The Shell Part I: Inferno

Buy90%

Very Positive · 1k player reviews · Medium confidence

Likely worth it. Reviews lean strongly positive.

Innocent Grey · Visual Novel · Jul 28, 2023

Player review score
90%
Very Positive
Price
$19.99
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
0
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
3
Full audio1 of 3
Subtitles3 of 3

Should I buy The Shell Part I: Inferno?

Buy it if you like
  • Story: 71 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Audio: 16 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Gameplay: 10 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • No recurring complaint surfaced in 165 sampled reviews

Based on 1k player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 165 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
67% of themes are praise33% are divided0% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
71 of 165 sampled reviews raised it
With over 10 hours of captivating storytelling and the promise of multiple endings, 'The Shell Part I: Inferno' offers a rich narrative experience.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
16 of 165 sampled reviews raised it
Additionally, the full Japanese voice acting by seasoned professionals enhances the atmosphere and immersion, bringing the characters to life in an authentic and compelling manner.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
10 of 165 sampled reviews raised it
The combination of detective gameplay and visual novel elements offers a fresh and engaging experience for players looking to challenge their deduction skills while immersing themselves in a haunting and atmospheric world.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
6 of 165 sampled reviews raised it
The game's developers have taken great care to remaster the visuals, presenting players with stunning HD assets that breathe new life into the dark and captivating world.

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Story71 reviews
Audio16 reviews
Gameplay10 reviews
Graphics6 reviews
Divided opinion
Characters
75% still recommend
Bugs
67% still recommend
Players complain

No recurring complaints in this sample.

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Single-player

Controller

Steam lists no controller support.

Store features

  • Family Sharing
  • Steam Cloud

Platforms

  • Windows

Valve device support

Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Prices have been lower
$19.99

The lowest we've tracked is $6.99.

7 points recordedtoday · $19.99

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