Shivah
| Category | Price | Seller | Device |
|---|---|---|---|
| Games | $1.99 | WADJET EYE GAMES, LLC | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
Russell Stone is a Jewish rabbi at a struggling synagogue in New York City. He is a devout man with a problem - membership is down and he lacks the funds to keep his synagogue open. Things are looking very bleak, and he has grown progressively more cynical and bitter with the passage of time.
Just as he is on the verge of quitting, he receives some intriguing news. An estranged member of his congregation has died and left the rabbi a significant amount of money. A blessing? Or the start of something far more sinister? Can Rabbi Stone just accept the money and move on, or will his conscience get the better of him? Step into his shoes as he travels all over Manhattan in his attempt to uncover the truth.
Features rabbinical conversation methods, a unique method of fighting, a haunting score, and three different endings depending on your moral choices.
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REVIEWS
PocketGamer - "Its unique cast of characters, intriguing storyline, and sharp detective-style conundrums mean it's well worth playing this thoughtful and pensive adventure." Score: 9/10, Gold Award
Cult of Mac - "Tricky puzzles, a great hero, and an interesting plot." Score: 5/5
148Apps - "The perfect bite-sized adventure that'll whet one's curiosity for many answers to life, death, choices, and mystery." Score: 4.5/5
MacLife - "The Shivah makes the jump to iOS gracefully. It’s rare that a game’s plot, characters, genre, and platform mesh as neatly as they do in this short and bittersweet tale." Score: 4.5/5
IGN Italia - "The Shivar: Kosher Edition represents a great opportunity to play a solid, mature, fascinating and original graphic adventure." Score: 8/10
Adventure Gamers - "The Shivah's interesting clues system, well-written dialog, logical puzzles and fascinating commentary make it easy to recommend." Score: 4/5
GameZebo - "The game addresses philosophical questions that have been with humankind since we first learned how to look upwards and wonder. ... The Shivah: Kosher Edition doesn't have all the answers, but it does supply a top-notch adventure experience." Score: 4/5
The Onion A.V. Club - "The Shivah fits a compelling moral conscience over a tight decision tree, and compared to [other titles], its rewards are subtler and more satisfying."
Reviews
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SoupTiger
Buy this game, you will not be sorry... Though I might recommend turning the speech off.
Nice to see the Origins
Magus Snide
This is the second Wadjet Eye game I've played. To my understanding, this was the first game released. I enjoyed it thoroughly and can see replay value in it. There are multiple endings according to your in-game decisions. The first game I played was Gemini Rue. Shivah is not as epic, but if you like Gemini Rue then you will like this game as well.
Rabbi login problems
mokifinoki
After initial login to rabbi's computer, password won't work anymore which makes search for information impossible. Stuck after talking to wife abt Joe DeMarco as well as anything else in warehouse besides email and ledger. Could you at least help with the login. Problem?
Not recommended
Asdfghjkl1101
The game is very easy to get stuck and is very short. Few of the logic puzzles have large gaps.
Not impressed
jasonblank
I like puzzle games that make you think but this one is irritating. Slow pace and figuring out next steps is ambiguous at points.
Smart
Mac Waner
This is a smart, detective, problem-solving game with a decent storyline and good interactivity. I really dislike when people rate games lower because they aren't good at solving puzzles. All of the clues you need are in the context of the story so pay attention. P.S. Before you give brilliant games lower ratings, there are walk throughs online for virtually every game. If you're not good at logical reasoning, this isn't for you. As for me, I can't wait for more from this developer.
A nice port of a legacy app
Richardf8
I guess I was hoping for a deeper world than the freeware version for the PC had. I want to know what parsha the scroll at Beth Tikvah is open to. What kind of books are on Amos Zelig's bookshelves? Is there a dusty pair of boxing gloves in the crawlspace? What do the pictures in Rajshree's apartment portray? Why can't we see for ourselves the horror that Paddy O'hare's bathroom is rumored to be? In short I want more in- game toys than a computer based joke book.
A great "little" game
Chris_98177
first off your a fan of classic point-and-click then Shivah is worth your time. The rabbi character is a welcome change from the typical hard-boiled detective that one usually find in this type of adventure. The puzzles in this game are simplistic and typically revolve around solving computer passwords; However there is some decision-making and alternate endings. In short the only major problem for fans of this genre is that shivah is just too short, expect about 1:30-2:00hrs of gameplay, there is a commentary mode to give some replay but quite frankly it all just wraps up as it getting started. For $1.99 however you get a few hours of classic adventure and support a company that is filling a niche in the adventure market.
