
With near-perfect execution, Shadows Over Loathing is a must-play for any adventure fan.
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Verdict
96%
Steam
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IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam (96% positive from 3.2K reviews)
Compelling narrative and story
Rich open world to explore
Limited professional critic coverage
Shadows Over Loathing is a 2022 role-playing video game developed by Asymmetric Publications. A follow-up to the 2017 game West of Loathing, it was released for Windows and macOS on November 11, 2022, and for Nintendo Switch on April 19, 2023.

Runs well on modern hardware.
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Huge amount of game for your buck. Larger, more diverse, and imo even slightly funnier than WoL. Perfect sequel. If you liked the previous game, it's kinda a no-brainer. If you haven't played WoL but like what you see in the screenshots and enjoy absurd humor and Adventure/RPGs, try it.
Incredible game with an equally incredible ost. Very replay friendly
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