2018-03-11
Tidy adventure
Game worked great on iPhone 10. Waiting on the sequel to see more of the realm and northern kingdoms. It may be worth considering putting in more side quests for my strapping adventurer to experience. :)
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Description
The 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/
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What's New in Version 1.35
- Resolution fix for iPhone 7 Plus.
We appreciate your feedback and thanks for playing The Shadow Sun! If you enjoyed it, please rate it!
Seller
Name
Ossian Studios Inc.
Information
Developer
Categories
Version
1.35
Size
835.2 MB
Game Center
Yes
VPP Device Licensing
Yes
Rating
Rated 12+ for the following:
Frequent/Intense Cartoon or Fantasy Violence
Infrequent/Mild Alcohol, Tobacco, or Drug Use or References
Infrequent/Mild Simulated Gambling
Infrequent/Mild Mature/Suggestive Themes
Infrequent/Mild Horror/Fear Themes
Infrequent/Mild Profanity or Crude Humor
Compatibility
iOS 8.1 or later
Devices
iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 4, iPad Pro (11-inch), iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi, iPod touch (6th Generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (5th Generation), iPad Pro, iPad mini Retina (Cellular), iPad Air 2 (Cellular), iPad mini 4 (Cellular), iPad mini 3 (Cellular), iPhone 11, iPad Air, iPod touch (7th generation), iPad Air 2, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro (Cellular), iPhone 6, iPad Pro (10.5-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPhone 5s, iPad mini Retina, iPad Air (Cellular), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPhone 7 Plus, iPad Air (3rd generation), iPhone 8 Plus, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone SE, iPad Pro (9.7-inch), iPhone 6s Plus, iPad Pro (9.7-inch) (Cellular), iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone XS Max, iPad Pro (10.5-inch), iPhone 7, iPhone 11 Pro, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular
Languages
English
App Store: Customer Ratings
Ratings & Reviews
4.0 of 5 (213 Ratings)
App Store: Customer Reviews
2017-09-09
Great RPG
This game was really addictive and fun. I would recommend playing this game if you love RPGs.
2017-09-01
Sequel?
One of the best games I've played so far.
Now the story is great, in the ending cutscene it mentioned a sequel will you make it? I hope if you can respond.
I would totally recommend this game for RPG fans!
2017-07-12
A solid, satisfying RPG with a strong story
This game is well worth the purchase for me, with a lot to explore and fight, and a story that helps keep me wanting to investigate the next area. It is interesting that it all takes place in and around just one city-state, but the story puts you in the midst of many countries and events outside that one city. Anyway, the combat is good, the dialogue is engaging, and the RPG system is fleshed out with plenty of variety in upgrades and items.
2017-07-08
Nice!
I really enjoyed this game. It was a well written and fun RPG. I hope they come out with a sequel soon!
2017-05-21
Solid iOS RPG
This was a really fun little RPG, now it's no Baldur's Gate 2, but I really enjoyed playing through it. At first I didn't like the combat, but once I got the hang of it it was fine. Played as a stealthy rogue sneak attacking and then transitioning to a bow. Had a very interesting western RPG story, but as I'm sure has been mentioned, the ending sets up an obvious sequel. But checking the developers website, I see no evidence of a sequel being created. Therefore the ending rings a bit hollow as it's obvious that the developers were planning on a sequel. Kind of a " Oh you thought I was the bad guy?" Type moment. All nit-picks aside I really enjoyed this and recommend to anyone interested in western RPGs, just takes a bit to get used to the fast combat. Clicking the companion portrait pauses the game FYI, helpful during combat, took me about half the game to figure that out. This studio has made some excellent modules for the Neverwinter Nights games, so there definitely is some talent there. Definitely a solid 4 out of 5. Hopefully they have plans for more games, but it may never happen.
2017-05-10
Lots of fun...
But I got this game for free, so that might skew my review a bit. I loved the game. I think the controls were good, the leveling up system was rewarding and I enjoyed the story. A very deep story if you want it to be, but you can beat the game without it as well. I liked it so much, that I was looking for another game by the developer to purchase, but don't see one. I hope you enjoy the experience that I had.
