Shadows: Awakening, players explore the fantastical world of the Kingdoms of Heresy, plunged into chaos immediately after demons known as Devourers took control of the bodies of slain members of Penta Nera. The demons are able to take control of their victims' astral bodies as well as their personalities and memories, giving them access to the material world.

The first unfinished version of the game was released in 2014 under a different name. Then, after the developer team went bankrupt, another company bought the rights. The game, which was expected to be completed as DLC, was released as a standalone game on August 31, 2018.

As a result, they started a war for power and immortality, posing a threat to the whole world. One of the Devourers, a central character in the game, is different from his relatives. He can consume not one but many souls, which is why he is called by the fifth member of the Penta Nera. From now on, the Devourer in question is tasked with assembling a team of heroes and stopping the threat before it's too late. Unless, of course, you decide to take a different path.

Players observe the action from a top-down perspective. During the game you can travel to various locations, fight hordes of enemies, and complete a multitude of tasks given by NPCs, both story-related and side quests. The developers of Games Farm put at the disposal of the players fifteen characters, diversified in terms of their specialties, combat skills and personalities, this group includes heroes praised in the songs of bards, as well as dark figures and monsters feared by the people.

Three heroes can be chosen from the aforementioned group, in his journey a player can switch between the chosen characters at any moment, due to the unique abilities of the demon, he can transform into a chosen hero. Moreover, he can assume the role of the Devourer and travel to the alternate dimension inhabited by monsters. This way, a player can face opponents that do not exist in a physical form, sneak past them and solve some logical puzzles. All this is necessary at some point to be done in order to advance the story.

As the story progresses, the player has access to more powerful equipment. This means weapons and armor that protect one's character from damage, all items can be improved using the elaborate crafting system. The experience points a player gains by eliminating enemies and completing quests are also important. Heroes level up and unlock increasingly powerful combat abilities.

Shadows: Awakening has good 3D visuals. Although they are not of the highest quality, some elements, such as the special effects that accompany the most powerful spells, will satisfy many players. Moreover, the sound quality of the game deserves praise. All dialogs are voiced, and specially composed music accompanies players on their journey. On average, the game offers close to 30 hours of content.