Great RPG. Irresistible at this price https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-shadow-sun/id396269166?mt=8
Can anyone say how it plays/what it's like? I've heard it's like dragon age 2, and I've only played a tiny amount of origins, and a small amount of knights of the old republic. Is it like these games?
The Shadow Sun Ossian Studios Inc. The ultimate Western action RPG has arrived on iOS! Embark on an epic dark fantasy in the grand tradition of great, stor… TouchArcade Rating: $0.99 Buy Now Watch Media DetailsThe ultimate Western action RPG has arrived on iOS! Embark on an epic dark fantasy in the grand tradition of great, story-driven RPGs from PC and console, created by veterans of the Neverwinter Nights, Baldur’s Gate, and The Witcher franchises. SLIDE TO PLAY - 4/4 “The Shadow Sun is one of the most captivating experiences I’ve had with a role-playing game in quite some time.” DIGITALLY DOWNLOADED - 4.5/5 “The Shadow Sun floored me from start to finish.” ARCADE SUSHI - 8.5/10 “If you’re a fan of RPGs at all, then The Shadow Sun belongs in your Games folder.” POCKET GAMER - 8/10 (Silver Award) “The Shadow Sun replicates a tabletop RPG experience almost perfectly - right down to the carefully crafted fantasy world in which it's set.” TOUCHARCADE - 4/5 “With a compelling story, plenty of content, and a character customization system that works, Shadow Sun succeeds in its goal as a Western RPG.” APP-S.RU - 4/5 “The Shadow Sun is one of the few truly great RPGs for the iPhone, iPad and in the absence of competitors could easily sit next to Baldur's Gate.” PORTABLE GAMING REGION “The Shadow Sun is pretty much what I imagine a “real” Dragon Age mobile game should be.” ** Featured in Apple’s Best New Games category! ** With The Shadow Sun, Ossian Studios brings together all its expertise from working with Dungeons & Dragons and The Witcher in order to create a deep, story-driven RPG experience for iOS. Prepare yourself for visceral real-time combat, a gorgeously detailed world to adventure in, complex characters to interact with, and an epic tale of an ancient city held within the grip of a mysterious plague. Enter a world that has felt an alien touch upon its sun. An ever-increasing shadow that creeps across the sun's brilliant face, with consequences that are only now becoming horrifically apparent... HOURS OF ADVENTURE • A 10-hour adventure where you explore the decadent imperial city of Shar and the exotic desert lands around it, delving into a story filled with intrigue, danger, and shocking surprises. • Explore over 70 unique areas and uncover 200+ unique items, hidden secrets, and ancient treasures. • A handy journal tracks your quests and a detailed codex notes new characters, places, and creatures you encounter. • An original orchestral soundtrack and amazing soundscape will immerse you into this dark fantasy world. TRUE ROLE-PLAYING • Create your own male or female character and customize their attributes and appearance. • Choose from among 30 attacks, spells, and skills to suit your favourite play style, and develop those abilities exactly how you want as the game progresses. • Solve quests in multiple ways and have new NPC dialogue options open up depending on your skills. • Ally with one of four companions to adventure alongside you, each with their own personality and abilities, and win their friendship or suffer their disapproval depending on your choices. • Adopt a faithful dog companion to fight by your side. UNIVERSAL APP Play on any of these supported devices, with graphics that scale with the device. • iPad 1, iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad 4, iPad Air, iPad mini, iPad mini with Retina display • iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s • iPod touch 3, iPod touch 4, iPod touch 5 * In-app purchases are purely optional! * The 3 starter packs are optional DLC that have extra content and quests, none of which are required to enjoy the game. The in-depth hint guide also provides a full walkthrough and gameplay tips, along with details on companions, secrets, monsters, and other helpful information. Visit our official site for more news and info about The Shadow Sun: http://www.ossianstudios.com/ Drop by our forums and talk directly with the development team: http://www.ossianstudios.com/forum/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OssianStudios Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OssianStudios YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/OssianStudios Information Seller:Ossian