# Shadow of the Orient

> Shadow of the Orient is a 2d pixel art action adventure platformer game.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.SpacelabGames.ShadowoftheOrient](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.SpacelabGames.ShadowoftheOrient)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.SpacelabGames.ShadowoftheOrient`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Spacelab Games
- **Category:** GAME\_ACTION
- **Downloads:** 70,481
- **Rating:** 3.59 / 5 (177 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.9.3
- **Last updated:** 2024-07-12
- **First published:** 2023-05-27
- **Size:** 135 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-11-01
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.SpacelabGames.ShadowoftheOrient)
- **Website:** [https://www.spacelabgames.com/](https://www.spacelabgames.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.spacelabgames.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.spacelabgames.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Shadow of the Orient is an immersive 2D pixel art action adventure platformer that offers players fluid movement and smooth animations in a richly detailed world. Customize your touch controls or connect your Bluetooth gamepad to brawl through hordes of samurai enemies and mythological creatures. Traverse 15 handcrafted levels filled with secrets, quests, and powerful loot to save the children of the orient from the Dark Lord's evil.

Featuring challenging gameplay with responsive enemy AI, multiple weapon combos including swords, axes, throwing knives, and fireballs, as well as various mini games and leaderboard competitions. With 87 secret areas to explore, game achievements, a game shop for hero upgrades, and saved checkpoint progress, Shadow of the Orient delivers over three hours of heroic platforming excitement. Available with ads or a premium option, this game is perfect for adventure and action fans seeking a deep and rewarding experience.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.SpacelabGames.ShadowoftheOrient.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users praise "Shadow of the Orient" for its impressive pixel art, engaging storyline, music, variety of enemies, and offline play. However, common complaints include poor and laggy on-screen controls, overly high difficulty, character sluggishness, small attack range, and occasional bugs like falling through maps. Some also experience device compatibility problems. Overall, the game offers a visually appealing and conceptually solid experience but is marred by control issues and challenging gameplay that frustrate many players.

### Pros

- High-quality pixel art and graphics appreciated by users.
- Engaging and well-designed gameplay and storyline for those who get accustomed to controls.
- Offline play supported, adding convenience.
- Variety of enemies and levels providing gameplay diversity.
- Soundtrack and music are well received.

### Cons

- On-screen controls are consistently criticized for being sluggish, unresponsive, small, or poorly designed.
- Gameplay difficulty is considered too high and sometimes unfair, causing frustration.
- Bugs and glitches such as falling through the map and controls lagging impair playability.
- Limited attack range and slow character response negatively impact combat experience.
- Some users report compatibility issues with certain devices.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.SpacelabGames.ShadowoftheOrient)