Underplayed Gems

Shattering Obsidian (2020)

Shattering Obsidian cover
Developer
James K. Isaac
Platforms
Windows
Genres
RPG
Rating
3.9 of 5, 9 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A narrative-heavy fantasy RPG where you guide a party of refugees through a war-torn world, playing as a novice healer discovering her powers.

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What players say

Players praise the story and say their choices meaningfully change the protagonist's arc across two distinct chapters, but many are frustrated the game ends on a cliffhanger waiting for chapter 3. A few reviews call it a generic RPG Maker title with limited content and technical issues, though most disagree.

Screenshots

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