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Shell Runner

57%Game Brain Score
music, graphics
story, gameplay
57% User Score Based on 106 reviews

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Welcome to 2045. The long struggle between people and corporations left the megacorps as overlords, ruling over the broken remnants of humanity huddled together in vast urban sprawls. But with no law or government beyond corporate boards, the underworld thrives. You are a Shell Runner using lifelike Shells to carry out wet work for anyone willing to pay. Shell Runner is a top-down tactical sho…

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57%
Audience ScoreBased on 106 reviews
music12 positive mentions
gameplay8 negative mentions
  • The game has a unique cyberpunk aesthetic and engaging soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • There is potential for fun gameplay with a variety of weapons and character builds, making it appealing for fans of the genre.
  • The movement mechanics and progression system feel rewarding, providing a sense of accomplishment as players upgrade their gear.
  • The AI is problematic, with enemies often able to shoot players from off-screen, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and lacks essential features like controller support and proper inventory management, making it feel unfinished.
  • Many players find the gameplay loop repetitive and lacking in content, with missions feeling similar and not offering enough variety.
  • story
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is minimal and primarily revolves around repetitive procedural missions that lack depth and variety, leading to a monotonous gameplay experience. Players express frustration with illogical quest rewards and a lack of engaging narrative elements, suggesting that the game needs more diverse content, bosses, and mechanics to enhance its appeal. Overall, while there is potential, the current execution leaves much to be desired in terms of storytelling and mission design.

    • “There are 3-4 different types of missions: collect 2 of a specified weapon type, kill a certain number of enemies, kill a boss, and possibly a 4th one I can't remember.”
    • “Missions can take about 10-15 minutes, so you could theoretically clear them all within 2 hours and decide if it's something you want to keep doing as you'll need to do these types of missions again and again.”
    • “To make more content and variety, it would be good to get crafting to create unusual items and event quests like special runs in Soul Knight (melee foes only, lots of chests, ambush, boss rush, time attack, double damage, etc.).”
    • “For the extraction shooter aspect of this, there is not much depth at all, just accepting random procedural quests and taking your current gear into those quests.”
    • “Missions can take about 10-15 minutes so you could theoretically clear them all within 2 hours and decide if it's something you want to keep doing as you'll need to do these types of missions again and again as leveling/ranking up is a tedious task.”
    • “Enemies are kind of boring, and they are the same for every group (and I guess there is in fact no difference between them besides the quest name).”
  • gameplay
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant bugs and a repetitive gameplay loop that becomes tedious after initial play. While the aesthetic and potential for future content are appreciated, the current mechanics, particularly in shooting and melee combat, are seen as lackluster and in need of improvement. Overall, players express hope for enhancements in variety, mission design, and clarity in game mechanics as the game progresses in early access.

    • “The mix of cyberpunk look and game mechanics from 'Escape from Tarkov' really makes me want to play more.”
    • “Game has a great feel, but I feel it would've been better as a twin-stick shooter with the laser sight mechanic rather than mouse and keyboard.”
    • “The gameplay was neat, and I'm interested in seeing what new gadgets and weapons show up over time. I'm still pretty early in the game, so I'm hoping the similar drops I keep getting are due to not enough playtime.”
    • “Filled with bugs, multiplayer missions barely work half of the time, and the gameplay loop gets boring after the first district clear because it's just the same thing over and over.”
    • “Shooting mechanics are lackluster and not very fun.”
    • “That's just poor gameplay - the camera should really be helping the player, not hindering it.”
  • music
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it annoying and lacking variety, reminiscent of "Cyberpunk 2077." However, many others praise the soundtrack as fitting and enjoyable, enhancing the overall gameplay experience with its unique aesthetic. Overall, while there are criticisms regarding repetitiveness, the music is generally considered a strong aspect that complements the game's art and mechanics.

    • “The soundtrack is fitting, and the art style feels unique.”
    • “Takes a while to get used to the panning camera movement and manual reloading your weapons, but the gameplay is smooth and the music is fire.”
    • “Game already has really fun gameplay, great art, and music.”
    • “The music is a bit annoying (cyberpunk 2077 type stuff without much variety...).”
    • “The music is a bit annoying (cyberpunk 2077 type stuff without much variety...).”
    • “The music”
  • graphics
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their unique neon chrome aesthetic and stunning visuals that evoke a strong cyberpunk atmosphere. While the art style and sound design are generally well-received, some users feel that the overall graphical fidelity and gameplay could be improved, indicating untapped potential. The combination of engaging gunplay and movement further enhances the visual experience.

    • “The pve action is intense, the graphics are stunning and the atmosphere is pure cyberpunk gold.”
    • “The soundtrack is fitting, and the art style feels unique.”
    • “Interesting art/graphic style, good sound and music, and very easy to pick up and play.”
    • “Currently plays like Alien Breed; the aesthetic neon chrome with the loot/extraction of The Division.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been reported to be quite buggy, with frequent glitches occurring, particularly when transitioning from solo to multiplayer modes. Users have noted that updates are regularly released, but stability issues persist.

    • “The game is buggy and requires frequent updates.”
    • “I started playing with a friend, completed the solo tutorial mission, and that's when the glitches began.”
    • “The game is buggy and requires frequent updates.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, as leveling and ranking up require repeatedly completing missions that last 10-15 minutes each. While it's possible to assess the game's appeal after a couple of hours, the repetitive nature of the tasks and cumbersome inventory management detracts from the overall experience.

    • “Missions can take about 10-15 minutes, so you could theoretically clear them all within 2 hours and decide if it's something you want to keep doing, as you'll need to do these types of missions again and again since leveling/ranking up is a tedious task.”
    • “It's like Synthetik, but with tedious inventory management.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly noting the amusingly small inventory and the protagonist's feisty sense of humor, which adds a lighthearted touch to the overall experience.

    • “The inventory is hilariously small.”
    • “And her feisty sense of humor!”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is highly praised for its stunning graphics and intense PvE action, creating a captivating cyberpunk experience that resonates with players.

    • “The PvE action is intense, the graphics are stunning, and the atmosphere is pure cyberpunk gold.”

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