- Enter in a world of color and darkness -

9 Years of Shadows is a side-scrolling Metroidvania by Halberd Studios. Travel alongside Europa, a brave warrior determined to enter the mechanical giant Talos and stop the corruption within before it swallows the world in darkness.
 
Many have tried to venture inside the twisted depths of Talos, a dormant fortress where several civilizations have settle over centuries. And, after losing everything she held dear, Europa has nothing holding her back from attempting what others could not achieve. As a noble fighter who refuses to be bound by the curse, she must enter the castle, find the source of corruption, and return the color once and for all.
 

Features

  • A hand-crafted world of darkness.
  • Use the elements to your advantage to travel the map dynamically.
  • Surprise bosses while you switch armors, and perform strong halberd combos.
  • Revitalize the world while you listen to a moving soundtrack composed by Miguel Hasson, as well as soothing pieces scored in 432hz by celebrated composers Michiru Yamane (Castlevania series) and Norihiko Hibino (Metal Gear Solid series).


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Fact Sheet

  • Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5

  • Release: Q2 – 2025

  • Genre: Action, Adventure, Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics

  • Subtitles: English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese – Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese

  • Players: 1 player

  • Developer: Halberd Studios

  • Price: US$ 19.99/ 19.99€