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9 Years of Shadows is a retro-looking running and jumping game about exploring dungeons and using elemental powers to take on monsters. Using different suits of armour, you swim, tunnel and float through the labyrinthine stages pausing only to fight enemies in fast-paced rhythm-based combat. It's the traversal that stands out here because switching armour on the fly lets you seamlessly move between abilities to move around the world instinctively and imaginatively.

Unfortunately, 9 Years of Shadows is not available on Android, Mac, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox X|S or iOS. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:

DetailsGame Details

Release Date: 27/03/2023

Out Now: PC and Switch

Skill Rating: 10+ year-olds

Players: 1

Genres: Action, Traversal (Adventure, Fighting, Platform and Rhythm)

Accessibility: 0 features documented (Tweet Developer )

Components: 2D Side-On and Pixels

Developer: Halberd Studios (@HalberdStudios)

Costs: Purchase cost

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