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Shiny
Released On: Aug 31, 2016
51
5.5
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 10 Critic Reviews
51
10% Positive
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1 Review
40% Mixed
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4 Reviews
50% Negative
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 10 Critic Reviews
51
10% Positive
1 Review
1 Review
40% Mixed
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
50% Negative
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
Shiny isn’t going to melt your face with novelty or depth, but it is an example of the kind of platformer I’d like to see more of. One that doesn’t run any longer than it needs to, asks a price to match, brings enough ingenuity to keep things engaging, but never pushes so far that it loses sight of the foundation that makes it great.
Shiny is a great example of a game that has a very solid foundation but needs a lot more development in the story department.
Shiny tries its best with a winning aesthetic and concept, but technical malfunctions and clumsy controls ultimately keep it from being worth most peoples’ time.
Shiny could've been a good game that would leave its mark in the platforming genre. It could've stood toe to toe with Meat boy, Mario and even Portal. It could have, but it doesn't.
While there’s no argument against the principle Shiny has a good concept going for it as far as offering consideration before taking that next pivotal action — no matter how minor it might be — its woefully-optimized performance and presentation (visually as well as from a design perspective) can put many off even the more notable of classic platforming segments.
Shiny is very lightweight, too lightweight for its own good, in fact. It wants to tap into the ongoing retro platform revival that's so popular in the indie scene, but is a clunky, clumsy imitation without many redeeming qualities.
When I review a game, no matter how bad it may be, I try to find some kind of redeemable feature that stands out, like something that stops the gameplay from being a total letdown. But with Shiny, there just isn’t one. An uninspiring story, bugs and performance issues and frustrating gameplay makes Shiny a game I just cannot recommend for anyone.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 6 User Ratings
5.5
17% Positive
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33% Negative
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User Score
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Based on 6 User Ratings
5.5
17% Positive
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50% Mixed
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3 Ratings
33% Negative
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Summary Shiny is set on a planet heading for its doom, where fleeing humans left behind their robot workers. Controlling the steps of Kramer 227, players must make every effort to save all of his robot friends while exploring action-packed levels and testing their platformer skills and reflexes. A vital part of the gameplay is managing Kramer’s ...
Rated E
for Everyone
Platforms:
- Xbox One
- PC
- PlayStation 4
Initial Release Date: Aug 31, 2016
Developer:
- Garage 227
Publisher: 1C Entertainment
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