Shelter 2

 PC
Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 26
  3. Negative: 8 out of 26
  1. Riot Pixels
    Aug 17, 2015
    70
    Shelter 2 is pretty much a happening like the first game, but this time around, it is a mature work of art that has a clear idea at its core.
  2. Eurogamer Italy
    Mar 23, 2015
    70
    Shelter 2 is an unique game about the uncertainty of life and the challenges of motherhood. Despite the few contents and a too simplistic gameplay, you will live a fantastic and emotionally involving experience.
  3. Gamer.nl
    Mar 11, 2015
    70
    With a different type of animal as the key role, Shelter 2 is radically different from its predecessor. This makes the game unique, but it does not leave the same deep impression as the first Shelter. That being said, this interactive nature documentary is special on its own.
  5. Games Master UK
    May 6, 2015
    69
    Technically flawed but with a bulletproof message delivered through gameplay. [May 2015, p.80]
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  6. Hooked Gamers
    Mar 16, 2015
    66
    Although I appreciate the game for its many merits, I wouldn’t feel comfortable recommending it until the price comes down a bit, but as it does, the likelihood of you regretting the purchase goes down with it.
  7. IGN Spain
    Mar 9, 2015
    65
    Fun and beautiful, but a plain game that fails to overcome the previous game's success.
  8. CalmDownTom
    Mar 12, 2015
    60
    The original Shelter had me instantly replaying it, just to see if I could keep my babies alive. This time though, despite the bigger levels and excellently-crafted simple gameplay, I put the game down. It’s worth experiencing, but on this evidence the Lynx will flourish in wolf-free Britain.
  9. GameSpot
    Mar 10, 2015
    60
    A game that woefully undercooks its concept, a partial success in that nothing that the game does is particularly bad, but for a concept that has always felt like a no-brainer, “why didn't somebody think of that before” situation, the fact that it doesn't do some fairly obviously things to make the game earn its price tag is disheartening.
  10. Eurogamer Poland
    Mar 9, 2015
    60
    Shelter 2 is still a unique and unconventional game, but larger world and no changes in gameplay introduce too much monotony to the experience.
  11. Multiplayer.it
    Mar 17, 2015
    58
    Shelter 2 is a boring open empty world game with nothing to do.
  12. games(TM)
    May 3, 2015
    50
    The problems of the original Shelter remain albeit in a bigger and more complex world. [Issue#160, p.108]
  13. CD-Action
    Apr 30, 2015
    50
    The most annoying flaws of the original game are back: faulty collision detection, invisible walls, insane camera, short gameplay time and a predictable, cheesy ending. [05/2015, p.76]
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  14. Dealspwn
    Mar 22, 2015
    50
    The lack of threat and its big yet pointless open world robs the game of challenge, likely leaving you broadly unsatisfied after just a handful of hours.

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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 45 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 45
  3. Negative: 10 out of 45
  1. cococokie
    Mar 17, 2015
    3
    Nothing much to do, and nothing too distinct from Shelter 1. Furthermore, the story and gameplay is too short. There is low re-playability asNothing much to do, and nothing too distinct from Shelter 1. Furthermore, the story and gameplay is too short. There is low re-playability as well. 3/10.… Full Review »
  2. JordanWarlow
    Mar 9, 2015
    7
    There isn't as much emotional commitment here like in the first game, the graphics/art style is improved but the game is repetitive and notThere isn't as much emotional commitment here like in the first game, the graphics/art style is improved but the game is repetitive and not that memorable, play the first instead!… Full Review »
  3. qrpiech
    Mar 7, 2016
    6
    First Shelter had a touching "story" and was divided into levels, this one has practically non-existent story and an open world. You runFirst Shelter had a touching "story" and was divided into levels, this one has practically non-existent story and an open world. You run around and hunt rabbits (and sometimes deer, rats or frogs) to feed your cubs, collect sticks, flowers and feathers and that's basically it. No scripted events, no running from fire, no memorable moments, which is a shame. Of course you get attached to your kids and when something happens to them, you feel sad, but it's not as strong as in the first part. Game has a very calming soundtrack and unique visual style so it sounds and looks well. It's not as good as the first one, but still entertaining.… Full Review »
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