- Inspired by classic JRPGs, Shadows of Adam gets improved Linux and Steam Deck support - 2 August 2022
Shadows of Adam is a JRPG inspired retro game from Something Classic Games that released back in 2017 and a small update came recently to improve it on Linux and Steam Deck. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2022/08/inspired-by-classic-jrpgs-shadows-of-adam-gets-improved-linux-and-steam-deck-support
- Improved Linux Compatibility and Steam Deck Support - 31 July 2022
Note that this patch will only affect users that are running Linux. - Improve support for Linux distributions running Linux Kernel 5.X and up
- Quartet arrives to Kickstarter! - 1 September 2021
QUARTET ARRIVES TO KICKSTARTER Classic turn-based indie RPG with tag-team mechanics September 1st, 2021: Quartet, the second retro-inspired JRPG from games studio Something Classic, is live on Kickstarter now until September 30th, 2021. A spiritual successor to Something Classic’s 2017 release, Shadows of Adam, Quartet lets players control eight characters across four stories that gradually merge into one epic quest. Backers on Kickstarter can opt into a variety of rewards, from copies of the game to higher-level rewards like the chance to design epic gear, craft an NPC, or even write a whole quest! Join the campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/somethingclassic/quartet-0 “Shadows of Adam was a success for us,” says producer Tyler Mire. “But we learned so much from the experience and the user feedback. We’ve put everything we’ve learned into Quartet to make it so much bigger an…
- Shadows of Adam PS4 and Switch Physical Copies releasing with a limited collecto - 14 June 2021
Shadows of Adam Coming to PlayStation with a Limited Collector’s Edition Long-awaited physical edition pre-orders now open for Switch and PlayStation Los Angeles - June 14th, 2021 | PM Studios and Something Classic Games are pleased to announce that the indie classic Shadows of Adam is coming to PlayStation 4 digitally and on Nintendo Switch in physical form. The digital PlayStation 4 version will be launching tomorrow, June 15th and in addition, pre-orders begin tomorrow for the physical versions via Limited Run Games for both PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. https://youtu.be/yialDpOnj90 Digital pre-orders can be placed via the PlayStation Store for $14.99. Limited physical editions will be available at Limited Run Games for $34.99 and $64.99. Pre-orders go live Tuesday, June 15th at 12 Noon EST via Limited Run Games and can be ordered via the following links.. Shadows of Adam - 1,50…
- Get Shadows of Adam FREE with a Pillars of Dust purchase! - 17 March 2020
Greetings to all: Something Classic and Retreaux Games are proud to announce their latest RPG, Pillars of Dust, is now available on Steam for purchase. We are excited to announce that we will be offering a free copy of Something Classic's 2017 RPG, Shadows of Adam with every purchase of Pillars of Dust as a release week bonus. Thank you to everyone who has expressed interest in reviewing, streaming, or otherwise covering the game. There are still keys available for content creators, so please do not hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected]. For more information about Pillars of Dust, please visit the official Pillars of Dust website and watch the release trailer on YouTube: About Pillars of Dust: In this 8-Bit throwback RPG, step into the concurrent stories of Prince Carlton and pauper Gregg as they make their separate ways through a forgotten kingdom. Guided by mysterio…
- Pillars of Dust hitting Steam - March 17th, 2020! - 26 February 2020
Something Classic and Retreaux Games are thrilled to announce that retro 8-bit styled RPG Pillars of Dust is coming to Steam March 17th, 2020! Step into the shoes of Prince Carlton and pauper Gregg as they make their separate ways through a forgotten kingdom. Guided by mysterious wise men, the two set out on adventures into the great unknown. Unbeknownst to each other, their paths run parallel. With a variety of recruitable companions, countless secrets, and a non-linear character selection screen, no two runs of Pillars of Dust will be quite the same! Will you be the first to unlock the truths of Alluriga and get the coveted 100% completion? Features: – You choose the order! Play through each character’s story in the order of your choosing – Two main characters with intersecting story lines – One-liners and puns galore – Snappy RPG combat – 8-bit style graphics and chiptunes – Fast-pac…
- Pillars of Dust Public Demo release! - 31 August 2019
Today is the day! You can now download a free-to-play demo Pillars of Dust. (Default Key Bindings: Z- Confirm, X- Cancel. Works with some game controllers.) https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F26501231%2Ff9ad5a3a96616b9142c9e87ca2b3b3ecf6bf51ae.png Pillars of Dust is a retro RPG developed by Retreaux Games and published by Something Classic. It combines elements of NES-era RPGs with arcade games, adventure games, and more. Josh and Andy at Retreaux Games wanted to make a game that they would want to play – but they also want it to be a game that you want to play. To that end, Retreaux Games fully welcome comments, praise, and criticism. If you play the demo and want to help improve the game before release, you can take the survey. Just click the link and answer a few questions! Of course, you can always feel free to contact Retreaux Games on social media, se…
