- Publisher: Ares Dragonis
- Release Date: Feb 19, 2021
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Mar 23, 2021It’s a worthwhile couple of hours. It’s always spooky, sometimes scary, and as I’ve said over and again, the creatures are incredible.
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Feb 19, 2021Like its setting, The Shore is both rugged and stunning. While lacking finesse and complexity in gameplay, the Lovecraftian horror adventure is unquestionably impressive as an almost one-man indie effort. Standing out from other Cthulhu Mythos games, The Shore is stuffed with cinematic moments that establish the scale and otherness of its universe. It’s very brief, but that helps make a detour to The Shore worthwhile.
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May 6, 2024The game took around 4-5 hours to complete overall and I do take my time with games. I got so tired of the trial-and-error gameplay and overall lack of guidance on where to go that I had to track down a walkthrough (which I don’t often do). Even with the negatives I feel the game is definitely worth a shot. The creature design is quite impressive and the visuals are good for horror fans. If you’re a fan of Lovecraft, you need to give it a try and judge it for yourself. It’s easy to tell that Dragonis has a passionate love for horror with the visuals and overall creature design in this game.
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Mar 4, 2021The Shore is a first person story driven game with a beautiful atmospheric environment. Unfortunately its gameplay and narrations have many gaps.
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Feb 19, 2021The Shore is short and has some truly questionable design choices, but its strong visuals and unsettling atmosphere will possibly make it worth a look for horror fans who don't mind being annoyed.
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Apr 1, 2021Despite the great atmosphere based on H.P. Lovecraft, the clunky and unnecessary battle system ruins the experience partially.
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Feb 21, 2024The Shore is a Lovecraftian adventure that leaves a lot to be desired. The weird combination of genres and the lacklustre mechanics are disappointing. Furthermore, the story is lacking and this was unfortunate. However, it looks fantastic and this is where it excels.
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CD-ActionNov 15, 2021I appreciated The Shore’s Lovecraftian atmosphere and the fact that it tried to be something more than a Dear Esther’s clone. Sadly, the game is just not good enough and proves that even two hours (or less, because you can finish The Shore quicker) can be enough to bore and frustrate the player. [05/2021, p.37]
User score distribution:
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Positive: 3 out of 12
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Mixed: 4 out of 12
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Negative: 5 out of 12
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Jun 12, 2021I really enjoyed the game after several patches.
If you are a fan of HP Lovecraft, you shouldn't miss it. -
Mar 7, 2021Insanely atmospheric game. if you are a fan of Lovecraftian horror you will find joy in this game.
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Feb 21, 2021