# Shardlight > Post-apocalyptic point-and-click adventure game with a compelling story and pixel art. (iPhone/iPad app by Wadjet Eye Games LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shardlight/id1169165413 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Wadjet Eye Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/614678686) - Category: Games, Adventure, Role Playing - Price: $4.99 - Rating: 4.70/5 from 88 App Store ratings · 81 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 1.0 GB - Languages: American English - Released: 2017-03-08 - Data updated: 2026-08-21 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shardlight/id1169165413/reviews.md ## What is Shardlight? The world ended on the day the bombs fell. Since then, it's always been like this: disease, hunger, death. What's left of the people scavenge for existence under the unfeeling gaze of the elegant, masked Aristocracy. Green Lung scourges the population, only briefly held at bay by the precious vaccine - and there's never enough to go around. Amy Wellard is a young mechanic drawn into the covert war between the forces of the Aristocracy and the mysterious, brutal rebel Danton. Can she play both sides - or will she be forced to choose? Is Danton right that the Aristocracy are hiding something important - and if so, what? -- Reviews -- Rock, Paper, Shotgun: "Grown up, well written, carefully paced, and genuinely interesting to explore." RPGFan: "Shardlight is crafted beautifully with pixel art reminiscent of the point-and-clicks of yesteryear" 82% Adventure Gamers: "A dystopia with style." 4/5 Just Aventure - "If you're looking for a classic point-and-click adventure, then you’ll love Shardlight. The story, characters, voice acting, and music are a treat." ## Key features - Post-apocalyptic setting - Engaging narrative - Character-driven story - Pixel art graphics - Point-and-click gameplay - Moral choices ## What do users think of Shardlight? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - ✨ Masterpiece, amazing game - 📖 Interesting and engaging story - 🎨 Beautiful graphics and art style - 🗣️ Superb voice acting - 🕹️ Classic point-and-click gameplay - 🗺️ Lots of places to explore - 💡 Clever and engrossing puzzles - 💖 Strong female characters - 🎶 Great soundtrack and music - ⏳ Long gameplay time - 👍 Well-crafted world and characters - 💯 Nostalgic feel, like old Sierra games - 🤩 Immersive and captivating experience - 🌟 High quality from Wadjet Eye Games **Cons** - 🤔 Puzzles can be too easy or too hard - 🚶 Protagonist can seem bored or unwilling - 🗣️ Political propaganda mentioned - ❓ Examine vs. Touch actions too similar - ⏳ Storyline can feel a bit stretched - 📱 UI issues on certain devices (iPhone X screen ratio) - 📉 Game plot can weaken towards the end - 💡 Some puzzles too hard at the beginning - 🤏 Length can be a bit short for some - 🤔 Some places and dialogues could be better - 😩 Controls can feel like an afterthought - 😵 Storyline odd and internally inconsistent **Commonly reported bugs** - Game crashes - Save function issues (manual save required, autosave loses progress) - No sound on iOS (iPhone 6s) - Dialogue option not popping up - Inventory not working in certain places - Game closes after error message - Not updated for iPhone X screen ratio **Most requested features** - More challenging puzzles for experienced players - A slightly longer experience - More innovative gameplay features beyond point-and-click - Incorporate a side romance story for levity - Higher resolution fonts for pixel art ## Recent user reviews (10 of 81) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shardlight/id1169165413/reviews.md ### 5/5 — A masterpiece! Awesome amazing ! *2023-12-06* A really masterpiece! I extended the gameplay time over three days. Most hard was in a beginning. What to do with door )) (yes it’s strange) everything else is ok. Good work! Спасибо! ### 5/5 — Tolles Spiel *2023-02-10* Eine sehr interessante Geschichte und ein tolles Spiel ### 1/5 — This is a waste of money *2021-09-14, version 1.1.0* This game is terrible you can’t get anything done because if you look at videos you will note that their is a wooden file and you can’t get it if you don’t get it at the beginning of the game. You need this file. Anyways the other thing thats supposed to happen is this man Clem and he’s supposed to talk to you about calligraphy witch doesn’t happen. Don’t waste your money on this game. ### 4/5 — Nice and long but a bit too easy? *2021-08-10, version 1.1.0* The premise is very close to the knuckle of what is going on at the moment but makes our current situation look fun and cute in comparison.. Lots of different places to explore and lots of storyline without too much unnecessary dialogue. Good voice acting and nothing irritating about it.. Fun retro style point and click with very dark notes. Negatives Objects tend to find their place very quickly within the place they are used so little backwards and forwards but with that, no real challenge to be found. Arguably one or two ‘puzzles’ to solve with so much heavy hinting to ensure the idiots playing don’t miss anything. Linear playing style until the very end so different endings can be achieved just by replaying the final moments. Worth a try 100% and the storyline and length is good enough to keep going. Maybe next time give us point and click fans a bit of credit.. don’t worry we enjoy using an object on every single thing in every scene available over and over. It’s what we do.. ### 2/5 — I wanted to like this game *2021-03-08, version 1.1.0* The mechanics and voice acting and art is top notch! My issue is the same of that of a lot of modern day point and click games.The character just seems