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The game is a retro EasternRPG developed by ''[=SomethingClassic=]'' (whose dev team includes Lun Calsari, creator of the classic UsefulNotes/RPGMaker title ''VideoGame/{{The Way|RPGMaker}}''). It was [[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/949430021/shadows-of-adam funded]] on Website/{{Kickstarter}} on February 19th, 2016, and was released on the [[UsefulNotes/MicrosoftWindows Windows]] and UsefulNotes/{{Linux}} [[UsefulNotes/IBMPersonalComputer PCs]] on February 23rd, 2017. A Nintendo Switch version was also released on May 3rd, 2019. Its official website is [[https://www.shadowsofadam.com/ here]].

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The game is a retro EasternRPG developed by ''[=SomethingClassic=]'' (whose dev team includes Lun Calsari, creator of the classic UsefulNotes/RPGMaker title ''VideoGame/{{The Way|RPGMaker}}''). It was [[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/949430021/shadows-of-adam funded]] on Website/{{Kickstarter}} on February 19th, 2016, and was released on the [[UsefulNotes/MicrosoftWindows [[Platform/MicrosoftWindows Windows]] and UsefulNotes/{{Linux}} [[UsefulNotes/IBMPersonalComputer Platform/{{Linux}} [[Platform/IBMPersonalComputer PCs]] on February 23rd, 2017. A Nintendo Switch version was also released on May 3rd, 2019. Its official website is [[https://www.shadowsofadam.com/ here]].
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* RedMage: Asrael is a mage who uses a combination of offensive spells like Lightning and Flare, and supportive ones like Soothe and Remedy.


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* {{Superboss}}: Near the end of the game, you'll be able to go on side-quests that will have you fight powerful enemies who drop [[InfinityPlusOneSword the strongest gear in the game]].
** The Disaster Cake, found in the Candy Cave whose existence is hinted at by Lorabeth after completing the Candy Dress sidequest, is able to severely hinder your party by inflicting them with StatusEffects. Defeating him earns you Asrael's Candy Cane.
** Pendragos, a legendary dragon, is encountered in an island that's been burned into desert. Defeating him grants you the Fae's Lament, an accessory that greatly increases luck, and blesses your party with good luck, allowing you to get some of Talon's best equipment.
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Dradora isn't a Hub City, as you only visit it once during the main story, then lose access to it until the end of the game.


* HubCity: Dradora, the largest city in the game.
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Hand-covering weapons like claws do count as a straight example of Bare Fisted Monk.


* BareFistedMonk: Subverted. Curtis equips claws and cannot fight unarmed.

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* BareFistedMonk: Subverted. Curtis equips claws and cannot fight unarmed.fights hand-to-hand with claw weapons.
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* AbhorrentAdmirer: Prince Malvil is one to Asrael.

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* AbhorrentAdmirer: Prince Malvil is one hopelessly infatuated with Asrael. She absolutely does not reciprocate does to Asrael.his villainous nature.



* TheHedgeOfThorns: The NoobCave, where the game starts, is called "The Tangle".

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* TheHedgeOfThorns: The NoobCave, where Tangle, the game starts, game's first dungeon, is called "The Tangle".a maze of thorny vines and brambles.



* HeroesPreferSwords: Kellan uses swords.

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* HeroesPreferSwords: Kellan Kellan, the main character, uses swords.



* LethalLavaLand: The Magma Sanctum.

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* LethalLavaLand: The Magma Sanctum.Sanctum is a dungeon within a volcano. Enemies are all fire-themed, jets of flame block your path until you solve puzzles, and streams of hot air can carry you upwards.



* MagicStaff: Asrael's primary weapon.

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* MagicStaff: Asrael's primary weapon.weapon is a staff which she uses to cast her spells.



* TempleOfDoom: The Water Shrine.

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* TempleOfDoom: The Water Shrine.Shrine is a ruined watery temple.

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* HeadbuttingHeroes: Kellan and Talon.

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* HeadbuttingHeroes: Kellan and Talon.Talon are ''constantly'' making childish insults and jabs at each other.




