Buried Shards

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Buried Shards is a single player action game. It was developed by Hurry Studio and was released on December 8, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

Burried shards is an intriguin story of adventure and psychological suspense that immerses the player in the mind of a man who wakes up with no memories. The protagonist, affected by traumatic amnesia, is forced to face his fears and secrets, gradually unveiling his past. Each night his sleepwalking alterego reveals new details of the house he had forgotten, unearthing the darkest parts of his m…

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58%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

story4 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The story is well done and intriguing, providing an interesting narrative experience.
The game is free to play, which is appreciated in a market often filled with monetization schemes.
Some gameplay mechanics, like the light guiding feature, are fun and engaging.

The game lacks basic functionality such as save options and controller support, making it frustrating to play.
Gameplay is heavily reliant on chases with minimal puzzle-solving, leading to a frustrating experience.
There are numerous bugs and issues that detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
14%
29%
The game's story is generally praised for being well-crafted and intriguing, with interesting ideas and effective storytelling elements. However, some players feel that the gameplay detracts from the overall experience, with mixed opinions on the novelty of the story itself. Despite its flaws, the narrative stands out as a highlight for many reviewers.
- “Interesting ideas, interesting story, well done!”
- “The storyline is intriguing and the light guiding mechanic is super fun.”
- “Storytelling and puzzles are engaging.”
- “Honestly, the only thing I can say is that it’s terrible, although I do admit the story is well done.”
- “It’s not worth experiencing the story with such bad gameplay.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game lacks optimization for ultra-wide monitors, leading to a subpar experience for users with double-wide setups.
- “I have a double-wide monitor, and the game is not optimized for this.”
- “The performance issues are frustrating; the game frequently lags and stutters.”
- “I expected better optimization for such a highly anticipated title, but it feels rushed.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's graphics exceed expectations, though they appear to be derived from asset stores, suggesting a lack of originality in design.
- “The game graphics look better than you might expect, but that's just because it looks like some or all of them are 'borrowed' from asset stores or elsewhere.”
- “The visuals are underwhelming and lack originality, making the game feel generic.”
- “The graphics are outdated and do not meet the standards of modern gaming.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
While the storyline is intriguing and the light guiding mechanic adds an enjoyable element, many users feel that the overall gameplay is lacking, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The storyline is intriguing, and the light guiding mechanic is super fun.”
- “It's not worth experiencing the story with such bad gameplay.”