bored like they don’t want to be in the game and they are unwilling to even think about performing any actions that might be interesting. Just imagine some snobby pretty goody two shoes that doesn’t like getting her hands dirty and that’s the protagonist. In the game she’s a mechanic, but you wouldn’t know that playing her. Pepper in the ham fisted political propaganda of our current year and there you go. There is definitely a demographic for a game like this, and they obviously worked really hard at flushing out this world, the art is also amazing! That’s why it’s so disappointing these days to play the retro style adventure game only to be smacked with the vapid boring mindset of a modern-day mary sue protagonist.This game is supposed to be post apocalyptic yet everyone acts like they need to be polite to each other. Just imagine the apocalypse happened in the only ones that survived are the students at UC Berkeley and you pretty much have this game. ### 5/5 — On the nose *2020-08-19, version 1.1.0* Playing this game in the age of Covid-19 is an experience that might not feel like much of an escape at first, but ultimately provides good catharsis. But for me, the game’s best moment was a little exploration of the distinction between curing a disease and managing it. ### 5/5 — Post Apocalyptic Adventure *2020-05-10, version 1.1.0* Definitely one of the darker games I’ve played recently. Technobabylon is still my favorite (along with Whispers of a Machine), but I enjoyed it. As one reviewer pointed out, it definitely reminds you of the current COVID-19 situation, but also very much different. I enjoyed Amy Wellard’s story and the environment in which she is placed in. One of my complaints, although I won’t take a star off, is that sometimes it felt like the Examine vs Touch an object was too similar or lazy writing. Sometimes they’re both the same. This is the first point and click I’ve felt this way with. Puzzles are easy (there’s a somewhat difficult one near the beginning) and story is easy to understand. The voice acting is superb. Overall, an enjoyable game, but there isn’t any special features besides point and click; you’d know what I’m talking about if you’ve played the above mentioned games. ### 5/5 — Super enjoyable *2020-04-21* Love the feel and gameplay- such a nice nostalgic vibe; clever and engrossing. More please ### 5/5 — Great game *with comments *2020-04-01* 5 stars for support this game. I like it, and best of all its graphics. it's good but more things come to the end, game story and game plot become weaker. Waiting for more great quests from developers! ### 5/5 — Dystopian Heaven *2020-03-22, version 1.1.0* If you’re an old school adventure gamer, what are u waiting for? Get the bundle! So much fun. If you remember Freddy Pharkus Frontier Pharmacist, you will love this game. It’s Sierra Personified. Don’t walk, run. Great f’in story that unfortunately matches Covid19 and a dark novelist from 1981. ## Frequently asked questions about Shardlight ### What kind of game is Shardlight? Shardlight is a narrative-driven point-and-click adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic world. It features a compelling story, well-developed characters, and classic pixel art graphics reminiscent of older adventure titles. ### What is the story of Shardlight about? The game is set after a global catastrophe, where survivors struggle with disease and hunger under the rule of an Aristocracy. Players follow a young mechanic who becomes involved in a conflict between the ruling class and rebels, uncovering secrets and making difficult choices. ### What are the key gameplay mechanics in Shardlight? The core gameplay involves exploring environments, interacting with objects and characters, solving puzzles, and making dialogue choices that influence the narrative. It emphasizes story and character development over complex action. ### Is Shardlight suitable for all players? Shardlight is designed for players who appreciate mature storytelling and a slower-paced, puzzle-focused experience. Its themes of dystopia, disease, and conflict may be intense for younger or more sensitive players. ### What platforms is Shardlight available on? Based on the description, Shardlight is a mobile application. Specific compatibility details regarding operating systems (iOS/Android) and device requirements would typically be found on the app store listing. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 1.1.0 — 2017-06-09 This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. Added feature: Checkpoint saves Bug fixes: Fixed bug where game could not be completed if you picked up the paper twice in the first area. Fixed bug where game could crash on attempting to remove a dynamic sprite. Fixed bug where game could crash with more than 50 saved games. Fixed bug where scroll arrows can disappear from load game screen. ### 1.0 — 2017-03-08 No release notes. ## More apps by Wadjet Eye Games LLC - [Gemini Rue](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gemini-rue/id614678683) - [Shivah](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shivah/id718923722) - [Blackwell 1: Legacy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackwell-1-legacy/id886212870) - [Blackwell 3: Convergence](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackwell-3-convergence/id887173166) - [Blackwell 2: Unbound](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackwell-2-unbound/id888936471) - [Blackwell 4: Deception](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackwell-4-deception/id974092051) All apps by Wadjet Eye Games LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/614678686 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-21.*