Shivah

Shivah$1.45

Rated 4.39/5 (264) —  Free Android application by Wadjet Eye Games

About Shivah

The Shivah: Kosher Edition - now on Android phones and tablets!

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

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."

How to Download / Install

Download and install Shivah version 1.1 on your Android device!
Downloaded 1,000+ times, content rating: Not rated
Android package: com.wadjeteye.shivah.google, download Shivah.apk

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Game History & Updates

Price update  Price changed from $1.99 to $1.45.
More downloads  Shivah reached 1 000 - 5 000 downloads
More downloads  Shivah reached 500 - 1 000 downloads

What are users saying about Shivah

M70%
by M####:

Ridiculously short. So short that it's kind of a ripoff to pay for this. Other than that it's well executed and crafted, just like their other adventure games, but for like 10-20mn of gameplay. I was shocked when I realised that I had actually finished the game whilst waiting on the loading screen the next chapter.

M70%
by M####:

Still love Wadjet Eye's first commercial release, as well as ALL their other games. Thank you Dave and Janet!

M70%
by M####:

Very entertaining game

S70%
by S####:

I've played all of Wadjet Eye's games, and this one wasn't as great as the Blackwell Series, but still a good game. Only knocked a * off because it was so short. Thanks Wadjet!

C70%
by C####:

Very good but far too short. Wadjet sure know how to make a good adventure game with great characters and stories - so much so that i was very disappointed when i finished this! I was just getting really engrossed! Would have been 4 or 5 stars if there was more.....

Q70%
by Q####:

Very short lenght and shallow gameplay almost compensated by original theme, likeable characters and solid voice acting.

I70%
by I####:

Best in mobile gaming!

T70%
by T####:

Boring, short, the puzzles are not fun.. Basically the end game voice over's makes this .. Lack of a game.. Skip it, get Gemini Rue

Q70%
by Q####:

Not a long game but very playable. Worth the money.

Q70%
by Q####:

One of the best so far.

Y70%
by Y####:

I still love it for the atmosphere and unique protagonist selection

K70%
by K####:

The moral story behind the game is great. unique plot with the jewish world.But..The game crashed several times,monotonous,has terrible graphics(they could have worked that out more for the price)Not long and the player is challenged and involved not much.You just tap on answers which eventually lead to the same outcome, no option of combining items.The end is hero like but takes the whole fun and kindof plain.And then the thing with login on rabbiPC: how was I supposed to know the code?got me stuck

K70%
by K####:

I appreciated the game and the atmosphere really catched me from the beginning. The porting to android is almost flawless. The only reason i give four stars instead of five is for the length, around two hours for the first play.

G70%
by G####:

Good game just far to short. Characters and story well thought out though. Just leaves you wanting more than one short case.

D70%
by D####:

For the price it has now that shouldn't be a problem but it's very very short. But it's deep and very interesting. There's a fair share of Jewish characters in media but I can't recall another game when you are one of them and put in their shoes. For the rest it's just a classic point and click adventure game

Z70%
by Z####:

A nice insight into the jewish faith via a well written murder mystery. Unlike most adventure games, Shivah (and the rest of wadjet eye games) follows a much more down-to-earth logic accessible to a normal person willing to apply his brain. Fully voiced and beautifully drawn game, well worth your time, however short it may be.

K70%
by K####:

Random theme but amazing graphics and gameplay as usual

K70%
by K####:

Great characters too, but its maybe a little short.

K70%
by K####:

I cant move to temple location. When i type beth tikva into computer to get location to appear on map it returns no results. There is nothing else i can do???? Please help

E70%
by E####:

Boring, short, the puzzles are not fun.. Basically the end game voice over's makes this .. Lack of a game.. Skip it, get Gemini Rue

U70%
by U####:

Not common for games to address issues of faith. Interesting already after only a half hour and the interface is intuitive.

S70%
by S####:

Enjoyed the atmosphere, dialogue and intriguing characters. Sadly, it's a bit short and not as rich in content as Gemini Rue.

S70%
by S####:

I like the game, but not as much as the Blackwell series by the sane creator. It's a good story, but a short game. Instead of good puzzles it offers dialog trees that must be climbed very carefully -- or, of you want to experience the whole game, climbed several times from the nearest save point.

M70%
by M####:

Wadjet Eye always makes quality adventure games.

G70%
by G####:

Wow,this is a class game

C70%
by C####:

Awesome story awesome game nuff said

X70%
by X####:

Great game good story

X70%
by X####:

Reminds me a little of Chabon's Yiddish Policeman's Union, except that the Yiddish is a little more organic for us goy. Great story, OK graphics, good voice acting. Witty and intriguing: an intelligent game for reflective thinkers.

X70%
by X####:

The faith based storyline felt unique and refreshing. The plot flowed together nicely although you may need a walkthrough at the ready for certain parts of the game. The Shivah is short but the directors commentary and small asking price make it worthwhile. Anyone looking for something different and engrossing should give this a go.

A70%
by A####:

These guys are no joke. If you enjoy the aesthetics of Monkey Island or Gabriel Knight you'll love every game that Wadjet puts out. Games like the Blackwell series, Primordia, Gemini Rue (also available on android), and Resonance are some of the best point and click adventures I've ever played. I never played the original Shivah, and was excited to see the remastered version here on the play store; it is a totally engrossing adventure.

X70%
by X####:

It's hard to like an adventure game that is so tedious

X70%
by X####:

Very entertaining game

V70%
by V####:

While not quite the twisty narrative adventure Gemini Rue proved to be, Shivah is a capable point-and-click with an interesting (and educational!) Jewish twist. With slightly more difficult puzzles and prettier graphics than GR, it's at least worth a shot. Mazel tav!

X70%
by X####:

One of the best so far.

S70%
by S####:

These guys are no joke. If you enjoy the aesthetics of Monkey Island or Gabriel Knight you'll love every game that Wadjet puts out. Games like the Blackwell series, Primordia, Gemini Rue (also available on android), and Resonance are some of the best point and click adventures I've ever played. I never played the original Shivah, and was excited to see the remastered version here on the play store; it is a totally engrossing adventure.


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