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Shelter

PC

2013

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Global score

85

/100

Quick resume

Experience the wild as a badger sheltering your cubs from harm. On your journey, you will be stalked by birds of prey, encounter perils of the night, cross fierce rivers, escape forest fires and face the looming threat of starvation. Food is to be found, but is there enough for everyone?

Pros

  • Emotional and immersive experience
  • Unique art style and music
  • Simple but engaging survival mechanics
  • Strong narrative conveyed without words
  • Atmospheric and calming yet tense moments

Cons

  • Short gameplay length
  • Linear level design limits exploration
  • Some control and visibility issues
  • Limited replay value
  • Lack of tutorial and save points frustrate some players

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    2

    "Reviews mention some linearity but players have control over feeding and protecting cubs."

  • Competence
    3

    "Players feel challenged to keep cubs alive and master simple mechanics under pressure."

  • Competition
    Insufficient data
  • Continuation
    1

    "Some replay value mentioned but overall short length limits long sessions."

  • Cooperation
    Insufficient data
  • Creativity
    1

    "Some customization in naming cubs and nurturing mode, but limited creative freedom."

  • Domination
    Insufficient data
  • Escapism
    4

    "Many reviews highlight emotional immersion and stress relief through nature experience."

  • Expectation
    Insufficient data
  • Experimenting
    2

    "Players explore mechanics and try different strategies to protect cubs."

  • Exploration
    1

    "Limited exploration due to linear design but some discovery of environments."

  • Expression
    1

    "Naming cubs and some visual customization in nurture mode."

  • Fantasy
    2

    "Playing as a mother badger in a stylized natural world offers imaginative experience."

  • Fellowship
    Insufficient data
  • Growth
    2

    "Players learn survival mechanics and develop emotional attachment."

  • Health
    Insufficient data
  • Idle
    Insufficient data
  • Intimacy
    3

    "Strong emotional connection to cubs and maternal role reported."

  • Leadership
    2

    "Players lead and protect their cubs through dangers."

  • Progression
    1

    "Progression through levels and nurturing cubs, but no complex upgrade systems."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Calm atmosphere and music provide relaxing experience despite tense moments."

  • Sensation
    2

    "Unique art style and sound design create sensory engagement."

  • Status
    Insufficient data
  • Story
    4

    "Emotional narrative conveyed through gameplay and atmosphere without words."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Requires planning feeding and avoiding dangers to keep cubs alive."

  • Thrill
    3

    "Tense moments with predators and environmental hazards create suspense."

  • Value
    2

    "Generally considered worth price on sale; some feel full price is high for length."

  • Violence
    1

    "Mild violence as player hunts prey and avoids predators, but not a focus."

  • Survival
    4

    "Core gameplay revolves around survival of mother and cubs."

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Genres

Adventure, Indie

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