Shadow of Destiny is also known as Shadow of Memories. This title is characterized by the fact that the main character of Eike Kusch dies every now and then. His death, however, is not due to the player's lack of skill. Eike Kusch's continued death follows the script and is part of the plot that kind of pushes the game forward. As long as going back in time can be called that. Because that's what the game is about. On going back in time and changing the course of events to prevent death.

It is interesting that the player does not have access to his character's health bar and that Eike Kusch cannot attack. The gameplay is based on time travel, finding items, conversations with NPCs and interacting. And actions taken at one time influence what will happen next. For example, removing a seal in the past will make it unavailable in the era from which Eike Kusch comes.

During the game, you have to watch out for clocks that indicate time. There are two, where one indicates the time in the era to which Eike Kusch moved and the other indicates the time in the era from which the main character came. You have to be especially careful with the latter so that the big GAME OVER inscription does not appear on the screen.