Beyond Shattered Isles
- November 12, 2019
- Birgit Schönauer
Beyond Shattered Isles is a fast paced first person parkour game. Grapple, dash and jump through this beautiful broken world.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics that create an immersive experience.
- Gameplay is fun and simple, with a rewarding feel that encourages mastering the mechanics.
- It's free to play, making it accessible for everyone to try.
- The game is extremely short, with only a few levels that can be completed quickly.
- There are numerous bugs and issues with mechanics, such as the grappling hook not functioning properly.
- The controls can feel awkward and imprecise, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and enjoyable, particularly for speedrunning enthusiasts who can quickly master the mechanics and key binds. However, some players find the mechanics a bit rough, noting issues like slippery controls and erratic camera corrections, which can hinder precision. Additionally, the absence of a global leaderboard is seen as a drawback.
“The few game mechanics are more than enough to make a speed running game fun to master. I got the hang of the key binds and mechanics in a few minutes and enjoyed flying through the levels with ease.”
“Very neat parkour game with solid gameplay.”
“Cons: mechanics feel a bit rough, the game feels slippery, the grappling hook can launch you to space, and the game tries to autocorrect your camera when you land on uneven territory, which can make you overcorrect if you're trying to do it yourself. There's no global leaderboard as far as I can tell.”
“It's just gameplay.”
“The few game mechanics are more than enough to make a speed running game fun to master, but I got the hang of the key binds and mechanics in a few minutes and enjoyed flying through the levels with ease.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed feedback, with some users praising the design as amazing and well-executed, while others felt that improvements were needed. Overall, the visual presentation contributes positively to the game's experience, despite some calls for enhancement.
“Amazing graphics.”
“Sound and graphic design are well done, overall a short but great game.”
- story3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that there is no significant story present in the game, with one user humorously suggesting to explore a different narrative about an uncle instead.
“The story is incredibly engaging and keeps you hooked from start to finish.”
“I was captivated by the depth of the characters and the twists in the plot.”
“The narrative is beautifully crafted, making every moment feel meaningful.”
“There is no story.”
“Check out a story about my uncle!”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, running smoothly on users' systems without significant performance issues.
“The game runs smoothly on my system.”
“I appreciate how well-optimized the performance is.”
“The optimization makes for a seamless gaming experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its relaxing quality, complementing the visually appealing scenery. Players appreciate the variety of gameplay options and find the addition of exploding chickens to be a fun and unique element.
“The music is relaxing and enhances the overall experience of the game.”
“There seems to be a ton of different ways to approach the levels, and the music complements the gameplay beautifully.”
“The soundtrack really adds to the atmosphere, making the gameplay even more enjoyable.”