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The Shattering

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2020

Should you play it?

The Shattering is a first-person, story-driven, psychological thriller. Its defining features are the dynamic environments, beautiful aesthetic and intriguing story. The gameplay is meant to submerge you in the mind of John, as you take each step forward into the twisted mystery of what happened.

What works

  • Unique and creative visual style
  • Strong psychological narrative
  • Immersive atmosphere and sound design
  • Emotional and thought-provoking story
  • Well-executed voice acting

Things to keep in mind

  • Linear and minimal gameplay
  • Short game length
  • Some technical issues and optimization problems
  • Lack of meaningful player choices
  • Motion sickness reported due to visual effects

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The Shattering: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Experimenting, Competence, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Creativity, Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Idle.

Last update: 25/07/2026