Seashell

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"Seashell" is a single-player Simulation game with about 3 hours of playtime, where you can relax at the beach and search for various sea shells, each with different conditions to appear. The game features a calming music system, hand-drawn shell sketches, and descriptions by marine biologist Dr Helen Scales. After finding every shell, players can aim to gain research level badges, unlock achievements, and learn about the creatures who once lived in the sea shells.

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Single-Player

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 190 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

Seashell is a beautifully relaxing game that captures the essence of beachcombing, with calming wave sounds and a soothing soundtrack.
The game features simple controls, clean graphics, and educational elements about seashells, making it enjoyable for players of all ages.
Players appreciate the light puzzle mechanics and the satisfaction of collecting various shells, with many expressing a desire for more content and features.

Some players found the game repetitive and felt that the limited variety of shells and the inability to explore beyond a single area detracted from the experience.
Waiting for rare shells to appear can be frustrating, leading to moments of boredom and impatience during gameplay.
A lack of features such as zooming in on shells or a collection showcase was noted, with some players wishing for more interactive elements to enhance the gameplay.

music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
66%
17%
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and relaxing qualities, complementing the serene beach atmosphere with gentle piano melodies and the sound of crashing waves. While many players find the soundtrack soothing and conducive to focus, some noted that the repetitive nature of the music and sound effects can become tedious over time. Overall, the audio experience enhances the leisurely gameplay, making it enjoyable for extended sessions.
- “The crashing waves and melodic music was not only relaxing, but helped me focus on my collection with chill beach vibes.”
- “Seashell is a beautiful and relaxing game, I can literally sit for hours listening to the crashing ocean waves, gentle piano music, and pick up random shells for the leisure of it.”
- “This game is a relaxing game - you wait for the shells to come and collect them, while enjoying the scenery of crashing waves and calming music.”
- “The music/waves repeat very regularly, which I eventually found tedious and less relaxing.”
- “The controls are simple, the graphics are clean, and the soundtrack is akin to white noise, so I never minded its looping.”
- “The music was calming, and so were the waves.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
43%
19%
The gameplay is described as a relaxing and immersive experience, featuring light puzzle mechanics centered around collecting and tossing shells back to the sea. Players appreciate the intuitive mechanics, beautiful visuals, and soothing audio, although the game lacks a significant challenge once the mechanics are mastered. Overall, it offers a cozy and satisfying gameplay loop that is well worth the price for its 2-3 hours of playtime.
- “Great chill collection game with super light puzzle mechanics.”
- “The shells are beautifully modeled to real life and the gameplay loop of picking up shells and tossing them back to the sea and/or amassing a hoard in whatever way you desire gives a sense of idyllic discovery without time.”
- “The visuals are beautiful (see my screenshots), the audio is gentle, and the mechanic is very intuitive and, once you’ve mastered how resonance works, satisfying.”
- “No wow factor, and low difficulty once you get the hang of the mechanics (two shell types spawn in higher grade, two shell types, and so on...)”
- “2-3 hours of gameplay.”
- “The gameplay loop of picking up shells and tossing them back to the sea and/or amassing a hoard in what way you desire gives a sense of idyllic discovery without time.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
10%
30%
The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their beauty and realism, particularly in the depiction of shells, which enhances the overall aesthetic experience. Players appreciate the clean visuals that complement the game's relaxing atmosphere, making it a visually appealing choice for those who enjoy serene environments.
- “The visuals are beautiful (see my screenshots), the audio is gentle and the mechanic is very intuitive and (once you’ve mastered how resonance works) satisfying.”
- “The graphics of the shells, though, looked so real.”
- “A seashell collecting sim with some puzzle aspects to it and gorgeous graphics and a zen background track.”
- “The graphics are clean, but they lack detail and depth.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and look outdated.”
- “The environments feel bland and uninspired, lacking any visual flair.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
17%
The atmosphere of "Seashell" is described as relaxing and low-stress, making it a pleasant experience for players. However, some users noted that the repetitive music tracks could detract from the overall ambiance, suggesting a desire for more variety to enhance the immersive quality of the game. Overall, it is characterized as a cute and atmospheric learning game.
- “Seashell is a really relaxing, atmospheric, low-stress collection/puzzle game.”
- “Cute little atmospheric learning game.”
- “I wish there were a couple of different tracks of the same type of atmosphere to avoid the repetitive feeling of the game.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The story aspect of the game is characterized by a humorous and engaging narrative, as players share personal anecdotes related to their missions, such as sacrificing nautilus shells for progress. This lighthearted tone adds a layer of charm to the overall experience, making the storytelling memorable and relatable.
- “Shell I tell you a story?”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently highlight the game as an exceptionally wholesome and calming experience, evoking strong positive emotions and a sense of tranquility.
- “This is the most wholesome and calmest game I've ever played.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users generally find the game's replayability to be low, indicating that it offers little incentive to play again, especially given its cost.
- “Considering its cost, there is little to no replay value.”
- “Considering its cost, there is little to no replay value.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to the repetitive nature of the music and waves, which detracts from the overall relaxing experience.

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3h Average play time

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