Factsheet

Developer:
Frozenbyte
Based in Helsinki, Finland

Release date:
May - 2016

Platforms:
PC / Mac / Linux
PS4

Website:
shadwen.com

Regular Price:

EUR€16.95

Description

Shadwen is a stealth game where the only rule is to remain unseen. Stay hidden – or the ruthless guards will kill you on sight!

Shadwen, an assassin on a quest to kill the king, has a chance encounter with an orphaned girl, Lily. She follows Shadwen on her dangerous journey, but when the ruthless guards get too close, Shadwen must take action right in front of Lily's eyes. Will Shadwen risk the girl's budding trust by resorting to violence, or try and find another way while keeping her real purpose concealed?

To kill or not to kill - that is the question.

Features

  • MOVE FREELY - Sneak and explore around the dark and gritty medieval province and use the environment to your advantage - use your rope to grapple onto rooftops, silently drop from ceilings, or veil yourself in the shadows.
  • STAY HIDDEN - Pick your assassinations carefully. Avoid being seen, heard or getting caught indirectly. Suspicious sights and noises will alert the guards - use it to your benefit!
  • TIME IS AN ACCOMPLICE - Time stands still when you are not moving Shadwen, allowing you to stop at any point mid-motion. Rewind time to manipulate your past and present actions!
  • USE PHYSICS - Use physics and a freely attachable rope to drag and topple objects. Make deaths look accidental; let gravity do the grave work.
  • CREATE TRAPS AND HAZARDS - Set up traps and hazards to lure guards towards their untimely demise; discover new ways to eliminate or distract your foes by crafting items into deadly surprises, including poison traps, spike devices, decoy toys and more.
  • TWO CHARACTERS - Embrace the darkness with Shadwen and her abilities to protect Lily and create a safe passage for her.

Videos

Release Announcement Trailer YouTube, Download (.zip)

Screenshots

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Concepts

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Images

download all screenshots & photos as .zip (24MB)

download logo files as .zip (123KB)
logo

Official Website
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About Frozenbyte

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Frozenbyte is an independent game developer with a focus on game quality. All Frozenbyte games are based on own IP. Original titles include the critically acclaimed Trine series.

Frozenbyte has developed games for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii U, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS.

Current projects: Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy and Starbase

More information
More information on Frozenbyte, our logo & relevant media are available here.



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