“9 Years of Shadows” is a side-scrolling Metroidvania developed by Halberd Studios and published by Freedom Games, released on March 27, 2023. The game invites players to join Europa, a determined warrior, on her quest to confront the mechanical giant Talos, which has become corrupted and threatens to engulf the world in darkness. Throughout her journey, Europa battles tainted creatures, interacts with charming musicians, and seeks to uncover the origin of the curse that has drained the land of color.
Players navigate the intricate depths of Talos, a fortress with a rich history influenced by various civilizations over time. With nothing left to lose, Europa embarks on a mission to discover the source of the corruption and restore color to her world. The game’s size is 1.4 GB in a compressed format, and players are encouraged to support the developers by purchasing it from the official site.
For installation, users must download and extract the game files, running the setup file on a compatible 64-bit Windows 10 system, with a minimum requirement of Intel Core i3-9100F and 8 GB RAM. Various download links are provided, and players are advised to disable antivirus software during installation.
