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Longshade

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A moth circles you

By Costantino Fusco · Games
Debuts score 86NewRate it first

Why we expect it: Its clear one-tap concept, thoughtful description and charming pixel art world make it a strong debut.

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In short

Longshade is a one-tap arcade game about jumping across floating islands by landing on the tip of your shadow, which grows longer as the moth sinks lower. It is aimed at players who want short, timing-based runs that work offline with no account. One notable detail is that every level is generated on the spot and checked so every jump can be made.

Summary by Debuts, based on the App Store listing.

About

A moth circles you. Its light casts your shadow across islands floating in the night. Tap, and you become your shadow: you reappear wherever its tip has fallen.

Longshade is a one-tap arcade game about reading light and timing. As the moth sinks towards the horizon, your shadow grows longer and races faster across the ruins. Wait for the perfect moment, then step into the dark.

HOW IT WORKS • One tap, anywhere: jump to the tip of your shadow. • Black shadow: a safe landing. Red shadow: the void, a wall or deadly crystals. • Islands crumble beneath you, so don't wait too long.

WHY YOU WILL PLAY "JUST ONE MORE" • Easy to learn in seconds, hard to master: a low moth makes a long, fast shadow. • Skip islands with a single tap for LONG SHADOW bonuses. • Land right next to an edge for a CLOSE CALL. • Every fall shows you exactly where your shadow went, so you always know what to fix. • An endless night in five phases, from Dusk to Eclipse, each one harder and stranger than the last. • Every level is generated on the spot and checked to be fair: every jump can be made.

A LOVINGLY CRAFTED 16-BIT WORLD • Hand-made pixel art: a sleepwalker in a nightcap, a lantern moth, floating ruins. • Warm moth light and cold crystals. • Original synthesized sound effects and haptic feedback.

PLAY YOUR WAY • Short runs: perfect for a quick break. • No in-app purchases, no account, playable offline. • Your best score stays on your device.

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