# Shadows Remain: AR Thriller — Paranormal Puzzle Adventure

> Augmented reality thriller with paranormal puzzles and a story-driven adventure. (iPhone/iPad app by Halfbrick.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadows-remain-ar-thriller/id1292142288 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 234 App Store ratings · 190 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 291 MB
- Languages: American English, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2017-11-15
- Data updated: 2026-07-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadows-remain-ar-thriller/id1292142288/reviews.md

## What is Shadows Remain?

Shadows Remain is an augmented reality thriller from the creators of Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride. Follow one mother’s desperate journey as she attempts to rescue her only son from a dark and malevolent force in this twisted, story-driven adventure which is sure to leave the heart racing.

*THIS IS A DEMO APP FROM HALFBRICK STUDIOS. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT POTENTIAL FUTURE UPDATES TO THIS GAME, PLEASE SIGN UP ON SHADOWSREMAIN.COM*

THE STORY:
Boxes fill the hallway. A child’s toys lay scattered across the floor. Chinese takeout litters an otherwise empty benchtop.  After an exhausting day of moving, journalist Emma Winters is awoken as the sound of a cell phone echoes throughout her new home. But something is not right.
Who turned on the TV? Is that… music? And what is that god-awful static? Most importantly, where is Alex? As Emma reaches for the television, she has no idea her life is about to change forever… and only you can piece together the story to uncover what happens next.

KEY FEATURES:
• Use augmented reality to solve mind-bending puzzles and deceptive optical illusions in a chilling tale spanning several decades.
• Inspect hidden objects and cryptic clues to unravel a disturbing mystery underpinned by jealousy and betrayal. Revisit the past in search of answers.
• Lose yourself in detailed 3D environments which blur the line between cinema, mobile entertainment and AAA gaming.
• Use your device to see behind objects, shift perspective, and reveal that which hides in plain sight. Nothing is as it seems.

WARNING: This game may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised.
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## Key features

- Augmented reality puzzles
- Mind-bending optical illusions
- Hidden object investigation
- Unravel a disturbing mystery
- Detailed 3D environments
- Perspective shifting mechanics

## What do users think of Shadows Remain?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Creepy and captivating experience
- 🚀 Great AR implementation
- 🎨 Impressive graphics and visuals
- 🔊 Excellent sound design and audio
- 💡 Unique and innovative gameplay

**Cons**

- ⏱️ Gameplay is too short
- 🤖 Voice acting could be improved
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Occasional tracking and stability issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes after certain levels
- Difficulty anchoring the AR scene consistently

**Most requested features**

- Longer gameplay with more content
- Non-AR mode for easier play
- Support for VR headsets
- More challenging puzzles and exploration

## Recent user reviews (10 of 190)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadows-remain-ar-thriller/id1292142288/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Cool!

*2022-01-08*

Waiting for the continuation

### 5/5 — Muito bom só faltou VR

*2021-05-16, version 1.0.7*

Muito bom mas porque vocês não adaptam para usar com VR também? Basta dividir a tela em 2 e a gente colocar o celular num óculos VR com um buraco para a câmera. Deixaria ainda mais imersivo!

### 2/5 — Tienes que reiniciar el juego y aun así sigue trabado

*2020-11-25*

GASTE MI DINERO PARA NADA, quiero un rembolso ☹️
Al querer pasar al “siguiente capítulo” el juego se queda en negro y sigue el sonido pero se congela en lo negro y no puedes hacer nada más que reiniciar el juego y sigue igual, si te sales pierdes todo tu progreso 
En mi opinión no te lo recomiendo mucho 😓

### 2/5 — Needs a non VR mode

*2020-06-22*

Would be great if there was a non VR first person mode with controls to actually play the game. Would make it more usable when travelling or in bed etc.

### 1/5 — Creepy yet loveable

*2020-05-03, version 1.0.7*

I played and gave this app 5 stars years ago. Now they only get one because there’s no chapter 2 😡

### 1/5 — Não vale a pena terrível

*2020-02-25, version 1.0.7*

O preço não bate com o jogo, eu pensava sobre andar pela minha casa, mas o jogo é em uma mesa ou no chão. Os gráficos são ruins, história terrível, nem de graça ia valer a pena.

### 5/5 — Es hermoso

*2020-02-12*

Se disfruta mucho la jugabilidad deberían sacar la versión para usar lentes de realidad virtual

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2020-01-24, version 1.0.7*

It's the best mobil game ever I want moreeeeeee inlove ar and this game have a perfect ar experience so plz more

### 5/5 — Muito bom

*2019-10-14, version 1.0.7*

Gráficos ótimos, RA bom, interessante mas bem curto.

### 2/5 — Eu quero o cápitulo 2 agora!

*2019-09-26, version 1.0.7*

Eu dei 2 estrelas por que vocês não criam o capítulo 2 eu não aguento esperar mais

## Frequently asked questions about Shadows Remain

### What is Shadows Remain: AR Thriller?

Shadows Remain is an augmented reality thriller game where players follow a mother's journey to rescue her son from a dark force. It features a story-driven adventure with puzzles and optical illusions.

### What are the key features of this game?

Key features include using augmented reality to solve puzzles and optical illusions, inspecting hidden objects to unravel a mystery, detailed 3D environments, and mechanics that allow you to shift perspective to reveal hidden clues.

### Is Shadows Remain: AR Thriller free to play?

Yes, this application is a demo app and is available for free. Information about potential future updates can be found by signing up on ShadowsRemain.com.

### What devices is Shadows Remain: AR Thriller compatible with?

The app description does not specify exact compatibility requirements, but it is designed for mobile devices that support augmented reality features. Users should ensure their device meets the general requirements for AR applications.

### What is the main gameplay loop in Shadows Remain?

The main gameplay involves exploring detailed 3D environments using augmented reality, solving puzzles and optical illusions, and finding hidden objects to piece together a disturbing mystery. The goal is to uncover the story and rescue the child.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.7 — 2018-05-28

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

The game no longer collect user data.

### 1.0.6 — 2018-02-12

In our latest update, we’ve caught most of the bugs and made minor improvements to the game. For those who need help, we have also integrated customer support in-game!

### 1.0.5 — 2017-12-22

Minor improvements

### 1.0.4 — 2017-12-08

This update includes Christmas theming, visual tweaks, and localisation support for Chinese and Russian. 
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

### 1.0.3 — 2017-12-04

Surface detection is much easier now as more surface options are provided for scene anchoring.

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