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* WhamLine: During a flashback scene from Curtis' point of view, we learn that his friend Rone, who fled their village after being caught using magic, is not just a random NPC...
--> '''Rone:''' If you ever come looking for me, don't ask for Rone. [[spoiler:Ask for Orazio.]]
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''Shadows of Adam'' tells the story of Kellan and Asreal, two inhabitants of the secluded Village of Adam, who decided to go on a journey to find their missing father after coming in contact with a [[TomeOfEldritchLore misterious book]] during a monster extermination mission.

The game is a retro EasternRPG developed by ''[=SomethingClassic=]''. It was [[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/949430021/shadows-of-adam funded]] on Website/{{Kickstarter}} on February 19th, 2016, and was released on the [[UsefulNotes/MicrosoftWindows Windows]] and UsefulNotes/{{Linux}} [[UsefulNotes/IBMPersonalComputer PCs]] on February 23rd, 2017. A Nintendo Switch version was also released on May 3rd, 2019. Its official website is [[https://www.shadowsofadam.com/ here]].

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''Shadows of Adam'' tells the story of Kellan and Asreal, two inhabitants of the secluded Village of Adam, who decided to go on a journey to find their missing father after coming in contact with a [[TomeOfEldritchLore misterious mysterious book]] during a monster extermination mission.

The game is a retro EasternRPG developed by ''[=SomethingClassic=]''.''[=SomethingClassic=]'' (whose dev team includes Lun Calsari, creator of the classic UsefulNotes/RPGMaker title ''VideoGame/{{The Way|RPGMaker}}''). It was [[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/949430021/shadows-of-adam funded]] on Website/{{Kickstarter}} on February 19th, 2016, and was released on the [[UsefulNotes/MicrosoftWindows Windows]] and UsefulNotes/{{Linux}} [[UsefulNotes/IBMPersonalComputer PCs]] on February 23rd, 2017. A Nintendo Switch version was also released on May 3rd, 2019. Its official website is [[https://www.shadowsofadam.com/ here]].


* StandardStatusEffects: Poison, Blindness, Silence, Berserk etc.

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* StandardStatusEffects: StatusEffects: Poison, Blindness, Silence, Berserk etc.
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* UnintentionallyUnwinnable: In the last dungeon, right after the first save point, there is a puzzle where the PuzzleReset button can be blocked by placing a pillar and the purple orb between it. Since the game can be saved anywhere, it can make the game unwinnable.



* UnwinnableByMistake: In the last dungeon, right after the first save point, there is a puzzle where the PuzzleReset button can be blocked by placing a pillar and the purple orb between it. Since the game can be saved anywhere, it can make the game unwinnable.

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* UnwinnableByMistake: In the last dungeon, right after the first save point, there is a puzzle where the PuzzleReset button can be blocked by placing a pillar and the purple orb between it. Since the game can be saved anywhere, it can make the game unwinnable.

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The game is a retro EasternRPG developed by ''[=SomethingClassic=]'', and was released on the PC and Linux, in 2017. A Nintendo Switch version is set to be released in 2019.

[[https://www.shadowsofadam.com/ Official Site]].
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The game is a retro EasternRPG developed by ''[=SomethingClassic=]'', ''[=SomethingClassic=]''. It was [[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/949430021/shadows-of-adam funded]] on Website/{{Kickstarter}} on February 19th, 2016, and was released on the PC [[UsefulNotes/MicrosoftWindows Windows]] and Linux, in UsefulNotes/{{Linux}} [[UsefulNotes/IBMPersonalComputer PCs]] on February 23rd, 2017. A Nintendo Switch version is set to be was also released in 2019.

on May 3rd, 2019. Its official website is [[https://www.shadowsofadam.com/ Official Site]].
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* TheCameo: Traziun and Lexus from ''Videogame/TheWay'' are [=NPCs=] found in Dradora.

