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Shattered Lights

PC (Microsoft Windows), Oculus VR, SteamVR • 2019

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Quick resume

Shattered Lights is a VR psychological horror room-scale experience, which focuses on drawing the player into the game with unparalleled immersion.

Global score

87/100

Genres

Free To Play, Indie

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    Pros

    • Innovative room-scale locomotion
    • Highly immersive horror atmosphere
    • Excellent use of non-euclidean geometry
    • Free to play
    • Strong sensory and suspense elements

    Cons

    • Very short gameplay duration
    • Limited interactivity and progression
    • Requires large physical play space
    • Minimal story and puzzle depth
    • No multiplayer or social features

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Health, Story, Competition, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation, Expression, Competition.

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    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
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    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players physically walk and explore the environment with freedom to interact minimally with objects, no preset locomotion controls."

    • Competence
      1

      "Gameplay is simple and mostly involves walking and pulling levers; some puzzle elements but minimal skill challenge."

    • Competition
      -5

      "No competitive elements or comparison to others; experience is personal and individual."

    • Continuation
      -3

      "Short experience (~20-30 minutes), some players replay for achievements but generally a brief session."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer features."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Innovative use of room-scale VR and non-Euclidean geometry to create immersive environments."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely individual experience."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Strong immersion in a horror atmosphere provides escape from reality and intense emotional experience."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and intrinsic motivation; no obligation or pressure noted."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players explore novel locomotion mechanics and spatial puzzles, adapting to unique VR movement."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Encourages discovery of environment, hidden details, and non-linear spatial navigation."

    • Expression
      -5

      "No character customization or expressive elements; standardized presentation."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Horror fiction setting with supernatural elements and imaginative environments."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community features; solo play only."

    • Growth
      1

      "Some learning curve in adapting to room-scale locomotion but limited skill development."

    • Health
      3

      "Physical walking and movement required, promoting physical activity during play."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires continuous physical attention and movement; not suitable for background or idle play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social or emotional relationship building; purely individual experience."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; single player experience."

    • Progression
      1

      "Minimal progression through unlocking areas and achievements; no complex item or upgrade systems."

    • Relaxation
      -3

      "Sustained tension and fear dominate the experience; not designed for relaxation."

    • Sensation
      4

      "Strong sensory stimulation via immersive visuals, sound design, and VR spatial presence."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems present."

    • Story
      2

      "Some narrative elements and atmosphere but minimal plot or character interaction."

    • Strategy
      0

      "Limited strategic or problem-solving elements; mostly straightforward exploration and interaction."

    • Thrill
      4

      "High suspense and fear with jump scares and tense atmosphere."

    • Value
      5

      "Free game with high quality experience and positive user reception; excellent value for time."

    • Violence
      -3

      "No combat or destruction; focus on exploration and atmosphere."

    • Survival
      2

      "Some threat avoidance and tension but no complex survival mechanics."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026