PSX Extreme writes: "For the most part, the concept behind a puzzle game is extraordinarily simple. This genre isn't exactly well known for its great stories - and besides, who needs 'em? - but don't tell that to Agetec and Ivolgamus. There are already plenty of excellent puzzlers on the PSP, but Fading Shadows is another promising title that exhibits an imaginative trait that most puzzle games never bother to acquire. You may think that just because you're a fan of this particular category that you've seen it all, and you know what to expect. But you'd be wrong in this particular case: even though Shadows kinda reminds us of past titles like Marble Madness, you've probably never seen a "marble" like this before, and without any doubt, PSP owners should have a game that will sate their desire for puzzling goodness when on the move. Portable gaming gets even better with the addition of addictive entertainment, and not much is more addictive than a good puzzle title, right?"
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GC writes: "The story behind Fading Shadows, yes there is a story plot, is that the Evil Master Gardal is up to no good and wishes to over through the Castle of Heaven. To breach the walls, Gardal with the help of his two minions Quiph and Morg must sacrifice the purest, untainted soul of Erwyn who is prophesied a loooong time ago."
There's a good deal to appreciate in Fading Shadows. It's an unusual concept that, at its best, is compelling. Unfortunately, camera issues and poor level design choices pop up too frequently, upsetting the delicate balance of simple yet absorbing puzzle adventure gameplay that the game occasionally manages to achieve.