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* TheCameo: Traziun and Lexus from ''Videogame/TheWay'' ''Videogame/TheWayRPGMaker'' are [=NPCs=] found in Dradora.Dradora, as Luke Wacholtz/Lun Calsari is this game's writer and level designer. Likely for the same reason, a prominent moderator/member from ''The Way'''s fan community from back in its day initiates one of the late-game sidequests.
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* LaughablyEvil: Malvil is a corrupt, narcissistic prince, but has a humorous obsession with Asrael's "sparkles" [[spoiler:and misfires his newfound magic powers]].


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* UnskilledButStrong: [[spoiler:Malvil gains powerful magic, but during his boss fight, his inexperience in casting causes him to damage his own soldiers.]]
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''Shadows of Adam'' tells the story of Kellan and Asreal, inhabitants of the secluded Village of Adam, who finds a TomeOfEldritchLore, and go on a journey to find their missing (and presumed deceased) father.

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''Shadows of Adam'' tells the story of Kellan and Asreal, two inhabitants of the secluded Village of Adam, who finds a TomeOfEldritchLore, and decided to go on a journey to find their missing (and presumed deceased) father.
father after coming in contact with a [[TomeOfEldritchLore misterious book]] during a monster extermination mission.

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''Shadows of Adam'' is a retro EasternRPG that tells the story of Kellan and Asreal, inhabitants of the secluded Village of Adam, who finds a TomeOfEldritchLore, and go on a journey to find their missing (and presumed deceased) father.

It was released on the PC and Linux, in 2017. A Nintendo Switch version is set to be released in 2019.

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''Shadows of Adam'' is a retro EasternRPG that tells the story of Kellan and Asreal, inhabitants of the secluded Village of Adam, who finds a TomeOfEldritchLore, and go on a journey to find their missing (and presumed deceased) father.

It The game is a retro EasternRPG developed by ''[=SomethingClassic=]'', and was released on the PC and Linux, in 2017. A Nintendo Switch version is set to be released in 2019.2019.

[[https://www.shadowsofadam.com/ Official Site]].
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* MagicStaff: Asrael's primary weapon.
* MeditationPowerup: During battles, characters can use their turn to recover more AP and gain certain benefits. For example, Asarel's ''Channel'' boosts the magic power of her next magic attack, while Curtis ''Meditate'' does the same for his physical ones.

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* AristocratsAreEvil: Malvil, Dradora's elder prince, who whats to use the power of magic to take the throne from his younger brother.

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* ArchnemesisDad: [[spoiler:Orazio is the GreaterScopeVillain and FinalBoss of the game.]]
* AristocratsAreEvil: Malvil, Dradora's elder prince, who Prince Malvil whats to use the power of magic to take usurp the throne from his younger brother.



* FloorboardFailure: The Wind Tower has some of these; usually it leads to secret passages in the floor bellow.



* HubCity: Dradora.

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* HubCity: Dradora, the largest city in the game.
* ItsAllUpstairsFromHere: The Wind Tower east of
Dradora.



* TheLostWoods: Misty Woods, a dark forest full of monsters.

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* TheLostWoods: Misty Woods, a dark forest full of monsters.monsters that hides Adam Village from the rest of the world.



* RuinsForRuinsSake: The Water Shrine.



* TempleOfDoom: The Wind Tower.
* UnwinnableByMistake: In the last dungeon, right after the first save point, there is a puzzle where the "puzzle-reset switch" can be blocked by placing a pillar and the purple orb between it. Since the game can be saved anywhere, it can make the game unwinnable.

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* TempleOfDoom: The Wind Tower.
Water Shrine.
* UnwinnableByMistake: In the last dungeon, right after the first save point, there is a puzzle where the "puzzle-reset switch" PuzzleReset button can be blocked by placing a pillar and the purple orb between it. Since the game can be saved anywhere, it can make the game unwinnable.
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* AbhorrentAdmirer: Prince Malvin is one to Asrael.

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* AbhorrentAdmirer: Prince Malvin Malvil is one to Asrael.



* AristocratsAreEvil: Malvin, Dradora's elder prince, who whats to use the power of magic to take the throne from his younger brother.

