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The Book of Shadows

What happens when you and your girlfriend uncover a mysterious book and then accidentally activate it? Can you keep Alex one step ahead of those who want the book while at the same time figure out where am I? What does this book do? Why do these other people want it?

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Developer
Tiny Goblin Productions
Publisher
Aldorlea Games
Release
January 28, 2021
5 years and 187 days ago
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Positive19 reviews94.7%

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About the Game

STORY


What happens when you and your girlfriend uncover a mysterious book and then accidentally activate it?
That is what happened to Alex and Talia, and now Alex finds himself in the mysterious world of Esteron with the book, while Talia is possessed by something! In addition, others have detected the activation of the book, and want it for their own nefarious purposes.
Can you keep Alex one step ahead of those who want the book while at the same time figure out where am I?
What does this book do? Why do these other people want it?

FEATURES


  • 40+ hours of engaging gameplay spread out over 9 Chapters
  • Play as 11 different characters while you attempt to uncover the mystery and stop those who want the Book for themselves
  • Choose what you learn as you level up via the skill learn system
  • Fear Level System: become powerful enough and monsters will fear you instead of chase you
  • 50 Secret Rooms to find
  • Mouse Control and Auto-Saving
  • Visible encounters
  • 328 page strategy guide available as DLC

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