- Pillars of Dust Demo coming August 31st! - 19 August 2019
Something Classic Games is excited to publish Retreaux Game’s exciting new retro jrpg, Pillars of Dust. Here’s some information about the upcoming demo! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F26501231%2F7fc0af19f90c6cef0434f913360c118aa47e36f8.png August 31 is demo release day We will be releasing a playable demo of Pillars of Dust on August 31, 2019. We spent some time incorporating the feedback we received at Replay FX into the game, and we think you will like the results. As an example of something that we adjusted, we made movement smoother – while retaining the speed. The demo will let you play all the way through to the end of the first dungeon for each main character, Carlton and Gregg. It’s a pretty decent slice of the total game, and it will be jam-packed with secrets for the savvy explorer. Visit our Steam page We have created a Steam page for Pillars…
- Something Classic Games announces TWO new projects! - 16 July 2019
Something Classic Games is thrilled to announce the production of two new exciting JRPGs: Quartet and Pillars of Dust. Spearheaded by members from the Shadows of Adam development team, the games will also be developed with new outside collaborators. Pillars of Dust: https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F26501231%2F7fc0af19f90c6cef0434f913360c118aa47e36f8.png Josh Garlitz (programmer and developer of Shadows of Adam) and Andrew Steadman bring together a JRPG with an arcade feel. Speed through the game as two men on an intersecting quest, or take the time to explore and learn about the storied past of the once prosperous nation of Alluriga. Grinding and repetition take a backseat to exploration, bizarre characters, and jokes about wimpy hands. FEATURES Two main quest lines that come together SELECT which order you want to complete the game in: play through one c…
- Shadows of Adam launches internationally on the Nintendo Switch on May 3rd! - 18 April 2019
Hello everyone! We are very pleased to announce that Shadows of Adam will be launching on the Nintendo eShop internationally on May 3! As part of this release, it will also be launched with Chinese and Japanese localization and will retail for $14.99 USD. You will be able to preload the game as of April 26 for a 10% discount. We first launched Shadows of Adam for PC, Mac, and Linux back in February 2017, and we are incredibly excited to have the game launch on a Nintendo console. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FZaBH90DYk Cheers!
- The Shadows of Adam - Official Players Guide is OUT NOW - 1 March 2019
Hi all, It's been quite a while since our last update and I hope this finds you well. For those who backed at the $35 tier or higher, you should have received the Official Player's Guide in your Humble Bundle. It is also available on Steam here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1037860/Shadows_of_Adam__The_Official_Players_Guide/ The Shadows of Adam - The Official Player's Guide is comprised of 60 full-color pages, complete with boss strategies, item tables, fabled secrets and full area maps. No Shadows of Adam collection is complete without this Official Player's Guide! Area Maps - Detailed maps with tons of callouts to treasure, interesting NPCs and even secret paths! Boss Strategies - Detailed boss strategies written by the developers and members of the Shadows of Adam community to help take your game to the next level. Weapon, Armor and Item Tables - Crunchy data on all of the equ…
- V 1.1.2 Update - 25 January 2019
Hi all, we have a very tiny update that just went live on Steam. Here's the changelist: V 1.1.2 Fixes -Fix typo in Talon's Mithril Coat - Sleak ---> Sleek -Fix to some looping SFX. -Reduced chance of hitting out of memory error Guild of the Artificers V 1.0.4 -Fix unintentional solution in first Mystic Cave puzzle -Fix issue where screen would sometimes not fade in correctly after optional boss in the Mystic Cave Best, The Something Classic Team
- Shadows of Adam at MAGFest 2019 - 1 January 2019
Hi all, Happy New Year! Something Classic Games will be presenting Shadows of Adam this week at MAGFest from Jan 3-6, 2019. We'll be a part of the MIVS indie showcase at Booth 72! We hope you can stop by and say hi. If you haven't gotten a chance to play SoA yet, this is a great chance to come by. We'd love to meet you all. See you there!
- Steam Summer Sale 50% Off - 21 June 2018
Yo! My fellow Something Classicers! We are stoked to announce that Shadows of Adam will be 50% off for the duration of the Steam Summer Sale (June 21 - July 5). If you don't own a copy of this tubular game, or know some broseph or brosephine who totally needs to chillax with some gnarly JRPG action, now's the time to make them moves. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F26501231%2F010594a8b7d671d4affbe3e006fc28a97fac4c2e.png The whole Shadows of Adam crew is enjoying summer to the fullest, so what's your excuse? Get to suplexing those slimes!
