9 Years of Shadows
9 Years of Shadows is an emotionally-driven Metroidvania, enhanced by healing music that tells the story of Europa, a young woman of noble birth tasked with ending the curse that plagues her people and…
9 Years of Shadows is an adventure developed by Halberd Studios, released 27 March 2023 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. It currently starts at $6.80 at Gamesplanet.
What 9 Years of Shadows is
9 Years of Shadows is an adventure game developed by Halberd Studios and released in 2023. It was published by Freedom Games. It is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Android, iOS and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Unity.
The premise, in the publisher's words
A fateful night of sorrow and ancient magic changed the life of a young child forever, and with it, everything else as mankind knew it. For 9 long years, the world has been submerged in the deepest of shadows, robbing every object and living creature of their color, their joy, and most importantly, hope. Many brave souls have tried to venture inside the corrupting depths of Talos Castle, a long-abandoned orphanage from which the curse stemmed. All have failed, except for one. Armed with little other than her halberd and sheer nerve, Europa’s daunting quest is clear: enter the castle, find the source of darkness, and return color to the lands before it is too late.
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action and fantasy. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it costs, and where
The cheapest verified price right now is $6.80 at Gamesplanet, 66% below its usual price.
What it launched against
9 Years of Shadows launched on 27 March 2023, within three weeks of Resident Evil 4, Dredge, Figment 2: Creed Valley and Wartales. It arrived 3 years into the PlayStation 5's life, so it was built for hardware developers already knew well.
Released around the same time: Resident Evil 4, Dredge, Figment 2: Creed Valley, Wartales.
Official trailer
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