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Verne: The Shape of Fantasy
Verne: The Shape of Fantasy is a pixel art narrative experience based on the life and works of Jules Verne, which merges exploration, puzzles and interactive dialogues with the imagery of one of the most famous science fiction and adventure writers.
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- Released
- August 14, 2023
- Developer
- Gametopia Studios
- Publisher
- WhisperGames, Assemble Entertainment
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Verne: The Shape of Fantasy Reviews
Professional reviews from gaming critics
The steampunk-styled world of Verne: The Shape of Fantasy provides a fun way to ease lovers of written fiction into interactive storytelling. It could have been written by Jules Verne himself, and although never very challenging, it is intriguing enough to keep more experienced gamers glued to the screen as well.
Verne: The Shape of Fantasy tells an interesting story with beautiful graphics and a charming atmosphere, yet the gameplay can feel a bit lacking and repetitive at times.
There’s no denying that Jules Verne was one of the greatest literary minds of all time. His fascination with science and optimistic outlook on life lead him to write some of the most famous and influential novels ever published. For many, he changed the way we think about the world, simply by celebrating exploration and discovery. His imagination knew no bounds, which is essentially the core theme behind Gametopia’s Verne: The Shape of Fantasy.
Verne: The Shape of Fantasy is a decent enough adventure that doesn't quite capitalise on its promising premise to leave its mark on the genre.
While fans of Jules Verne may appreciate this love letter to the renound novelist, "Verne: The Shape of Fantasy" is beautiful, yet lacklustre in its gameplay, voice acting and story.