Studios Inc. Genre:Adventure, Role Playing Release:Dec 19, 2013 Updated:Nov 15, 2017 Version:1.35 Size:796.9 MB TouchArcade Rating: User Rating: (30) Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal noah0706 Well-Known Member Jan 16, 2014 493 0 0 A mowing business Kannapolis, NC #4 noah0706, May 11, 2014 Last edited: May 11, 2014 Been wanting this game, and I really enjoyed Aralon 1 (which this looks like) anyone think i should get it? Markku Well-Known Member Jul 30, 2011 1,194 0 0 #5 Markku, May 11, 2014 how does this run on a ipad 2? and if i have Kotor do I need this. Larni Well-Known Member Apr 18, 2013 369 0 16 #6 Larni, May 11, 2014 I've been thinking about this for ages but I've got so many RPGs to get through. I wish I had more time to play games... Opinion Well-Known Member Apr 25, 2013 92 0 0 #7 Opinion, May 11, 2014 Buying now hemaybedid New Member Feb 28, 2014 4 0 0 #8 hemaybedid, May 11, 2014 This is similar to kotor with a baldurs gate kinda theme with an action oriented battle system. Excellent game in my opinion worth your three doll hairs, worth it at seven too. ninjackid Well-Known Member May 27, 2010 9,380 2 38 #9 ninjackid, May 11, 2014 Worth my money? How's it run on a 5th gen touch? Pocketnova Well-Known Member Oct 15, 2012 2,346 0 0 #10 Pocketnova, May 11, 2014 Honestly, and I'm probably alone in this, but I found the game to be kind of clunky and overall mediocre. It wasn't bad, I just didn't like it very much. Maybe that was just because I hadn't played it before. I'm sure I'll eventually try it out again. For 2.99 it should be worth the money for everyone. (I did buy it before any updates were realesed so it might have changed a lot for the better) mrbiggles Well-Known Member Jul 3, 2012 3,691 0 0 Like retired USA #11 mrbiggles, May 13, 2014 The Shadow Sun Ossian Studios Inc. The ultimate Western action RPG has arrived on iOS! Embark on an epic dark fantasy in the grand tradition of great, stor… TouchArcade Rating: $0.99 Buy Now Watch Media DetailsThe ultimate Western action RPG has arrived on iOS! Embark on an epic dark fantasy in the grand tradition of great, story-driven RPGs from PC and console, created by veterans of the Neverwinter Nights, Baldur’s Gate, and The Witcher franchises. SLIDE TO PLAY - 4/4 “The Shadow Sun is one of the most captivating experiences I’ve had with a role-playing game in quite some time.” DIGITALLY DOWNLOADED - 4.5/5 “The Shadow Sun floored me from start to finish.” ARCADE SUSHI - 8.5/10 “If you’re a fan of RPGs at all, then The Shadow Sun belongs in your Games folder.” POCKET GAMER - 8/10 (Silver Award) “The Shadow Sun replicates a tabletop RPG experience almost perfectly - right down to the carefully crafted fantasy world in which it's set.” TOUCHARCADE - 4/5 “With a compelling story, plenty of content, and a character customization system that works, Shadow Sun succeeds in its goal as a Western RPG.” APP-S.RU - 4/5 “The Shadow Sun is one of the few truly great RPGs for the iPhone, iPad and in the absence of competitors could easily sit next to Baldur's Gate.” PORTABLE GAMING REGION “The Shadow Sun is pretty much what I imagine a “real” Dragon Age mobile game should be.” ** Featured in Apple’s Best New Games category! ** With The Shadow Sun, Ossian Studios brings together all its expertise from working with Dungeons & Dragons and The Witcher in order to create a deep, story-driven RPG experience for iOS. Prepare yourself for visceral real-time combat, a gorgeously detailed world to adventure in, complex characters to interact with, and an epic tale of an ancient city held within the grip of a mysterious plague. Enter a world that has felt an alien touch upon its sun. An ever-increasing shadow that creeps across the sun's brilliant face, with consequences that are only now becoming horrifically apparent... HOURS OF ADVENTURE • A 10-hour adventure where you explore the decadent imperial city of Shar and the exotic desert lands around it, delving into a story filled with intrigue, danger, and shocking surprises. • Explore over 70 unique areas and uncover 200+ unique items, hidden secrets, and ancient treasures. • A handy journal tracks your quests and a detailed codex notes new characters, places, and creatures you encounter. • An original orchestral soundtrack and amazing soundscape will immerse you into this dark fantasy world. TRUE ROLE-PLAYING • Create your own male or female character and customize their attributes and appearance. • Choose from among 30 attacks, spells, and skills to suit your favourite play style, and