The Shattering

The Shattering is a narrative-driven visual novel that places you in the life of Daniel, a fourth-year medical student hyena rebuilding his life after the people he relied on drift away. The Shattering combines choice-based storytelling with quick-time events alongside relationship and sanity mechanics to let players shape fragile new connections and experience emotional consequences.

Key Features

Key features include a choice-driven narrative with branching paths and quick-time event sequences that influence character arcs, a relationship and sanity system that alters NPC reactions and story outcomes, and custom 3D-rendered backgrounds with a bespoke user interface to support mood and immersion. The Shattering also offers an integrated phone system, collectible sprite and CG galleries including animated CGs, and adjustable music and sound options to match each scene's tone.

Advantages

Players who enjoy character-focused exploration will find deep, emotionally driven storytelling where decisions have lasting effects. Gameplay blends narrative choices with timed events and relationship mechanics for varied pacing and challenge, while the visual presentation benefits from custom backgrounds and animated CGs. Active development means ongoing refinements and updates informed by player feedback.

Disadvantages

The Shattering is intended for mature audiences (18+) because of themes and content that may be unsuitable for younger players. As the game is still in development, some features or assets may change and occasional bugs can occur. Players who prefer purely static visual novels may find the quick-time-event segments and sanity mechanics less appealing.