Shiver: Poltergeist Collector's Edition

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Shiver: Poltergeist Collector's Edition is a single player action game. It was developed by Artogon and was released on October 28, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

After inheriting a manor in England, you begin to explore the Kangale Estate and discover its history!

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

story7 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features a beautifully gloomy atmosphere reminiscent of its predecessor, enhancing the overall experience.
The storyline is intriguing, filled with supernatural twists and a mix of love, jealousy, and betrayal that keeps players engaged.
The graphics and audio are well-crafted, contributing to an immersive gameplay experience with decent puzzles and hidden object scenes.

The game suffers from significant bugs, including game-ending glitches and corrupted profiles, which detract from the overall enjoyment.
There is a lack of achievements and trading cards, which some players find disappointing.
The atmosphere and tension that characterized the first game are largely absent, making the gameplay feel less engaging and at times tedious.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
53%
14%
The story in "Shiver: Poltergeist" is described as engaging and atmospheric, featuring a blend of supernatural elements, love, jealousy, and betrayal that keeps players intrigued. While some reviewers noted the plot's reliance on clichés, they appreciated the unexpected twists and the immersive narrative that unfolds through various media, including videos and diary entries. Overall, the storyline is seen as a captivating journey, though some players found it less dark than anticipated.
- “The story is nice enough to keep you going all the way to the end; it looks like the same old cliched story, and in the end, it kinda is, but it also has some fun twists that make the ride a little more unusual. At the very least, I was expecting less, so it surprised me in a good way.”
- “"Shiver: Poltergeist" from Big Fish Games delivers an enthralling and suspenseful storyline, immersing players in a spine-tingling narrative filled with supernatural twists and eerie mysteries.”
- “A delightful, terrifying story of love, jealousy, betrayal, and mystery.”
- “Couldn't finish the bonus story.”
- “The plot is basic: a ghost, well, a poltergeist more precisely, is haunting your manor and you need to find a way to chase it down.”
- “But I was expecting something darker, so the plot was kind of a disappointment.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The graphics in the game have received positive feedback for their lovely artwork and clarity, significantly improving upon the previous installment. Players appreciate the environmental design and balanced integration with gameplay elements, noting that the visuals enhance the overall experience without overwhelming the hidden object scenes. Overall, the graphics are described as decent and well-executed, contributing to a more enjoyable adventure.
- “Lovely artwork, graphics, and scenes.”
- “The adventure play, hidden object scenes, and mini-puzzles were quite good, and the artwork was a lot cleaner and clearer than the first game, which cut the frustration factor out.”
- “The graphics and audio were nicely environmental, and the gameplay was nicely balanced between the hidden object scenes, adventure, and story portions -- not quite so heavy on the hidden object scenes as in the first game.”
- “The only similarity to Shiver 1: Vanishing Hitchhiker is the general look of the graphics and the fact that there are spooky goings-on.”
- “The graphics were decent and the soundtrack was adapted, so, on that side, it's good.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The music in the game is generally well-received, complementing the story and scenery effectively, though some users feel it doesn't significantly enhance the experience. The soundtrack is noted for being well-adapted, and players appreciate the options for customizing audio settings. Overall, while the music contributes positively, its impact varies among players.
- “The graphics were decent and the soundtrack was adapted, so on that side, it's good.”
- “Options include separate sliders for music and sound, full-screen, wide-screen, custom cursor, and the ability to change the difficulty at any time.”
- “Music and environmental sounds did not add anything.”
- “The music, story, and scenery all work so well together.”
- “The graphics were decent and the soundtrack was adapted, so, on that side, it's good.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere in the sequel is praised for maintaining the beautiful, gloomy tone of the original, successfully creating a dark and foreboding environment. However, some users feel that the sequel lacks the mysterious and spooky elements that defined the first game, leading to a less engaging experience overall.
- “This one is a different story, but it still has the beautiful, gloomy atmosphere that I loved from the first.”
- “A worthy sequel to the original, it's nice to see that they managed to create a dark and foreboding atmosphere once more.”
- “No atmosphere”
- “However, the mysteriousness and spooky atmosphere that pervaded the first game were completely absent, and the protagonist was a bit of a dullard, so the game as a whole became a grind at times, especially with tracking back and forth due to the lack of fast travel.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
Gameplay is well-balanced, integrating hidden object scenes, adventure elements, and story progression, with a lighter emphasis on hidden objects compared to the previous installment. Players will utilize tools like a flashlight and engage in standard mechanics such as object collection and puzzle-solving, all set against a backdrop of appealing graphics and audio.
- “The graphics and audio were nicely environmental, and the gameplay was well balanced between the hidden object scenes, adventure, and story portions -- not quite so heavy on the hidden object scenes as in the first game.”
- “The gameplay is standard in this case: grab objects, use them, clear hidden object scenes, and solve puzzles.”
- “The gameplay is the standard one in this case: grab objects, use them, clear hidden object scenes, and solve puzzles.”
- “We will also find a flashlight during gameplay, and it will be placed on the right side of the taskbar next to the camera.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's stability has been criticized for remaining buggy since its release in 2016, leading users to question the competence of the developers.
- “This game has been out since 2016 and still being in a buggy state just shows that the developers are incompetent.”
- “The frequent crashes and glitches make it nearly unplayable.”
- “I can't believe how often the game freezes; it's incredibly frustrating.”

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Shiver: Poltergeist Collector's Edition is a action game.

Shiver: Poltergeist Collector's Edition is available on PC and Windows.

Shiver: Poltergeist Collector's Edition was released on October 28, 2016.

Shiver: Poltergeist Collector's Edition was developed by Artogon.

Shiver: Poltergeist Collector's Edition has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its music.

Shiver: Poltergeist Collector's Edition is a single player game.

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