Shelter 2

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  • Summary: The beauty of nature goes hand in hand with its unforgiving rawness. That is central in Shelter 2, and one of the reasons we chose to make a game about a Lynx. They are in middle of the food chain, and there are far more vicious things out on the cold tundra...Guide a powerful Lynx throughThe beauty of nature goes hand in hand with its unforgiving rawness. That is central in Shelter 2, and one of the reasons we chose to make a game about a Lynx. They are in middle of the food chain, and there are far more vicious things out on the cold tundra...Guide a powerful Lynx through vast open landscapes. Give birth to your cubs, raise and strengthen them by mastering your skills for hunting prey. Explore the wild beauty of nature and do everything possible to prepare your family for the vicious entities dwelling on the cold tundra.… Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 26
  3. Negative: 8 out of 26
  1. IGN Italia
    Apr 3, 2015
    90
    A more ambitious game than the first one, it's still unique, poetic and all, but you still need to be in the right state of mind to appreciate it.
  2. Pelit (Finland)
    May 13, 2015
    78
    A game both lovely and flawed. Just as its predecessor, Shelter 2 is a moving, beautiful experience. It's also a bit too simple and short. The open world is a wonderful addition, but why is there so little to do in there? [Apr 2015]
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  3. Eurogamer Italy
    Mar 23, 2015
    70
    Shelter 2 is an unique game about the uncertainty of life and the challenges of motherhood. Despite the few contents and a too simplistic gameplay, you will live a fantastic and emotionally involving experience.
  4. Eurogamer Poland
    Mar 9, 2015
    60
    Shelter 2 is still a unique and unconventional game, but larger world and no changes in gameplay introduce too much monotony to the experience.
  5. CD-Action
    Apr 30, 2015
    50
    The most annoying flaws of the original game are back: faulty collision detection, invisible walls, insane camera, short gameplay time and a predictable, cheesy ending. [05/2015, p.76]
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  6. Hardcore Gamer
    Apr 9, 2015
    40
    Shelter 2 fails to deliver what its concept promises, but it remains an enjoyable adventure that doesn’t overstay its welcome.
  7. Destructoid
    Mar 9, 2015
    30
    I really wanted to enjoy the adventure of living as a lynx mother, but technical flaws alone have me weary of playing another Might and Delight title. Although the game is only $14.99, the entertainment value offered is far below that.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
  1. vaskif
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. very cool adventure game!!!
    here u can play as a lynx mom, whose teaching her cubs to survive.
    big map+
    a lot of collectables+adorable graphics+súper cute music
    story, family tree++design+other hunting animals+++cuteness++++not expensive    … Expand
  2. CHerSun
    May 22, 2015
    9
    I haven't played the first part, yet I found this part to impress me. Wonderful thing, especially on the very first play-through. A definitelyI haven't played the first part, yet I found this part to impress me. Wonderful thing, especially on the very first play-through. A definitely must-see game.… Expand
  4. midgear
    Mar 10, 2015
    9
    In a word I would call this game, excellent. I found myself growing an attachment to all my pups, that in itself is hard to do, and if oneIn a word I would call this game, excellent. I found myself growing an attachment to all my pups, that in itself is hard to do, and if one dies it's heartbreaking. At one point one of my pups was crying out to me in hunger and I was running a rabbit I just caught over to her to revive her and she died right before I could get to her. There has only been a handful of moments in games that made me shed a tear and this was one of them.

    This is not your standard AAA title, if you are looking to do something more then just barely surviving then this is not the game for you, but if you are looking for a truly unique game play experience give this a try!

    On a side note there are some bugs in the game and I found it annoying but not enough to take me want to quit, and with time I think they will all get ironed out.    … Expand
  5. Vagiclean
    Mar 13, 2015
    7
    Thanks, very much it was pleasant! Only a pozhdaluyst make a normal graphics next time! More dangerous situations where it is necessary toThanks, very much it was pleasant! Only a pozhdaluyst make a normal graphics next time! More dangerous situations where it is necessary to rescue young lions from loss :)… Expand
  6. JordanWarlow
    Mar 9, 2015
    7
    There isn't as much emotional commitment here like in the first game, the graphics/art style is improved but the game is repetitive and notThere isn't as much emotional commitment here like in the first game, the graphics/art style is improved but the game is repetitive and not that memorable, play the first instead!… Expand
  7. qrpiech
    Mar 7, 2016
    6
    First Shelter had a touching "story" and was divided into levels, this one has practically non-existent story and an open world. You runFirst Shelter had a touching "story" and was divided into levels, this one has practically non-existent story and an open world. You run around and hunt rabbits (and sometimes deer, rats or frogs) to feed your cubs, collect sticks, flowers and feathers and that's basically it. No scripted events, no running from fire, no memorable moments, which is a shame. Of course you get attached to your kids and when something happens to them, you feel sad, but it's not as strong as in the first part. Game has a very calming soundtrack and unique visual style so it sounds and looks well. It's not as good as the first one, but still entertaining.… Expand
  8. AuldWolf
    Aug 27, 2015
    0
    Nothing more than an inferior reskin of the original Shelter game. Awful, simply awful. And incredibly exploitative. Just avoid it. Get theNothing more than an inferior reskin of the original Shelter game. Awful, simply awful. And incredibly exploitative. Just avoid it. Get the original Shelter if you must, it'd be cheaper and you wouldn't be missing out on anything other than some added frustrations.… Expand

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