The Shell Part II: Purgatorio

The Shell Part II: Purgatorio

Steam Deck Playable

Innocent Grey · Detective · Apr 19, 2024

Likely worth it. Reviews lean strongly positive.

At $24.99. It has been as low as $12.49.

95%
Very Positive
673 player reviews
Medium confidence
Buy it if you like
  • Story and characters: 48 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Audio: 8 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Gameplay: 6 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • No recurring complaint surfaced in 94 sampled reviews

Based on 673 player reviews · updated 3 days ago

What players think

The recurring themes across 94 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
100% of themes are praise94 helpful reviews0% are caveats
Story and characters
Players who bring up Story and characters mostly praise it.
The game, being an HD re-release of an old or classic visual novel, has the characteristic elements of that era, with an extensive story with multiple lines of text, a variety of decision making, and realistic characters with personalities that are polished throughout the story.
48 of 94 sampled reviews raised it
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
🎧 Stunning Art and Music: Sugina Miki’s evocative character designs and the haunting soundtrack by MANYO elevate the atmosphere, creating an immersive experience that lingers long after.
8 of 94 sampled reviews raised it
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
🕹️ Immersive Gameplay: Investigative mechanics challenge players to analyze evidence, connect clues, and make critical decisions that shape the outcome.
6 of 94 sampled reviews raised it
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
Top-tier visuals with beautifully detailed CGs by Sugina Miki, capturing the game's dark and atmospheric tone.
3 of 94 sampled reviews raised it

Theme by theme

Every theme is scored by what reviewers actually said about it, not just whether they recommended the game.

LovedMixedComplained about
Players love4 themes
Story and characters48 reviews
Audio8 reviews
Gameplay6 reviews
Graphics3 reviews
Divided opinion% still recommend

No themes split opinion in this sample.

Players complain% still recommend

No recurring complaints surfaced in this sample.

Ranked by how many sampled reviews mention each topic. A topic sits in a column by what reviewers said about that topic; the percentage beside it is how many of them recommended the game anyway.

Should you buy it now?

Crit’s read on the price, from Steam price history.

Prices have been lower

Currently $24.99. The lowest we've tracked is $12.49.

5 points recordedtoday · $24.99

The data behind the verdict

For the players who want the receipts.

Player review score
95%
Very Positive
Playing right now
Achievements
0
total to unlock
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Average playtime
Not tracked yet

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