develop those abilities exactly how you want as the game progresses. • Solve quests in multiple ways and have new NPC dialogue options open up depending on your skills. • Ally with one of four companions to adventure alongside you, each with their own personality and abilities, and win their friendship or suffer their disapproval depending on your choices. • Adopt a faithful dog companion to fight by your side. UNIVERSAL APP Play on any of these supported devices, with graphics that scale with the device. • iPad 1, iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad 4, iPad Air, iPad mini, iPad mini with Retina display • iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s • iPod touch 3, iPod touch 4, iPod touch 5 * In-app purchases are purely optional! * The 3 starter packs are optional DLC that have extra content and quests, none of which are required to enjoy the game. The in-depth hint guide also provides a full walkthrough and gameplay tips, along with details on companions, secrets, monsters, and other helpful information. Visit our official site for more news and info about The Shadow Sun: http://www.ossianstudios.com/ Drop by our forums and talk directly with the development team: http://www.ossianstudios.com/forum/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OssianStudios Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OssianStudios YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/OssianStudios Information Seller:Ossian Studios Inc. Genre:Adventure, Role Playing Release:Dec 19, 2013 Updated:Nov 15, 2017 Version:1.35 Size:796.9 MB TouchArcade Rating: User Rating: (30) Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal Subscribe to the TouchArcade YouTube channel Opinion Well-Known Member Apr 25, 2013 92 0 0 #12 Opinion, May 13, 2014 Love the game, recommend at any price point if you enjoy a good RPG. CrayonWarrior Well-Known Member Patreon Bronze Mar 9, 2014 212 14 18 Great southern land #13 CrayonWarrior, May 13, 2014 Solid game. Worth the coin. Topherunhinged Well-Known Member Feb 7, 2014 422 0 0 #14 Topherunhinged, May 13, 2014 You're probably not. The trailer was abysmal and I won't bite without a 'lite' version to try first. Gov Well-Known Member Jun 24, 2013 2,257 0 0 #15 Gov, May 13, 2014 Bought, even though i won't play it.. maybe IF i get an ipad in the future! Tanc24 Well-Known Member Dec 30, 2012 82 0 0 #16 Tanc24, May 14, 2014 This is a killer deal. I'd buy for sure if I didn't have such a huge backlog of games. I actually have fairly low expectations for this game which means I'd probably love it! (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Password: Forgot your password? Stay logged in
Been wanting this game, and I really enjoyed Aralon 1 (which this looks like) anyone think i should get it?
I've been thinking about this for ages but I've got so many RPGs to get through. I wish I had more time to play games...
This is similar to kotor with a baldurs gate kinda theme with an action oriented battle system. Excellent game in my opinion worth your three doll hairs, worth it at seven too.
Honestly, and I'm probably alone in this, but I found the game to be kind of clunky and overall mediocre. It wasn't bad, I just didn't like it very much. Maybe that was just because I hadn't played it before. I'm sure I'll eventually try it out again. For 2.99 it should be worth the money for everyone. (I did buy it before any updates were realesed so it might have changed a lot for the better)
The Shadow Sun Ossian Studios Inc. The ultimate Western action RPG has arrived on iOS! Embark on an epic dark fantasy in the grand tradition of great, stor… TouchArcade Rating: $0.99 Buy Now Watch Media DetailsThe ultimate Western action RPG has arrived on iOS! Embark on an epic dark fantasy in the grand tradition of great, story-driven RPGs from PC and console, created by veterans of the Neverwinter Nights, Baldur’s Gate, and The Witcher franchises. SLIDE TO PLAY - 4/4 “The Shadow Sun is one of the most captivating experiences I’ve had with a role-playing game in quite some time.” DIGITALLY DOWNLOADED - 4.5/5 “The Shadow Sun floored me from start to finish.” ARCADE SUSHI - 8.5/10 “If you’re a fan of RPGs at all, then The Shadow Sun belongs in your Games folder.” POCKET GAMER - 8/10 (Silver Award) “The Shadow Sun replicates a tabletop RPG experience almost perfectly - right down to the carefully crafted fantasy world in which it's set.” TOUCHARCADE - 4/5 “With a compelling story, plenty of content, and a character customization system that works, Shadow