2017-05-02
Super solid RPG
The game is beautiful, with varied, if not completely original, locations. Combat is fun, switching between magic and melee, and there is a good deal of balanced customization and weapon variety. The menus and maps are great, and the controls are as good as it gets on a touchscreen.
The story and voice work are just okay, but certainly above average for mobile rpgs. This is a console/PC style game on your tablet, and it works. I had a blast during my nine hour play through, and I would certainly buy a sequel.
2017-04-23
Mildly fulfilling; glitch in the final sequence?
I have played this game all the way through, and have used all the player combination/tandems. And I think I have found all the secrets, which makes this issue that more bizarre.
In the final sequence when you enter the palace and are warned that you cannot return to the city, it makes no sense that you can collect dropped items inside the palace. Since exiting the palace means an automatic end to the game (only way 'out' is to defeat the last bad guy and talk to the dazed emperor, which leads to the ending sequence, and then straight to the game credits), I don't see the benefits of picking up rubies and other items - unless I have yet to discover something to do in between killing the last sorcerer and speaking to the emperor. It would be much better to make the palace sequence, which is essentially the boss level, exceedingly difficult, while eliminating all pickups and power ups in the palace. Meh. Still a decent game though.
2017-04-06
An excellent RPG
I really enjoyed the depth of this saga. I must confess that I did not read any of the extensive back story legend, but the play was still excellent. Challenging side plots and demanding game. Really enjoyable.
2017-04-01
Awesome RPG
If you enjoy Dragon Age 2 and similar RPGs this is right up your alley. Great graphics for an iPhone, great story, tons of quests and a pretty good replay ability value. I'm hoping for more from Ossidian on IOS!
2017-03-05
If you like RPGs...
Update:
You will mostly likely enjoy this game. The more I play it the more fun it is.
Most games I get bored of in minutes on my phone these days or they don't hold my attention for too long; this game has surprised me by its depth and how fleshed-out it is--more so than I initially thought. I admit that for a while when I was playing this game I let myself be influenced by the other reviews that it was generic; it's actually one of the best RPGs I've played on my phone. It reminds me of Dragon Age, Elder Scrolls and other games.
Old:
Then you may like this game. It's not particularly special or exceptional, but it's neat so far. I like the graphics and the dialogue isn't bad. I haven't played it very long but I have a good impression of it so far. I haven't gotten any of the starter packs but they don't seem necessary. The customization is nice and the story is engaging enough. I only wish the tutorial was better and that you could customize your character's appearance a little more. Overall pretty good.
2017-03-01
Simply amazing
This game is great if you love the elder scrolls, chatter customization is minimal but make up in stats and skills. The game has a full story, no adds, and is 100% free. It's very enjoyable and has plenty of quests to keep you busy. This is the one game that I've been looking for ages. It has minor bugs and a few glitches. But it's not going to mess with the gameplay too much. I recommend this game. Like seriously...Get it.
2017-01-24
Restore items
My starter pack items won't restore so I can use them on a character that I just created on the iPad, literally my only complaint thus far. All of other aspects seem great so far though.
2017-01-17
Way too short
Game is good, great graphics and story, but it's just too short... if u like RPGs you should definitely get this game
2017-01-11
Good fun
Immersive with good artwork and dialogue and gameplay, but too easy on medium, especially the final boss. Also it was too short.
2016-11-24
Waste of time, waste of money
I bought all the starter packs and still hated it. Spent about 2hrs total in game and just couldnt get into it. My first complaint is that there is virtually NO tutorial. My second complaint is that making money is so difficult but everything from vendors is expensive. It took me 2 hours and selling all my gear and everything i picked up from fights and sparkly spots to afford an 11g dagger. My 3rd complaint, that is a bit of my 2nd complaint again is I spent my 4 health pots within the first 2 fights. Getting 1 health pot from a vendor is 2g. You see above my description of how difficult and time consuming getting gold is though. So it got to the point where even doing fights was difficult because i was under equipped with no hp pots and couldnt afford anything. Overall i find it was a waste of time. Also the spiders hop out of nowhere and are creepy as all hell
2016-11-22
Average
Another average overrated RPG. Nothing special here.
