Secrets of Deep Earth Shrine

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Secrets of Deep Earth Shrine is a single player action game. It was developed by Chronicle Games and was released on May 3, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Dig your own path in this quirky strategy platformer. Use traps to defeat monsters, blow apart your environment, and collect treasure!

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

atmosphere1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a captivating artistic style with detailed environments and character models, creating a mystical atmosphere.
The gameplay combines exploration, puzzles, and dynamic combat, providing a satisfying experience as players uncover forgotten stories.
The soundtrack enhances the overall atmosphere, adding to the tension and excitement of discoveries.

The game suffers from technical issues, including clunky controls and a lack of customization options, which can hinder the gameplay experience.
Many players found the level design and gameplay loop uninteresting, leading to a lack of motivation to continue playing.
The game has been criticized for its low-quality graphics and overall execution, making it feel more like an early access title rather than a polished product.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are criticized for being simplistic and reminiscent of low-effort mobile apps, lacking options for resolution changes or meaningful tweaks. Reviewers note that the 2D visuals and overall presentation do not meet the expectations of PC gamers, reflecting a console-like quality that feels outdated and underwhelming.
- “While this is on PC, it has all the hallmarks and deficiencies of a console game, from the clunkier than needed control scheme to the less than cutting edge graphics.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “The game features simple, cartoony 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort mobile apps.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music in the game is described as relaxing and enjoyable, providing a calming experience for players. However, the limited options for adjusting audio settings and occasional bugs that reset the music can detract from the overall experience.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “And there are only 3 options (language/music on-off/sound on-off), one of which is chosen every time you boot the game, but can't be changed without closing it.”
- “Even despite that, I still wonder if there's some way it bugs between languages while playing, because multiple times the game would turn the music back on when loading a stage.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized for its uninteresting level design, janky controls, and lack of polish, leading to an unsatisfying experience. Reviewers note that the handling and responsiveness are crucial for success in this genre, but the game falls short in these areas, suggesting a lack of thorough gameplay testing by the developer.
- “The handling, responsiveness, and overall gameplay feel of the control scheme must be well polished for this kind of game to succeed.”
- “The level design, gameplay loop, progression, and atmosphere are engaging and keep players invested.”
- “The gameplay experience is immersive and offers a satisfying challenge that keeps you coming back for more.”
- “I found its level design, gameplay loop, progression, and atmosphere uninteresting.”
- “It's janky and unsatisfying to play. Any experienced gamer will tell you that the handling, responsiveness, and general gameplay feel of the control scheme must be well polished for this kind of game to succeed.”
- “Unfortunately, this is something the developer seems to have phoned in, with little to no apparent gameplay testing.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the personable in-game text and developer engagement, suggesting that future updates could enhance the game's replayability by improving its overall playability and fluidity.
- “The game lacks significant content variation, making it feel repetitive after just a few playthroughs.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return, as side quests feel uninspired and unoriginal.”
- “The limited choices and outcomes in gameplay mean that replaying the game doesn't offer a fresh experience.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story conveys a powerful moral about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance can lead to unexpected outcomes. However, some users found the initial plot hook to be weak, which may detract from the overall engagement with the narrative.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Poor initial plot hook.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game has been described as uninteresting, with some players feeling that it lacks engagement alongside its level design, gameplay loop, and progression.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the game exhibits noticeable bugs and an overall raw feel, indicating stability issues that may affect the gameplay experience.
- “However, this game still looks very raw and a bit buggy, to be honest.”

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Secrets of Deep Earth Shrine is a action game.

Secrets of Deep Earth Shrine is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Secrets of Deep Earth Shrine was released on May 3, 2016.

Secrets of Deep Earth Shrine was developed by Chronicle Games.

Secrets of Deep Earth Shrine has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its atmosphere but disliked it for its graphics.

Secrets of Deep Earth Shrine is a single player game.

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