SHADOW MANSION

para lo que sale el juego le falta un montón, mecánicas toscas, colisiones malas, eventos a medio ejecutar, optimización bastante floja, laberíntico y repetitivo. No lo reembolso porque creo que con unos ajustes puede funcionar bien, sólo queda esperar.

Alright so listen, the fact it's a small team shows tremendously here, the optimization can be pretty rough in spots and it's not gonna blow your mind, if you get it on sale or if they do a lot of work before the finish it may eventually be worth it. This is one of those situations where I wish I could say lukewarm, it relies a lot on jumpscares and not all of them are great or created equal, if you're a content creator it's good for a short little run through to kick off a stream or play in the middle of one, from a regular consumer you have to be in the mood for sort of a corny incredibly indie horror title.

AI nightmare.

SHADOW MANSION is a compact, atmosphere-first horror experience that leans into slow-burn tension and environmental storytelling rather than spectacle or combat. Developed and published by NEBULA NOVA GAMES, the title places the player in an abandoned family estate whose oppressive silence and decaying grandeur immediately establish a sense of unease. The premise is straightforward—a summons back to a long-forgotten mansion after a mysterious message—but the execution is intentionally restrained, allowing dread to accumulate through careful pacing, sound design, and the constant suggestion that the house itself is watching. The game’s strength lies in how it cultivates fear through anticipation. Progression is deliberate and methodical, encouraging players to move cautiously, listen closely, and absorb the subtle cues embedded in the environment. Creaking floorboards, distant knocks, flickering lights, and abrupt silences do much of the narrative work, often more effectively than overt scares. Rather than pushing players forward with action, SHADOW MANSION asks them to linger in discomfort, making each opened door or dimly lit hallway feel like a risk. This approach won’t satisfy players seeking frequent jump scares, but it rewards those who appreciate psychological tension built over time. Exploration forms the backbone of the experience, with the mansion unfolding room by room through keys, switches, fuses, and ritual objects that gate progress. The puzzles are intentionally light, favoring observation and memory over complex logic, which keeps the flow steady and accessible. Notes, recordings, and visual details gradually sketch a family history steeped in tragedy and occult obsession, allowing the player to piece together the narrative at their own pace. While some objectives can feel familiar—find the clue, unlock the door they reference—the context and atmosphere elevate these moments, making discovery feel meaningful rather than mechanical. Survival elements are present, but combat is conspicuously absent. When hostile presences manifest, avoidance and stealth become the only viable responses. This vulnerability is central to the game’s identity; you are never empowered to fight back, only to hide, retreat, or outwit danger through patience and awareness. The result is a persistent sense of fragility that heightens immersion, as even simple traversal can become nerve-wracking when something unseen is nearby. These encounters are used sparingly, which helps preserve their impact and prevents the tension from flattening into routine. Visually, SHADOW MANSION opts for moody realism over elaborate effects. Interiors are detailed enough to feel lived-in yet decayed, with lighting doing much of the heavy lifting to define mood and guide attention. The flashlight is both a practical tool and a psychological crutch, offering reassurance while simultaneously emphasizing how much remains hidden. Sound design complements the visuals effectively, with ambient audio and subtle musical cues reinforcing the mansion’s oppressive atmosphere. While the presentation reflects indie-scale production values, the cohesion between audio and visuals does a great deal to sell the experience. The game’s brevity—typically a single-session playthrough—works in its favor. The narrative remains focused, the tension rarely dissipates, and the experience doesn’t overstay its welcome. Some players may wish for greater mechanical variety or deeper puzzle complexity, but the concise runtime ensures the atmosphere remains potent throughout. Post-launch updates have improved stability and usability, smoothing rough edges and allowing the core design to shine more clearly. Ultimately, SHADOW MANSION succeeds as a moody, exploration-driven horror vignette that understands its limitations and plays to its strengths. It offers a quiet, unsettling journey defined by atmosphere, vulnerability, and environmental storytelling rather than action or shock value. For players who enjoy intimate horror experiences that prioritize tension and discovery over combat and spectacle, it delivers a focused and memorable descent into a haunted legacy. Rating: 6/10

