Village in the Shade review roundup: nine critics on its farming and horror blend

A review roundup for Village in the Shade collects nine critic scores, with an 89% recommendation rate on OpenCritic. The Nippon Ichi Software title is listed for PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC on July 30, 2026. Several reviews describe daytime farming and livestock care giving way after midnight to a village filled with spirits, with both halves given enough depth to stand on their own.