Summary
- Release Year: 2013
- Genres: Adventure, Indie, Simulator, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
- Platforms: Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Might and Delight
- Publishers: Might and Delight
Shelter (2013): A Mother’s Journey
Shelter is a survival video game developed by Might and Delight for Windows and Mac. It was released on 28 August 2013 after being accepted through Steam Greenlight.
In Shelter, players control a mother badger who must protect and feed her cubs while traveling from their burrow to a new one. During the journey, the cubs must be fed and are in danger from threats such as birds of prey and wildfires.
The game is played from a third-person perspective, and the player controls the mother badger as she explores the forest, hunts for food, and protects her cubs. The player must also manage the mother badger’s energy levels and keep her cubs close to her to prevent them from becoming lost or eaten.
Shelter is a beautiful and challenging game that explores the themes of motherhood and survival. The game’s art style is simple but effective, and the forest environment is both beautiful and dangerous. The player must carefully manage the mother badger’s energy levels and keep her cubs close to her to prevent them from becoming lost or eaten.
Gameplay
Shelter is a survival game in which the player controls a mother badger who must protect and feed her cubs while traveling from their burrow to a new one. The game is played from a third-person perspective, and the player controls the mother badger as she explores the forest, hunts for food, and protects her cubs.
The player must also manage the mother badger’s energy levels and keep her cubs close to her to prevent them from becoming lost or eaten. The mother badger can carry up to three cubs at a time, and she must keep them close to her to prevent them from wandering off or being attacked by predators.
The player must also manage the mother badger’s energy levels. The mother badger can become tired and hungry, and she must rest and eat to regain her energy. The player must also be careful not to overexert the mother badger, as she can become injured if she is too tired.
Setting
Shelter is set in a beautiful and dangerous forest. The forest is home to a variety of animals, including deer, rabbits, and birds of prey. The player must be careful to avoid these animals, as they can attack the mother badger and her cubs.
The forest is also home to a variety of natural hazards, such as wildfires and storms. The player must be careful to avoid these hazards, as they can injure the mother badger and her cubs.
Reception
Shelter received positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its beautiful art style, challenging gameplay, and emotional story. Many critics also praised the game’s unique perspective on motherhood.
Shelter was nominated for several awards, including the Independent Games Festival Award for Excellence in Visual Art. The game also won the Nordic Game Award for Best Casual Game.
Conclusion
Shelter is a beautiful and challenging game that explores the themes of motherhood and survival. The game’s art style is simple but effective, and the forest environment is both beautiful and dangerous. The player must carefully manage the mother badger’s energy levels and keep her cubs close to her to prevent them from becoming lost or eaten.
Shelter is a unique and memorable game that is sure to stay with you long after you finish playing it.
Review Score
8.5/10
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