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Shrug Island - The Meeting is a single player puzzle game. It was developed by Tiny Red Camel and was released on May 9, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

Shrug Island is a hand-drawn musical adventure game about hope in the mysterious shape-shifting world of the Shrugs. Explore with them as their changing Island reawakens from a powerful seasonal dream.

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Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

music5 positive mentions

The game features stunning visuals and a mesmerizing soundtrack that create an enchanting atmosphere.
It offers a short, relaxing experience that is appealing to fans of point-and-click adventures.
The artistic design and philosophical themes provide a unique and thought-provoking journey.

Gameplay mechanics are unclear and inconsistent, leading to a frustrating experience.
The game is very short, feeling more like an introduction than a complete adventure.
Puzzles are often unoriginal and interactions can feel random and illogical.

music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its exceptional quality and harmonious integration with animations, significantly enhancing the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the mesmerizing soundtrack and its role in the game's puzzles, creating a beautiful and immersive atmosphere. Overall, the combination of stunning visuals and captivating music contributes to a unique and enchanting adventure.
- “The exceptional quality of the music and animations harmoniously blend, effortlessly elevating the gameplay experience.”
- “A beautiful experience with wonderful music and animations!”
- “The music, both as a puzzle and as a soundtrack, is beautiful, and the animation is really nice.”
- “Learning its musical language is key to making the two friends meet, and realizing there is not only warm fantasy but powerful trouble ahead, on a road of friendship.”
- “The shrug world is an island that speaks to its people with music, and is once a year covered by the tides.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a blend of beautiful visuals and simple controls, making it accessible for players, especially in the point-and-click genre. However, some users find the mechanics unclear and inconsistent, which can detract from the overall experience. While the puzzles may be easy for seasoned players, they could pose a challenge for newcomers, leading to a gameplay duration of 1-4 hours depending on individual skill levels.
- “The exceptional quality of the music and animations harmoniously blend, effortlessly elevating the gameplay experience.”
- “The graphics are not just pleasant to look at, but you can see a lot of time and care has gone into them. The sound is okay, nothing special, but where the sound comes in is in the gameplay where you use sound to do things. The controls are simple to use and easy to understand. The game took me about an hour, but like I said, I play a lot of point-and-clicks. The puzzles are somewhat easy when you understand the gameplay, but could prove hard for those who don't. Overall, I really enjoyed the game; like usual with short games, it leaves you wanting more. As this is Tiny Red Camel's first game, it's okay, and I can't wait to see more from them.”
- “Criticism aside, if you've come here for a short cute point-and-click adventure, where you're more interested in aesthetics rather than gameplay itself, you've come to the right place.”
- “Unclear and inconsistent game mechanics spoil the experience.”
- “Creative but inexpertly exploited game mechanics.”
- “Criticism aside, if you've come here for a short cute point and click adventure, where you're more interested in aesthetics rather than gameplay itself, you've come to the right place.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning visuals and artistic quality, creating a beautiful and immersive experience. However, many reviewers note that while the aesthetics are impressive, the gameplay itself is lacking, making it more suitable for those prioritizing visual appeal over engaging mechanics. Overall, the game's visuals are a highlight, but they may not compensate for its shortcomings in gameplay.
- “Shrug Island glimpses into a meditative and poetic journey through stunningly inspiring artwork, only mollified by disappointingly passable game design.”
- “A point and click adventure with stunning visuals and a beautiful soundtrack.”
- “The graphics are not just pleasant to look at, but you can see a lot of time and care has gone into them.”
- “shrug island glimpses into a meditative and poetic journey through stunningly inspiring artwork, only mollified by disappointingly passable game design.”
- “Criticism aside, if you've come here for a short cute point and click adventure, where you're more interested in aesthetics rather than gameplay itself, you've come to the right place.”
- “The graphics are not just pleasant to look at, but you can see a lot of time and care has gone into them; however, the overall game design leaves much to be desired.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is set in a vibrant world inspired by ancient folklore, featuring a spiritual and dreamlike narrative. However, its brevity, with only about an hour of content, makes it challenging for players to become fully invested in the plot. Despite this, the story is complemented by interesting puzzles that enhance the overall experience.
- “A vibrant world inspired by ancient folklore, rich in lovely story elements.”
- “The puzzles are interesting, and the story seems almost spiritual in its watercolor dreamtime world.”
- “It is difficult to get fully invested in this very short story with approximately 1 hour of content.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "Shrug Island" is masterfully integrated with its narrative, providing an engaging and immersive experience that captivates players for approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
- “It's expertly intertwined with the narrative, creating an absorbing atmosphere that remains captivating throughout.”
- “You'll have around 1.5-2 hours of good atmospheric fun with this first chapter of Shrug Island.”