SHUT IN

Critic reviews

• Adventure Gamers

  Melanie Blagg · Nov 18, 2020

  8.0

  Shut In is a short but intensely atmospheric side-scrolling pixel art horror adventure that nicely builds dread, tension and intrigue whilst also cleverly exploring the everyday difficulties that living with depression and anxiety can bring.

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• Hey Poor Player

  Heather Johnson Yu · Oct 29, 2020

  7.0

  If you’re looking for a commentary on the effects of the pandemic on an already fragile psyche, Shut In just might be up your alley. And if you’ve read this far, why not go outside and get a breath of fresh air? No? Ah well, you can just try again tomorrow.

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• Game Grin

  Alana Dunitz · Jan 14, 2021

  7.5

  A psychological horror game full of puzzles that make you afraid to do anything in your house, including getting out of bed. The game deals with depression, isolation and how that affects your inner dialogue and feelings.

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• Cubed3

  Chris Leebody · Jan 06, 2021

  9.0

  Shut In captures these unprecedented times in a small but unique package. With depth far beyond the initial on-the-surface horror story, this experience taps into the evocativeness of a mental health crisis, and the commentary it makes on the dread suffered by those with mental illnesses is powerful.

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• TheSixthAxis

  Steve C · Nov 30, 2020

  6.0

  Shut In is a short experience with a price to match and it's one that I mostly enjoyed. That said, I do have a particularly dark sense of humour and was able to separate the game from my own mental health struggles. The tone here is so mocking that it won’t be for everyone and I’m still in two minds as to whether it is hoping to raise awareness or simply using mental suffering for entertainment.

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