.567

Verified owner

Games: 849 Reviews: 65

A rose by any other name...

... is still a rose. Excellent revival but more notable it is a wonderful adventure game on it's own merits. Beautifully choreographed and a pleausure to traverse through.

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Posted on: December 30, 2024

Vaalesh

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Games: 465 Reviews: 1

Great remake! Lots of effort!

Really enjoying the variety in gameplay with different modes and difficulties. Love that the original soundtrack is an option.

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Posted on: January 11, 2024

KillerFerret

Verified owner

Games: 267 Reviews: 33

Some games need to stay in the past.

If I were to sum this game up in one word, it would be "exhausting". This game is great for people who remember the original. But for anyone new, I'd stay away. The updated visuals and music are great! The animations make you feel like you're playing in a pop up book which adds to the charm. But the game design and conveyance is extremely outdated and have no place in modern gaming. You'll spend the majority of your time getting stuck and either backtracking while trying everything or looking up solutions online and wondering how you would have figured the issue out logically. Either of which are not fun. There are also many ways to softlock your adventure, forcing you to restart from an earlier save or from the very beginning. This was fine back in the NES days since game design was still new and companies were trying to find ways to extend playtime with limited memory capacity. But in this day and age, it just doesn't work. Overall, I had a better time looking at the art book and wallpapers that came with the special edition than playing this.

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