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Shiver

Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux • 2017

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Quick resume

Welcome to Windy Oaks National Park. A beautiful and chilling point-and-click horror adventure. On your way to visit your aging father, everything goes wrong, leaving you trapped and isolated.

Global score

92/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Point-and-click, Puzzle

Pros

  • Great atmosphere and sound design
  • Simple and logical puzzles
  • Engaging narrative and story
  • Effective jump scares
  • Free or low cost

Cons

  • Very short gameplay length
  • Minimal story depth and explanation
  • Lack of replay value
  • Basic graphics and animations
  • No multiplayer or social features

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players direct their own actions in a point-and-click adventure style with item use and puzzle solving."

  • Competence
    1

    "Puzzles are simple and logical, providing some skill challenge but mostly easy and straightforward."

  • Competition
    -5

    "No evidence of competitive elements; gameplay is solo and self-paced."

  • Continuation
    -4

    "Very short game (~30-60 minutes), with little incentive for extended or habitual play."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative features."

  • Creativity
    1

    "Limited creativity in gameplay; players solve puzzles but do not create or modify content."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No social or power dynamics; purely individual experience."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Atmospheric horror and story provide distraction and immersion away from real life."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for entertainment and personal interest."

  • Experimenting
    -2

    "Gameplay follows established point-and-click routines with limited novelty or experimentation."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Players explore various environments and uncover story elements and puzzles."

  • Expression
    -5

    "No character customization or self-expression features."

  • Fantasy
    3

    "Game features a fictional horror story with supernatural elements and imaginative scenarios."

  • Fellowship
    -5

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

  • Growth
    1

    "Some learning through puzzle solving, but limited depth or skill development."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires player attention and interaction throughout; not a background or idle game."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No social or emotional relationship building."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements."

  • Progression
    2

    "Players collect and use items to progress through puzzles and story."

  • Relaxation
    2

    "Atmosphere is tense but balanced with moments of calm; some players find it relaxing."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Effective use of sound and visuals to create suspense and emotional impact."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or status systems."

  • Story
    4

    "Narrative-driven with a clear story and atmospheric immersion."

  • Strategy
    1

    "Simple puzzle solving requires some reasoning but no complex strategic planning."

  • Thrill
    3

    "Jump scares and suspense create moments of thrill and tension."

  • Value
    3

    "Generally considered good value due to free or low price and quality experience."

  • Violence
    -5

    "No combat or destructive gameplay; focus on exploration and puzzle solving."

  • Survival
    2

    "Story involves escaping danger and overcoming threats, though gameplay is low risk."

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