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Shillelagh

43%Game Brain Score
humor
gameplay, music
69% User Score Based on 13 reviews

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Shillelagh (Shil-lay-lah) is a fast and frantic arena shooter where players are armed with the aura of nature to defend against destructive, undead monsters.

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69%
Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews
humor1 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features a fantastic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • The unique mechanics involving tree planting and solar spirits add an interesting twist to the gameplay.
  • The art style and aesthetics evoke nostalgia for classic dark fantasy games.
  • The game suffers from performance issues, including freezing and cluttered visuals that obstruct gameplay.
  • The mechanics can feel frustrating and poorly executed, leading to deaths that feel outside of player control.
  • Many players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in challenge, with a lack of meaningful progression.
  • gameplay
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features unique mechanics like tree planting and spirit interactions, but suffers from issues such as a lack of a reload or accuracy system, leading to a less satisfying shooting experience. While some players find the challenging nature enjoyable and appreciate the game's unique twists, others criticize it as a frustrating clone of "Devil Daggers" with misleading information about its mechanics. Overall, the gameplay is a mixed bag, with both innovative ideas and significant shortcomings.

    • “The soundtrack is awesome and the gameplay has a really unique twist.”
    • “So, I don't really have a lot to say about the gameplay other than that it's enjoyable and, in my opinion, difficult, but I enjoy punishingly difficult things.”
    • “You'll also learn to manipulate some of the game's less obvious mechanics to your advantage if you're observant.”
    • “This is a bad Devil Daggers clone with frustrating and boring mechanics.”
    • “You either need a reload mechanic, or a fire cap, or an accuracy mechanic, or anything.”
    • “The strange mechanic is that trees grow a big green square above them that when you shoot at breaks and creates a special projectile that is circling around you.”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received high praise, with many users highlighting the fantastic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience and keeps players engaged. The combination of compelling visuals and music creates a cohesive atmosphere, making it enjoyable to listen to repeatedly, even during frequent restarts. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, elevating the gameplay and adding intensity to the action.

    • “The soundtrack is fantastic, the concept keeps me interested, and the leaderboards keep it competitive.”
    • “The soundtrack is awesome and the gameplay has a really unique twist.”
    • “Given how often you'll be restarting in this game, it's important to have a soundtrack that you want to listen to on repeat, and it fulfills that requirement phenomenally.”
    • “You will be driven harder and harder to defend your grove of trees while a black metal soundtrack makes your ears bleed.”
    • “The moving and jumping and shooting feels okay, but the best thing about this game for me is the music.”
  • graphics
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics feature a decent art style with a nostalgic Norse and heavy metal aesthetic, complemented by sprite work reminiscent of classic dark fantasy games. However, the visuals are often criticized for being overly cluttered and obstructive, detracting from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the aesthetic and its synergy with the music, others find the confusing visuals and lack of sound design to be significant drawbacks.

    • “Where I have to really give this game some praise is in the aesthetics.”
    • “It adheres to an old school Norse/Druid/heavy metal aesthetic and has sprite work reminiscent of classic dark fantasy games.”
    • “Odds are, if you're a fan of the visual aesthetic, you'll also be a fan of the music, and vice-versa.”
    • “The art style is decent, but that's about the only positive thing I can say.”
    • “While the visuals in this game are over the top, cluttered, and obstructive by their overabundance, the sound design is the exact opposite: nearly nonexistent, best I can tell.”
    • “Runs ending prematurely for reasons completely out of my control, confusing and obfuscating visuals, and nonexistent sound design ruin what otherwise could be a fun experience.”
  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story concept is intriguing, centered around defeating a hydra, but it is hampered by the requirement to plant a tree after each enemy defeat to unlock special projectiles, which some players find cumbersome.

    • “The game's story concept is intriguing, and the idea of defeating the hydra adds an exciting challenge. I love the unique twist of planting a tree each time we defeat an enemy to earn special projectiles.”
    • “The game story concept is fine, and defeating the hydra would be cool, but the requirement to plant a tree each time we defeat an enemy to get special projectiles feels forced and detracts from the overall narrative experience.”
    • “The plot is convoluted and lacks coherence, making it difficult to stay engaged with the characters and their motivations.”
    • “While the setting has potential, the story fails to capitalize on it, resulting in a bland and forgettable experience.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it lacking authenticity and others questioning the sincerity of positive reviews. Overall, the comedic elements appear to be polarizing, eliciting both laughter and skepticism among users.

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