"There's no denying that White Shadows' atmosphere and visuals are the stars of the show so I sincerely want to see the developers make a second game that hopefully offers a lot more substantial gameplay and perhaps a narrative that's open to some interpretation." - A.J. Maciejewski from Video Chums
"At the festive gala of the prestigious German Computer Games Awards 2022 which took place last night, "White Shadows" won the Newcomer Award for "Best Debut"." - Thunderful/Monokel/Mixtvision.
Mon said: Cinematic puzzle games have spiked throughout the years with titles like Limbo and Inside, and White Shadows is no outsider in this category. I was able to enjoy the haunting levels of this game and I would love to see what Monokel has to offer in the future in this genre as they did a good work in seamlessly tying the narrative and the design. It’s a dazzling lightshow that is appealing on the visuals but is also heavy on the morals.
With such a creative and visually appealing direction, there's no denying that White Shadows could be up there with the greats of the genre such as Little Nightmares and Inside, however a sloppy checkpoint system that feels simultaneously fair and unfair can lead to frequent frustrations. In the end, however, White Shadows is yet another wonderful addition to the narrative genre of dark, side-scrolling puzzle games that tell a story through its environment, and wonderfully weaves in a unique creative direction to tackle sensitive subjects.
