Lost in Shadow (Wii) Tests (Nintendo Wii Spiele)

As the sun sets on the American branch of Hudson, the last gleam of twilight rays have cast a shadow upon the Wii. Perhaps the most interesting game ever made in the company's history, Lost in Shadow proves to be a nice ride into the sunset for the...

Lost in Shadow is a nice gem and a good bookend for Hudson. Gamers with a taste for innovation and unique concepts would do well to seek it out. Battles may be a bit stiff, but overall Wii has its first hit of the year.

Poor pacing almost derails this imaginative platformer, but a variety of clever puzzles in the second half of the game make it worth sticking with to the end.

Hopping on shadows forces you to view the world in new ways ; Clever puzzles make excellent use of the core mechanics ; Rousing boss fights provide a dose of excitement ; Tons of content that is largely good

Uneven pacing leads to long stretches of boredom ; Basic combat is a drag

Uneven pacing is the biggest flaw in this otherwise enthralling adventure. Lost in Shadow can stretch on for more than 30 hours, and the majority of the experience is quite well done. The first few hours are new and exciting, brimming with all sorts of...

After a very successful holiday season for the Nintendo Wii with several big name releases such as Donkey Kong Country Returns, Kirby's Epic Yarn, Epic Mickey, and ...

The gameplay and controls are solid and well polished

Nothing very innovative, and dreadful sound

A special effect without strong gameplay is also a boring thing, which is Lost in Shadow's greatest fault. All Lost in Shadow has going for it is a gimmick and a few recycled elements from more memorable games. It's an interesting premise to be sure,...