Shatter (video game)
Shatter | |
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Xbox Series X/S | |
Release | PlayStation Network July 23, 2009 Windows March 15, 2010 OS X September 18, 2012 Linux March 14, 2013 Remastered iOS, Android March 23, 2022 Remastered Deluxe Windows, Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One / Series X/S November 2, 2022 |
Genre(s) | Action |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
Shatter is an
Shatter uses the Arkanoid gameplay mechanic, with the addition of physics forces "suck" and "blow" to give the player control of the ball and other physics-enabled objects.[5]
Gameplay
The game area consists of a paddle, a ball, and a field of blocks. To clear a level, the player must destroy all of the blocks. This is most commonly done by guiding the ball into them but blocks can also be destroyed using the Shard Storm power-up, by hitting the blocks with the paddle itself, or by sucking in fragments with the shield enabled to create "ricochet" bullets.
As well as using the paddle to strike the ball, the player can also suck objects toward it or blow objects away. When a block is broken, it releases a number of shards that the players should collect in order to charge their Shard Storm bar. This can be done more efficiently by using the suck function to pull shards toward the paddle. The player collects these shards using the paddle. The suck and blow functions also affect the ball's trajectory so can be used to more accurately guide the ball to specific targets. Some blocks also react to the in-game physics and will move towards or away from the paddle as the suck and blow actions are used. The player can activate a shield around the paddle which will destroy blocks on contact; however, this also drains power from the Shard Storm meter. If a block hits the paddle when the shield is not activated the player loses control of the paddle for a few moments.
Some blocks contain power-ups that have to be collected. All power-ups in the game are positive and trigger functions such as doubling the number of shards on the screen, making the ball more easily maneuverable, or giving the player an extra life. The player collects these power-ups by catching them with the paddle. Players can also release multiple balls into the arena at once. While this allows the player to collect points and clear the stage more quickly, it also makes the game more difficult.[6]
Development
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On March 15, 2010, Shatter was released on for
The soundtrack for Shatter was composed by the electronic musician Module, and has been featured in its own right by the Bandcamp independent music website.[7]
Reception
Aggregator | Score |
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1Up.com | B[10] |
Destructoid | 8.5/10[11] |
Eurogamer | 8/10[12] |
G4 | 4/5[13] |
GamePro | [14] |
GameRevolution | B[15] |
GameSpot | 8/10[16] |
GameZone | 8.5/10[17] |
Giant Bomb | [18] |
IGN | 9/10[19] |
PlayStation Official Magazine – UK | 8/10[20] |
Shatter received "favorable" reviews on both platforms according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[9][8]
The PS3 version was nominated by
See also
Notes
References
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- ^ "Shatter Remastered Deluxe announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC". Gematsu. May 17, 2022. Archived from the original on July 20, 2022. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
- 1UP.com. Archivedfrom the original on October 21, 2016. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
- ^ Clements, Ryan (June 29, 2009). "Shatter: Hands-on and Mind-Blown". IGN. Archived from the original on February 6, 2023. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
- ^ "Sidhe". Bandcamp. Archived from the original on February 6, 2023. Retrieved July 26, 2009.
- ^ a b "Shatter for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on December 26, 2022. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
- ^ a b "Shatter for PlayStation 3 Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on August 25, 2016. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
- ^ a b Barnholt, Ray (July 23, 2009). "Shatter Review (PS3)". 1UP.com. Archived from the original on October 21, 2016. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
- ^ Sterling, Jim (August 10, 2009). "Review: Shatter (PSN)". Destructoid. Archived from the original on October 21, 2016. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
- ^ Welsh, Oli (August 6, 2009). "Shatter (PS3)". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on October 21, 2016. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
- G4TV. Archived from the originalon March 11, 2013. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
- ^ Guss, Ian (July 30, 2009). "PSN Review - Shatter". GamePro Arcade. Archived from the original on November 7, 2010. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
- Game Revolution. Archivedfrom the original on October 21, 2016. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
- ^ Petit, Carolyn (April 5, 2010). "Shatter Review (PC)". GameSpot. Archived from the original on December 21, 2013. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
- ^ Liebman, Dan (April 1, 2010). "SHATTER Review - PC". GameZone. Archived from the original on April 4, 2010. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
- ^ Gerstmann, Jeff (July 27, 2009). "Shatter Review (PSN)". Giant Bomb. Archived from the original on March 4, 2015. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
- ^ Hatfield, Daemon (July 21, 2009). "Shatter Review (PS3)". IGN. Archived from the original on October 21, 2016. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
- PlayStation Official Magazine - UK: 121. October 2009.
- ^ 1UP staff (2009). "1UP's Best Games of E3 2009 (Page 3)". 1UP.com. Archived from the original on October 21, 2016. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
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