Shatter Keep

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Shatter Keep is a multiplayer survival action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by Freethrow and was released on May 7, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

Shatter Keep is an asymmetrical multiplayer game where 3 survivor players try to escape the castle and 1 randomly selected monster player attempts to eliminate them. Survivors must complete a list of sequenced objectives to unlock the castle exits while arming traps, lighting torches and avoiding the turned monster before the timer expires.

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Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

The game is a lot of fun, especially when played with friends, providing a tense and enjoyable experience.
The sound design and unique aesthetics contribute to an engaging atmosphere, making the gameplay feel immersive.
It's free to play, which makes it accessible and a great option for casual gaming with friends.

The hunter character is overpowered, leading to unbalanced gameplay where survivors often feel helpless.
There are significant bugs, including control issues and crashes when trying to create lobbies, which detracts from the overall experience.
The lack of online matchmaking forces players to gather a full group of friends to play, limiting accessibility.

humor
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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.”
replayability
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Reviewers feel that the game lacks sufficient replayability, suggesting that additional maps and diverse monster types could enhance the experience. They also recommend updates for better balance and ease for players, which could further improve replay value.
- “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.”
graphics
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The graphics are praised for their unique aesthetic and effective sound design, although some users feel that the character models could benefit from further refinement. Overall, the visual 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 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).”
gameplay
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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.”