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A Shawn Story

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34%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
44% User Score Based on 27 reviews

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About A Shawn Story

A Shawn Story is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Alex and was released on October 4, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

A Shawn Story follows a morning in the life of Shawn, a 20-something office worker who is late for work, AGAIN! Enter the narrator, a sarcastic British man who tries to dictate Shawn's life!

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44%Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews
humor12 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The witty British narrator with strong voice acting provides memorable and entertaining commentary that enhances the humor.
  • Multiple branching endings and player choices encourage experimentation and replayability with fresh jokes and scenarios on each playthrough.
  • Charming retro pixel art style fits the lighthearted tone and runs smoothly on various hardware.
  • The game is very short, with some players completing all endings in just a few minutes, limiting overall gameplay depth.
  • Limited choices and simplistic gameplay make the experience feel trivial and repetitive after initial playthroughs.
  • Some technical issues such as broken achievements, lack of subtitles, and occasional tedious navigation detract from the experience.

  • story

    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    23% positive mentions, 54% neutral mentions, 23% negative mentions

    The story of "A Shawn Story" is a comedic, player-driven narrative that turns an ordinary morning into a humorous and branching adventure. It emphasizes replayability through multiple endings and experimentation rather than complex gameplay, delivering a lighthearted and engaging experience that resonates well with players.

    • “A Shawn Story is a comedic indie adventure developed by SirGoose and Alex and published by Killa that takes an ordinary morning routine and transforms it into an entertaining journey filled with humor, unexpected consequences, and player-driven storytelling.”
    • “Those looking for deep gameplay systems, difficult puzzles, or extended exploration may find the experience somewhat limited because the focus remains firmly on storytelling and branching choices.”
    • “A Shawn Story is a short game with multiple endings.”
    • “Rather than relying on lengthy gameplay systems or complicated mechanics, the experience focuses on experimentation, encouraging players to replay the story and discover every possible route.”

  • humor

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in A Shawn Story is highlighted by a funny, often British-accented narrator whose strong delivery enhances the comedic dialogue and player-driven storytelling. While some find the narrator's tone slightly annoying, the charming pixel art and varied endings complement the humor, making the game enjoyable and recommended for fans of comedic interactive adventures.

    • “A Shawn Story is a comedic indie adventure developed by SirGoose and Alex and published by Killa that takes an ordinary morning routine and transforms it into an entertaining journey filled with humor, unexpected consequences, and player-driven storytelling.”
    • “Much of the humor depends on the performances, and the strong delivery ensures that the jokes land more effectively than they would through text alone.”
    • “The humorous narrator, varied endings, and charming pixel art combine to create a game that is easy to recommend for fans of comedic interactive stories.”

  • gameplay

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    20% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The gameplay centers on experimentation and replaying the story to explore branching choices rather than complex mechanics or challenging puzzles. It offers a brief, choice-driven experience focused on storytelling, which may feel limited to those seeking deeper or longer gameplay. Additionally, issues like missing subtitles and minimal content diminish the overall gameplay experience.

    • “It does not attempt to compete through large-scale gameplay or cinematic presentation, instead delivering an entertaining adventure driven by clever writing, memorable voice acting, and an engaging choice-based structure.”
    • “Those looking for deep gameplay systems, difficult puzzles, or extended exploration may find the experience somewhat limited because the focus remains firmly on storytelling and branching choices.”
    • “No subtitles (while advertised as subtitled), no content, no more than a few minutes length, 3 choices as the full gameplay (one being the option to skip the English-voiced not-subtitled intro).”
    • “Rather than relying on lengthy gameplay systems or complicated mechanics, the experience focuses on experimentation, encouraging players to replay the story and discover every possible route.”

  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    The graphics are intentionally simple but charming, fitting well with the game's comedic style; however, some users view them as poor quality.

    • “Although the graphics are intentionally simple, they possess a certain charm that complements the game's comedic identity.”
    • “Bad graphics”
    • “Bad graphics”

  • music

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The game's music effectively complements its sound effects and voice work, creating a distinctive identity, though some users find the soundtrack lacking and note the absence of volume controls.

    • “Combined with fitting sound effects and music, the voice work gives the game an identity that stands out among many small narrative adventures.”
    • “Music is okay - not bad - no options to lower the volume though”
    • “Bad soundtrack”

  • optimization

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is well-optimized to run smoothly on a wide range of hardware, ensuring accessibility without requiring high system specifications. This efficient performance also enhances the delivery of its humor, making jokes more impactful than text alone.

    • “The accessible presentation also allows the game to run smoothly on a wide range of hardware without demanding high system specifications.”

  • replayability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers meaningful replayability through multiple endings that encourage players to explore different choices and outcomes. Although modest in scope, it provides a fun and engaging experience that rewards experimentation.

    • “Fortunately, the multiple endings provide meaningful replay value, rewarding players who enjoy experimenting with different decisions and discovering every possible conclusion.”
    • “While its scope remains modest, it delivers exactly what it promises: a fun, replayable adventure that turns an ordinary morning into a surprisingly entertaining series of events.”

  • grinding

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is considered tedious, particularly due to the inability to skip scenes when pursuing multiple endings. While the game shows potential, reducing repetitive tasks and adding more content would improve the overall experience.

    • “There's no point in getting more than two endings because you can't skip scenes, making it become tedious.”
    • “However, it has potential to become a very fun game if the developers added more content and reduced the tediousness of trying to get all the endings.”

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is playful and engaging, with a unique narrator-protagonist dynamic that turns even minor choices into entertaining moments.

    • “This unusual relationship between the narrator and the protagonist creates a playful atmosphere where even the smallest decisions become amusing moments.”
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A Shawn Story is a action game. Common tags for A Shawn Story include indie.

A Shawn Story is available on PC and Windows.

A Shawn Story was released on October 4, 2017.

A Shawn Story was developed by Alex.

A Shawn Story has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked A Shawn Story for its humor but disliked it for its story.

A Shawn Story is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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