Sharded World
- January 15, 2023
- Nasty Cat
Get on Steam"Sharded World is a fantasy action game with rogue-lite elements, where you battle millions of monsters and collect soul fragments. Every action affects the outcome, and you can upgrade weapons, characters, and receive buffs. Explore the guild's surroundings, complete achievements, and interact with various characters for rewards and bonuses."
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Reviews
- The game features a solid core gameplay loop with engaging mechanics and a unique blend of RPG elements.
- There is a lot of potential for variety in builds and character progression, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- The visuals and sound effects are appealing, contributing to an immersive experience despite some technical issues.
- The gameplay is excessively grindy, requiring significant time investment for minimal upgrades and progress.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including poor optimization and clunky controls, especially on certain platforms.
- There is a lack of diversity in character models and limited content, which can make the experience feel repetitive.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring solid mechanics and a fun, addictive experience, though some players find it excessively grindy and criticize the inclusion of lootbox mechanics in a single-player context. While the core gameplay is standard yet enjoyable, the current content is limited, with potential for growth as more elements are added. Overall, the game shows promise with its unique identity and RPG elements, despite some pacing issues in progression.
“The gameplay is solid.”
“Fun game with good mechanics.”
“Great gameplay and progression!”
“The excessively grindy gameplay ruins what otherwise could be a fun game.”
“Using lootbox mechanics in a single player game is baffling, to say the least.”
“The gameplay can feel a bit slow, and unlocks right now can be a bit too long to get.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their great visuals and unique aesthetic, particularly the pixel art and effects, which enhance the overall experience. While some users feel that there is room for improvement, many appreciate the standout visuals that set it apart in its genre.
“The graphics are great and the sound effects are amazing.”
“I love vs-like games, but this one really caught my eye thanks to its visuals.”
“The visuals, as I expected when buying this game, are so impressive; I've never seen anything like this in this genre.”
“However, the graphics and sound effects could be better but are really catching.”
“The visuals, as I expected buying this game, are so nuts; I've never seen anything like this in this genre.”
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is currently minimal but has potential for expansion, with players expressing hope for more narrative content in future updates. While the focus is primarily on survival and completing quests, the inclusion of daily challenges and rewards adds depth to the gameplay experience. Overall, players are eager for a richer storyline as the game develops.
“It's a fun game, I would love to see way more missions in the future; I'm sure they are coming.”
“There are daily quests with rewards, challenges, and more.”
“I have spent an hour playing the first quest to 'survive for 20 minutes' but have not been able to do so.”
“There's also a little bit of story which I hope is going to be expanded in the future.”
“I hope that once I do get power coming in that quests will go more quickly.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively tedious, detracting from its overall enjoyment and potential. The steep difficulty curve leads to a monotonous experience that many feel undermines the fun elements of the game.
“The excessively grindy gameplay ruins what otherwise could be a fun game.”
“Tldr, the game has potential, but the stacking difficulty makes it boring and tedious.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its freshness and compatibility with the gameplay, others find the short loops irritating and repetitive.
“Music is fire.”
“I find the visual part pretty original; the music is fresh and really compatible with the actual gaming process.”
“Music loops are too short and can get really irritating in the game.”
“I find the visual part pretty original, but the music is fresh and really compatible with the actual gaming process.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews; while some players note significant improvements and smooth gameplay following recent updates, others feel it still lags behind similar titles in the genre, particularly regarding enemy management and user interface.
“Super smooth gameplay and optimized well after the most recent update!”
“I didn't regret buying the game, but hopefully it's getting optimized and the UI reworked.”
“Optimization, compared to other games of this genre with similar numbers of enemies, is not very good.”
“I didn't regret buying the game, but hopefully it gets optimized and the UI reworked.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the stability of the daily challenge system, noting that the time investment required to complete certain tasks, such as using 50 global freezes or heals, feels disproportionate to the rewards offered. Many find it more efficient to engage in other game modes for better loot, leading to dissatisfaction with the challenge's design.
“The daily challenge is a problem; when you need to use 50 global freezes or 50 heals, you have to play 5 games to complete it, which takes about 2 hours if you skip boss fights. You only receive a tier 2 chest for that effort. Why would I want to do that when I can spend 30 minutes in a nightmare desert and get a tier 3 chest?”
“The game crashes frequently during crucial moments, making it frustrating to progress. Stability is a major issue that needs to be addressed.”
“I often experience lag and disconnections, especially during multiplayer matches. This instability ruins the overall gaming experience.”
