Buy it if you like
- Story: 77 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 40 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Audio: 39 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Interface: 7 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 328 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 127 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
72% of themes are praise14% are divided14% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
77 of 127 sampled reviews raised it
Verne: The Shape of Fantasy is a richly imaginative narrative adventure that reinterprets the works, spirit, and legacy of Jules Verne through a heartfelt, literary lens.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
40 of 127 sampled reviews raised it
This emphasis on theme-driven interaction reinforces the game’s storytelling priorities, grounding every mechanic in its exploration of imagination and authorial legacy.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
39 of 127 sampled reviews raised it
The soundtrack reinforces mood with orchestral swells, melancholic piano, ambient aquatic resonance, and quietly triumphant melodies, supporting emotional beats without overwhelming them.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
21 of 127 sampled reviews raised it
Its hand-painted pixel art stands among the genre’s finest, dense with detail, texture, expression, color, and atmospheric lighting.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
10 of 127 sampled reviews raised it
The puzzles were never too difficult, and I was very engaged in the story throughout.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Story77 reviews
Gameplay40 reviews
Audio39 reviews
Graphics21 reviews
Difficulty10 reviews
Divided opinion
Characters100% still recommend
Players complain
Interface57% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
- Partial Controller Support
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$14.99
The lowest we've tracked is $2.99.
7 points recordedtoday · $14.99
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