Shattered: Tale of the Forgotten King

About

Shattered: Tale of the Forgotten King by Redlock Studio is a 2.5D action RPG that blends platforming, puzzle solving, and boss battles. You play as a nameless wanderer in a fractured world where ancient ruins and towering fortresses hide secrets. The game alternates between side-scrolling segments and 3D exploration as you navigate crumbling landscapes, study enemy weaknesses, and refine timed jumps and dodges to survive encounters with mythic beasts. Combat relies on precise movement and tactical observation rather than brute force, with each boss requiring a unique approach to uncover their tell. The game’s standout is its challenging, methodical design. The 34 achievements reflect this difficulty, averaging 6.1% completion rates, with the rarest "The Collector" at 0.8%. Its blend of platforming and strategic combat feels distinct, pushing players to learn through trial and error. The lore of a shattered kingdom ruled by masks and forgotten kings unfolds through fragmented ruins and cryptic dialogue, though the story remains secondary to the gameplay. With a 2021 release across major consoles and PC, it caters to those who enjoy slow-burn, skill-based progression over fast-paced action.

Storyline

"At first there was the King. All living things in the world of Hypnos are born with a mask that define their personality. Few come to life with a name, which can only be given by the King and define their purpose in the world. The only ones who can talk are Whisperers. Nothing like the other people in Hypnos : Whisperers wear no masks but handle words for the silent ones. Another exception are Pretorians, the Royal Army. They abandon their mask and name to wear the Pretorian armor and serve the King until their last breath. Or until the day the King disappeared, leaving Hypnos on its own. The world started to scatter, as powerful creatures rose to claim the lands for themselves. The Demiurges, as they were named, faced the Pretorians. They fought bravely, but their defeat was inevitable against the god-like entities. Their failure lead them to a fate worse than death. The Demiurges started to figth each other until only twelve of them remain. During this war, the world broke into three parts, and lots of lands were lost. Ages later, a Wanderer wakes up without any memories of his past. As he starts exploring these destroyed lands, he meets the Whisperer, who was hiding in Limbo since the King went missing. Now begins the Wanderer’s quest for truth. As he marches on those strange places, he faces incredibly powerful and mythic creatures ; learning about them, and his own destiny."