2016-10-29
Give me a sequel
pls
2016-08-03
perfection
the people that made this game were the same behind baldur's gate and deagon age. need i say more? i admit i had high expectations when i first downloaded this game for this very reason. and i must say i was not disapointed.
there is not one single spot where i can place a finger and say this or that feature is the reason why this game is great. its just the synergistic effect of story depth, beautifuly organized skill system, excellent character creation. nice graphics, gameplay etc. so just like in baldur's gate or dragon age i say these are the best rpg games ever made period. just like this game is the best rpg for iphone period. i hope more people buy this game and support the team so they can bring us more of these games. thank you
2016-05-14
Love this game
Thanks for the new content! Love this game. Great rpg. One of my favorite mobile games.
2016-05-07
Excellent
This game has some of the worst voice acting I have ever heard but if you ignore this aspect, you are in for a fun ride. Great rpg skill tree, easy combat controls, good story line and beautiful animation make this one of the best role playing games out there.
2016-04-30
Phenomenal
Stumbled upon his game accidentally, and I have no regrets. The animation and graphics may not be very visually advanced, but the game has a solid core and great story. To put it simply, it's fun. I like the secrets that are hidden all around the game (especially the hidden door in the emperors palace that gave me Lifestealer, the best weapon in the game). The game is also funny and witty but also serious, which is what I like in a game. Overall great rpg, and story is amazing. Sequel please? Maybe include Davorn's story in there. Could Florencia be alive, I wonder? Who knows. I want to enact some vengeance on that pirate captain that Davorn hates.
2016-03-16
Amazing
This game is Amazing. Great story and a Beautiful soundtrack. I really hope this story continues with a sequel.
2016-02-09
Amazed
Really enjoying. Delightfully surprised. Especially since very reasonably priced for hours of enjoyment.
2016-02-01
Sequel
Great game. Epic story. In-depth world building and characters. What more could you want?
(Hint hint, a sequel. Maybe something with that evil pirate captain dude Davorn hates so much. A sequel that's as good or better than this one. :D)
2016-01-18
Amazing for an iOS game!
This game actually has pretty decent graphics compared to other RPGs at this level (Aralon). The plot isn't great, the controls are a little shaky, and you just tap a button repeatedly to attack. However, there are a lot of spells/skills, there's leveling up, and is a great RPG. I feel like some of the skills are based off of Fallout 4 perks, which is cool. It's addicting and fun, so if you are a big RPG fan like me and interested in playing one for a cheaper price, I would recommend this or Ravensword.
2016-01-03
Great fun game
Very nice graphics and game play.nice to see a game with old school rpg play(weapons,potions, selecting str,agi,intell, etc) it me more than 10 yrs playing nonstop 3 days. Wish it had been longer but great fun game for its price!!
2015-05-15
Utter Disappointment
First off, this game isn't 10 hours. I finished it in six hours. I did all of the side quests, explored every nook and cranny, and still didn't come close to the advertised time length. I paid 99 cents for this awhile back and only just got to playing it in the last few days.
Anyway, the story is boring. The world lore is uninteresting, as are the characters. What little voice acting there is is poor. The graphics are not very good considering the long development time The environments are small, bland, and empty. The AI, both partner and enemy, is terrible. They all stand still and do virtually nothing other than spam poison attacks. There's very little to do in this game other than repetitive fetch quests and a lot of backtracking. The environments are all generic and identical to one another. I get that the game takes place in a desert, but come on. Put some life and scenery in the game. Combat is overly simplistic and easy.
Overall, I wouldn't recommend this game to anyone. I had moderate hopes for it, but it didn't meet even my lowest expectations. Buy Aralon instead, or Ravensword. They're both way better than this overrated game. It doesn't even have a proper ending.
I didn't buy any IAPs, but I doubt those extra missions could save this utter failure of a game. Don't waste your time or money. I wouldn't bother with any games this dev makes in the future.
2015-05-03
Very Enjoyable
This game is great and exactly what I was looking for. :)
2015-05-01
Excellent, Impressive RPG
It's exciting to be able to play a RPG like this on my phone.
2015-02-21
Amazing not-so-little game
High five to the developers. Immersive atmosphere and lots of fun!