- Version 1.1.1/1.0.4 update - 11 June 2018
Hello all, We have a new update that contains a few fixes and QoL updates. Please let us know if there are any issues: V 1.1.1 Fixes -Remove "evasionBonus" from Nik1 and Harpy (Wind Tower). Oversight. -Fix clip in Passageway. -Fix clip in Final Dungeon. -Fixed occasional teleport bug when going from Borges to Pirate cave at end game. -Replace Rat ambush battle in Borges with stationary battle to prevent rare softlock. -Moraga's (Water Guardian) "Attune" spell is slightly buffer. -Add two way teleporter in the Final Dungeon. Once activated in final corridor, you can freely teleport back and forth from beginning to end. Guild of the Artificers V 1.0.4 -Remove potential softlock when traveling to guild from an inn keeper. -Fixed collision and graphical issue with statue near entrance of the DLC dungeon. -Fixed crash that occurred when running game directly from .exe and DLC achievement is…
- Shadows of Adam @ RPG Limit Break! - 12 May 2018
Shadows of Adam will be one of the many awesome games being run during RPG Limit Break 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. What is RPG Limit Break? RPG Limit Break is a week-long marathon of RPG speedruns (finishing console-style role playing games quickly)! RPGLB is an annual event where attendees come to perform speedruns or support our efforts to raise money for NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness. We also work closely with NAMI to help spread awareness about mental illness and the donation effort. When is the Shadows of Adam run? Shadows of Adam will be ran by Dowolf on Sunday, May 13 - 7:05 MDT. Click for Full Schedule How can I donate? Click here!. Any amount helps! Help support this amazing event for an awesome cause! More Info Follow @RPGLimitBreak Cheers!
- Steam Lunar Sale, V 1.1.0/1.0.3 now out! - 15 February 2018
Hi all, In preparation for our anniversary (Feb 23rd) we have worked hard on a new patch to improve the experience of Shadows of Adam and tackle issues that have been reported to us. Here's the change-log: V 1.1.0 Fixes -Fix typo in one scene. -Clipping issue in Airship. -Bug where Miracle Badge wasn't blocking "Curse". -When "Freeze" is inflicted, the target's "Blur" is now removed. -Dradora map changed to have two tile path to the guild, in order to not get blocked by NPCs. Balance: -Ice Card got power boost. Freeze chance increased. -Fire Card burn chance increased. -Axebird (Water Garden) got a nerf. Gets less attacks per turn. -All instant death moves now inflict 99% HP damage instead. -Slight changes to Moraga, Golem, Adhain, Malvil boss fight AI. Guild of the Artificers V 1.0.3 -Add text in Forge to elaborate that you can remove Essences/Artifacts from Reliquaries. -Fix issue whe…
- Steam Lunar Sale, V 1.1.0/1.0.3 now out! - 15 February 2018
Hi all, In preparation for our anniversary (Feb 23rd) we have worked hard on a new patch to improve the experience of Shadows of Adam and tackle issues that have been reported to us. Here's the change-log: V 1.1.0 Fixes -Fix typo in one scene. -Clipping issue in Airship. -Bug where Miracle Badge wasn't blocking "Curse". -When "Freeze" is inflicted, the target's "Blur" is now removed. -Dradora map changed to have two tile path to the guild, in order to not get blocked by NPCs. Balance: -Ice Card got power boost. Freeze chance increased. -Fire Card burn chance increased. -Axebird (Water Garden) got a nerf. Gets less attacks per turn. -All instant death moves now inflict 99% HP damage instead. -Slight changes to Moraga, Golem, Adhain, Malvil boss fight AI. Guild of the Artificers V 1.0.3 -Add text in Forge to elaborate that you can remove Essences/Artifacts from Reliquaries. -Fix issue whe…
- Steam Winter Sale 50% off! MAG Fest in Jan 2018 - 22 December 2017
Hi all, Give the gift of JRPG this holiday season! All Shadows of Adam products are 50% off, including Shadows of Adam $7.50, Guild of the Artificers $1.99 and the OST $1.99! Don't miss out on the bundles either, for under $8 you can pick up the Game + DLC combo. In just under two weeks, from January 4th through the 7th, Something Classic will be presenting at MAGFest as one of their featured indie games. If you live in the DC area or are planning on attending, we hope you can stop by the booth and say hi! Wish you all a wonderful and relaxing holiday season. All the best, Ty, Tyler, Josh, Tim, and Luke
- Steam Winter Sale 50% off! MAG Fest in Jan 2018 - 22 December 2017
Hi all, Give the gift of JRPG this holiday season! All Shadows of Adam products are 50% off, including Shadows of Adam $7.50, Guild of the Artificers $1.99 and the OST $1.99! Don't miss out on the bundles either, for under $8 you can pick up the Game + DLC combo. In just under two weeks, from January 4th through the 7th, Something Classic will be presenting at MAGFest as one of their featured indie games. If you live in the DC area or are planning on attending, we hope you can stop by the booth and say hi! Wish you all a wonderful and relaxing holiday season. All the best, Ty, Tyler, Josh, Tim, and Luke
