Shardlight

Went back multiple playthroughs over the years just to get 100%. Worth every second. Amazing story & storytelling.

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This one’s yet another must-play by Wadjet Eye Games for fans of classic point ‘n’ click adventure games. It delivers everything an adventure game lover could want: an intriguing post-apocalyptic world, engaging puzzles, and a deeply atmospheric story. The game’s hand-painted pixel art is stunning, evoking the golden era of the genre while still feeling fresh. Just imagine Fallout as a point ‘n’ click adventure, and you’re pretty close to Shardlight.

The story follows Amy Wellard, a mechanic navigating a society controlled by an oppressive aristocracy in the aftermath of a devastating plague. The writing is sharp and immersive, with well-developed characters and a mystery that keeps you hooked from start to finish. The voice acting is great, as always, I’ve noticed it’s something Wadjet Eye consistently excels at, and it adds a lot to the game’s emotional weight, making its bleak world feel all the more real. I think the puzzles are well-balanced, never feeling too obscure or frustrating, and the game respects the player’s intelligence by integrating problem-solving seamlessly into the narrative. I also appreciated the darker tone compared to games like the Blackwell series or classics like the Monkey Island franchise.

Overall, no adventure gamer should miss this one. The way how it’s blending classic mechanics with a gripping dystopian tale is something I enjoyed a lot. If you have a soft spot for thoughtful storytelling and atmospheric world-building, this one’s for you.

I originally played the game in 2016, and replayed again.

I would rate this more as mixed.

I could kind of recommend it, at the same time I personally would have a hard time recommending it to friends.

Shardlight does have some good story telling.... but unlike other Wadjet eye games this one didn't stand out to me. Most other Wadget games can pull some sort of emotion out of me, but not this one. If I'm not at least somewhat emotionally invested in these games and stories then it's not worth finishing, but I can push myself to finish some like I did with this for a second time. I think this time it's some of the characters that just irked me.

I only replayed it so I can leave a review based on what I know now- not what I remember from 8 years ago.

I wasn't too fond of the game in 2016, and sadly I still feel the same way now.
It's not a bad game, but it's not a good game either. It's like, 'so close yet so far' type of situation.
So many things done right, but yet the execution just didn't always hit.

This is a post-apocalyptic game, where there's a 'plague' and you're set out to find a cure.
And like every other Wadjet game, it's a very dark game with multiple endings, but the endings felt underwhelming and rushed. To be honest most of Wadget's game endings tend to feel rushed, but this one felt really rushed..

Look, the story is ok, but at a few parts it falls apart, feels forced, contradicts itself, inconsistent, and sometimes literally left me scratching my head...
Like- (this involves some major story spoilers)
The beginning with the letter..... Why did she show it to Tiberius? I get there needed to be something to kick off some of the plot but..... what?..... Then the Doctor, I really liked the doctor, but he's trying to make a cure, yet he left working for the government because they were hoarding the vaccine....... and he was set out to make a 'cure' yet forgot his notebook......... for said cure.
Maybe I'm over thinking some of this, but this is some the stuff that stood out to me as wtf moments.
There's quite a few moments where I was left scratching my head but those were the two major story points that got me.

Sound issues:
I don't know if it's just me but I had issues with the music being loud enough that I couldn't hear the characters talking half the time even though I had turned the music down.
I also noticed a REALLY annoying loud sound when characters walk over rugs, I don't know why but the sound amplified and it was terrible.

I am a big fan of Wadget and their games, their story telling for their games tend to be really brilliant and interesting...
Shardlight does have good story telling, but the story also falls apart at the same time.

I tend to replay P&C adventure games, especially those I love or really like, but I don't think I'll replay this one again.

Great pixel art, voice acting, puzzles. Would recommend!

Very impressive environments and worldbuilding, ending feels a bit rushed, but its a really engaging journey

Shardlight undenaibly a good retro Indie point & click game.

Wadjet Eye Games once again delivers a decent product.
A simple story with good writing, grounded characters with nice voice and smart puzzles.

A post-apocalyptic world going through the usual genre cliches, but hey,
it is still very endearing as we live through the perspective of a simple but ingenious citizen.
There are no magic, mutants or demons in this game. Just the good old post-apolacypse setting.

The puzzles were surprisingly logical and well designed,
meaning no insane moon logic or developer tunnel vision (as is common in the genre). Quite Enjoyable!
(Everyday I thank we don't get another Sierra or Lucasarts game..)

From what I read, the ending was polarizing for some but I liked it.
How it tested where your ideologies stand, good thing I got the "good" ending.


Shardlight is a decent entry.
I liked it.

