Bloody joys of unliving. Pure, unadulterated delight of the dark power, spiced up by just the right amount of dry wit and self-deprecating humour.
After Coteries of New York, the change of perspective in the Shadows felt refreshing. Mentions of the old companions showing them in a new light added the pleasure of being in the know. And the reappearance of the Sheriff was absolutely delightful, especially with his softened approach toward the protagonist.
The locations remained beautifully atmospheric, and the character art received the much-needed upgrade, keeping me well immersed in the plotline.
Some of the original worldviews coming from the colorful characters will remain with me for good, as they nudged me into philosophical avenues I haven’t even considered before.
There are two endings, and surprisingly both are satisfying in their own different ways.
Without any overcomplicated mechanics, Shadows of New York is exactly the kind of interactive fiction I enjoy the most.