Cynthia: Hidden in the Moonshadow

Cynthia: Hidden in the Moonshadow is a cross between an adventure and stealth game. It was developed by an indie Polish studio Catthia Games.

Plot

Cynthia: Hidden in the Moonshadow is set in a fantasy land of Tesana Valley. Its main protagonist is Cynthia Stranborg, a young Moonshadow Huntress. Facing a looming threat from the north, the Dark Power, the bow-wielding hero must embark on a dangerous journey. She must find a piece of an ancient artifact, destroy the source of magic threatening her world, discover what happened in her hometown and save her beloved before it's too late.

Mechanics

Cynthia: Hidden in the Moonshadow is a third-person game (TPP). The game is set in numerous beautiful locations Cynthia traverses by climbing the environment and using zip lines. We must be careful while exploring, as we'll occasionally encounter armed enemies. Cynthia can hide from enemies (in tall grass, for example) to sneak past them and use her bow to scare them off, distract them or dispose of them through the environment (for example, by dropping hanging crates onto them). Players acquire various resources during the game, used to craft different kinds of arrows.

There are also various environmental puzzles blocking our way, solved by interacting with said environment. As we progress through the game, we also unlock new outfits for the protagonist.

Technical aspects

Cynthia: Hidden in the Moonshadow makes use of a colorful, cartoonish artstyle. The game includes a photo mode.

Additional info

Cynthia: Hidden in the Moonshadow is not a long production; it's been designed to be beatable in a single afternoon.

Last updated on 08 January 2024