Shelter from the Storm

Being a thorough P&C adventure in miniature package, I rather enjoyed Shelter from the Storm. Putting aside the fact I actually got stumped at one point you could finish this free game in about half an hour. Simple premise - it's raining and your cloaked figure finds shelter at the nearby mansion. Why you engage in the conundrums is never explained. Simply passing time is as good a reason as any. Game does have an appropriately comedic tone from our protagonists own commentary, a genre standard, to the actual ending itself. That's really all you get in terms of narrative because it's actually the puzzles that get more of a spotlight. They're no mind-benders or such and you WILL spend more time than you thought gathering lanterns to exorcise a ghost, but almost all of it is telegraphed to you. Removing the need to combine items and automatically use them were applicable can lead you astray on one occasion where you just have to, well, realize you're carrying an ice cube in your pocket. What does ice tend to do? Yeah. My curveball was forgetting an early describing line about a faucet which was entirely on me. Moody atmosphere with pixel graphics and soundtrack set a clear tone…

A spooky, cute, and fun 30-60 minutes. The game is very, very fair with the difficulty, if you fail, you just respawn back in the main room, and you try again. I only had to look up two things, and those were mostly because I simply wasn't observant enough (hint: be sure to check drawers and bookshelves). If you like light-hearted but spooky point and click games, and want something that won't take you very long to finish, this one is definitely worth playing.

Shelter from the Storm is a really charming little point and click adventure that I enjoyed because it knows exactly how long it needs to be. I arrive at an old abandoned house while trying to escape a storm, only to discover that there is much more going on inside than I expected. I liked the classic adventure setup because it immediately gives me a reason to explore every room and inspect anything that looks suspicious. The gameplay is built around finding objects, using them in the right places and solving puzzles. I especially appreciated the simplified interaction system. When I find an item that can be used with something in the environment, the game makes that connection much more natural instead of forcing me to randomly combine everything in my inventory. That saves a lot of frustration while still giving me the satisfaction of working things out. The puzzles are generally straightforward, but I enjoyed the way they encourage me to pay attention to the house. I have to search for clues, remember information and figure out how different objects fit into the situation. The linear structure works well here because I always have a clear sense that I am making progress toward…

Neat little spooky mansion puzzle game. I loved the little literary jokes and puns throughout :)

This was a delightful little game. Point and click with some comedy. Had to look up one puzzle but understood why it was the correct answer.

Fun little game, doesn't take too long to beat but that doesn't make it unenjoyable