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adventure video game
The Shivah
By Wadjet Eye Games, released 1 Jan 2006
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- macOS
What it is
The Shivah is a single-player adventure from Wadjet Eye Games about Russell Stone, a rabbi in New York City facing a struggling synagogue and an unexpected inheritance. After learning that a former congregant has left him a substantial sum, Stone investigates the circumstances rather than simply accepting it. The story follows his search across Manhattan as he tries to uncover the truth. Listed features include rabbinical conversation methods, a distinctive fighting system, an original score and three different endings. Steam lists Achievements, Trading Cards, captions, Steam Cloud, commentary and Family Sharing. The listed platforms are Windows, Linux and macOS. The Shivah was released in 2006; its Steam release date is November 21, 2013.
What players like, and what they don't
- Three different endings
- Captions and commentary are listed
- Available on Windows, Linux and macOS
- Single-player only
Who it suits
It may suit players interested in a story-led adventure centered on a rabbi investigating an inheritance. The three endings and conversation-focused features may appeal to players who want choices and dialogue in a single-player game.
The Shivah pairs a Manhattan investigation with a protagonist facing personal and financial pressure. Its conversation methods and multiple endings are central points for players considering this adventure.
