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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 73 | 5 |
| Creator reviews (1 tracked) | – | 97 | 0 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 90% | 84 | 404 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 71 | 2 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 97% | 92 | 2 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 5 reviews sampled · 4 total reviews in window · weighted 3.8 up / 0.1 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (30)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
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“The game's twist comes at great expense, because it leaves nothing else for players to discover in the nuance-less second act. ”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Set in a dystopian post-apocalyptic world, Shardlight is another great point & click adventure game from Wadjet Eye that might not have the greatest graphics, but tells a grounded story of scary, but possible future of mankind.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Shardlight manages to build its quirky post-apocalyptic world into something that will leave a lasting impression, though the same can’t be said for the story it tells.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Shardlight makes a great first impression - it looks like an old-school adventure game with interesting characters, a cool world and demanding puzzles. Unfortunately after some time the game focuses only on the story and neglects the gameplay. The technical side is ok, pixel art adds some charm, but all in all it's simply an "ok" game. Nothing more. ”
read full review ↗ - 70
“It may start off slow, but Shardlight quickly develops into a truly gripping adventure, filled with high levels of intrigue on the story side, complete with some thoroughly inventive puzzles, and the trademark touch of class that WadjetEye Games brings to the genre, making best use of the Adventure Game Studio engine. There can be a bit too much back-tracking early on, but the balance is right, overall, preventing frustration from creeping in, especially thanks to the areas to visit being so close together and the intelligent map system in place, meaning that it is not too tough to revisit places to find things that were initially missed. All-in-all, this is another strong addition to WadjetEye Games' line-up.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“A perfectly enjoyable adventure through a dystopian wasteland, though one that misses a lot of opportunities and leaves a lot of tantalising threads dangling. Tasty, but not quite satisfying.”
read full review ↗ - 89
“Post apocalyptic dread, a society on the brink of revolution and The Reaper Himself stalking the poisoned skies. Shardlight combines the eerie splendor of Primordia’s abandoned wasteland with a poignant political narrative. Easily one of Wadjet Eye’s finest releases.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“In many ways Shardlight is a typical WadjetEye adventure game - low-res graphics, common sense puzzle solutions, wildly imaginative, well written and hugely entertaining.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“The new adventure of Wadjet Eye Games is a small masterpiece. Easy to complete, fit ascinates the player thanks to a deep plot and a protagonist admirably characterized.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Some of Shardlight’s ideas, like the eccentric and sinister Aristocrats, offer something original and enjoyable within a familiar context. With its refreshing take on an oligarchy and subtle religious commentary involving ravens, Shardlight has potential to be something a lot more profound and thrilling. Instead, it's a typical adventure game with an overly familiar premise.”
read full review ↗ - 66
“An imaginative, atmospheric setting with great art and quality voice acting, but Shardlight is by no means a great adventure game.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Although it has some minor flaws, Shardlight nevertheless stands out as an excellent point & click adventure that pays homage to its predecessors.”
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Slant Magazine
PLAY Zine
GRYOnline.pl
Cubed3
PC Invasion
GameWatcher
Eurogamer
GameSpot
PC Gamer
TechRaptor…and 18 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
- Shardlight Hotfix PatchAug 4, 2026
- Shardlight Hotfix PatchJun 3, 2026
- Shardlight Hotfix PatchSep 10, 2025
- Shardlight Commentary Achievement HotfixAug 21, 2025
- Shardlight Patch - Config ToolApr 14, 2025
- Shardlight - Engine PatchJul 25, 2023
- Shardlight v2.0 - LINUX AND MAC/OSX Builds with working ACHIEVEMENTS (+ fixes)Feb 9, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Shardlight updated to 1.1!Mar 22, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Shardlight updated to 1.1!Mar 22, 2016