Shadows Over Loathing Collector's Edition - PlayStation 5

Each Collector’s Edition of Shadows Over Loathing is a treasure trove of tangible delights, designed to immerse you in the game’s unique universe. It includes a physical copy of the game, a reversible OST download card for the game’s original soundtrack, a microfiber mapkin to guide you through the game’s sprawling world, glow-in-the-dark stickers to add a touch of Loathing to your surroundings, and a 3D Collector’s Edition box to house these precious items. But that’s just the beginning. The Collector’s Edition also includes a modern compass, a set of coasters, a window sticker family, a S.I.T. Freshman Disorientation Guide, a set of three postcards, and a tentacle keychain. These items are not just collectibles, but artifacts that deepen your connection with the game’s world.

Shadows Over Loathing is a world of mobsters, monsters, and mysteries. It’s the shady side of an already black-and-white world, and a worthy successor to the award-winning West of Loathing. The game begins when your Uncle Murray, the owner of an antique shop in Ocean City, calls for your help. But when you arrive, Uncle Murray is missing. Your search for him leads you to a collection of strange artifacts and even stranger happenings. You soon find yourself embroiled in shadowy plots and facing eldritch tentacles that threaten to bring about the end of the world.

The game invites you to explore its open world, filled with danger, quests, puzzles, and stick figures. This single-player comedy adventure/RPG is set in the prohibition era of the Loathing universe, offering a unique blend of humor and horror. You can choose to play as the athletic Pig Skinner, the cunning Cheese Wizard, or the enigmatic Jazz Agent. Each character offers a unique gameplay experience, allowing you to approach the game’s challenges in different ways.

Shadows Over Loathing features strategic turn-based combat, giving you the chance to plan your moves and outwit your enemies. But combat is optional. If you prefer, you can focus on exploration, puzzle-solving, and interacting with the game’s colorful cast of characters.

The game’s world is larger and more detailed than that of West of Loathing, with a wealth of locations to explore, items to discover, friends to make, foes to battle, and familiars to meet. Among the items you’ll find are multiple cursed antiques, each with its own story and effects.

One of the game’s standout features is its superior stick-figure customization. You can personalize your character’s appearance, allowing you to stand out in the game’s black-and-white world. And of course, the game features the same quality line art that fans of West of Loathing have come to love, but with even more detail and variety.