Side by Side: A Tale of Shadows
Release Year: 2021
Genre: Adventure, Puzzle, Platform
Developer: Monochrome Paris
Publisher: Hatinh Interactive, Funstock Distribution Limited
Disc Code: CUSA28940
Game Region: USA
Multiplayer: No
Game Version: 1.02
Minimum Firmware Version: 8.50 + Backport [5.05/6.72/7.xx/8.0x]
Editor-Tested Performance: Yes
Game Interface Language: Russian, English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish
Audio Language: English
Subtitles: Text
Age: T - 12+
Synopsis: When Thomas Keene, the only son of a famous family of wizards, inexplicably disappears, 10-year-old Emma decides to investigate on her own. On the way to the Keene estate, Emma witnesses Fenton Bear fall from a moving carriage at full speed. The girl and the bear cub chase the carriage and enter the estate. Thus begins a fascinating story of imaginary dangers and shifting perspectives.
In Tandem: A Tale of Shadows, puzzle and adventure game fans will be able to take a look behind the curtain at five beautiful worlds inspired by the Victorian era. Players will switch between a bird's-eye view from Emma's perspective and a side view from Fenton's, as well as use a flashlight to cast shadows that the bear can walk through. Clever obstacles and clever game mechanics will keep players on their toes at all times.
Key Features:
Stunning Art Direction - Explore a fun and spooky world inspired by Jules Verne, Conan Doyle, Tim Burton, and Victorian architecture.
Clever Puzzles - Solve over forty puzzles to solve the mystery of Thomas Kean's disappearance.
Dual-Play Mode - Change your perspective by switching between Emma and Fenton. Light the stage and cast shadows as Emma. Walk through the shadows cast by Emma's lantern as Fenton.
Strategic Combat - Players will face mechanical enemies and game bosses from all dimensions. Since Emma's strategy isn't to attack, players will have to rely on their wits to move forward.
Narrative Adventure - Players are invited to discover a variety of funny, creative, and well-thought-out scenes. Resourceful players will find hidden rooms that will reveal clues that will reveal more about Thomas Keen's disappearance.
Various Mechanics - Push or pull objects to create shadows. Use alarms and traps. Tandem: A Tale of Shadows contains many interactive elements for players to experience.
By solving complex puzzles and escaping sinister traps, they get closer to solving Thomas's disappearance, learn the secrets of the Keen family, and find their place in the universe. Will Emma and Fenton be able to escape the dangerous estate, or is their fate sealed?
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Release Year: 2021
Genre: Adventure, Puzzle, Platform
Developer: Monochrome Paris
Publisher: Hatinh Interactive, Funstock Distribution Limited
Disc Code: CUSA28940
Game Region: USA
Multiplayer: No
Game Version: 1.02
Minimum Firmware Version: 8.50 + Backport [5.05/6.72/7.xx/8.0x]
Editor-Tested Performance: Yes
Game Interface Language: Russian, English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish
Audio Language: English
Subtitles: Text
Age: T - 12+
Synopsis: When Thomas Keene, the only son of a famous family of wizards, inexplicably disappears, 10-year-old Emma decides to investigate on her own. On the way to the Keene estate, Emma witnesses Fenton Bear fall from a moving carriage at full speed. The girl and the bear cub chase the carriage and enter the estate. Thus begins a fascinating story of imaginary dangers and shifting perspectives.
In Tandem: A Tale of Shadows, puzzle and adventure game fans will be able to take a look behind the curtain at five beautiful worlds inspired by the Victorian era. Players will switch between a bird's-eye view from Emma's perspective and a side view from Fenton's, as well as use a flashlight to cast shadows that the bear can walk through. Clever obstacles and clever game mechanics will keep players on their toes at all times.
Key Features:
Stunning Art Direction - Explore a fun and spooky world inspired by Jules Verne, Conan Doyle, Tim Burton, and Victorian architecture.
Clever Puzzles - Solve over forty puzzles to solve the mystery of Thomas Kean's disappearance.
Dual-Play Mode - Change your perspective by switching between Emma and Fenton. Light the stage and cast shadows as Emma. Walk through the shadows cast by Emma's lantern as Fenton.
Strategic Combat - Players will face mechanical enemies and game bosses from all dimensions. Since Emma's strategy isn't to attack, players will have to rely on their wits to move forward.
Narrative Adventure - Players are invited to discover a variety of funny, creative, and well-thought-out scenes. Resourceful players will find hidden rooms that will reveal clues that will reveal more about Thomas Keen's disappearance.
Various Mechanics - Push or pull objects to create shadows. Use alarms and traps. Tandem: A Tale of Shadows contains many interactive elements for players to experience.
By solving complex puzzles and escaping sinister traps, they get closer to solving Thomas's disappearance, learn the secrets of the Keen family, and find their place in the universe. Will Emma and Fenton be able to escape the dangerous estate, or is their fate sealed?
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