Masquerada review

Developed by Witching Hour Studios, based in Singapore, Masquerada: Songs And Shadows is an isometric Role Playing Game with an art style reminiscent of The Banner Saga. The game catches the eye with beautiful visuals and hooks you in with its interesting real-time-with-pause gameplay system. You play as Cicero Gavar, previously exiled for crimes against the state, and now summoned back to Citte della Ombre to investigate a kidnapping. The story is really interesting from the start, with a rich backstory and a well realized world to support it. There are various factions pitted against each other, and there’s a constant sense of mistrust among the denizens. Watching the story unfold is an absolute delight, specially due to the excellent voice acting done by the likes of Matthew Mercer and ...