Sun succeeds in its goal as a Western RPG.” APP-S.RU - 4/5 “The Shadow Sun is one of the few truly great RPGs for the iPhone, iPad and in the absence of competitors could easily sit next to Baldur's Gate.” PORTABLE GAMING REGION “The Shadow Sun is pretty much what I imagine a “real” Dragon Age mobile game should be.” ** Featured in Apple’s Best New Games category! ** With The Shadow Sun, Ossian Studios brings together all its expertise from working with Dungeons & Dragons and The Witcher in order to create a deep, story-driven RPG experience for iOS. Prepare yourself for visceral real-time combat, a gorgeously detailed world to adventure in, complex characters to interact with, and an epic tale of an ancient city held within the grip of a mysterious plague. Enter a world that has felt an alien touch upon its sun. An ever-increasing shadow that creeps across the sun's brilliant face, with consequences that are only now becoming horrifically apparent... HOURS OF ADVENTURE • A 10-hour adventure where you explore the decadent imperial city of Shar and the exotic desert lands around it, delving into a story filled with intrigue, danger, and shocking surprises. • Explore over 70 unique areas and uncover 200+ unique items, hidden secrets, and ancient treasures. • A handy journal tracks your quests and a detailed codex notes new characters, places, and creatures you encounter. • An original orchestral soundtrack and amazing soundscape will immerse you into this dark fantasy world. TRUE ROLE-PLAYING • Create your own male or female character and customize their attributes and appearance. • Choose from among 30 attacks, spells, and skills to suit your favourite play style, and develop those abilities exactly how you want as the game progresses. • Solve quests in multiple ways and have new NPC dialogue options open up depending on your skills. • Ally with one of four companions to adventure alongside you, each with their own personality and abilities, and win their friendship or suffer their disapproval depending on your choices. • Adopt a faithful dog companion to fight by your side. UNIVERSAL APP Play on any of these supported devices, with graphics that scale with the device. • iPad 1, iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad 4, iPad Air, iPad mini, iPad mini with Retina display • iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s • iPod touch 3, iPod touch 4, iPod touch 5 * In-app purchases are purely optional! * The 3 starter packs are optional DLC that have extra content and quests, none of which are required to enjoy the game. The in-depth hint guide also provides a full walkthrough and gameplay tips, along with details on companions, secrets, monsters, and other helpful information. Visit our official site for more news and info about The Shadow Sun: http://www.ossianstudios.com/ Drop by our forums and talk directly with the development team: http://www.ossianstudios.com/forum/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OssianStudios Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OssianStudios YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/OssianStudios Information Seller:Ossian Studios Inc. Genre:Adventure, Role Playing Release:Dec 19, 2013 Updated:Nov 15, 2017 Version:1.35 Size:796.9 MB TouchArcade Rating: User Rating: (30) Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal Subscribe to the TouchArcade YouTube channel Opinion Well-Known Member Apr 25, 2013 92 0 0 #12 Opinion, May 13, 2014 Love the game, recommend at any price point if you enjoy a good RPG. CrayonWarrior Well-Known Member Patreon Bronze Mar 9, 2014 212 14 18 Great southern land #13 CrayonWarrior, May 13, 2014 Solid game. Worth the coin. Topherunhinged Well-Known Member Feb 7, 2014 422 0 0 #14 Topherunhinged, May 13, 2014 You're probably not. The trailer was abysmal and I won't bite without a 'lite' version to try first. Gov Well-Known Member Jun 24, 2013 2,257 0 0 #15 Gov, May 13, 2014 Bought, even though i won't play it.. maybe IF i get an ipad in the future! Tanc24 Well-Known Member Dec 30, 2012 82 0 0 #16 Tanc24, May 14, 2014 This is a killer deal. I'd buy for sure if I didn't have such a huge backlog of games. I actually have fairly low expectations for this game which means I'd probably love it! (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Password: Forgot your password? Stay logged in
This is a killer deal. I'd buy for sure if I didn't have such a huge backlog of games. I actually have fairly low expectations for this game which means I'd probably love it!