2015-02-16
Best bang for your buck, literally.
Couldn't put this down. Great story line, great character development choices. Fun combat. What else do you want for one dollar.
2015-02-06
Multiplayer
You guys have to add this in the new update
2015-01-31
Played it through twice!
Like Dragon Age. No crashes.
2015-01-28
Great game, awesome story!
I bought this game about six months ago but just started getting into it this week. Absolutely the best rpg I've played in ages. I still have a lot of game to go but the depth of the lore and history so far has me hoping for a sequel!
2015-01-24
Not Bad At All
Play it on hard if you're an experienced RPG fan. Solid game, especially at the current pricing. I bought 2 of the add-on packs for a grand total of $3! Great deal for many hours of play. I read the reviews and simply can't understand why people have come down hard on this game.
2015-01-15
Booooooo.
If you can get past the horrid graphics and terrible voice acting the story isn't half bad, but this ain't worth more than 99 cents.
2014-12-30
Great game!!!
This game is really great
2014-11-13
It very good! 👍
Should more games like these! :D
2014-09-04
If you're looking for something like Ravensword, forgetaboutit!
My son and I were utterly disappointed when we flushed 7 bucks down the toilet on this game. Played it for about 30 minutes hoping it would get better. It didn't. Unlike Ravensword, you have about a 5 feet area you can actually move around in. No jumping, climbing, etc. Nothing about this game worked for me. I deleted it off my phone. In the olden days I would've taken a game cartridge like this out to the curb and smashed it to bits. I want my money back.
2014-08-10
Leaves you wanting more...
Played game all the way through on a 5c with out crashes, bugs or issues. For me, the strengths in this game lie in the music, atmosphere, lore and looting. Shadow Sun succeeds in creating its own little world with a large background. A nice aspect of the game was a lack of auto-spawning. There is nothing more annoying than playing a game where you can sit and watch enemies appear every 30 seconds from the same spot. I think the developers choice to avoid this added to the experience.
I think think the only complaint or suggestion i have would be to rebalance the combat system to increase difficulty or the strategy needed to take down foes.
This game was a great experience and worth playing... It hints at a possible sequel, I honestly hope they make it.
2014-07-27
Very entertaining and easy to pick up, but...
It will definitely come off as a bit too easy and linear for seasoned RPG players. Overall, though, a fun game with decent graphics (repetitive NPGs get a little annoying) and fun sidequests.
2014-07-20
Best game ever
Of all the RPGs I have played on ios this is by far the best, the graphics are great the story is fantastic and nothing short of being able to teleport into the game could improve it I hope for a sequel given the ending I have run out of words to explain this games awesomeness if you by one ios app this year by this one
2014-07-13
Don't be fooled by fake reviews
This game is awful. It would have been awful 5 years ago.
More than half of the positive reviews posted here were paid for by Ossian (the game developer). Please don't waste your money.
2014-07-06
One of the best on iOS
Was in development for a while but we'll worth the wait. Game is by far one of the best AAA games in the App Store. Brings me hope that more games of this caliber will continue to come to iOS as it has so much potential to be a viable hardcore gaming platform
2014-06-21
Great compared to its peers
Does a great job with the technology available.
2014-06-14
Excellent story driven RPG
Superbly designed and produced! Very reminiscent of Neverwinter Nights (not surprising since the devs worked on expansions and mods for that). Amazingly detailed and beautiful graphics and sound for a mobile game. A good amount of nonlinear content too (about 12 hours worth to do everything).
The only complaint is that at times the combat seemed a bit too easy. The bosses were well balanced, but I rarely worried about dying with other fights (and always had plenty of consumables and often didn't feel the need to use them). Oh, one other thing - the traps aren't very helpful since their coverage is small and it's difficult to lead an enemy. Minor concerns though.
Overall I really enjoyed this game!
2014-05-26
Great game that needs your attention
An action RPG that's in the same vein as Dragon Age. Just the right mix of combat, story, and depth for a game on a mobile device. This is closer to the gameplay found in original Dragon Age, perfectly suited for iPad and runs smoothly on the iPad 3, no crashes. Support this game, if you like RPG's buy it, I'm addicted