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Shrine II

PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux • 2020

Should you play it?

Shrine II is a retro FPS game with a focus on atmosphere and exploration. Explore a nightmarish world and battle great bosses where the surprises never end...

What works
  • Unique and creative weapons
  • Strong atmospheric and eldritch horror setting
  • Challenging and engaging combat
  • Extensive content for a free game
  • Interesting level design with secrets
Things to keep in mind
  • Final boss causes severe framerate drops
  • Some difficulty spikes and bullet sponge enemies
  • Some levels feel linear or filler
  • Lack of tutorials or guidance
  • No multiplayer or social features

What to play next

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Top picks

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  • Project Warlock II

  • Dread Templar

Hidden Gems

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  • Hands of Necromancy

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Shrine II: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Relaxation.

Why this game works

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