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Shadows of the past

Heartstrings Interactive  •  Sep 18, 2023  •  25% from 4 reviews

Shadows of the past is a visual novel for adults only. In a small town, private detective Josh Wilson leads a quiet and measured life, solving small problems for the locals. But everything changes when Ellie shows up on his office doorstep....

$4.99 (USD)

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Reviews Summary

The game is a kinetic visual novel with a short duration and limited interactivity, featuring a story that some players found surprisingly engaging despite its flaws.

The Good

  • Engaging story for a short game
  • Characters have some likability
  • Translation quality is decent
  • Curiosity about future titles

The Bad

  • Only one route available
  • Very short playtime
  • No meaningful choices
  • Confusing wording in text

The Horny

  • Contains one sex scene
  • Not animated
  • Limited adult content
  • Not worth full price

Top rated reviews

***UPDATE 10/10/23*** I stand by what I said below from WHEN I wrote it. Unfortunately "Game_002" has already been released, and that demonstrates to me that this developer is more interested in pushing short bites of what will inevitably become trash out the door than they are in growing their skills. As such, I can't really recommend this game (or any of …

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About This Game

Shadows of the past is a visual novel for adults only. In a small town, private detective Josh Wilson leads a quiet and measured life, solving small problems for the locals. But everything changes when Ellie shows up on his office doorstep....

Wrapped up in the investigation, Josh realizes that the small town harbors dark secrets, and the shadows of the past persistently haunt him at every turn. The local police seem adept at covering up the mysterious crimes. But can they stop Josh and Ellie's determination to uncover the truth?
Immerse yourself in a deep and tense investigation where every choice can change the fate of the heroes. The trembling relationship between Josh and Ellie will add a sweet touch to this dark story.

Features:

Intriguing plot with many unexpected twists and turns.
Developed characters with deep characters and motivations.
A romantic line between the main characters.
Atmospheric illustrations and accompanying soundtrack.

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Comments (123)

Most recent community feedback.

Zestine

Love the visuals and the side missions. The character banter is top tier.

Nyra

Story is solid and the combat feels great, just wish there was more UI customization.

Kiro

I keep coming back after every update. The new scenes were worth it.