The Way of Kings: Escape the Shattered Plains

The Way of Kings, Escape the Shattered Plains is a treat, allowing fans to experience the world of Sanderson's Stormlight Archives first hand. It will likely be a little less enjoyable for those unfamiliar with the books, but holds no fewer secrets for those imaginative enough to poke, grab, and fill with Stormlight.

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59% User Score Based on 68 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 3 reviews

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The Way of Kings: Escape the Shattered Plains is a single player action game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Arcturus Studios Inc and was released on March 2, 2018. It received neutral reviews from both critics and players.

Escape the Shattered Plains is a short interactive narrative adaptation of Brandon Sanderson's fantasy novel The Way of Kings. You experience the eastern coast of Roshar, where the land is savaged by highstorms, eroding away the earth and leaving rough stone formations. Almost all forms of life have a type of shell for protection but you are not as lucky. Kaladin's fate is your own as you you step…

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59%Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Visually stunning with high production value, capturing the essence of the Stormlight Archive.
Great for fans of the series, providing a unique VR experience to explore the world and interact with its inhabitants.
Offers a glimpse into the potential of a larger game, with enjoyable moments that resonate with fans of the books.

Extremely short gameplay, often described as a demo rather than a full game, leading to disappointment for many players.
Gameplay is plagued by bugs and unpolished mechanics, making it frustrating and less enjoyable.
High price point for the limited content, with many reviewers suggesting it should be significantly cheaper.

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The gameplay has significant issues that detract from the overall experience, making it feel unworthy of play despite its immersive elements. Players can expect only about 20 minutes of gameplay, with some mechanics, like the fairy guide Syl, providing a unique touch, but other problems, such as characters running inappropriately, hinder enjoyment.
- “Makes you feel immersed into the gameplay.”
- “Your fairy guide, Syl, is a really cool gameplay device to get you up to speed.”
- “The problems with gameplay are too, well, problematic for it to be worth playing.”
- “I'm sad to say it's only about 20 minutes of gameplay, and that's if you mess up a few times along the way like I did.”
- “The gameplay consists of watching characters run in the air instead of on the ground like they are supposed to.”
story
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The story of "Escape the Shattered Plains" centers on Kaladin and Syl, showcasing rich scenery and world-building characteristic of the Stormlight Archive. However, players note that the narrative is simplistic and lacks depth, with several gameplay elements feeling disconnected from the storyline, leading to a desire for more cohesive integration of plot and mechanics.
- “At the end fight when he finds the gem heart, it can have trace amounts of stormlight in it that will overpower him to do that last fight sequence, easy to do, and more with the storyline.”
- “He fell in the chasm, put broams down there, let him find them, have Syl suggest he try to breathe them in, be easy to do and more with the storyline.”
- “I can ignore some of the deviations from the original story to help inform the player what is happening, but there is nothing here.”
- “Escape the shattered plains follows a simple storyline featuring Kaladin and Syl - and it thrives on the scenery and world-building (the features that define the Stormlight Archive).”
- “A few issues I would change though in gameplay, to match the storyline.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a brief experience of around 20-30 minutes, which users feel has minimal replay value despite its impressive visuals and enjoyable interactions with the world. Overall, while it effectively captures the essence of the source material, its short duration limits the incentive for repeated playthroughs.
- “The game lasts only 20-30 minutes, which, in my opinion, doesn't have any replay value.”
- “The game lasts only 20-30 minutes, which, in my opinion, doesn't have any replay value.”
stability
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The game's stability is notably compromised by frequent glitches, particularly during combat, where players experience issues with throwing rocks at AI opponents. This has led to a frustrating gameplay experience due to the persistent bugs.
- “The combat is incredibly buggy.”
- “There are so many glitches with the rocks you can throw at the AI.”
optimization
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Despite meeting or exceeding the system requirements, users report that the game does not run smoothly, indicating significant optimization issues.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is praised for its fidelity to the source material, particularly in the depiction of the chasms, which resonates well with fans of the books. Additionally, the integration of stormlight powers enhances the immersive experience.
- “Once I was done gawking at the ungloved hand of this game's Cortana, I found the atmosphere of the chasms to be pretty true to the books and the Stormlight powers easy to use.”

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The Way of Kings: Escape the Shattered Plains is a action game with fantasy theme.

The Way of Kings: Escape the Shattered Plains is available on PC, Virtual Reality and Windows.

The Way of Kings: Escape the Shattered Plains was released on March 2, 2018.

The Way of Kings: Escape the Shattered Plains was developed by Arcturus Studios Inc.

The Way of Kings: Escape the Shattered Plains has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked The Way of Kings: Escape the Shattered Plains for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

The Way of Kings: Escape the Shattered Plains is a single player game.

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