Shame Legacy

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Shame Legacy is a single player survival simulation game with horror, mystery and violence themes. It was developed by Fairyship Games and was released on May 30, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

Shame Legacy is a first-person survival-horror, set in a forsaken cultist village. You attempt to survive using stealth and escape. By solving puzzles, you unravel the mystery that's h(a)unting you.

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55%

Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews

story5 positive mentions

gameplay12 negative mentions

Impressive graphics and atmospheric environment that enhances the horror experience.
Stealth gameplay and chase sequences create tension and suspense reminiscent of classic horror games.
Well-executed puzzles that offer a fair challenge and contribute to the overall immersion.

Gameplay mechanics, especially combat and defense, are frustrating, inconsistent, and sometimes unfair.
Voice acting and story delivery are poor, with a confusing narrative and lackluster ending.
Game is very short with limited replayability and suffers from lack of polish and occasional bugs.

gameplay
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
61%
29%
The gameplay is widely criticized for being repetitive, frustrating, and poorly designed, with clunky combat and defense mechanics that detract from the experience. While the stealth and hiding mechanics receive some praise for blending well with the atmosphere, the overall pacing is slow, and the lack of varied or engaging gameplay elements makes it difficult to stay invested. Many reviewers found the mechanics outdated and awkward, causing moments of boredom and irritation despite the game's strong visual and atmospheric qualities.
- “The best hiding mechanics I've ever seen!”
- “What a rad mechanic because of the blend of the atmosphere with the gameplay stealth puzzle.”
- “Was a fun game, beat it in 3 hours and it is an achievement to beat in 2 hours, so it is a very short game but the story and gameplay were really good and spooky.”
- “This is Outlast 2 at home, with a terrible story, awful mechanics, and insanely unfair artificial difficulty.”
- “AI is braindead and blind, defense mechanic is boring, level design is non-existent as there is just one way forward... not to mention butchered sound design and low-cost voice acting.”
- “While it has its moments, the overall experience is underwhelming due to frustrating mechanics, a slow pace, and a lack of action.”
story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
66%
13%
The story received mixed feedback, with some praising its intriguing and alluring elements, while many found it confusing, poorly explained, or lacking depth and continuity. Several reviewers noted that random flashbacks and unclear plot points hindered immersion, leaving the ending ambiguous or feeling like a cliffhanger. Overall, the story was seen as having potential but ultimately fell short in execution for many players.
- “And the story does hold itself and keeps you pushing to the end to discover what really happened.”
- “The game story is great and alluring.”
- “Was a fun game, beat it in 3 hours and it is an achievement to beat in 2 hours. The story and gameplay were really good and spooky.”
- “The random flashbacks don't really explain much, and the fact that William ends up in areas inexplicably for moments just breaks up any continuity to the story.”
- “The story is all over the place for starters.”
- “The game plays very solid, which in 2023 is a true sign of the devs caring, however the story is well, not really there and it takes a while building up and even then you are not sure what is going on.”
atmosphere
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
87%
13%
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its well-crafted, spooky, and immersive environment enhanced by fitting music and graphics. It effectively blends atmospheric horror with gameplay, creating tension and occasional scares, though some players find it slow-paced or in need of more variety. Overall, the atmosphere stands out as a strong point, contributing significantly to the horror experience.
- “The graphics look great, disturbing and dripping in atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere of the game appears to be well-crafted, immersing the player in a tense and spooky environment.”
- “But it runs well, no bugs, superb atmosphere, top notch voice acting; in general, a nice horror game.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
18%
27%
The game's graphics are consistently praised for being clean, atmospheric, and visually impressive, contributing significantly to the horror and suspense elements. While some find the visuals somewhat lacking in creepiness or depth, overall they enhance the experience and draw favorable comparisons to titles like Amnesia and Outlast 2.
- “Gorgeous-looking game, the graphics are absolutely clean and clear.”
- “For a stealthy chase-style horror, this game looks brilliant graphically.”
- “The graphics look great, disturbing and dripping in atmosphere.”
- “I feel like it could've been much creepier when you look at the visuals in the landscape and the villagers you're trying to avoid.”
- “The graphics and style reminded me of Amnesia and Outlast 2.”
- “The graphics, the scares, the suspense, and that ending left me wanting more!”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is considered tedious and repetitive, requiring additional effort or resources like a second live to progress effectively.
- “The game mechanics felt tedious, making the grinding experience disappointing.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding, as it can be very demanding.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music effectively complements the village atmosphere, creating an immersive experience. While the gameplay may be easy once mastered, the soundtrack enhances the overall enjoyment without detracting from the experience.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is highly stable, with users reporting no bugs or technical issues throughout their experience.
- “+ Not buggy at all, I don't think I encountered a single bug the whole game.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is notably short and lacks substantial replayability, offering limited incentive for multiple playthroughs.
- “A very short game that doesn't offer much replayability”