1428: Shadows over Silesia
a game by | KUBI Games |
Platform: | PC (2022) |
Editor Rating: | 10/10, based on 1 review |
User Rating: | 7.3/10 - 3 votes |
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See also: | Best Indie Games, RPGs, Story-Rich Games, Medieval Games, Dark Souls-like Games |
Welcome, dear friends, to 1428: Shadows over Silesia! A fantastic action-adventre game that has you thrown into the thick of medieval Europe. War, famine, illness, and religious upheaval have a firm grip on the world, and its up to you to navigate this madness. There is a lot to this game that fans of history and the occult. This is a loose fantastical take on our own Earths history, mixed with a unique story of demons and beasts along with other aspects of European mythology. If that sort of thing sounds like its right up your alley, then keep reading as we get into it.
Gameplay
This is an action-adventure game with strong stealth and puzzle solving elements. Think of a top-down version of Thief and you’ll be in the right ball park. This gameplay is absolutely fantastic and I had a really great time with it. As an adventure game, a lot of your time will be spent getting from A to B as you complete your journey. Stealth gameplay which has you sneaking around and fighting enemies is a big part of it. This stuff is easy enough to get a grasp on but a bit harder to become very proficient in. This somewhat speaks for itself.
The other aspect of gameplay is the puzzles which I found to be absolutely brilliant. These aren’t simple “look at this painting from another perspective” types of puzzles where you can stumble upon the answer. I mean, some of them are but that’s pretty normal. Other puzzles in this game require you to decipher codes from sheets of paper, explore investigation areas with some impressive freedom, and find clues through your own determination. I am a huge fan of how this game handles itself, and it provides a fantastic story and world for you to progress through.
Visuals
The visuals of this game are absolutely brilliant. There is an air of Old School RuneScape in its presentation and I am absolutely here for it. Its very charming and soft, it reminds you of much older games but you can tell that it is newer with its attention to detail and through some key design choices.
What is arguably the most touching and impressive aspect of this game is that it is completely accessible to the blind. That’s right, if you or someone you know has a vision impairment, then they will still be able to play this game through to its conclusion. The developers should be praised for this excellent display of kindness and understanding.
Story
The story of the game follows two main characters, Kynek and Lothar. The two have very different fighting styles, skills and motivations, and it is up to you to forge an uneasy alliance with the two and make it to the end this story’s natural conclusion.
A fantastic game that offers a lot to the discerning player. If you are after a brilliant story with some great gameplay, you are in the right place.
Pros
- Great visuals
- Excellent story
- Amazing gameplay
Cons
- None
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System requirements:
- PC compatible
- Operating systems: Windows 10/Windows 8/Windows 7/2000/Vista/WinXP