THE SHORE

 PC
User Score
5.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 5 out of 12

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  1. donkorleone
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    I really enjoyed the game after several patches.
    If you are a fan of HP Lovecraft, you shouldn't miss it.
  2. Foxako
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Overall "The Shore" is a pretty good cosmic horror game with an excellent soundtrack and tons of awesome Lovecraftian references and aesthetics which are really brought to life with incredible detail.
  3. DarknesShade
    Dec 13, 2021
    10
    Followed this project for a long time!

    Okay, when the game came out, it was with some bugs and glitches, but i do believe it was excusable, not only 'cause of the small team (one guy basically did all the in-game stuff by himself) but also because in the following day fixes were already bein' issued. I played the entire game without finding somethin' game-breakin' or    Followed this project for a long time!

    Okay, when the game came out, it was with some bugs and glitches, but i do believe it was excusable, not only 'cause of the small team (one guy basically did all the in-game stuff by himself) but also because in the following day fixes were already bein' issued.
    I played the entire game without finding somethin' game-breakin' or immersion-breakin', so not much of a problem either way!

    Now the game itself... it is Short.
    And that's a shame 'cause... the game's really good!
    this is the Biggest Lovecraft-Loveletter i have ever seen!
    Full of references, nods, creatures and locations from the Mythos!
    some that i never seen together with another one in any movie, book or game before!

    It is a small Lovecraftian experience that manages to condence an amazin' Eldritch Adventure in a single game!
    It is replayable, even if only to walk 'bout with that amazin' soundtrack!

    And it seems more content is on the way!
    SO COUNT ME IN!

    10/10    … Expand

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Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. Gamers' Temple
    May 6, 2024
    65
    The 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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  2. Movies Games and Tech
    Feb 21, 2024
    50
    The 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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  3. CD-Action
    Nov 15, 2021
    50
    I 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]
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