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* AristocratsAreEvil: Malvin, Malvil, Dradora's elder prince, who whats to use the power of magic to take the throne from his younger brother.



* DiscOneFinalBoss: [[spoiler:Prince Malvin.]]

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* DiscOneFinalBoss: [[spoiler:Prince Malvin.Malvil.]]



* GoldfishPoopGang: Zak and Nik: Prince Malvin's henchmen and [[RecurringBoss Recurring Bosses]] who are never taken seriously.

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* GoldfishPoopGang: Zak and Nik: Prince Malvin's Malvil's henchmen and [[RecurringBoss Recurring Bosses]] who are never taken seriously.



* NotSoHarmlessVillain: [[spoiler:Prince Malvin becomes more dangerous and powerful after learning magic.]]

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* NotSoHarmlessVillain: [[spoiler:Prince Malvin Malvil becomes more dangerous and powerful after learning magic.]]

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* DiscOneFinalBoss: [[spoiler:Prince Malvin.]]



%% * TheMaze: Earth Maze.



* PointOfNoReturn: Exaggerated. The last dungeon has many of these, usually after riding a minecart, but the game always warns you beforehand.
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* PointOfNoReturn: PointOfNoReturn:
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Exaggerated. The last dungeon has many of these, usually after riding a minecart, but the game always warns you beforehand.
%% * PortTown
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** Subverted in the "V 1.1.1 patch", as it added a two way teleporter (right before the final boss) that can warp you back to the entrance.


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* UnwinnableByMistake: In the last dungeon, right after the first save point, there is a puzzle where the "puzzle-reset switch" can be blocked by placing a pillar and the purple orb between it. Since the game can be saved anywhere, it can make the game unwinnable.
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* BareFistedMonk: Subverted. Curtis equip claws and cannot fight unarmed.

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* BareFistedMonk: Subverted. Curtis equip equips claws and cannot fight unarmed.



* ShiftingSandLand: There is a optional desert area that can be visited after obtaining the airship.

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* ShiftingSandLand: There is a an optional desert area that can be visited after obtaining the airship.



* StealthBasedMission: There is one mission where the party infiltrates a PortTown and take a ship to other continent.

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* StealthBasedMission: There is one mission where the party infiltrates a PortTown and take takes a ship to other continent.

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[[caption-width-right:350:Left-to-right:Talon, Curtis, Kellan and Asrael.]]
''Shadows of Adam'' is a retro EasternRPG released on the PC, in 2017.

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[[caption-width-right:350:Left-to-right:Talon, [[caption-width-right:350:Left-to-right: Talon, Curtis, Kellan and Asrael.]]
''Shadows of Adam'' is a retro EasternRPG that tells the story of Kellan and Asreal, inhabitants of the secluded Village of Adam, who finds a TomeOfEldritchLore, and go on a journey to find their missing (and presumed deceased) father.

It was
released on the PC, PC and Linux, in 2017.
2017. A Nintendo Switch version is set to be released in 2019.


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* BareFistedMonk: Subverted. Curtis equip claws and cannot fight unarmed.


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* BlackMagicianGirl: Downplayed. Asrael (the only party member who can use magic) is cold and sarcastic woman, contrasting Kellan and Talon.


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* DeadpanSnarker: Asrael often makes sarcastic remarks, usually because of Kellan.


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* HeelFaceTurn: After pursuing the party for most of the game, Zak and Nik board your airship as friendly shopkeepers.


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* NotSoHarmlessVillain: [[spoiler:Prince Malvin becomes more dangerous and powerful after learning magic.]]

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!!Shadows of Adam provides examples of:



* AbhorrentAdmirer: Prince Malvin is one to Asrael.



* BlockPuzzle: Some puzzles are about moving purple orbs (that are FrictionlessIce) on [[PressurePlate Pressure Plate]] to unlock passages. You also move statues to direct the orb to the right place.

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* BlockPuzzle: Some puzzles are about moving purple orbs and statues (that are FrictionlessIce) on [[PressurePlate Pressure Plate]] to unlock passages. You also move statues to direct the orb to the right place.passages.


