User summary: Shades, "the ultimate adventure multi-user game", was an online game played through the Micronet online subscription service. Play involves exploration of a multi-user dungeon ("MUD") by the use of a text-based interface. A limited list of text commands could be typed in to move around and interact with the environment; the game presented text regarding the outcome of the commands. The game was notable for being a competitive, multi-user experience. New players could obtain a printed game manual.