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Shadow Puppeteer
Manipulate light and darkness in this co-op puzzle platformer. Shadow Puppeteer combines platforming with puzzle-solving in a play of light and shadow. Having a truly Nordic yet original art style, the game tells the story of a boy and his shadow. Shadow Puppeteer is a co-op experience that focuses on teamwork and seeing the world through different perspectives. The combination of the characters' skills unite and complete them.
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Reviews
15 reviews found79
Video Chums
Feb 1, 2016
Shadow Puppeteer is one of the best cooperative experiences that I've ever played. Although it's plagued with annoyingly sloppy 3D platforming, the incredibly imaginative premise and all of the impressive twists and turns that branch out from it make it a must-play title...
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Gaming Nexus
Feb 24, 2016
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70
Worth Playing
Feb 2, 2016
Shadow Puppeteer is a fun and simple co-op game. It's dragged down a tad by awkward controls and difficulty spikes. As a single-player game, it's significantly more flawed and should be avoided unless you've got a high tolerance for struggling with controls. For players with a friend who's ready to play co-op, the game can really shine and show off its stronger points. It's not a game for everyone, but for parents and kids, it's an enjoyable experience and well worth a shot.
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God is a Geek
Feb 5, 2016
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60
Gamer.no
Oct 8, 2014
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Nintendo Life
Jan 28, 2016
Shadow Puppeteer is certainly a welcome addition to the Wii U eShop. The concept of the boy and his shadow is cleverly implemented, and there are some standout moments of level design combined with a strong sense of artistic style. There are some rough edges, however, in terms of some scratchy framerate and animation issues, a soundtrack that may be divisive at points and occasional slip-ups in design and implementation. The overall impression is a positive one, but occasionally the lights of this puppet show flicker, making the strings visible and taking away a little bit of the magic.
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Hooked Gamers
Oct 1, 2014
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60
XGN
Oct 14, 2014
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Nintendo Enthusiast
Jan 28, 2016
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NZGamer
Sep 29, 2014
You could say that Shadow Puppeteer is the quintessential indie game - with a compelling gameplay hook and captivating story. It has potential coming out its ears, but the lack of budget means a lack of polish, especially in the control department. I can only hope that Sarepta continues to work on Shadow Puppeteer post-launch.
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