Shade by Andrew Plotkin

Review by dicideaq

The mood is controlled really well, and the one room system is quite technically accomplished. And the twist is great.

Review by roni_sabisch

Boring game with a boring ending.

Review by thecanvasrose

I'm not sure I'd call 'Shade' a fun or entertaining game, but it is complex and provocative, with much to appreciate about it. I'd recommend it to just about anyone, and the ending is very clever. It's creepy, but not horror, and a little tricky to solve, but not crammed with puzzles. (Sometimes IF can be a little too puzzle-dense? Or is that just me?) It's definitely going to give me some weird, freaky sand related dreams tonight; I played this game a little past 1 am, not being able to sleep.

Review by Stripes

Wow! Surprisingly good, though I did get confused enough to look up a walkthrough. The ending may seem random to some, but if you really think about it, it all makes sense. Wonderful job!

Review by GameofChocolate

It was clever and well-written but I ended up getting lost, having had a look at everything and taken what I could and there were no options left. I can't continue without a nudge.

Review by kendrafortune

It's written very well, and everything works, it's creepy and atmospheric and clever and more than a bit odd.... but it wasn't all that fun to play because every interaction leads to exactly the same result.

Review by Gabe p.

Wow. Best game I've played in a long time. You're planning a trip to California, but before you can leave, you get sand without exiting your home! Again, wow.

Review by Rogue-Shinigami

Good lord. I don't think I can really say anything about this one... Other than it's really, really good, and I would totally recommend it.

Review by ToastmasterLex

The to-do list was an awesome touch to keep you on track. I enjoyed the subtle hints and the music descriptions were pretty funny. The overall message of the game is great if you catch it!

Review by DaNiX88

A very unique game, and a chilling (or rather, sweltering) story. For every action that progresses the story, the player is lead to assumption after assumption. For some reason I could imagine the reality of the dream, or the dream of the reality. It was all so surreal and the conclusion left me in deep thought. As the previous review states, all the player needs to do is find a way to continue to plot using the hints the author gives.

I highly recommend this game based on its uniqueness and ease of gameplay. Great job!