The Shattering (2020)

Super Sexy Software

PC (Microsoft Windows)

2.88 from 8 ratings

56 members have it in their collection · 1 playing now · 32 backlogged · 11 wish listed

How long? Main story 3h (from 1 logged playthrough)

The Shattering is a first-person, story-driven, psychological thriller that takes place in the pristine white aesthetic of protagonist John Evans' own dream. Players must piece together the fragments of the past and present, following the voice of the 'Doctor' as he guides them deeper into John’s mind. Players will experience the key moments of John's life that have defined and … Read more
The Shattering is a first-person, story-driven, psychological thriller that takes place in the pristine white aesthetic of protagonist John Evans' own dream. Players must piece together the fragments of the past and present, following the voice of the 'Doctor' as he guides them deeper into John’s mind. Players will experience the key moments of John's life that have defined and shaped him - they will be tasked with discovering the truth, shattering the lies and, ultimately, finding out what happened to him... and to remember her name. Read less
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Release dates

  • Apr 21, 2020 (Full Release) (Worldwide) PC (Microsoft Windows)

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StarscReen

Status StarscReen Apr 1, 2024

I enjoyed this enough to finish it but the story is a hot mess. It's all over the place. I was fine with it during the majority of the game because I thought they'd clear some things up before the end. But then the ending happened - cue the disappointment. If you want me to interpret the story for myself, …

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I enjoyed this enough to finish it but the story is a hot mess. It's all over the place. I was fine with it during the majority of the game because I thought they'd clear some things up before the end. But then the ending happened - cue the disappointment. If you want me to interpret the story for myself, you also need to give me enough clear hints to do so.

On the other hand, the depiction of the main characters descent into madness is great and the stylistic choices really add to the experience.

...that said, did anyone else feel like they were being mocked by the narrator/psychologist?

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