Spooky Shelter

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Spooky Shelter is a single player simulation game. It was developed by STuNT and was released on March 20, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A girl named Sarah stood in front of the old abandoned orphanage where she had spent her childhood. The building had been empty for years and looked decrepit and troubled. As she approached the entrance, she heard a faint whispering voice that seemed to be calling her name.

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and a well-conveyed creepy atmosphere that enhances the horror experience.
Gameplay is engaging, with interesting mechanics that involve exploring locations and uncovering the dark history of the orphanage.
It's a solid choice for fans of the horror genre, providing a decent experience for a couple of hours.

The game lacks a cohesive story and direction, leading to frustration as players may find themselves wandering aimlessly.
There are numerous glitches and optimization issues, making the gameplay experience less enjoyable.
Some players feel the game is underwhelming and not intense enough, with a lack of real scares.

graphics
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The graphics are highly praised for their stunning realism and intricate detail, effectively creating an atmosphere of dread with expertly placed shadows. Overall, the art style enhances the immersive experience, making it both visually impressive and engaging.
- “The graphics are stunning, and the gameplay is engaging.”
- “The graphics are also top-notch, everything is realistic and detailed.”
- “The art style oozes dread like ink from a cursed manuscript, every shadow deliberately placed to make you second-guess what you just saw.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is a delicate balance of strategy and risk, where each decision can drastically alter the player's experience, creating a tense atmosphere. Players engage in exploration and survival, complemented by stunning graphics that enhance the overall experience.
- “The gameplay itself is interesting as always; we walk, look for clues, and try to survive.”
- “The graphics are stunning, and the gameplay is engaging.”
- “Gameplay is a tightrope walk between genius and madness—one wrong decision and your carefully curated haven becomes a feeding ground for... something.”
- “The controls feel unresponsive at times, making it frustrating to execute even the simplest actions.”
- “The pacing of the gameplay is inconsistent, leading to moments of boredom followed by overwhelming chaos.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its eerie and unsettling quality, effectively creating a sense of dread through silence and mystery. Players are encouraged to engage with the game for a nerve-wracking experience that immerses them in its haunting environment.
- “What I immediately really liked was the perfectly conveyed atmosphere, creepy and frightening in its silence.”
- “If you want to tickle your nerves and plunge into this mysterious yet frightening atmosphere, be sure to play this game.”
- “If you want to tickle your nerves and plunge into this mysterious, yet frightening atmosphere, be sure to play this game.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to truly immerse players.”
- “Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is dull and fails to evoke any real sense of tension or excitement.”
story
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The game's storyline is described as exciting and engaging by some players, while others criticize it for lacking depth and direction, leading to frustration and prolonged gameplay due to aimless exploration.
- “I love the challenging levels and the exciting storyline.”
- “There is no real story, and the only thing that really makes the gameplay last longer than 10 minutes is not being able to find where to go next because there is no direction, leaving you stuck checking and re-checking everything.”
music
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The game features no music, which some players found disappointing, and there are warnings about certain areas, such as a problematic tunnel. Overall, the lack of a musical score may detract from the experience for some users.
- “This game has no music, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The lack of a soundtrack makes the game feel empty and unengaging.”
- “Without any music, the atmosphere falls flat and fails to immerse the player.”
stability
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The game suffers from numerous glitches and is perceived as underdeveloped, leading players to feel it was sold as a complete product despite its instability.
- “Full of glitches; the game is not fully developed and is sold as complete!”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”