Shattered Heaven

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"Shattered Heaven" is a single-player deck builder with RPG elements, combining card games and roguelikes. It features dynamic deckbuilding, tactical RPG fights, and a branching narrative influenced by players' choices. With procedural dungeons, a deep crafting system, and a unique 2D cartoon style, this game offers great replay value and immersion in a dark fantasy and Lovecraftian world.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 55 reviews

story14 positive mentions

character development3 negative mentions

The game features a rich story and world-building that keeps players engaged, with interesting characters and a dark atmosphere.
The art style and soundtrack are highly praised, contributing to the overall immersive experience.
Gameplay mechanics, including deck-building and character skill trees, provide depth and variety, making battles enjoyable and strategic.

The user interface is clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult to access important information during gameplay.
The story can be convoluted and hard to follow, with excessive dialogue that slows down the pacing of the game.
Some players have reported technical issues, such as crashes and performance problems, which detract from the overall experience.

story
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
65%
6%
The game features a story-rich experience that distinguishes it from other deck builders, with engaging characters and a compelling narrative that keeps players invested. However, many reviewers noted that the story can be convoluted and difficult to follow, with some feeling that it lacks clarity and coherence, which may deter replayability. Despite these criticisms, the combination of strong world-building, emotional character arcs, and a captivating soundtrack contributes to an overall positive reception of the story aspect.
- “The story-rich part is really the distinguishing feature from the countless other options out there.”
- “The characters are interesting, the monsters are really well designed, and the core story is engaging enough that I want to complete it even in a sea of deckbuilder roguelikes on Steam.”
- “Its focus on story and worldbuilding is really what keeps me anchored and actually pushes me to focus on game mechanics, so I can advance.”
- “That said, while there is a lot going on in the story, it's very difficult to dissect even from one ~25 hour playthrough.”
- “There's a story but it seems convoluted at times and doesn't inspire me to do another playthrough to understand all perspectives via the different endings.”
- “There are holes in the story and some parts don't make sense.”
gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
72%
9%
The gameplay is characterized by a rich blend of deck-building mechanics and RPG elements, offering a steady difficulty curve that challenges players as they progress. While the game features a solid variety of character-specific mechanics and strategies, some players noted a potential for repetitiveness. Overall, the engaging story and world-building enhance the gameplay experience, making it enjoyable for both card game enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
- “The deckbuilding element is a lot of fun, lets you build strategies based on abilities and mechanics, and then adapting those to new cards you pick up in the dungeons.”
- “The gameplay is fun, and has a nice balance of being challenging without becoming overwhelming!”
- “I really appreciate the gameplay, I had been looking for a new card-based dungeon crawler for a while and it did not disappoint.”
- “I found I rolled through the early chapters effortlessly despite not really understanding all the mechanics until about the halfway point, and I continued to just barely scrape through the midgame without needing to take it seriously. Then in the endgame, I would actually fail dungeons on each first attempt and have to deliberately re-spec characters to defeat certain encounters.”
- “The gameplay could be repetitive.”
- “For 30 minutes of gameplay, at least 20 minutes is spent watching the characters auto-talk.”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
76%
10%
14%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its fantastic quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere. While some noted that the soundtrack can be unmemorable at times, it is consistently described as immersive and well-complemented by the game's art design. Overall, the music significantly contributes to the game's appeal, making it a standout feature despite some minor criticisms.
- “Story-rich deck builder battler with some pretty interesting mechanics and a bangin' soundtrack.”
- “But most importantly (at least to me), the music slaps.”
- “Some dialogues are without sound and music.”
- “There is little song and dance involved in highlighting your character abilities, sometimes making you forget they even exist, especially in the lower difficulties where they might not even be needed to breeze through fights.”
- “Narratively, the campaign features a well-developed world, troubled and well-written characters, and a dark and grim atmosphere, thanks in part to the soundtrack that adds to this feeling.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
27%
The game features a beautiful art style for its environments and characters, with impressive artwork that enhances the fantasy/post-apocalyptic setting. However, the card art is considered mediocre and does not match the overall quality of the visuals. While the character animations during dialogues may feel odd, the cutscenes and splash screens are well-received, contributing to a visually appealing experience overall.
- “A compelling dungeon-crawling deckbuilder game with a unique setting and art style.”
- “This is an interesting fusion of deckbuilder and roguelike with some impressive artwork and a fantasy/post-apocalyptic setting.”
- “Graphically, I really enjoyed both the environments and characters during the dialogues and the splash screens and card artwork.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The game features a captivating gothic and renaissance atmosphere, reminiscent of titles like Blasphemous, enhanced by a well-developed world and troubled characters. The dark and grim ambiance is further elevated by a compelling soundtrack, making it particularly engaging for players who appreciate story-driven experiences akin to The Witcher.
- “A cool old gothic/renaissance kind of atmosphere (reminds me of Blasphemous).”
- “If you set your expectations to that of a story-driven game - like The Witcher - you really start to appreciate the atmosphere this game tries to build, with its art, music, setting, and characters.”
- “Narratively, the campaign features a well-developed world, troubled and well-written characters, and a dark and grim atmosphere, thanks in part to the soundtrack that adds to this feeling.”
- “But I think if you set your expectations to that of a story-driven game - like The Witcher - you really start to appreciate the atmosphere this game tries to build, with its art, music, setting, and characters.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
Character development in the game appears to be inconsistent, with some players feeling that it starts strong but is ultimately undermined midway through. However, the overall experience is enhanced by impressive art, character design, and a captivating soundtrack.
- “Amazing art and character design combined with great music and an interesting story!”
- “It feels like there was supposed to be character development, but they decided to undo it halfway through.”
- “The characters start off with potential, but their growth is stunted and feels forced.”
- “I was hoping for a deeper exploration of the characters, but instead, they remain one-dimensional throughout the game.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate the emotional depth of the story and world-building, often finding it unexpectedly enhanced by engaging gameplay elements, such as a compelling card game.
- “I was expecting intriguing world-building and an emotional story; I was surprised when I also found an interesting and compelling card game.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters truly resonated with me, making every decision feel impactful.”
- “This game took me on an emotional rollercoaster, with moments that made me laugh, cry, and reflect on my own experiences.”