Frozen Shelter

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Frozen Shelter is a first-person indie walking simulator game made in realistic 3D graphics. As a location, the player will be presented with a bunker built during the Cold War of the USSR. The fascinating atmosphere of loneliness will put pressure on the player throughout the game. Background: The events take place in an alternative modern Russia. The epidemic that killed half of the world's po…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

60%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

story3 negative mentions

The game features a well-detailed environment that effectively captures a 1950s bunker atmosphere.
There are many interesting puzzles and interactive elements that enhance the gameplay experience.
Despite its short length, the game offers potential and is worth trying for its price.

Progression can be frustrating due to unclear objectives and repetitive puzzles, making it feel like random guesswork.
The interface is poorly designed, leading to issues with interactable objects and a lack of feedback.
There are significant quality of life issues, such as no save mechanism and an unskippable cutscene, which detract from the overall experience.

story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The story is described as having limited depth, with players often needing to guess how to progress, which can feel random. While it piques curiosity, the overall narrative is considered sparse and not particularly engaging.
- “The graphics are okay, but the story captured my curiosity.”
- “But as to what you'll need to do to continue the story can be almost random guesswork.”
- “There are only a handful of story elements.”
- “Graphics are okay, but the story left me feeling curious.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The graphics are generally praised for their quality and level design, contributing to an engaging mood; however, the lack of customizable graphics options leads to performance issues that detract from the overall experience. While some users find the graphics acceptable, they feel that the interface negatively impacts enjoyment.
- “Great graphics, level design, and mood.”
- “Graphics are okay and the story piqued my curiosity.”
- “There are no graphics options, and thus, performance issues are present.”
- “Graphics are okay, but they don't enhance the overall experience.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay of "Frozen Shelter" is characterized by its engaging puzzle mechanics and immersive environment, offering players a challenging yet rewarding experience. The absence of commentary allows for a focus on the game's visuals and problem-solving elements, enhancing the overall atmosphere. Players appreciate the thoughtful design that encourages exploration and strategic thinking.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game experiences stability issues on Windows 10, particularly freezing during significant lag, while users report no such problems on Linux.
- “The game frequently crashes on Windows 10, especially during high-lag situations, but it seems to run fine on Linux.”
- “I've experienced multiple stability issues, including random freezes and crashes that disrupt gameplay.”
- “The game is prone to freezing and crashing, making it frustrating to play, particularly on Windows systems.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game lacks graphics options, leading to notable performance issues for users.
- “There are no graphics options, and as a result, performance issues are prevalent.”
- “The lack of optimization leads to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “The game runs poorly on mid-range hardware, making it frustrating to play.”