- Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie, Action
The Shattering is a first-person, story-driven, psychological thriller that takes place in the pristine white aesthetic of protagonist John Evans' own dream. Players must piece together the fragments of the past and present, following the voice of the 'Doctor' as he guides them deeper into John’s mind.
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Character
Grave, contemporary, earnest and contemplative.
- gravecomic
- contemporarynostalgic
- earnestironic
- contemplativerelentless
- intimateepic
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God is a GeekGary BaileyApr 20208/10The Shattering is a tough story to follow and has some uncomfortable moments, but it's an impressive spectacle at times and has a few tricks up its sleeve.
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TheSixthAxisSteve CApr 20208/10While The Shattering doesn’t have the scale or range of some genre entries, it's a fantastic example of a focused game that takes a vital and challenging issue and delivers a truly immersive experience.
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Geeks Under GraceMay 20208.5/10The Shattering is a fantastic rendition of a psychological thriller that replaces tense dramatic action with a slow and subtle approach. It is well worth the buy for anyone who enjoys a rich and beautiful storytelling experience.
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Hardcore GamerJordan HelmApr 20202/5That a game of such brief investment can't muster the strength or effort to get even the basics right is perhaps the most damaging thing you can say for a game like this.
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Gamer EscapeTimothy HyldahlApr 20204/10It’s clear [Super Sexy Software] tried. I love the art direction, they tried to pull off something more original towards the end, and the little optional things you can interact with are fun and whimsical. I’d love to see where they go in the future, but I cannot deny that this is a fairly flawed title.
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About the game
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developer
- Super Sexy Software
- Publisher
- Deck13 Interactive
- Released
- April 21, 2020
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- First person
- Engine
- Unity
IGDB rating 6.3/10 from 8 ratings.
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