Qliphah in Providence's Shadows delivers an interactive graphic novel with RPG combat, blending an evocative art style with gameplay built around dialogue and battles. Arc System Works surprises with a title that is ambitious and original in some respects, but ultimately falls short due to an underdeveloped and unclear combat system, lacklustre investigative...
Qliphah in Providence's Shadow2026
Qliphah in Providence's Shadow
2026 Arc System Works65Worthwhile
Playtime
ModerateIt typically takes about 12 hours to finish the game, but players put about 5 hours into it on average.
Playable on
- Steam DeckVerified
- Steam MachineVerified
Available on
- $24.99
- $24.99
- $24.99
Game modes
Details
- Launch
- September 23, 2026
- Developer
- UnitePlus
- Publisher
- Arc System Works
Overview
Set against the backdrop of a distorted Shibuya—where supernatural anomalies have begun bleeding into reality—the story follows two dual protagonists. Both harbor these very anomalies within themselves as they embark on a dark quest to uncover the truth behind the city's eerie phenomena.
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Reception
Press62
Players67
WorthwhileWorthwhile- Metacritic61from 8 reviews
- OpenCritic64from 7 reviews
Qliphah in Providence's Shadow is a complex and challenging JRPG that blends horror, tactical combat, and anime-inspired aesthetics into a unique experience that rewards players who take the time to master its intricate mechanics.
Qliphah In Providence's Shadow has the ambition to try something different, but in practice it needs better execution. It feels like a rhythm based battle system that has a very slow beat to it if you just focus on counters, with any pace needing you to attack without a care for defence. The battles are repetitive too and once you settle on a build...
Qliphah in Providence's Shadow will likely attract a small group of enthusiasts who enjoy digging into its unique combat system and mastering its timeline-based mechanics. However, its chaotic presentation, frustrating design, and repetitive structure make it a hard sell for most, and its lackluster story isn't enough to carry it.
Qliphah in Providence’s Shadow is an unfortunate case of ambition easily being the most compelling part of a game. Its core vision and foundation are razor sharp, but are buried beneath a lack of substance, a faltering and mismatched presentation, and a narrative that fails to match the concept’s lofty ambitions. When Qliphah does double down on what...