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* PointOfNoReturn: Exaggerated. The last dungeon has many of these, usually after riding a minecart, but the game always warns you beforehand.


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* ShiftingSandLand: There is a optional desert area that can be visited after obtaining the airship.

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* AristocratsAreEvil: Prince Malvin.
* BlockPuzzle: Some puzzles are about moving purple orbs (that are FrictionlessIce) to unlock passages. You also move statues to direct the orb to the right place.

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* AllOfTheOtherReindeer: Asrael isn't treated well in Adam Village because of her magic powers.
* AristocratsAreEvil: Prince Malvin.
Malvin, Dradora's elder prince, who whats to use the power of magic to take the throne from his younger brother.
* TheBigGuy: Curtis, the oldest party member, is a physically imposing monk.
* BlockPuzzle: Some puzzles are about moving purple orbs (that are FrictionlessIce) on [[PressurePlate Pressure Plate]] to unlock passages. You also move statues to direct the orb to the right place.



* TheCameo: [[Videogame/TheWay Trazium and Lexus]] appears as [=NPCs=] in Dradora.

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* TheCameo: [[Videogame/TheWay Trazium Traziun and Lexus]] appears as Lexus from ''Videogame/TheWay'' are [=NPCs=] found in Dradora.Dradora.
* DeathDealer: Talon's "Draw Card" ability. It deals elemental damage to all enemies.
* DisappearedDad: Orazio, Kellan and Asrael's father, disappeared 10 years before the game events.



* GoldfishPoopGang: Zak and Nik: Malvin's henchmen and [[RecurringBoss RecurringBosses]] who are never taken serioulsy.

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* GoldfishPoopGang: Zak and Nik: Prince Malvin's henchmen and [[RecurringBoss RecurringBosses]] Recurring Bosses]] who are never taken serioulsy.seriously.


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* HeroesPreferSwords: Kellan uses swords.


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* StealthBasedMission: There is one mission where the party infiltrates a PortTown and take a ship to other continent.
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[[caption-width-right:350:Left-to-right:Curtis, Talon, Kellan and Asrael.]]

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[[caption-width-right:350:Left-to-right:Curtis, Talon, [[caption-width-right:350:Left-to-right:Talon, Curtis, Kellan and Asrael.]]
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[[caption-width-right:350:Left-to-right:Curtis, Talon, Kellan and Asrael.]]
''Shadows of Adam'' is a retro EasternRPG released on the PC, in 2017.

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* AbandonedMine: The Passageway, under the Haunted Swamp. Overlaps with MinecartMadness, because of the puzzles.
* AristocratsAreEvil: Prince Malvin.
* BlockPuzzle: Some puzzles are about moving purple orbs (that are FrictionlessIce) to unlock passages. You also move statues to direct the orb to the right place.
* BubblegloopSwamp: The Haunted Swamp that leads to the Water Shrine.
* TheCameo: [[Videogame/TheWay Trazium and Lexus]] appears as [=NPCs=] in Dradora.
* ElementalWeapon: Each character can obtain at least one weapon that deals elemental damage.
* GoldfishPoopGang: Zak and Nik: Malvin's henchmen and [[RecurringBoss RecurringBosses]] who are never taken serioulsy.
* HeadbuttingHeroes: Kellan and Talon.
* TheHedgeOfThorns: The NoobCave, where the game starts, is called "The Tangle".
* HiddenRemoteVillage: The village of Adam, hidden by the Misty Woods.
* HubCity: Dradora.
* LethalLavaLand: The Magma Sanctum.
* TheLostWoods: Misty Woods, a dark forest full of monsters.
* MagicIsEvil: Magic is seen as a taboo because of the Wraith War.
%% * TheMaze: Earth Maze.
%% * PortTown
%% * {{Prehistoria}}
* RuinsForRuinsSake: The Water Shrine.
* StandardStatusEffects: Poison, Blindness, Silence, Berserk etc.
* TempleOfDoom: The Wind Tower.
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