Shatter Keep
- March 12, 2021
- Freethrow
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is fun and enjoyable, especially when played with friends, providing a tense and exciting experience.
- The sound design and aesthetics are well done, contributing to the overall atmosphere and enjoyment of the game.
- It's free to play, making it accessible for players to try out without any financial commitment.
- The hunter is overpowered, leading to a lack of balance and making it difficult for survivors to win.
- There are significant bugs, including control issues and crashes when trying to create lobbies, which detracts from the gameplay experience.
- The game lacks online matchmaking, requiring players to have a full group of friends to play, limiting accessibility.
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by moments of unexpected panic, such as survivors reacting comically to the monster's stealthy tactics, and the presence of quirky characters like the "funny chungus goat man," which adds a lighthearted touch to the gameplay experience.
“The monster can also use this and the scenery to their advantage by standing still to stop the chains rattling and waiting for a survivor to pass by, which can be really humorous to see them panic.”
“The funny chungus goat man spooked me.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that the game lacks replayability due to limited maps and monster variety, indicating that updates introducing new content and balancing adjustments could enhance the experience for players.
“It could have more replayability with more than one map or different types of monsters.”
“It would really benefit from updates that add replay value and some balancing to make life a little easier for survivors.”
“It could have more replayability with more than one map, or different types of monsters.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their unique aesthetic and effective sound design, particularly for the monster models; however, some users express a desire for more refinement in the visual details. Overall, the game's style resonates well with players.
“The aesthetics are totally down my alley.”
“Sound design is really well done for the monster, and the models lend the game its own unique aesthetic.”
“Sound design is really well done for the monster, and the models lend the game its own aesthetic (though I wish they were a bit more refined).”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Gameplay is engaging and enjoyable, with players finding satisfaction in the killer's role while experiencing tension as survivors navigate the hunt.
“The killer is fun to play and feels really satisfying when you hunt down your friends, and survivor gameplay is tense for that exact reason.”