A beautifully grim take on the post-apocalyptic, Shardlight excels at the key aspects of point-and-click adventures. The story is dark and compelling, and I always knew how to progress. The characters are intriguing; I felt sad for the good ones and righteous when the villains got their due. The puzzles challenged me, but I enjoyed solving them. The voice acting, especially the protagonist, stood out. If you liked Technobabylon, I highly recommend this game.

The unwritten law of every good point-and-click adventure is to have something special, something that makes the journey across the game's world worth having.

Unfortunately, as much as I tried, I couldn't find anything in Shardlight that could represent that special element… nothing really stood out to me.

The uninteresting, unoriginal situations; the one-dimensional characters; the frequent inability of the interface to differentiate between left and right clicks of the mouse in a meaningful way; the plain, sometimes weak voice acting; the forgettable music (especially the painfully out-of-tune ending song)… everything contributes to create a dull, almost irritating gaming experience.

I can hesitantly recommend this game to those who want to complete the "Dark Futures" bundle by Wadjet Eye Games… everyone else should really look elsewhere.

hideous, my eyes will never recover

A much darker game for Wadjet Eye than usual, this is still an interesting enough story with a creative visual palette. There are some interesting themes of dying with dignity, how to survive in a collapsing society, and life during a plague that are, uh, let's say depressingly relevant. But it's not all gloom and doom and I do think it has its own take on a somewhat overused genre. There were a few points where I was bumbling around not knowing what to do but for the most part the puzzles are pretty straightforward, and you get a big fat juicy choice to make towards the end.

Fun adventure game. took me just under 8 hours to beat it. I enjoyed the setting, characters and plot. I feel like it did a good job giving the feeling of what a "post apocalyptic" society might look like. puzzles were interesting, but not too hard, voice acting was solid. Worth a pickup if you are an Adventure game fan.

Shardlight is a great point-and-click adventure from Wadjet Eye Games. The post-apocalyptic setting is immersive, with beautiful hand-painted visuals and an atmospheric soundtrack. The voice acting is excellent, making the characters and story feel alive.

The puzzles are logical and fit well into the narrative without being frustrating. If you enjoy story-driven adventures with a unique and thoughtful world, this one is definitely worth playing. Give it a try!

Another winner from Wadjet!

Enjoyable and Interesting story that gets intense with a few surprises at times.

Another great point n click from Wadget Eye games. Great characters, voice acting, and an interesting world they created in this game. I really liked playing through it. It's not too difficult, one or two more hard to figure out puzzles where you need to notice a couple of things without them being immediately pointed out. The "Good" ending seems kind of out of left field, but I think it's kind of cool regardless. I liked the characters and world in this game, and enjoyed the developer commentary. Love the art direction and the background art! Still haven't played a game that I disliked from these developers!

i would say this game is worth a play especially on sale, the graphics and art style in general is fairly easy on the eye and the story and world-building was on point and very enjoyable i loved the entire story, the actual game-play was slightly lacking not in its actual function just that the puzzle's were not very difficult there wasnt really a moment i fealt really challanged in fact i felt the game held my hand a bit through it all. that being said my 8 year old has done a playthrough and it was difficult but not impossible for him to get through. I feel this is an amazing beginner level entry to the point-and-click genre.

After going through a pandemic this game hit different

Love it

I know this game is a little older, but really, it is worth a try. It is a nice callback to great indie games and deserves a chance. Really a good ol' point and puzzler

If you are a fan of great point-and-click adventure games, you'll greatly enjoy this one. It has great voice acting, fantastic music, a simple interface, and interesting story. No dead ends, no frustration, and no getting lost. Great work by the team at Wadjet Eye.

Tbh, I'm gonna buy every title from Wadjet or this dev.

Another amazing game by Wadjet Eye. You can tell that the people involved in this game really love the genre and understand what makes a great point and click game. Voice acting and music in this one are wonderfully executed!!

shardlight tells an incredibly deep story of disease, war, famine, and political corruption. the characters are all very unique and well-characterized, helping to create a deep story with memorable characters. the art of the game is very nice, with some very detailed and interesting backgrounds in the numerous different areas you can explore.

the game plays out as a point and click adventure, including numerous puzzles to solve. i will admit, some things can be a bit difficult to figure out without the assistance of a guide, but theres numerous guides/walkthroughs to help you out. most achievements are missable (other than beating the game and getting at least one of the three endings) and the steps to getting the achievements are incredibly strict. the achievements themselves arent too hard to get, just the order in which things must be done doesnt leave a whole lot of wiggle room.

This game was visually appealing and had a female protagonist. In the intro, I thought we were going to get good writing. Unfortunately, the writing ended up being the worst part of the game. The protagonist was inconsistent to the point of absurdity. I could not believe I had to do the things required by the game's plot, especially the way she interacted with the villain.

Lovely story, great playability. Just like the ol times.
Seriously, the story would be a good movie. Denby sucks.