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Shiver: Poltergeist Collector's Edition

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70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

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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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70%
Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews
story5 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • Intriguing storyline filled with supernatural twists and eerie mysteries.
  • Beautiful graphics and environmental sounds that enhance the gameplay experience.
  • Offers a variety of difficulty modes and a bonus chapter for extended play.
  • Encountered multiple game-ending bugs and profile corruption issues.
  • Lacks atmosphere and engaging music, making the experience feel flat.
  • No fast travel option and some puzzles can be confusing, leading to frustration.
  • story
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    "Shiver: Poltergeist" offers an engaging and suspenseful narrative that intertwines themes of love, jealousy, and betrayal within a supernatural context. While many players appreciate the intriguing storyline and atmospheric elements, some found the plot to be somewhat basic and expressed a desire for a darker twist. Overall, the story effectively immerses players in its eerie mysteries, though expectations may vary.

    • “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.”
    • “You discover the tragic love story behind the events, and in the extra chapter, you learn what really happened when the girl died.”
    • “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 for me.”
    • “Couldn't finish the bonus story.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with many noting that it complements the story and scenery effectively. However, some users feel that the music and environmental sounds do not significantly enhance the overall experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered decent and appropriately adapted to the game's atmosphere.

    • “The graphics were decent and the soundtrack was adapted, so on that side, it's good.”
    • “Music and environmental sounds.”
    • “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.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game have received positive feedback, with users praising the lovely artwork and cleaner visuals compared to the previous installment, which enhanced the overall experience. The adventure play, hidden object scenes, and mini-puzzles are visually appealing, contributing to a more enjoyable gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are considered decent and well-adapted to the game's soundtrack.

    • “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 were decent, and the soundtrack was adapted, so on that side, it's good.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by standard mechanics that involve collecting and using objects, clearing hidden object scenes, and solving puzzles.

    • “The gameplay is standard: grab objects, use them, clear hidden object scenes, and solve puzzles.”
    • “The mechanics are intuitive and engaging, making it easy to immerse yourself in the game.”
    • “The variety of puzzles keeps the gameplay fresh and challenging throughout.”
    • “The gameplay is very repetitive and lacks any real innovation.”
    • “The controls are clunky and make the gameplay frustrating at times.”
    • “The puzzles are either too easy or too obscure, leading to a disjointed gameplay experience.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in the game is largely criticized for lacking the mysterious and spooky elements that characterized the first installment, leading to a sense of dullness and making gameplay feel tedious, particularly due to the absence of fast travel options.

    • “No atmosphere.”
    • “However, the mysterious and spooky atmosphere that pervaded the first game was completely absent, and the protagonist was a bit of a dullard. As a result, the game as a whole became a grind at times, especially with tracking back and forth due to the lack of fast travel.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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.”
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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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