Posted: 23 months ago, last updated 4 weeks ago.
Author: Thom Robertson, @GeekDadGamer and Jo Robertson.
Overview
Shu is a platform game where you are a member of a bird tribe tasked with returning villagers back home and escaping from a purple cloud monster. You jump and glide your way around the world, meeting new villagers and characters who daisy-chain with your swinging and gliding to expand your running and jumping abilities.
There are five different worlds and lots of levels to explore. Once completed, each level can be repeated to take on a time-trial race against your previous times. There are collectables such as gold butterflies (coins) and babies, as well as a special award for completing the level without dying once.
As you progress you meet and recruit characters to join you. Each of the ten different additions to your group offer specific abilities, from a ground stomp to get through barriers to being able to open up flowers to access new areas and platforms.
With hazardous objects and hard to reach platforms, Shu takes inspiration from Donkey Kong Country and Rayman games. However, Shu adds a unique storyline and the team-up-with-characters ability that makes it an interesting game in its own right.
There are five different worlds and lots of levels to explore. Once completed, each level can be repeated to take on a time-trial race against your previous times. There are collectables such as gold butterflies (coins) and babies, as well as a special award for completing the level without dying once.
As you progress you meet and recruit characters to join you. Each of the ten different additions to your group offer specific abilities, from a ground stomp to get through barriers to being able to open up flowers to access new areas and platforms.
With hazardous objects and hard to reach platforms, Shu takes inspiration from Donkey Kong Country and Rayman games. However, Shu adds a unique storyline and the team-up-with-characters ability that makes it an interesting game in its own right.
Age Ratings
Rated for younger players in the US. ESRB EVERYONE for Mild Fantasy Violence.
Skill Rating
8+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. This is a fast paced platform game that requires quick button presses to jump and glide around the world. You also need some light puzzle solving. Many of the levels put you under pressure and require a quick response to survive.
Costs
Shu usually costs £7.19 to £7.69.
Shu
There are no additional in-game purchases, loot boxes, adverts or subscription costs.
Accessibility
We haven't documented accessibility features for this game yet. Our Shu Accessibility Report details system-wide settings that may help, and suggests similar games with accessibility features. Tweet the developer (@CoatSink) to let them know about our Accessibility Questionnaire.
Diversity and Inclusion
We haven't documented diversity and inclusion information for this game yet.

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