Twelves:Shadow

Twelves:Shadow

Released Jul 2025

"Twelve Shadows" is a hardcore Boss Rush action game set in an Eastern dark mythology. Players take on the role as "WuMing," challenging twelve bosses and exploring a unique Chinese-style world inspired by the twelve zodiac signs. Each adventure is a test of courage and wisdom

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Evaluation

Twelves: Shadow launched on Steam on July 17, 2025 as a complete boss rush action game. In the weeks following launch, JuLu Studio was active with several patches addressing bugs and improving gameplay feel — multiple updates shipped in July, August, and September 2025. On August 4, 2025, the studio released a free demo and published a development roadmap explicitly committing to player ability enhancements, a boss AI rework, and story expansion — signaling that content additions were planned beyond the base release. However, developer activity dropped off significantly after that. The last patch notes appeared on October 29, 2025, and there have been no announcements, updates, or communications of any kind since then — a silence of over 7 months as of June 18, 2026. The story expansion and boss AI rework promised in the August 2025 roadmap have not been confirmed as delivered, and the developer has not communicated whether those plans are still on track, delayed, or cancelled. Given this silence following explicit commitments, the status of the promised content is uncertain.
Evidence
JuLu Studio released a free demo and published a roadmap committing to player ability enhancements, boss AI rework, and story expansion.
news post · Aug 4, 2025 source content planned
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Official launch announcement: Twelves: Shadow released on Steam as a complete boss rush title with full story and boss encounters.
news post · Jul 17, 2025 source content shipped
high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
JuLu Studio
Achievements
40
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Background story:

At the beginning of time, when heaven and earth split apart, the pure essence rose to form the sky, while the heavy essence sank to become the earth.

Mount Buzhou stood tall like a massive pillar, connecting the heavens above and the deep abyss below, supporting all life in between.

One day, disaster struck suddenly. The balance between purity and heaviness was disrupted, and the mountain began to collapse.

In this moment of crisis, the Twelve Spirit Forms sacrificed their souls to act as pillars, preventing the great mountain from falling.

But over time, the heavy essence that had formed the "Shadow Erosion" began to secretly turn against its creators…

The blindly devout clung to promises long forgotten,

The lost and vengeful burned with rage for enemies that no longer existed,

And those who sought to outwit fate found themselves trapped in an endless cycle of their own making…

You awaken from nothingness, nameless and formless, armed with only a single sword.

Deep within your mind, a faint voice whispers:

"Destroy the corrupted forms and reunite the power of the Twelve Spirit Forms—this is the only way to save the world."

But the real truth behind it all remains unclear…

Core Gameplay

1. Shadow Shard System and Shadow Invocation

Shadow Shard Absorption:

In the game, each Boss leaves behind a "Shadow Shard" upon defeat, symbolizing their obsession and power. When you defeat a Boss, its Shadow Shard merges with your soul. By activating these shards, you gain entirely new abilities, adding more depth to your combat arsenal.

Shadow Invocation Spells:

During battles, you can use Shadow Strike attacks to steal spirit cores from Bosses, allowing you to unleash powerful Shadow Invocation spells. These spells not only deal massive damage but also have the potential to turn the tide of battle in critical moments. If you activate the corresponding Shadow Shard of the fallen Boss, the power of the Shadow Invocation is greatly enhanced, giving you an edge in combat.

Combo Awakening:

By combining multiple Shadow Shards, you unlock even more powerful combo skills. Different shard combinations produce vastly different effects, encouraging players to experiment with diverse combat strategies and discover their own unique fighting style.

2. Boss Battle Design

12 Epic Boss Battles:

Each Boss features unique move sets and multi-stage transformations, creating intense and layered combat experiences with a fast-paced rhythm.

Observe-Counter-Attack:

Every battle is like a dynamic chess match, where you must quickly analyze the enemy’s behavior patterns, find ways to counter them, and react within moments to turn the tables in your favor.

3. Story and Exploration

Echoes of the Shadow:

After absorbing a Boss's Shadow Shard, their Echoes of the Shadow will appear in your world. These echoes are like fragments of their souls, carrying the obsessions and inner secrets of each Boss. By interacting with these echoes, you will gradually uncover their stories and piece together the truth of the world, ultimately confronting the deeper mysteries hidden behind the cycle of fate.

Last evaluated Jun 18, 2026
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