Unfortunately, the game was not very well optimized and i hit a few glitches that were frustrating. I also was not able to complete the game due to the last scene bugging out and I was not able to resolve the issue. However... it did deliver some of the best jumpscares I've experienced... so I still made a YT short of me losing my mind :D https://youtube.com/shorts/uRkOYbgBHlg

I'd like to start off by saying Thank You to NebulaNova Games for the code to try out their game. For a small dev team they've managed to keep the tension up while not overdoing the jump scares, to me it's just the right amount and had me on the edge of my seat in complete terror. If you're looking for a quick horror game to stream or just enjoy a scare the price point is on par with what I've seen of the game. There are some bugs that I encountered and unfortunately was unable to finish the game on my current save file so I'll have to set a time to restart from a fresh run and hopefully can make it through.

the end of the game was very emotional. I will play the producer's other games. It's a reasonable, sweet game for its price. I enjoyed the fear even in the horror scenes.

No merece la pena comprarlo. Empieza muy muy bien pero al final uno se da cuenta de lo mal optimizado que está y de todos los bugs que tiene, hasta el punto de no poder acceder al final.

Lo terminé hace poquito y tenía que venir a comentar mi experiencia. En general, el juego me gustó, pero tiene sus altos y bajos. ✅ Puntos a favor: La estética está muy bien lograda, recorrer la mansión en busca de objetos para avanzar es entretenido. La ambientación cumple: la música y los efectos de sonido te mantienen tenso todo el rato, como si algo estuviera a punto de perseguirte. Tiene jumpscares que te harán saltar de la silla. ❌ Puntos en contra: Está mal optimizado: bajones de FPS, se pega, crashea en el menú principal o en la configuración. La sensibilidad de la cámara es exageradamente alta y no se puede ajustar bien, llega a marear. La historia es bastante floja, sentí que le faltaba desarrollo. Un Grana mapa con muchas habitaciones vacias sin objetos, sabias exactamente a cual ir si tenia objetos. Pocos objetos para recolectar y si no recuerdas lo que decía una nota, fuiste, hay que devolverse a leerla porque no se guardan en ningún lado. La configuración de controles no te muestra los controles, por ende entras a ciegas, lo tiene en apartado pero no te muestra las teclas. Lo que te persigue se bugea fácil. En mi caso se quedó atascado en las escaleras y ni lo vi bien, escapé de puro bug. 🎯 Veredicto final: Es un buen juego si te gustan esos títulos que puedes terminar en un par de horitas. Pero por los gráficos, la sinopsis de steam y la “historia” que promete, esperaba más. Hay mucho espacio desaprovechado, una casa vacía con demasiado espacio desaprovechado, y poca narrativa real. Aun así, para el precio esta bien yo le daría 2.5/5 Esta fue una key que me enviaron los desarrallodaroes para probar el juego, si bien soy una persona miedosa, siento que faltaron sustos y persecuciones. Pero el juego y la sinopsis no me concuerdan mucho. ^^

⭐️⭐️⭐️ – It’s okay, but needs some fixes Shadow Mansion has some good moments, but my experience was mixed. I ran into a few bugs that stopped me from progressing, and at one point I got completely stuck and had to reload the game to continue. The opening drive also felt way too long and dragged things out more than it needed to. I would also like less AI involvement, personally. For the type of game it is, it was surprisingly heavy on my system, which made streaming a bit tricky. That said, for a Just starting out Indie Turkish company they did an okay job with their very first game. The jump scares were fun and kept me on my toes, and I liked that the game was short enough to finish in a single stream. With a bit more polish, optimization, and some personally touches by the game developers this could be a much better experience. I will be trying again to see if I can get past the bug at the end of the game.